’10x Surge’ — Coinbase Traffic Overwhelmed Initial Demand Projections Amid Bitcoin’s Rise to $64K

The crypto enterprise Coinbase, rooted in San Francisco, experienced an influx of online visits that surpassed the tenfold increase anticipated by their projections. Brian Armstrong, the CEO of Coinbase, shared updates about the heightened traffic following the exchange’s operational hiccups, which coincided with bitcoin’s climb to $64,000 on Wednesday. Coinbase Traffic Spike Surpasses Expectations Coinbase, … Read more

Coinbase CEO Urges Congress to Pass Clear Crypto Legislation — Warns America Risks Losing Financial Hub Status

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has called on Congress to pass clear crypto legislation, warning that the U.S. risks losing its status as a financial hub. “Crypto is open to everyone in the world and others are leading,” the executive stressed. Coinbase’s CEO on Cryptocurrency Regulation The CEO of the Nasdaq-listed cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN), … Read more

Coinbase CEO Says Company Holds 2 Million Bitcoin, Reminds People Firm’s ‘Financials Are Public’

According to Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong, as of Sept. 30, 2022, the company holds 2 million bitcoin worth $39.9 billion. The news Armstrong shared comes at a time when the general public is looking directly at exchange balances following FTX’s turbulent collapse. Coinbase Co-Founder Shares Company’s Q3 Shareholder Letter — Says as of Sept. 30, … Read more

Coinbase Reduces the Size of the Firm’s Workforce by 18%

Amid the crypto market carnage, the digital currency exchange Coinbase revealed it has decided to lay off 18% of its workforce. The announcement follows the company’s original plans to slow the hiring process and the firm rescinding a number of employment offers. Coinbase ‘Grew Too Quickly,’ Crypto Exchange CEO Says On June 14, Coinbase published … Read more

Medici LA 22: Report Investigates a Secret, Invitation-Only Crypto Event Held in Beverly Hills

According to a recent report, a secretly held, invitation-only crypto gala took place in Beverly Hills called the “Medici LA 22” event. The exclusive cryptocurrency gathering took place under the radar, but the two-day meeting was reported on after “130 or so” attendees met. An Exclusive, Closed-Door Meeting Took Place in Beverly Hills With Wall … Read more

Canadian Regulator Alerts Police to Tweets by Coinbase and Kraken Advocating Non-Custodial Wallets

Canada’s securities regulator has flagged tweets by Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong and Kraken CEO Jesse Powell encouraging people to use non-custodial wallets to evade freeze orders by the Trudeau government. “We are aware of this information and have shared it with the RCMP and relevant federal authorities,” said the Canadian regulator. Tweets by CEOs of … Read more

Tesla CEO Elon Musk Opposes ‘Hasty’ Cryptocurrency Regulation

Tesla CEO Elon Musk says there is no crisis that compels hasty cryptocurrency regulation. He agrees with Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong that the U.S. government should not pick winners or losers in cryptocurrency innovation. Elon Musk and Coinbase CEO Agree on Crypto Regulation Tesla CEO Elon Musk has chimed in on the heated discussion of … Read more