Coinbase website down as crypto exchange cites ‘system-wide outage’

As a researcher with experience in the crypto market, I find this system-wide outage at Coinbase quite concerning. The fact that users cannot access the exchange on desktop or mobile platforms is a significant issue that affects many people. I’ve seen similar outages before, and they can be frustrating for traders who rely on real-time data to make informed decisions.


Coinbase, a prominent US cryptocurrency exchange, is currently experiencing a widespread issue that has made it difficult for users to utilize its platform, whether through desktop or mobile devices.

At 4:15 am UTC on May 14, Coinbase informed its users through their official status page that a significant disruption had occurred.

As a crypto investor, when I try to access a particular website, I encounter a “503 Service Temporarily Unavailable” error message. Based on my research and understanding from a developer guide on Mozilla, this issue is most likely due to the servers being undergoing maintenance or experiencing high traffic.

In a May 14 update on their platform, Coinbase Support announced they were looking into an issue with X and were working diligently to find a resolution. They reassured users that their funds remained secure during this time.

Coinbase is currently encountering a full-scale system failure. We’re looking into the cause of this problem and working diligently to find a resolution. For real-time information, please check our status page. Rest assured that your funds remain secure during this time.

— Coinbase Support (@CoinbaseSupport) May 14, 2024

This is a developing story, and further information will be added as it becomes available.

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2024-05-14 08:11