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Top 10 Major Crypto Headlines in 2023 by Coinspeaker: Year of Triumphs, Scandals, and Transformations

It was a controversial year for the crypto indutrsy. Let’s have a closer look at the major crypto-related events that too place in 2023. The year 2023 has been a rollercoaster ride for the cryptocurrency ecosystem, defined by important events that have impacted the industry’s direction. From stablecoin woes to regulatory disputes, institutional acceptance, and the advent of meme coins, the crypto sector has seen a wide range of stories. Here are the top 10 major crypto headlines that have...

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Coinbase CEO Affirms Crypto as the Future of Money

In a recent blog post, Coinbase CEO and Co-founder Brian Armstrong expressed the belief that cryptocurrency is not just a passing trend but represents the future of money. Notably, Coinbase is on a mission to expand economic freedom for more than a billion people, emphasizing the transformative potential of the asset class in reshaping the financial landscape and empowering individuals globally. Coinbase to Focus on Building Trusted and Compliant Products The growing adoption...

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Coinbase CEO Says Being Anti-Crypto is Bad Political Strategy, Here’s Why

Brian Armstrong, the co-founder and CEO of the largest American cryptocurrency exchange, Coinbase, believes being anti-crypto could have ugly political effects in the upcoming United States elections in 2024. In a Tuesday tweet, Armstrong stated that taking a stand against the novel technology would be “a really bad political strategy” for several reasons, blasting well-known crypto critic Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren and Republican Senator Roger Marshall for “lobbying...

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Coinbase Faces SEC Charges amid Calls for Crypto Regulation Clarity

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong voiced frustration over the charges. He mentioned how his company has provided a lot of clarity to the SEC but the commission on the other hand is not making matters easier. Despite over 30 meetings with the SEC in the past 18 months aimed at gaining regulatory clarity, cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase was hit with charges in June for operating an unregistered securities exchange. This came after the company received a Wells Notice for potentially breaking...

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Forbes to Launch Under 30 List on Ethereum Blockchain to Permanently Record Data

The Forbes Under 30 List, including all categories and individual profiles are available on the Ethereum blockchain for permanence. Forbes has announced the launch of its annual Under 30 list on the Ethereum blockchain. The announcement represents news of the first time a publication like this is launching on the blockchain and is a pointer to the potential of using blockchain technology to permanently store published data. Forbes is doing this to ensure that all of the achievements under...

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Binance CEO Tops List of 2023 Most Popular Social Media Personalities in Crypto

The ranking provides a measure of the credibility and perceived influence of these personalities in the eyes of the crypto community. CoinLedger’s recent compilation of the ten most popular crypto entrepreneurs of 2023 showcases a mix of highly influential and controversial figures, with Binance CEO Changpeng ‘CZ’ Zhao securing the top spot. Binance CEO Changpeng ‘CZ’ Zhao: Leading the Charge The list, based on social media followings, provides a glimpse into the diverse personalities...

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Brian Armstrong Criticizes Chase UK’s Ban on Crypto-Related Payments

Coinbase co-founder and CEO Brian Armstrong has condemned the planned move by Chase UK, a subsidiary of the US-based multinational financial services behemoth JPMorgan, to restrict its clients in the United Kingdom from making cryptocurrency transactions. The Coinbase chief advised UK crypto holders to close their accounts with Chase in response to the bank’s ban. Armstrong Not Pleased With Chase UK Crypto Restrictions Brian Armstrong took to X to slam Chase UK’s crypto...

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Jack Dorsey to Give Coinbase Some Help in Implementing Lightning

Brian Armstrong – the CEO of Coinbase – and Jack Dorsey, who now runs Block Inc. and is the former head of social media giant Twitter, are teaming up in the name of bitcoin and the Lightning Network. Jack Dorsey and Coinbase: The Perfect Match? The Lightning Network was initially created to aid bitcoin with its unending array of transactions. Traffic has become so common and heavy atop the BTC ledger that things have really slowed down in recent years, and fees...

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