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Crypto crash: After China’s regulatory crackdown, Coinbase struggles under weight of sell-off

It’s shaping up to be a grim day for cryptocurrency investors.

It’s okay if you’re still confused about Coinbase. Let us explain why it matters now

Coinbase’s $85 billion valuation means it’s time for you to understand cryptocurrency. If you’ve been tuning all this out, here’s your weekend cheat sheet.

Crypto glow: Coinbase stock listing takes dogecoin, binance coin, others along for the rally

The cryptocurrency economy, including the bitcoin, is hitting record highs this week as COIN makes its Nasdaq debut.

Coinbase stock joins the Nasdaq today: Here’s what to know about COIN

Coinbase is the first major crypto exchange to go public in the United States— yet it’s doing so via a direct listing, not an IPO.

Coinbase’s $100 billion lPO provides an alternate crypto investment to bitcoin

If you’re interested in cryptocurrencies, Coinbase—which goes public on NASDAQ on Wednesday—could provide a more conservative investment than buying bitcoin itself.

Cryptocurrency moves: Coinbase files to go public after riding the bitcoin rally and doubling revenue

It’s a watershed moment for digital currencies.

Can a company really be ‘apolitical’ in 2020?

In a year where social consciousness has fueled an increase in corporate and employee activism, can a company such as Coinbase just opt out?

Now you can mine Ethereum from the comfort of your home

Coinbase has invested in a new product that lets laypeople mine for cryptocurrency.

Meet the women who are making sure blockchain is inclusive

When you have a technology that’s only 10 years old, women and underrepresented minorities have the chance to change this corner of the tech industry.

Crypto has a killer app

Crypto is ready for a design movement.

Coinbase and other crypto exchanges get probed by New York’s Attorney General

New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman has launched an investigation into cryptocurrency exchanges in the hopes of providing transparency and accountability to a marketplace that frequently operates in a black box. The AG has sent letters to 13 major virtual currency trading platforms, asking for information about their operations, internal controls, and consumer protections. Platforms … Continue reading “Coinbase and other crypto exchanges get probed by New York’s Attorney General”

Investing app Robinhood is raising $350 million, valuing it at $5 billion

Stock-trading app Robinhood is in talks with investors to raise about $350 million in new venture funding at a $5.6 billion valuation, according to the Wall Street Journal. The startup, which has raised $176 million to date, was valued at $1.3 billion last April. The new round was led, the Journal reports, by DST Global, … Continue reading “Investing app Robinhood is raising $350 million, valuing it at $5 billion”

Why Circle Could Become Coinbase’s Biggest Rival

The Boston-based startup has built its own trading infrastructure, unlike crypto entrants Robinhood and Square.

Coinbase is handing over tax information on 13,000 accounts after legal fight with IRS

Coinbase, a popular cryptocurrency wallet, has agreed to provide the IRS with account information on 13,000 users, including their taxpayer IDs and transaction records. The IRS request focuses on Coinbase users who bought or sold more than $20,000 worth of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies during the span of a calendar year between 2013 and 2015. … Continue reading “Coinbase is handing over tax information on 13,000 accounts after legal fight with IRS”

Bitcoin and taxes: Is anyone reporting cryptocurrency trades in their 2017 returns?

So far, it would appear not! Credit Karma, which operates a tax-filing service, said Tuesday that out the 250,000-plus 2017 federal tax returns it has processed to date, less than 0.04% of them include any mention of a cryptocurrency transaction. And yet some surveys suggest that as many as half of Americans have made investments in … Continue reading “Bitcoin and taxes: Is anyone reporting cryptocurrency trades in their 2017 returns?”

Robinhood takes aim at Coinbase with commission-free crypto trading

Robinhood is getting into crypto. The mobile-first brokerage app, which boasts over 3 million registered accounts, will begin allowing customers to trade bitcoin and ethereum in February. Starting today, customers will also be able to monitor market data and set alerts for 16 major cryptocurrencies. The move puts Robinhood into direct competition with Coinbase, the … Continue reading “Robinhood takes aim at Coinbase with commission-free crypto trading”

Down goes the price of bitcoin and Ethereum in yet another cryptocurrency plunge

It’s tough out there for cryptocurrency investors. This morning, the price of bitcoin dropped in the double-digit percents–hitting a monthlong low of $11,191.59. Currently the price has risen a bit, to around $12,000, but that’s still a huge drop from yesterday’s $14,094.86. According to Reuters, this drop was caused due to fear of a cryptocurrency … Continue reading “Down goes the price of bitcoin and Ethereum in yet another cryptocurrency plunge”

2017’s Best and Worst Brand Names—And 3 Naming Trends For 2018

Naming a brand is one of the most important things a company does, yet many people just go with what “feels good.” Here’s who got it right in 2017, and who got it very, very wrong (looking at you, Amazon).

Ripple coin price just hit an all-time high as bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies dive