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On April 1st, 2024, over 300 guests, including builders and policymakers, attended the #UpdateTheSystem summit in Washington D.C. The event focused on discussions around how cryptocurrency and on-chain technology are facilitating the movement of money and driving progress in America.

Base, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange, has introduced a novel feature allowing users to purchase Girl Scout cookies using the USDC stablecoin. This integration represents another use case for on-chain transactions, further expanding the adoption of cryptocurrencies in everyday commerce. The exchange, known for its trustworthiness within the crypto community, continues to explore innovative ways to bridge the gap between digital assets and traditional goods and services.

Coinbase, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, has announced a partnership with Compass Coffee in Washington, D.C. Customers can now pay with USDC stablecoin on the Base platform with zero fees. Additionally, those who mint the coffee shop's NFT will receive a free can of coffee. Coinbase highlighted the involvement of Slice for providing the Point of Sale software and Real Good Coffee for their hospitality.

According to the tweet, the cryptocurrency industry has been working for over five years to build the infrastructure to update the financial system. The tweet states that the use cases for cryptocurrencies are no longer just future promises, but are already a reality. It also mentions that Brian Armstrong, presumably a prominent figure in the crypto space, will provide more information on the utility of cryptocurrencies at an upcoming #UpdateTheSystem Summit.

Coinbase recently reached a significant achievement as transaction fees on their platform dropped below 1¢ for the first time. This decrease in fees demonstrates progress towards making sending USDC cheaper and moving closer to their goal of 1 second transactions for 1¢.

A summit titled #UpdateTheSystem will take place on 3.20 in DC to discuss the role of policy in shaping American innovation.

Coinbase is aware of users experiencing zero balances and transaction errors on their accounts. The team is investigating and will provide an update soon. Users' assets are safe.

Coinbase has updated its asset recovery tool to allow users to recover funds mistakenly sent to Coinbase on BNB Smart Chain and Polygon.

ComeProst has been appointed as the new Coinbase Country Lead for France, expected to enhance the company's standing in the French crypto market. Bienvenue à bord, Côme.

UK City Minister @BimAfolami visited Coinbase's London office to discuss the Government's commitment to the crypto sector. He highlighted the UK's potential as a global crypto hub and mentioned plans to pass legislation on staking in the next six months. With over 6 million UK adults owning crypto, the country is Coinbase's 2nd largest market.