Retired Artist Falls Victim to $2 Million Crypto Scam Posing as Coinbase Support

Retired Artist Falls Victim to $2 Million Crypto Scam Posing as Coinbase Support

Trusted by Art, Betrayed by Crypto Scam Ed Suman, a retired fabricator who spent nearly 20 years contributing to iconic art pieces like Jeff Koons’ Balloon Dog sculptures, found himself the victim of a devastating crypto scam this year. After retiring, Suman invested his savings into cryptocurrency, accumulating a substantial portfolio that included 17.5 Bitcoin…

Coinbase Faces Renewed SEC Scrutiny Over Past User Metrics Amid Data Breach Fallout

Coinbase Faces Renewed SEC Scrutiny Over Past User Metrics Amid Data Breach Fallout

SEC Probes Coinbase Over Historic User Data Reporting Cryptocurrency giant Coinbase has confirmed that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is investigating how the company previously reported its user metrics. The disclosure came Thursday, May 15, as the exchange also revealed it was addressing the aftermath of a significant customer data breach. According to…

Coinbase Refuses $20M Ransom After Cyber Attack, Faces Up to $400M in Costs

Coinbase Refuses $20M Ransom After Cyber Attack, Faces Up to $400M in Costs

Coinbase Hit by Major Cyber Attack Ahead of S&P 500 Entry Just days before its planned addition to the prestigious S&P 500 index, cryptocurrency giant Coinbase has been rocked by a cyberattack that could cost the company as much as $400 million. The attack, which targeted employees and contractors, enabled hackers to impersonate the firm…

Coinbase Surges as It Joins S&P 500, Signaling a New Era for Crypto on Wall Street

Coinbase Surges as It Joins S&P 500, Signaling a New Era for Crypto on Wall Street

A Landmark Moment for Crypto and Wall Street Coinbase Global Inc. saw its shares soar nearly 15% on Tuesday, following the announcement of its upcoming inclusion in the S&P 500 index—a move that marks a significant breakthrough for the cryptocurrency industry. The digital asset exchange will officially enter the benchmark index before trading begins on…

A Historic Step for Crypto as Coinbase Enters the S&P 500

A Historic Step for Crypto as Coinbase Enters the S&P 500

Coinbase, the largest U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange, will officially join the S&P 500 index on May 19, making history as the first crypto-native company to earn a spot in the prestigious benchmark. The announcement, first reported by CNBC, marks a pivotal moment for the digital asset sector, reinforcing cryptocurrency’s growing influence in traditional financial markets. The…

US Banks Get Green Light for Crypto Services in Major Regulatory Shift

US Banks Get Green Light for Crypto Services in Major Regulatory Shift

OCC Opens Doors for Banks to Handle Crypto In a landmark decision, the US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has officially cleared the path for banks to engage in cryptocurrency-related activities on behalf of their customers. The agency confirmed in a letter dated 7 May 2025 that national banks and federal savings associations can buy and sell…

Coinbase Appeals to SEC to Remove Staff Crypto Restrictions, Slicing Through Regulatory Barriers

Coinbase Appeals to SEC to Remove Staff Crypto Restrictions, Slicing Through Regulatory Barriers

Coinbase, the cryptocurrency exchange, has asked the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to lift its policy restricting staff ownership of cryptocurrencies. Coinbase published letters detailing their argument on April 25, 2025. In opposition to Coinbase’s actions, the SEC seems preoccupied with trying to come up with effective regulations, claiming that their efforts will…