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Crypto is Here to Stay
Tl;dr: Coinbase strongly supports the efforts of both Stand with Crypto, crypto's first national grassroots advocacy organization, and Fairshake, crypto's largest ever nonpartisan super PAC. Today, we are committing to 1/ donating $25 million to Fairshake and its affiliates in 2025, and 2/ helping Stand with Crypto increase their membership to 4 million advocates ahead of the 2026 Midterm Elections. Both of these efforts will help ensure the 52 million Americans who have owned crypto remain a powerful voice in American politics.
By Coinbase Policy, October 30, 2024
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Once in a generation, a transformational technology emerges with the power to strengthen democracy around the world. Each time, America has seized the opportunity to write the rules of the road. Crypto is ushering in a new wave of innovation in the United States, and that innovation is creating jobs, updating the financial system and strengthening our country’s national security.
Coinbase was born out of the idea that crypto has the potential to drive economic freedom around the world, empowering users anywhere in the world to take their financial futures into their own hands. To ensure that the potential of crypto is realized in the United States, we have executed on a three-pronged strategy to bolster the voices of the 52 million Americans of all backgrounds who have owned crypto: The first has been educating policymakers, including members of Congress, on the transformative power of a technology that represents the next generation of the internet. The next was to directly empower the millions of crypto owners directly by helping launch an independent, grassroots organization with the tools to help crypto supporters have their voices heard in Washington and in state capitals around the country. The final piece was to lock arms with others in the industry by supporting an independent, pro-crypto super PAC, Fairshake and its affiliates, to help ensure that crypto voters were a force in key elections around the country in order to affect change in American politics.
In just a year, Stand with Crypto has grown to 1.8 million advocates, mobilizing Americans of all stripes and these advocates showed that they want to be heard:
* In the two-week run-up to the overwhelming passage of a regulatory framework for consumer protections, FIT21, Stand with Crypto amassed 400,000 new advocates.
* In the one-week run-up to the vote, over 30,000 contacted members of Congress to vote for the legislation, leading to one of the most bipartisan votes seen this Congress outside of must-pass legislation.
* Stand with Crypto has mobilized about 510,000 advocates to learn about candidates and prepare themselves to vote.
Members of both political parties up and down the ballot in 2024, are learning about this important constituency and have begun to take steps to earn the support of the pro-crypto voter. Importantly, as candidates learn about the issues, they understand that providing clear rules, ending regulatory harassment, creating jobs and ensuring that this critical technology is developed in the United States are common sense positions for politicians across the political spectrum.
In meaningful ways, these efforts have helped ensure what is likely to become the most pro-crypto Congress in 2025. The industry-wide efforts have helped undercut the destructive efforts of a handful of politicians who have tried to demagogue the issue. In doing so, the crypto community has been able to blunt the hyper-politicization of crypto – and instead transform crypto into one of the most bipartisan issues in Washington.
If we can disrupt the destructive efforts of anti-crypto politicians in DC during the tumult of a presidential election, imagine the strides we can make ahead of the Midterm elections. The power of the crypto community should not be underestimated – that’s why Coinbase is committed to (1) helping Stand with Crypto achieve its goal of more than doubling its current army of advocates ahead of the Midterm Elections to 4 million strong and (2) to helping Fairshake and its affiliates remain a force in the next election cycle by committing another $25 million to their efforts. The stakes are too high for us to stand on the sidelines, and that’s why we at Coinbase are proud to help do our part.
We’re committed to remaining a strong force to ensure that the voices of crypto consumers and innovators alike continue to be heard – in the next election cycle and for years to come.
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Coinbase Announces Date of Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results
October 09 2024 - 4:15PM
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Coinbase Global, Inc. (the “Company” or “Coinbase”) announced today that it will publish its third quarter 2024 shareholder letter, including financial results, on its Investor Relations website at investor.coinbase.com on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, after market close. The Company will hold a conference call to discuss its financial results at 2:30 p.m. PT that same day.
Starting on October 23 at 9:00 a.m. PT, all shareholders will be able to submit and upvote questions for Coinbase management by visiting here. This Q&A platform will remain open until 24 hours before the earnings call. Shareholders can email support@saytechnologies.com for any support inquiries.
The live webcast of the call can be accessed here. Following the call, a replay of the call, as well as a transcript, will be available on the Investor Relations website at investor.coinbase.com.
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About Coinbase
Crypto creates economic freedom by ensuring that people can participate fairly in the economy, and Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN) is on a mission to increase economic freedom for more than 1 billion people. We’re updating the century-old financial system by providing a trusted platform that makes it easy for people and institutions to engage with crypto assets, including trading, staking, safekeeping, spending, and fast, free global transfers. We also provide critical infrastructure for onchain activity and support builders who share our vision that onchain is the new online. And together with the crypto community, we advocate for responsible rules to make the benefits of crypto available around the world.
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SEC requests extension for case against Coinbase until February 2025
The SEC has asked the court for an extension until February 2025 to deliver documents to Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) as part of a discovery process. The commission is reviewing more than 133,000 documents related to cryptocurrency tokens. The extension was necessary after Coinbase won a motion to compel the production of these documents. If granted, the jury hearing may not occur until 2025
Bitcoin Surges After Interest Rate Cut; Ethereum Divides Pectra into Two Phases; IBIT Reports Slower Inflows in September
September 19 2024 - 4:13PM
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Bitcoin surpasses $63,500 on Thursday
The price of Bitcoin (COIN:BTCUSD) is up 3.3% to $63,705 at the time of writing, following the rise in stocks and gold, driven by the 0.5% interest rate cut by the Fed. The financial market is optimistic, with the S&P 500 reaching new highs on Thursday. Data shows that institutions have slowed aggressive Bitcoin sales, reflecting greater interest in risk assets. Initial U.S. jobless claims fell to 219,000, better than forecasts, while the Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Index rose to 1.7 in September, beating the consensus estimate of -1. These figures indicate economic strength, boosting investor optimism.
Ethereum developers split Pectra hard fork into two phases to reduce risks
Ethereum (COIN:ETHUSD) developers have decided to split the upcoming Pectra hard fork into two phases to facilitate implementation and reduce the risk of errors. The first phase, scheduled for early 2025, will include eight EIPs, such as EIP-7702, focusing on wallet improvements. The second phase will include proposals related to the Ethereum Virtual Machine and improvements to Layer 2 blockchains, with possible adjustments over time.
BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust faces slow inflows in September
Despite a nearly 5% rise in Bitcoin (COIN:BTCUSD) prices during the month, BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (NASDAQ:IBIT) raised only $6.76 million, with mixed performance in inflows and outflows. Although it recorded an inflow of $15.82 million on September 16, this amount was overshadowed by a previous outflow of $9.06 million. The Bitcoin ETF sector as a whole faced outflows of $155 million in September, reflecting market hesitation amid volatility.
On September 18, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded collective outflows of $52.7 million, contrasting with inflows of $187 million on Tuesday.
Growth of decentralized prediction markets
Decentralized prediction markets, such as Polymarket and Azuro, are growing, allowing bets on future events via cryptocurrencies. Blockchain technology increases transparency, with users trading among themselves, eliminating centralized houses. Polymarket, focused on political events, and Azuro, focused on sports betting, lead the sector with combined volumes exceeding $1.6 billion. Adoption challenges include liquidity and regulation, but the future of these markets is promising, according to Castle Capital.
Cautious recovery of sports sponsorships in the crypto sector in 2024
Crypto company sports sponsorships are beginning to recover in 2024, with 26 new deals, following the 2021 boom and the 2022 decline. During the peak, companies like Crypto.com and FTX heavily invested in sponsorships, including Crypto.com’s $700 million deal for the Staples Center. The 2022 crisis, aggravated by FTX’s collapse, reduced the number of sponsorships. In 2024, companies like BlockDAG and Bitget are returning to the sports space, signaling a slow recovery, with deals such as BlockDAG’s $10 million sponsorship of Borussia Dortmund, though the numbers still fall short of 2021.
Puma partners with Web3 game UNKJD Soccer to expand into the metaverse
Puma has partnered with the Web3 game UNKJD Soccer, integrating licensed content to create new experiences for players. According to Tal Friedman, CEO of UNKJD, this collaboration brings credibility to the Web3 space, signaling broader acceptance of the technology. The partnership will introduce Puma characters with new abilities, following the launch of Puma’s 3D metaverse experience, Black Station. Ivan Dashkov of Puma highlighted that integration with digital games is an ongoing priority for the brand, which seeks to solidify its presence in this environment.
SEC requests extension for case against Coinbase until February 2025
The SEC has asked the court for an extension until February 2025 to deliver documents to Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) as part of a discovery process. The commission is reviewing more than 133,000 documents related to cryptocurrency tokens. The extension was necessary after Coinbase won a motion to compel the production of these documents. If granted, the jury hearing may not occur until 2025.
Hut 8 launches new miner with advanced cooling technology in partnership with Bitmain
Hut 8 (NASDAQ:HUT) and Bitmain announced the launch of the Antminer U3S21EXPH, an ASIC miner with direct liquid-to-chip cooling. Hut 8 plans to implement the model in 2025, expanding its hash rate to up to 33.5 EH/s. The optimized design allows a density of up to 180 kW per rack. The partnership involves a flexible hosting agreement, allowing Hut 8 to purchase the machines after six months, adjusting as market conditions evolve.
DZ Bank and Boerse Stuttgart Digital team up to offer cryptocurrency services
DZ Bank, Germany’s second-largest financial institution, has partnered with Boerse Stuttgart Digital to offer cryptocurrency trading and custody services across its network of cooperative banks. Approximately 700 banks will be able to offer digital assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum to retail customers. The implementation will occur in phases, starting with a selected group of clients this year, followed by an evaluation for a full rollout. Boerse Stuttgart Digital will provide the necessary regulatory and technical infrastructure, while other German banks, such as Landesbank Baden-Württemberg, are also preparing to launch similar services.
Silvergate Capital files for bankruptcy after 18 months of liquidation
Silvergate Capital Corporation, parent company of Silvergate Bank, filed for bankruptcy under Chapter 11 on September 18, after 18 months of liquidation that began in March 2023. The company reported assets between $100 million and $500 million and liabilities between $10 million and $50 million. Although it has refunded all deposits, it faced regulatory challenges and significant withdrawals following the collapse of several cryptocurrency companies, adding to other bank failures in the U.S.
Solana Mobile unveils Seeker Web3 smartphone with 140,000 pre-orders
Solana Mobile announced the Seeker, its second-generation Web3 smartphone, set to launch in 2025, at Token2049. The device has already secured over 140,000 pre-orders in 57 countries. Anatoly Yakovenko, co-founder of Solana (COIN:SOLUSD), emphasized the need for more integrated hardware and software for Web3. The Seeker will feature the Seed Vault Wallet for simplified transactions, as well as a dApp Store 2.0. Hardware improvements include a lighter design and better battery life, with a starting price of $450 for pre-sale until September 21.
Sui Network may rival Solana as a leading layer 1 network
Sui Network (COIN:SUIUSD) is emerging as a significant competitor to Solana in the layer 1 network category, according to K33 Research. Since August, the SUI token has surged 115%, while SOL has only grown 6%. With a theoretical capacity of 297,000 transactions per second (TPS), Sui offers great efficiency, though its actual performance is still limited. The launch of the SuiPlay0x1 console and the adoption of the USD Coin stablecoin signal a promising future, but Sui’s low token circulation raises concerns about future sales that could impact prices.
RedStone integrates price oracles on the TON blockchain
RedStone, a blockchain oracle provider, announced the integration of its price feeds on The Open Network (COIN:TONCOINUSD) blockchain. This innovation will allow developers to access real-time asset prices, essential for complex financial protocols. On July 3, RedStone completed a Series A funding round, raising $15 million. Marcin Kazmierczak, RedStone’s COO, highlighted that this is the first oracle integration on TON, facing unique technical challenges due to the blockchain’s design. The integration could boost the expansion of decentralized finance (DeFi) and the GameFi ecosystem on the network, significantly enhancing its capabilities.
Charles Hoskinson to meet with Argentine president to discuss blockchain
Charles Hoskinson, founder of Cardano (COIN:ADAUSD), will meet with Argentine President Javier Milei on October 19 during the Tech Forum Argentina. The meeting will discuss blockchain’s potential to transform Argentina’s economy, politics, and society, including the possibility of a central bank digital currency (CBDC). Hoskinson praised Milei, highlighting his beliefs in free markets and private institutions. Cardano has strong ties to Argentina, with several partnerships to promote blockchain adoption in the country.
Donald Trump conducts Bitcoin transaction at themed bar in New York
Donald Trump visited PubKey, a Bitcoin bar in New York, where he conducted a Bitcoin transaction, considered the first made by a U.S. president. During the visit, Trump used the Strike app, and the transaction was confirmed after a staff member helped scan the QR Code. He praised the ease of Bitcoin transactions, reinforcing the voting intentions of cryptocurrency enthusiasts.
Two suspects arrested after $243 million theft from Genesis lender
Two people were arrested after the theft of $243 million from a Genesis lender in a social engineering scam. The victim was tricked into resetting two-factor authentication, transferring funds to a compromised wallet. The funds were tracked by ZachXBT, leading to the suspects’ arrest and the recovery of $9 million. The FBI raided a home in Miami, and one of the criminals was arrested in Los Angeles.
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