The well-known crypto sleuth has been able to track where stolen assets went Blockchain investigator ZachXBT says he has uncovered a crypto scam that cost users more than $2 million after a fraudster posed as a Coinbase customer support agent. The scheme targeted users of Coinbase and relied on social engineering rather than technical exploits.
The alleged scammer has pleaded not guilty and is being held at Rikers Island A Brooklyn man has been charged in a sweeping crypto fraud case after allegedly stealing about $15 million by pretending to be a Coinbase customer support employee. Prosecutors say the scheme targeted roughly 100 victims across the United States and ran
The move follows an ongoing trend of growing activity in the space Coinbase appears to be preparing a major expansion into prediction markets, according to screenshots shared by tech researcher Jane Manchun Wong. Wong, known for uncovering unreleased features hidden in source code, posted images on X showing what looks like a fully branded interface
The company’s position as the only publicly traded crypto exchange gives it an edge Coinbase continues to dominate the US cryptocurrency exchange landscape, solidifying its position as the country’s most trusted and widely used platform. The company’s status as the only publicly traded crypto exchange gives it a distinct advantage, allowing investors and regulators greater
Brian Armstrong envisions Coinbase becoming a full-scale bank Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has laid out an ambitious roadmap for the exchange, saying he envisions the platform evolving into a full-scale financial institution that rivals traditional banks. Speaking in an interview with Fox Business, Armstrong said Coinbase’s long-term goal is to become a “super app” that
Coinbase just announced an increase in its dependence on AI-driven coding A new report from cybersecurity company HiddenLayer is raising concerns about Coinbase’s reliance on artificial intelligence tools for software development. The firm said Thursday that it discovered a vulnerability known as the “CopyPasta License Attack,” which can be used to sneak malicious instructions into
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has said AI will be a major part of the company’s future Coinbase is leaning heavily into artificial intelligence to reshape how it develops and maintains its platform. CEO Brian Armstrong revealed this week that more than 40% of the company’s code is now written with the help of AI tools,
The error occurred after a wallet interacted with a contract not intended to receive token approvals Coinbase has confirmed it lost roughly $300,000 in tokens after mistakenly granting approvals to a 0x Project smart contract known as the “swapper.” The incident, first flagged by Venn Network security researcher Deebeez, occurred when the exchange’s corporate wallet
The cryptocurrency company will face Kalshi, Polymarket and others Coinbase is preparing to bring prediction markets to the US as part of a broader push to expand its offerings beyond cryptocurrency trading. The exchange, one of the largest in the country, confirmed that it plans to introduce a platform where users can place wagers on
Coinbase is looking to become an all-around FinTech and crypto operator Coinbase has officially rebranded its Coinbase Wallet to the “Base app,” signaling a major shift in its strategy to build a comprehensive digital platform. Revealed at the company’s “A New Day One” event in Los Angeles, the new app aims to go beyond its
The partnership is meant to help cryptocurrency adopters make faster decisions Coinbase has partnered with Perplexity, a rising AI-powered search engine, in a move that could reshape how users access and act on crypto market data. Announced by Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong, the collaboration aims to link Perplexity’s real-time question-and-answer system with the crypto exchange’s
The cryptocurrency company has become a major “disruptor” as it shapes crypto policy Coinbase has been named to TIME’s 100 Most Influential Companies of 2025 list, earning recognition in the “Disruptor” category for its leadership in shaping crypto policy and driving innovation in digital finance. The crypto exchange has stood out this year not only
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