Coinbase’s Base App Rebrand Sends a Little-Known Token Soaring 440% Amid SocialFi Boom

Coinbase’s rebrand of its Wallet into the Base App has kicked off a SocialFi surge, sending Zora's (ZORA) activity into overdrive and leading to a massive rally for its token. Zora, which lets users mint tradable tokens tied to individual social posts, saw a dramatic rise in use following the app’s July 16 rebrand. The … Read more

Meta, Ripple, Kraken Join Coinbase’s ‘Tech Against Scam’ Awareness Initiative: Details

Coinbase, one of the largest crypto exchanges in the world, has decided to launch an educational and awareness initiative for technology users from around the world. Named ‘Tech Against Scam’, this initiative aims to inform the tech community about ways to safeguard themselves against frauds and online deceit – in an attempt to making the … Read more

Multi-Chain Crypto Wallet Phantom Now Live on Coinbase’s Base Layer-2 Network

Multi-chain crypto wallet Phantom is broadening its blockchain support. In a recent move, the wallet has launched its services on the Base network, a layer-2 solution built on Ethereum and managed by Coinbase. This integration allows developers and members of the Web3 community within the Base ecosystem to access Phantom’s asset custody and transfer services. … Read more

India’s Need for Pro-Crypto Banking, Roadmap for Base: Interview with Coinbase’s Jessse Pollak

India, securing the top position on Chainalysis’ Global Crypto Adoption Index for the second consecutive year in 2024, has earned widespread recognition for its vibrant and skilled community of Web3 developers. Jesse Pollak, a senior Coinbase official, shares this sentiment, describing Indian developers in the fields of crypto, DeFi, and blockchain applications as highly ‘sophisticated’ … Read more

Is COIN Headed to $600? Coinbase’s Roundtrip to Debut Day Valuation Points to Major Bull Run

This is a daily technical analysis by CoinDesk analyst and Chartered Market Technician Omkar Godbole. Shares in cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase recently rose to $380, reclaiming valuations last seen on its Nasdaq debut on April 15, 2021, according to data source TradingView. The round trip, encompassing a recovery from the 2022 low of $31.55, has triggered … Read more

Coinbase’s Base Loses Over $4B in Capital Outflows Through Cross-Chain Bridges; Ethereum Receives $6.2B

Nasdaq-listed crypto exchange Coinbase’s Layer 2 scaling solution, Base, has gone from being the leader in 2024 in terms of capital inflows through cross-chain bridges to the top loser this year. Data from the Artemis Terminal shows Base has seen a net outflow of $4.3 billion this year, a stark contrast to the net inflow … Read more