SEC Told Coinbase to Stop Trading in all Cryptos Except Bitcoin Before Suing: FT

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) had asked Coinbase (COIN) to stop trading in all cryptocurrencies other than bitcoin (BTC) prior to suing the crypto exchange, according to a Financial Times report.

• 2023-07-31
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Before suing Coinbase, SEC asked it to trade only in bitcoin -FT

The SEC had accused Coinbase of operating illegally because it failed to register as an exchange. It also alleged that Coinbase traded at least 13 crypto assets that are securities that should have been registered, including tokens such as Solana, Cardano and Polygon.

• 2023-07-31
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Coinbase CEO to Meet House Democrats, Discuss Crypto: Report

As part of the exchange’s bid for regulatory clarity, Brian Armstrong reportedly plans to meet the New Democrat Coalition.

• 2023-07-18
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This Week on Crypto Twitter: Brian Armstrong and Jack Dorsey Blast Apple’s App Store Crypto Clampdown

Bitcoin evangelist Michael Saylor wants you to know he’s still Buying Bitcoin—and voting for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

• 2023-07-03
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These 8 Regions Could Benefit From Lack of US Crypto Clarity, Says Coinbase CEO

Brian Armstrong has again implored American regulators to provide clearer rules of the road for crypto firms lest innovation move off-shore.

• 2023-05-31
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Coinbase CEO Backs 'Stand with Crypto' NFT Campaign

America’s largest crypto exchange has launched a new campaign aimed at pushing the U.S. authorities to finally deliver “sensible crypto policy.”

• 2023-04-25
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Coinbase Could Quit US, Says CEO, as SEC Doubles Down on Crypto Scrutiny

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said the crypto exchange could leave the U.S. if regulatory clarity isn't provided.

• 2023-04-19
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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Regains $30K as Alts Heat Up

The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for April 18, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

• 2023-04-18
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Crypto champion Coinbase plots UK move as Biden ‘punishes’ tech

Multi-billion dollar crypto exchange Coinbase is considering a move to the UK as Joe Biden “punishes” fintech firms in the US.

• 2023-04-18
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Coinbase CEO: Crypto firms will develop "offshore" without clear regulations

Clarity on crypto rules in "onshore" locations such as Britain and the United States is needed otherwise crypto firms will develop "offshore," the chief executive of major U.S. crypto exchange Coinbase Global Inc said on Tuesday. Asked about the failure last year of the Bahamas-based FTX exchange, Brian Armstrong told a conference in London: "This is the reason why we need clarity about legislation and regulation onshore because if the UK doesn't have this, if the US doesn't have this, these fi

• 2023-04-18
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