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 ===Exchange===
-On January 26, 2015 Coinbase announced via a blog post <ref>[http://blog.coinbase.com/post/109202118547/coinbase-launches-first-regulated-bitcoin-exchange Coinbase Launches First Regulated Bitcoin Exchange in the U.S.]</ref> they were launching a United States based and US regulated bitcoin exchange. The exchange located at [https://exchange.coinbase.com/ https://exchange.coinbase.com/] allows users from select US states and territories begin trading using an order book on the Coinbase website.
+On January 26, 2015 Coinbase announced via a blog post <ref>[http://blog.coinbase.com/post/109202118547/coinbase-launches-first-regulated-bitcoin-exchange Coinbase Launches First Regulated Bitcoin Exchange in the U.S.]</ref> they were launching a United States based and US regulated bitcoin exchange. The exchange located at [https://exchange.coinbase.com/ https://exchange.coinbase.com/] allows users from select US states and territories begin trading using an order book on the Coinbase website. Eventually, this website was merged into the main coinbase.com domain, allowing all customers to use that website for trading.
-==Merchant Tools==
+== Commerce Services ==
-[https://developers.coinbase.com/docs/merchants/payment-buttons Payment buttons] make it easy to accept bitcoin on any website by copying and pasting a few lines of code.
+Over time, Coinbase retired the legacy Merchant Tools and shifted focus to a newer platform called Coinbase Commerce, and more recently to a broader product called Coinbase Payments (and “Commerce”) to serve merchants and platforms at scale.
-[https://developers.coinbase.com/docs/merchants/payment-pages Payment pages] allow merchants to accept bitcoin with a hosted checkout page on coinbase.com.
+In May 2018, Coinbase deprecated its legacy “Merchant Tools” (payment buttons, hosted pages, callbacks, bank payouts) and migrated merchants to Coinbase Commerce; later, the old tools were disabled with refunds-only access until the final cutoff.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://medium.com/@coinbasecommerce/upgrading-the-merchant-experience-d97679274c71|title=Upgrading the Merchant Experience|publisher=Coinbase Commerce (Medium)|date=March 5 2018|access-date=October 19 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://medium.com/@coinbasecommerce/product-update-simplifying-credential-management-408ec58d17e7|title=Product Update — Simplifying credential management|publisher=Coinbase Commerce (Medium)|date=May 24 2018|access-date=October 19 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://medium.com/@coinbasecommerce/update-deprecating-coinbase-merchant-tools-3e6d9d9357df|title=Update: Deprecating Coinbase Merchant Tools|publisher=Coinbase Commerce (Medium)|date=May 1 2018|access-date=October 19 2025}}</ref>
-[https://developers.coinbase.com/docs/merchants/callbacks Callbacks] allow for instant payment notifications to a merchant's website.
+Today, Coinbase offers Coinbase Commerce (self-managed or managed), which accepts multiple cryptocurrencies with on-chain checkout, webhooks/API, and optional auto-conversion/settlement features,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.coinbase.com/commerce|title=Coinbase Commerce — A new standard in global crypto payments|publisher=Coinbase|access-date=October 19 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://docs.cdp.coinbase.com/commerce/accepting-payment/accepting-payment|title=Accepting Crypto Payments with Commerce API|publisher=Coinbase Developer Docs|access-date=October 19 2025}}</ref> and Coinbase Payments (launched June 18, 2025), a stablecoin (USDC) payments stack built for commerce platforms and PSPs, promising 24/7 global settlement and Shopify connectivity (on Base).<ref name="coinbasepayments">{{cite web|url=https://www.coinbase.com/blog/powering-the-future-of-ecommerce-introducing-coinbase-payments|title=Powering the future of ecommerce: Introducing Coinbase Payments|publisher=Coinbase Blog|date=June 18 2025|access-date=October 19 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.coinbase.com/blog/coinbase-and-shopify-bring-usdc-payments-on-base-to-millions-of-merchants-worldwide|title=Coinbase and Shopify bring USDC payments on Base to millions of merchants|publisher=Coinbase Blog|date=June 12 2025|access-date=October 19 2025}}</ref>
-[https://developers.coinbase.com/docs/merchants/payouts Payouts] allow merchants to cash out bitcoin on a daily basis through a USD transfer to a linked bank account without exchange rate risk.
+Coinbase Commerce supports various coins such as ApeCoin, Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, DAI, Dogecoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, SHIBA INU, Tether, and USD Coin; Polygon and Base networks are supported; assets include MATIC, WETH, and USDC (native on Base).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.coinbase.com/commerce/faq|title=Coinbase Commerce — FAQs (Which cryptocurrencies can I accept?)|publisher=Coinbase|access-date=October 19 2025}}</ref> It charges a 1% fee on crypto payments, collected in the settlement currency.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://help.coinbase.com/en/commerce/getting-started/fees|title=Coinbase Commerce fees|publisher=Coinbase Help Center|access-date=October 19 2025}}</ref> It also features on-chain checkout with webhooks, charge creation via API, and plugins for platforms such as WooCommerce.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://docs.cdp.coinbase.com/commerce/accepting-payment/accepting-payment|title=Accepting Crypto Payments with Commerce API|publisher=Coinbase Developer Docs|access-date=October 19 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://docs.cdp.coinbase.com/commerce/integrations/woocommerce|title=Integrating Commerce and WooCommerce|publisher=Coinbase Developer Docs|access-date=October 19 2025}}</ref>
-Coinbase also offers an [https://developers.coinbase.com/docs/wallet API] for custom applications or merchant integrations.
+Coinbase Payments enables merchants and platforms to accept USDC payments 24/7 around the world, with a modular architecture: checkout layer, merchant-API layer (“Ecommerce Engine”), and smart-contract on-chain execution (“Commerce Payments Protocol”).
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 On August 18, 2014, Coinbase announced that they acquired the block explorer company Blockr.io. <ref>[http://techcrunch.com/2014/08/18/coinbase-acquires-blockchain-explore-blockr-io/ Coinbase Acquires Blockchain Explorer Blockr.io]</ref>
-On January 26, 2015,  Coinbase launched [[Coinbase Exchange]] - First Regulated Bitcoin Exchange in the U.S. <ref>[http://techcrunch.com/2015/01/25/coinbase-us-bitcoin-exchange/ Coinbase Is Opening The First Regulated Bitcoin Exchange In The U.S.]</ref>
+On January 26, 2015,  Coinbase launched [[Coinbase Exchange]] - First Regulated Bitcoin Exchange in the U.S. <ref>[http://techcrunch.com/2015/01/25/coinbase-us-bitcoin-exchange/ Coinbase Is Opening The First Regulated Bitcoin Exchange In The U.S.]</ref> It continued to expand its portfolio over the years, adding trading support for dozens of altcoins and exploring the possibility of listing others.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.coinbase.com/blog/dec-7-coinbase-continues-to-explore-support-for-new-digital-assets |title=Coinbase Continues to Explore Support for New Digital Assets |publisher=Coinbase Blog |date=December 7 2018 |access-date=October 19 2025}}</ref>
 ==See Also==

Furunodo: we don't want articles about these guys

2020-06-02T20:55:06Z

we don't want articles about these guys

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	{{infobox company\|name=Coinbase, Inc.\|image=[[File:Coinbase.png]]		{{infobox company\|name=Coinbase, Inc.\|image=[[File:Coinbase.png]]
	\|industry=[[eWallet]], [[exchange]]		\|industry=[[eWallet]], [[exchange]]
	\|founder=[[Brian Armstrong]], [[Fred Ehrsam]]		\|founder=Brian Armstrong, Fred Ehrsam
	\|foundation=June 20, 2012		\|foundation=June 20, 2012
	\|location=San Francisco, CA, United States		\|location=San Francisco, CA, United States

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	==External Links==		==External Links==

	* [https://www.coinbase.com/~~join/grenda_1~~ Coinbase.com] website		* [https://www.coinbase.com/ Coinbase.com] website

	==References==		==References==

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External Links

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	==External Links==		==External Links==

	* [~~http~~://www.~~Coinbase~~.com Coinbase.com] website		* [https://www.coinbase.com/join/grenda_1 Coinbase.com] website

	==References==		==References==

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	On January 26, 2015, Coinbase launched [[Coinbase Exchange]] - First Regulated Bitcoin Exchange in the U.S. <ref>[http://techcrunch.com/2015/01/25/coinbase-us-bitcoin-exchange/ Coinbase Is Opening The First Regulated Bitcoin Exchange In The U.S.]</ref>		On January 26, 2015, Coinbase launched [[Coinbase Exchange]] - First Regulated Bitcoin Exchange in the U.S. <ref>[http://techcrunch.com/2015/01/25/coinbase-us-bitcoin-exchange/ Coinbase Is Opening The First Regulated Bitcoin Exchange In The U.S.]</ref>

	~~On July 21, 2016, Coinbase added support for Ethereum <ref>[https://blog.coinbase.com/coinbase-adds-support-for-ethereum-b8046cf486d0 Coinbase adds support for Ethereum]</ref>~~

	==See Also==		==See Also==

Luke-jr: /* History */ Remove scamcoin promotion

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	On July 21, 2016, Coinbase added support for Ethereum <ref>[https://blog.coinbase.com/coinbase-adds-support-for-ethereum-b8046cf486d0 Coinbase adds support for Ethereum]</ref>		On July 21, 2016, Coinbase added support for Ethereum <ref>[https://blog.coinbase.com/coinbase-adds-support-for-ethereum-b8046cf486d0 Coinbase adds support for Ethereum]</ref>

	~~On May 3, 2017, Coinbase added support for Litecoin <ref>[https://blog.coinbase.com/coinbase-adds-support-for-litecoin-720ab0aa3281 Coinbase adds support for Litecoin]</ref>~~

	==See Also==		==See Also==

Luke-jr: Remove scamcoin promotion

2019-04-24T00:14:51Z

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	\|website=[https://www.coinbase.com/ coinbase.com]}}'''Coinbase''' is a hosted web-based [[eWallet]] used for sending, receiving, and storing bitcoin~~, ethereum, and litecoin~~. Users can also connect a U.S. based bank account to buy and sell cryptocurrency via bank transfer.		\|website=[https://www.coinbase.com/ coinbase.com]}}'''Coinbase''' is a hosted web-based [[eWallet]] used for sending, receiving, and storing bitcoin. Users can also connect a U.S. based bank account to buy and sell cryptocurrency via bank transfer.

	The service aims to be the easiest way to get started with digital currency, modeled to provide an experience familiar to those who are comfortable using PayPal.		The service aims to be the easiest way to get started with digital currency, modeled to provide an experience familiar to those who are comfortable using PayPal.

Belcher: Undo revision 64724 by Coinbase (talk) referral spam

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	==External Links==		==External Links==

	* [~~https~~://www.~~coinbase~~.com~~/join/593831bb55a99d0a33c86fc3~~ Coinbase.com] website		* [http://www.Coinbase.com Coinbase.com] website

	==References==		==References==

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	==External Links==		==External Links==

	* [~~http~~://www.~~Coinbase~~.com Coinbase.com] website		* [https://www.coinbase.com/join/593831bb55a99d0a33c86fc3 Coinbase.com] website

	==References==		==References==

OrangeBitcoin at 09:49, 7 September 2017

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	On August 18, 2014, Coinbase announced that they acquired the block explorer company Blockr.io. <ref>[http://techcrunch.com/2014/08/18/coinbase-acquires-blockchain-explore-blockr-io/ Coinbase Acquires Blockchain Explorer Blockr.io]</ref>		On August 18, 2014, Coinbase announced that they acquired the block explorer company Blockr.io. <ref>[http://techcrunch.com/2014/08/18/coinbase-acquires-blockchain-explore-blockr-io/ Coinbase Acquires Blockchain Explorer Blockr.io]</ref>

	On January 26, 2015, Coinbase launched [[Coinbase Exchange]] - First Regulated Bitcoin Exchange in the U.S. <ref>[http://techcrunch.com/2015/01/25/coinbase-us-bitcoin-exchange/]</ref>		On January 26, 2015, Coinbase launched [[Coinbase Exchange]] - First Regulated Bitcoin Exchange in the U.S. <ref>[http://techcrunch.com/2015/01/25/coinbase-us-bitcoin-exchange/ Coinbase Is Opening The First Regulated Bitcoin Exchange In The U.S.]</ref>

	On July 21, 2016, Coinbase added support ~~for~~ for Ethereum <ref>[https://blog.coinbase.com/coinbase-adds-support-for-ethereum-b8046cf486d0]</ref>		On July 21, 2016, Coinbase added support for Ethereum <ref>[https://blog.coinbase.com/coinbase-adds-support-for-ethereum-b8046cf486d0 Coinbase adds support for Ethereum]</ref>

	On May 3, 2017, Coinbase added support ~~for~~ for Litecoin <ref>[https://blog.coinbase.com/coinbase-adds-support-for-litecoin-720ab0aa3281]</ref>		On May 3, 2017, Coinbase added support for Litecoin <ref>[https://blog.coinbase.com/coinbase-adds-support-for-litecoin-720ab0aa3281 Coinbase adds support for Litecoin]</ref>

	==See Also==		==See Also==