{"id":57812,"date":"2025-11-11T10:46:44","date_gmt":"2025-11-11T10:46:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=57812"},"modified":"2025-11-11T10:46:44","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T10:46:44","slug":"coinbase-brings-back-token-sales-but-this-time-its-fundraising-with-a-seatbelt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=57812","title":{"rendered":"Coinbase Brings Back Token Sales: But This Time, It\u2019s Fundraising With A Seatbelt"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>Coinbase is all set to reintroduce token sales in the US for the first time since 2018. Its new platform\u00a0is an attempt to bring back the excitement of community-driven fundraising, but with guardrails to protect investors.<\/p>\n<p>The <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wsj.com\/finance\/currencies\/coinbase-launches-platform-for-digital-token-offerings-de699cbf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">goal <\/a>with this platform is to make token launches fair and transparent, and also to have a calmer and structured approach. The platform will <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.coinbase.com\/en-gb\/blog\/the-ideal-way-to-launch-introducing-token-sales-on-coinbase\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">kickstart <\/a>with token offerings from Monad, a Layer-1 blockchain. Its token offering will run from 17 \u2013 22 November. Additionally, this sale will release 7.5% of Monad\u2019s total supply.<\/p>\n<p>The project has already raised $248 million in earlier funding rounds, including a massive $225 million Series A in 2024.<\/p>\n<p>Interested investors will have a whole week to place their bids using USDC, and once the window closes, an algorithm will decide who gets how much. Smaller bids will be favoured so that more people get a chance to participate.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Token launches just got a whole lot better.<\/p>\n<p>\u2192 Early access to your favorite tokens<br \/>\u2192 Real supporters are prioritized<br \/>\u2192 Sustainable token distribution<br \/>\u2192 US users can finally join<\/p>\n<p>Now possible with token sales on Coinbase.<\/p>\n<p>Oh, one more thing: the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/monad?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">@monad<\/a> sale starts Nov 17. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ox5VRAqfiH\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">pic.twitter.com\/ox5VRAqfiH<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Coinbase <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/16.0.1\/72x72\/1f6e1.png\" alt=\"\ud83d\udee1\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em; max-height: 1em;\"> (@coinbase) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/coinbase\/status\/1987883986924843073?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">November 10, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, to discourage quick flips, Coinbase has implemented a rule stating that if a trader flips his tokens within 30 days of listing, he might get a smaller share in future sales.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Most important aspect of the Coinbase Token Sales platform:<\/p>\n<p>If you sell your allocation immediately, you&#8217;re punished. <\/p>\n<p>Welcome to the world of the Crypto Credit Score, citizen. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/l93k2nCa9v\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">pic.twitter.com\/l93k2nCa9v<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Garga.eth (Greg Solano) (@CryptoGarga) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CryptoGarga\/status\/1988042469242462372?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">November 11, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Also, verified users who pass compliance standards can join. Furthermore, the project must pass checks on its team, token structure, and vesting plans.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, this platform will lock tokens sold through it for six months, and Coinbase must approve any private or secondary sales. At the same time, there are no fees for buyers, but projects will pay a percentage of the funds they raise.<\/p>\n<p><strong>EXPLORE:\u00a0<a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/best-crypto-to-buy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Top 20 Crypto to Buy in 2025<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Coinbase Acquires Echo: $375M Deals Signals Strategic Bet On Regulated Token Offerings<\/h2>\n<p>The new Coinbase token sales platform comes on the heels of its <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.coinbase.com\/blog\/coinbase-acquires-echo-unlocking-the-future-of-onchain-capital-formation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">acquisition of Echo<\/a>, a crypto fundraising platform that helps crypto projects raise money directly from its community, for $375 million.<\/p>\n<p>Now, Echo\u2019s tech powers Coinbase\u2019s system, making it easier and more transparent for projects to connect with everyday investors. Broadly speaking, the launch of Coinbase\u2019s token platform has coincided with the resurgence of public token offerings.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Coinbase just bought Echo<\/p>\n<p>The crypto investing platform founded by Cobie for $375 million.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s what\u2019s happening and the reasons why Coinbase did this:<\/p>\n<p>Echo is like an AngelList for crypto, where verified investors join private deals under the same terms as VCs. <\/p>\n<p>Since\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/rafqQDVYEN\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">pic.twitter.com\/rafqQDVYEN<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 StarPlatinum (@StarPlatinumSOL) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/StarPlatinumSOL\/status\/1980583437003067400?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">October 21, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Just last month, <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/news\/presales\/megaeth-ico-raises-over-275m-in-hours-is-mega-crypto-the-biggest-presale-in-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MegaETH <\/a>raised $50 million in only five minutes using Echo\u2019s Sonar platform, with total pledges crossing $300 million. Meanwhile, other players like Kraken and Andre Cronje\u2019s Flying Tulip are also <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.kraken.com\/product\/launch\/introducing-launch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">joining <\/a>the new wave of token sales, but with stricter rules and regulatory oversight.<\/p>\n<p>Unlike the ICO boom of 2017, today\u2019s market is much more mature, including a lot more involvement from institutions and a greater focus on transparency.<\/p>\n<p><strong>EXPLORE:\u00a0<a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/next-1000x-crypto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Next 1000X Crypto \u2013 Here\u2019s 10+ Crypto Tokens That Can Hit 1000x This Year<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Coinbase Settles Dogecoin Sweepstakes Lawsuit For $2.5M<\/h2>\n<p>A federal judge has officially approved a $2.5 million settlement between Coinbase and users who took part in its 2021 Dogecoin sweepstakes.<\/p>\n<p>The lawsuit claimed that Coinbase failed to clearly disclose a free mail-in entry option, making the promotion resemble an illegal lottery.<\/p>\n<p>Courts rejected Coinbase\u2019s attempt to move the case to arbitration, and the Supreme Court <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.courthousenews.com\/scotus-shuts-down-coinbase-fight-to-force-arbitration-over-dogecoin-sweepstakes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">agreed <\/a>to decide the matter in court. Eligible users who had traded $100 or more in Dogecoin during the sweepstakes will automatically receive compensation matching their trading fees.<\/p>\n<p>Users with active Coinbase accounts will get the money directly in their wallets, while those who have closed their accounts will receive checks by mail.<\/p>\n<p><strong>EXPLORE:\u00a0<a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/next-crypto-to-explode\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">20+ Next Crypto to Explode in 2025<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways\">\n<h2 class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__title\">Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list\">\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n        Coinbase to reintroduce token sales in the US after 2018 through its dedicated new platform    <\/li>\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n        Its Echo acquisition for $375 million\u00a0makes the system more transparent    <\/li>\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n        Coinbase settles Dogecoin sweepstakes lawsuit, eligible users will receive automatic fee-based compensation    <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<p>    <strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/news\/altcoins\/coinbase-debuts-token-sale-platform-monad-to-kickstart-offerings\/\">Coinbase Brings Back Token Sales: But This Time, It\u2019s Fundraising With A Seatbelt<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/\">99Bitcoins<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Coinbase is all set to reintroduce token sales in the US for the first time since 2018. Its new platform\u00a0is an attempt to bring back the excitement of community-driven fundraising, but with guardrails to protect investors. The goal with this platform is to make token launches fair and transparent, and also to have a calmer [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"iawp_total_views":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[3,4,5],"class_list":["post-57812","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-news","tag-crypto","tag-doge","tag-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/57812","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=57812"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/57812\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=57812"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=57812"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=57812"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}