Coinbase Expands Stablecoin Payments to U.S. Banks via Base Network
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What happened
Coinbase, a cryptocurrency exchange, utilizes its Base Layer-2 network built on Ethereum and shares revenue with Circle in the USDC ecosystem. Coinbase recently partnered with Moov, a payments infrastructure provider, to enable stablecoin payments and settlements at more than 1,000 U.S. community banks and credit unions. The company is also using its Base network for various Agentic Finance applications.
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Why it matters
Stablecoins, which are pegged to fiat currencies like the U.S. dollar, enable faster and cheaper money transfers compared to traditional fiat currencies. These stablecoins can also be deposited in lending platforms to earn higher yields than standard bank accounts. The impact of the upcoming CLARITY Act on these plans is also being discussed.
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Who's involved
- CoinbaseOperates a cryptocurrency exchange platform and utilizes the Base network.
- CirclePeer-to-peer payments technology company that partners with Coinbase on the USDC ecosystem.
- BaseCoinbase's proprietary Layer-2 blockchain infrastructure built on Ethereum.
- EthereumPublic blockchain platform that serves as the foundation for the Base network.
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Coinbase is utilizing its Base blockchain network for Agentic Finance applications, leveraging the USDC stablecoin.Sub-event
- The Clarity Act is impacting the operational framework of Coinbase and Circle.Sub-event
Coinbase operates on Base (Ethereum L2) and is listed on Nasdaq.1 source
Coinbase leverages Ethereum for its L2 network and partners with Circle on revenue sharing in the USDC ecosystem.1 source
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The entities involved
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Coinbase
American company that operates a cryptocurrency exchange platform
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Ethereum
public blockchain platform with programmable transaction functionality
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Circle
peer-to-peer payments technology company
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Base
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Related events
- Pending U.S. crypto legislation involving Coinbase.
- Coinbase is adapting its infrastructure to enhance security measures for Bitcoin.
- Coinbase created the organization Stand With Crypto in 2023.
- Major crypto players Coinbase and Circle are noted, alongside Ark Invest's holdings and Cathie Wood's bullish outlook on Bitcoin and Ethereum.
- Armstrong endorsed SEC reforms supported by Peirce, and Ondo introduced blockchain exposure to pre-IPO.