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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...

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...

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...

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...

In a matter of weeks, Coinbase constituted a team to dig into the protocol and assess the feasibility of its integration. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has announced the exchange’s plans to integrate the Bitcoin Lightning Network (LN) into its infrastructure. LN is a layer 2 payment protocol that was created to improve the scalability of Bitcoin and allow cheaper and faster Bitcoin transactions. Joseph Poon and Thaddeus Dryja proposed the protocol in a whitepaper published in January 2016....

Brian Armstrong – the CEO of Coinbase, the largest and most popular digital currency exchange in the U.S. – says that members of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approached him and his fellow crypto executives to see about the platform delisting all assets other than bitcoin prior to filing their suit against the company. Coinbase was Given an Odd Choice Coinbase is facing several charges from the SEC, which alleges that the digital currency firm...

In a recent interview with Yahoo Finance, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong shared insights into the company’s plans and its interest in flatcoins. Armstrong also shared more details on the future of cryptocurrency and the necessary next steps amid growing regulatory scrutiny. Armstrong Discusses Coinbase’s Future Plans Coinbase’s exec talked about ‘flatcoins’ in the interview, which is an emerging concept that has yet to gain much traction in mainstream crypto discussions....

Coinbase’s vice presidents for international business and international policy are clearly dissatisfied with the regulatory situation in the United States. Coinbase is strategically expanding its cryptocurrency exchange services globally, with a particular emphasis on markets with clear regulatory frameworks. In its short-term expansion strategy, Coinbase is prioritizing countries outside the United States based on their well-defined cryptocurrency regulations. Notable countries in this...

Brian Armstrong, the CEO of Coinbase, revealed a list of ten ideas that he’s most interested in and hopes that developers turn these ideas into reality amidst the bear market. Despite mounting regulator pressure on the home turf, Armstrong said Coinbase has its hands full with different projects and “doesn’t have time to tackle everything.” The exec stated that the lackluster prices are the optimal time for delving deep into building new projects. In the latest blog post,...

CoinspeakerBinance Traded USDC In for BTC and ETH Following Silvergate Collapse The exchange’s USDC balance was reduced from $3.4 billion on March 1 to $23.9 million by May 1. Binance Traded USDC In for BTC and ETH Following Silvergate Collapse