Coinbase Founders Outline Small Fee Change During Q&A

Coinbase Founders Outline Small Fee Change During Q&A

Coinbase founders Fred Ehrsam and Brian Armstrong conducted a video question and answer session today this evening, and new information revealed by the two indicates that some changes when it comes to fees charged to users are in the works, among other things. When it comes to that pesky $0.15 ACH/bank fee assessed to buys and sells, it's gone. However, the one percent fee charged in addition to said $0.15 fee will still be charged to the customer. Thankfully, Coinbase might reduce that percentage further some time in the future. The move likely comes with pressure from Coinbase's....


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