Policy

An Evolution of Leadership at the Coinbase Global Advisory Council: George Osborne to Chair

Regulatory Clarity Versus Historical Chaos: Why Modern Stablecoin Regulation Succeeds

The GENIUS Act is a game changer, ensuring that the future of money runs onchain.

Staking is now available in New York

Starting today, New Yorkers can stake their crypto on Coinbase.

Rejecting the Banks’ Deposit Erosion Myth

The “deposit erosion” panic is a myth. Stablecoins aren’t draining savings—they’re improving payments and bypassing banks’ $187B fee machine. If banks were short on deposits, they’d raise rates, not park cash at the Fed.

The Bank Secrecy Act is broken. Technology can fix it.

Tl;dr: Momentum around regulatory clarity is undeniable, but there remains one more important and obvious opportunity for improvement: updating the arcane Bank Secrecy Act.

The GENIUS Act Passed — Here’s What It Means for USDC and Stablecoin Adoption

TL;DR: The newly enacted GENIUS Act will provide a federal legal framework for stablecoins like USDC, ensuring transparency, safety, and regulatory clarity for all users, from retail to institutional.

High Stakes Litigation: Time to End the War on Staking

The SEC and five red-and-blue states have dropped their lawsuits against Coinbase’s staking services – joining 40 other states that do not object to staking activity. It’s time for the remaining five states to do the same – and stop harming consumers.

Oregon Is Trying To Revive Regulation by Enforcement

As everyone knows, the war against crypto waged by the previous SEC and its allies is over—crypto won.

Unlocking Government Efficiency with Crypto and Blockchain

Blockchain technology is emerging as a key tool to help government entities across the country do more with less, and make public services more efficient and effective.

Why Congress Must Act: Clarity for Crypto and Consumer Protections

Congress faces a historic opportunity to enact thoughtful legislation that provides clarity for innovators and businesses while protecting consumers and empowering individuals to participate in the digital economy.

Coinbase Advocates for Clear and Consistent Crypto Banking Rules

Coinbase is requesting federal banking regulators update guidance that allows banks to offer C&E services and remove inconsistent roadblocks preventing lawful crypto actors from working with banks.

Coinbase Welcomes Four New Political and Economic Leaders to the Global Advisory Council

The Coinbase Global Advisory Council welcomed four new members with broad expertise to help the company navigate strategic decisions at a crucial moment for the crypto industry.

Crypto is Here to Stay

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.

Ten Things You Should Know About The Crypto Voter

In our new State of Crypto report, you can learn about a surprisingly diverse group of people, but united in their belief that the financial system needs an update and that crypto is a technology that can help enable this.

Why the presidential election could be decided by young crypto voters

Young voters made the difference in the 2020 U.S. elections and are expected to be a deciding factor again in 2024. Any candidate that wants to win in 2024, especially in battleground states, must account for the young, pro-crypto constituency.

Former Democratic Congressman Kendrick Meek to Join the Coinbase Global Advisory Council

TRUST now offering no-fee memberships to qualifying members

Coinbase is pleased to announce the introduction of a new, no-fee membership option for the Travel Rule Universal Solution Technology (TRUST) – the global, industry-driven Travel Rule solution that prioritizes customer security and privacy.

Alabama Voters Stand with Crypto

TL;DR: Alabama voters want to update our financial system and believe crypto is part of the solution.

Texas Voters Stand with Crypto

California Voters Stand with Crypto

Skewing toward a younger, more progressive cohort of voters, the crypto constituency in California will play a meaningful role in the 2024 election season.