BNB, the native token of Binance’s ecosystem, climbed to a record high of $1,355 following a turbulent weekend that saw $20 billion wiped from the broader crypto market. Data from CryptoSlate showed that BNB surged 17% in 24 hours, outperforming other top-ten cryptocurrencies by market capitalization. The rally came even amid President Donald Trump’s Oct. […]
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Crypto.com CEO Kris Marszalek urged regulators to investigate exchanges that saw the most liquidations during the largest crypto market crash on Saturday. In an X post on Oct. 11, Marszalek said that regulators need to “conduct a thorough review of fairness of practices” of the ten exchanges with the most liquidations in the preceding 24 […]
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The exchange also batted away claims that a targeted attack on Binance led to the broader asset crash, arguing the depegs happened after the crash.
Losses due to price movements and unrealized profits are not entitled to compensation, according to Binance executives.
The crypto market capitalization shed at least $125 billion when Trump first threatened countermeasures earlier on Friday.
The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.
Citing sources familiar with the matter, Fortune reported that Coinbase appears to be closer to winning the deal than Mastercard.
The firm now holds over 2 million SOL tokens, in line with other Solana DATs like Helius, DeFi Development Corp., and Upexi.
The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.
The move is part of the exchange's strategy to offer an all-in-one trading experience as it gears up for a potential public listing.
Coinbase has introduced decentralized trading to nearly all its U.S. customers, broadening access to one of its most ambitious products yet. The company confirmed on Oct. 8 that its decentralized exchange (DEX) service is now live inside the main Coinbase app for users across the country, except those based in New York, where state regulations […]
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PayPay has acquired a 40% equity stake in Binance Japan as part of a capital and business alliance.
Coinbase first teased the DEX feature in August, and the trading service officially went live on Wednesday.
Coinbase’s Base team is hiring a “token & governance research specialist,” suggesting formal token and decentralization planning.
Bullish tapped Deutsche Bank to provide fiat deposits and withdrawals services for the exchange’s Hong Kong and German arms.
Analysts are split between buy and hold ratings, with KBW warning Gemini may remain unprofitable through the forecast period despite its rapid growth.
Bitcoin’s exchange withdrawals have climbed to their highest sustained level since 2022, even as the asset trades near record highs. While current outflows remain below the 2023 accumulation peak, the renewed withdrawal trend highlights a behavioral shift in how investors gain exposure to Bitcoin. Institutional demand increasingly flows through spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) rather than […]
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Hypurr’s $300 million market cap and soaring floor price reflect expectations it will serve as a high-signal loyalty pass for future rewards.
ICE is in advanced talks to invest $2 billion in Polymarket, potentially valuing the platform between $8 billion and $10 billion, according to WSJ.
Monthly spot trading volume across crypto exchanges fell to $1.67 trillion in September, the lowest level since June.
Perp DEXs are back in the spotlight. After Hyperliquid’s success, new players are attracting fresh VC attention and capital. Here’s why.
Coinbase joined the roster in its pursuit of a national charter on Friday, following other firms that have done the same recently.
The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.
Samsung is expanding its partnership with Coinbase to let U.S. Galaxy smartphone users buy crypto directly through its native Samsung Wallet.
The daily inflow streak for BlackRock's IBIT surpassed $1 billion on Thursday, contributing to a $2.25 billion run across all Bitcoin ETFs.
The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.
Coinbase has surpassed $1 billion in on-chain Bitcoin-backed loan originations eight months after launching the product in January 2025, and CEO Brian Armstrong has set a $100 billion lifetime originations target.. The run rate implied by the first eight months is roughly $125 million per month, which frames the pace required to reach the new […]
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CME Group and other trading exchange leaders say nonstop trading could spread, but crypto is the natural first step.
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said the crypto exchange's next goal is to achieve $100 billion in onchain borrow originations.
The SEC issued a no-action letter on Sept. 30, allowing investment advisers to use state-chartered trust companies as qualified custodians for crypto assets, opening the door for Ripple, Coinbase, and other digital asset firms to serve registered funds. The staff guidance clarifies the definition of “bank” under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and the […]
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