According to Fortune, Binance will allow non-U.S. users to trade more than 7,000 U.S. stocks and ETFs with zero commissions and fractional shares starting at $5. Users can purchase equities using USDT, USDC, BNB and selected cryptocurrencies, with Nest Trading providing brokerage services and Alpaca handling custody, dividends and corporate actions. Binance also plans to …
Coinbase has officially launched its India operations, introducing direct INR deposits and withdrawals through the Immediate Payment Service (IMPS). The move removes the need for peer-to-peer (P2P) funding methods and intermediaries, making it easier for Indian users to transfer funds between their bank accounts and the exchange. This marks Coinbase’s biggest step into India since …
The Coinbase Premium Index has remained weak since the start of the year, suggesting limited buying interest from institutional investors. The indicator measures the price difference between Bitcoin on Coinbase Advanced, widely used by institutional participants, and Binance, the largest global crypto exchange by trading volume. A low or negative premium typically points to stronger …
Coinbase partnered with Standard Chartered to expand fiat banking infrastructure for institutional crypto clients. The integration adds support for AUD, SGD, CAD, and CHF payments, alongside GSIB-backed EUR and GBP settlement services across Coinbase Prime and Coinbase Exchange. The move allows institutions to manage multi-currency trading strategies more efficiently, reduce foreign exchange conversion costs, and …
South Korea has seen cryptocurrency trading activity fall to around one-tenth of stock market levels as investors shift toward equities during the country’s strong KOSPI rally. Data showed combined trading volume across major exchanges including Upbit, Bithumb, Coinone, Korbit, and Gopax reached only 8% of KOSPI trading volume in May. The figure marks a major …
OKB price woke up fast today, surging more than 15% after OKX rolled out Exchange OS on X Layer. And unlike the usual “AI-powered” or “next-generation” buzzword festival crypto markets love to recycle, this one actually introduced a direct utility mechanism tied to the token itself. That’s probably why traders paid attention. The new system …
OKX is making one of its biggest pushes into institutional DeFi yet after officially launching Exchange OS. This new protocol layer allows developers, startups, and institutions to build their own trading markets directly on-chain. The system runs on X Layer and essentially exports OKX’s centralized exchange infrastructure into decentralized finance. That means builders can now …
Brian Armstrong has never been shy about his ambitions, and today the Coinbase CEO dropped a lengthy thread this week outlining eight “jobs not done” in modern finance, and honestly? Some of it reads like a crypto greatest-hits album you’d find in a 2017 time capsule. Tokenization of real-world assets, 24/7 global trading, next-gen stablecoin …
Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase, said the global financial system still needs eight major upgrades before it reaches its next stage of growth. He highlighted real-world asset tokenization, 24/7 trading, stablecoin payments, AI-powered financial services, self-custody wallets, and clearer crypto regulations as key priorities. Armstrong said these changes could make finance faster, more global, and …
Crypto exchange OKX is no longer stopping at memecoins, perpetual swaps, or token hype cycles. Now it wants oil traders too. Less than three months after Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) invested in OKX, the exchange announced the launch of ICE Brent and ICE WTI perpetual futures on its platform. That means two of the world’s biggest …
Something unusual is happening around Nexus Labs ecosystem NEX token and no, it’s not just another random low-cap candle pretending to be “organic demand.” The token tied to NexusLabs suddenly found itself listed across major exchanges almost back-to-back while its mainnet officially went live. That combination pushed traders straight into speculation mode. And honestly, when …
Binance has introduced the world’s first pre-IPO futures contract tied to SpaceX, allowing traders to speculate on the company’s valuation before any public listing. The SPCXUSDT perpetual contract is settled in USDT and reflects market expectations for SpaceX shares without giving users actual ownership rights. Trading volume quickly surged as investors reacted to SpaceX’s reported …
Stock markets in Japan and South Korea opened at new all-time highs on May 11, 2026, extending a strong rally driven by easing geopolitical tensions and surging demand for AI-related technology. The Nikkei 225 gained around 1% at the open, while South Korea’s KOSPI jumped nearly 4%, marking one of the strongest starts across Asian …
Upbit will list Pharos trading pairs against KRW, BTC, and USDT on May 8, expanding access to the emerging Layer 1 project. Pharos is an EVM-compatible blockchain built on an asynchronous BFT-based proof-of-stake consensus mechanism designed to improve scalability and network efficiency. The listing on South Korea’s largest crypto exchange could increase liquidity and market …
Coinbase users were hit with major trading issues on Thursday after an outage tied to Amazon Web Services (AWS) disrupted the exchange’s systems. The problems started after overheating issues impacted an AWS data center in Northern Virginia, affecting services inside the US-EAST-1 region. The exchange confirmed that some users were experiencing “degraded performance,” with many …
Coinbase experienced major service disruptions after increased temperatures impacted the use1-az4 Availability Zone in Amazon’s AWS US-EAST-1 region. The exchange confirmed it would gradually restore operations by first placing all markets into “Cancel Only” mode before re-enabling trading. The outage came shortly after Coinbase reported weaker-than-expected earnings, intensifying scrutiny over the platform’s infrastructure resilience. The …
Coinbase has launched gold (GOLD-PERP) and silver (SILVER-PERP) perpetual futures for eligible non-U.S. traders, expanding crypto-linked commodities trading. The new contracts are settled in USD Coin and offer up to 25x leverage. Meanwhile, Coinbase Derivatives is working with the CFTC to upgrade its regulated U.S. gold and silver futures markets to 24/7 trading, replacing the …
A crypto whale called D.B. has taken Coinbase to court after the exchange froze around 55 million dollars in DAI linked to a 2024 phishing attack that emptied the victim’s wallet. The plaintiff says they have proven ownership, but Coinbase has not released the funds, insisting on a court order before doing so. Coinbase states …
Upbit has confirmed the listing of Dogwifhat, a fast-growing meme token on the Solana network known for its strong community-driven momentum. The token, inspired by a viral Shiba Inu image, has seen rising trading activity across global markets. Trading for WIF will begin at 16:00 KST on May 6, 2026, across KRW BTC and USDT …
Kraken has teamed up with MoneyGram to let users cash out crypto at nearly 500,000 locations in over 100 countries. Co CEO Arjun Sethi said it targets users in volatile markets who use crypto for savings and payments. The partnership strengthens Kraken’s global off-ramp system and improves access to local fiat. It also supports the …
Coinbase is laying off about 700 employees, or 14 percent of its workforce, as it adjusts to crypto market cycles and rising AI-driven productivity. CEO Brian Armstrong said engineers can now build products much faster using AI tools, reducing the need for large teams. The company is shifting to a leaner, AI-native structure with fewer …
South Korea’s financial markets are seeing a dramatic shift, with equities surging while crypto demand weakens sharply. The benchmark KOSPI has gone parabolic, hitting a fresh all-time high and climbing 37% in just 34 days after adding nearly $1 trillion in market value. According to the Bull theory X post, over the past year, the …
Russia is stepping deeper into crypto, but not through hype cycles or speculative mania. Instead, it’s building quietly through structured financial products and regulatory alignment. The Moscow Exchange (MOEX), the country’s largest securities exchange, is now expanding its crypto footprint in a way that reflects long-term positioning rather than short-term noise. Expanding Beyond Bitcoin and …
Payward, the parent of Kraken, has completed its acquisition of Bitnomial for up to $550 million. The deal secures key Commodity Futures Trading Commission licenses, enabling a full regulated derivatives stack in the U.S. This includes plans for 24/7 crypto settlement, spot margin trading, and eventually perpetuals and options, marking a major step toward compliant …
South Korea’s largest crypto exchange, Upbit, has announced the listing of MegaETH (MEGA) with trading pairs MEGA/KRW, MEGA/BTC, and MEGA/USDT. MegaETH is an EVM-compatible Layer 2 network designed for real-time performance, claiming over 100,000 transactions per second with near-instant latency. The MEGA token is used for governance, staking, and gas fees. The listing aims to …
Bybit CEO Ben Zhou said the exchange has been removed from the Securities Commission Malaysia’s Investor Alert List after constructive engagement and full alignment with local regulatory requirements. The development follows earlier enforcement actions but reflects improved compliance and cooperation with authorities. Zhou also highlighted Bybit’s investment in Malaysia-based licensed platform Hata, signaling a focus …
Binance received nearly $6 billion in stablecoin deposits during March and April, including $3.5 billion in April alone. This happened even as global tensions and inflation fears created uncertainty in financial markets. The inflow shows that many traders are moving money back to the exchange, likely preparing to buy crypto assets again. Earlier months had …
Binance listed RAVE. A few days ago, the token crashed 95%, wiping out billions in market cap, triggering manipulation allegations from ZachXBT and forcing exchange investigations. The same exchange has still not listed Pi Network, a project with 18 million KYC-verified users, a functioning mainnet, and institutional-grade identity infrastructure. The contrast has not gone unnoticed, …
A cyberattack on Grinex, a Kyrgyzstan-based cryptocurrency exchange under US sanctions, has exposed what investigators describe as a shadow financial network used to circumvent Western restrictions on Russia. The firm said the hackers stole approximately $15 million from Grinex in an attack that also appears to have hit TokenSpot, a closely linked platform. Both exchanges …
Kraken’s Chief Security Officer went public with something most exchanges would bury. Nick Percoco shared a detailed X post explaining why Kraken is currently dealing with an extortion attempt, and what actually happened behind the scenes. Percoco revealed that a criminal group was threatening to leak videos of Kraken’s internal systems to the media unless …