With Coinbase Payments, the company said it aims to offer fast, global USDC transactions for merchants without needing blockchain expertise.
Crypto trading platforms increasingly adopt blockchain-native assets like the USDC stablecoin and tokenized treasuries such as BlackRock’s BUIDL to enhance collateral efficiency in derivatives markets. These instruments offer a blend of stability, yield, and compliance, making them attractive to institutional players seeking capital optimization. USDC and BUIDL gain momentum in crypto derivatives On June 18, […]
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The move is expected to mark the first time a stablecoin is accepted as collateral for margined futures in the U.S.
The move could pit the crypto exchange against Robinhood and Schwab.
JPMD, to be launched on Base, is a "permissioned" deposit token that will digitally represent commercial bank holdings.
The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.
The firm's stablecoin clearing system aims to facilitate adoption by solving the stablecoin sector's fragmentation problem.
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong recently met with senior policymakers in the United Kingdom to support the country’s ongoing efforts to shape clear crypto regulations. In a June 16 post on X, Armstrong revealed he had been in London, pictured outside Downing Street, for discussions focused on positioning the UK as a leading crypto hub. While […]
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Coinbase is seeking approval to offer blockchain based stocks in the U.S., according to a Reuters report.
Coinbase and Gemini are reportedly set to be the latest firms to receive MiCA approval to operate across the EU trading bloc.
Cantor analysts reiterated an "overweight" rating on Coinbase stock and raised their 12-month price target from $253 to $292.
The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.
The Coinbase One Card, issued in partnership with American Express, will offer up to 4% rewards in bitcoin after purchases and other perks.
The integration is set to roll out on June 12 to a limited group of early access merchants, with wider availability expected later in the year.
Coinbase will launch the Coinbase One Card, an American Express-powered credit card that rewards users with bitcoin, this fall.
Stripe said the ability for merchants to accept USDC will be available to Shopify merchants in 34 countries.
The U.S. president addressed an annual Coinbase event.
The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.
Circle's IPO highlights the value of holding both crypto assets and crypto-related equities, according to Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan.
The crypto exchange surveyed Fortune 500 company execs and decision makers at small and medium-sized firms in the U.S. to assess crypto adoption trends.
Mainstream interest is broadening beyond Bitcoin's "store of value" use case toward blockchain-based financial innovation, the analysts said.
Coinbase launched its wrapped Bitcoin token cbBTC just months after delisting the industry's largest such token, wBTC, following a change in ownership.
BiT Global agreed to dismiss its lawsuit against Coinbase, with each party covering its own legal expenses.
The Cathie Wood-led investment firm bought 4,486,560 Circle shares for its Innovation, Next Generation Internet, and Fintech Innovation funds.
Coinbase's April 2021 debut marked what was then an epic price top for bitcoin.
Arca CIO Jeff Dorman said the firm received a "measly" $135,000 allocation of Circle's IPO shares, despite placing a $10 million order.
The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.
Wrapped versions of the tokens represent the original assets and offer compatibility with Base's protocol and decentralized finance applications.
Coinbase has officially launched two new wrapped tokens, cbXRP and cbDOGE, on its Base Layer 2 Ethereum network.
This includes roles responsible for growth in Latin America, Europe, Singapore, South Korea, and West Africa.