Jan 4 (Reuters) -

* COINBASE REACHES $100 MILLION SETTLEMENT WITH NEW YORK REGULATORS - NYT

* COINBASE WILL PAY A $50 MILLION FINE FOR LETTING CUSTOMERS OPEN ACCOUNTS WITH FEW BACKGROUND CHECKS AND SPEND $50 MILLION TO IMPROVE COMPLIANCE- NYT Source text: https://nyti.ms/3ZbW9T8 Further company coverage: