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Coinbase, Binance, and BlackRock collectively own millions of BTC, revealing centralized power amid decentralized cryptocurrency narratives. Bitcoin’s pseudonymous creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, remains the largest holder of the cryptocurrency, controlling approximately 1.1 million BTC. This amounts to approximately 5.5% of the total supply. At current market prices, this holding is worth approximately $75 billion, dwarfing the […]
“Borrow up to $100,000 USDC against your tokens, immediately, without selling,” the announcement reads. US-based exchange Coinbase expanded its crypto-backed lending offering to include additional tokens such as Ripple’s XRP and Cardano’s ADA. Currently, the new service is available throughout the US, except for residents of New York State. Further support for these assets The […]
Coinbase posted a $667 million loss in the fourth quarter of 2025 after crypto markdowns hit its holdings, even as it registered record trading growth. Coinbase reported a net loss of $667 million for the fourth quarter of 2025, its first quarter in the red since 2023. The loss, which was largely driven by non-cash […]
FILE PHOTO: Smartphone with displayed Coinbase logo and display of cryptocurrencies is placed on a keyboard in this image | Photo credit: Dado Ruvic Global cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase suffered a service outage late Thursday, leaving users unable to buy, sell or transfer their cryptocurrencies on the platform for about an hour. “We are aware that […]
Coinbase is quietly being overshadowed by Hyperliquid, whose trading volume is almost double that of Coinbase. The prominent decentralized perpetual futures exchange, Hyperliquid, has surpassed Coinbase in terms of trading volume, according to Artemis. The data showed that Hyperliquid recorded a trading volume of $2.6 trillion, compared to Coinbase’s $1.4 trillion within the same time […]
The Clarity Act could spark an expectations-driven rally, while a failure could leave markets in a wait-and-see mode. The Clarity Act was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives in July 2025 with bipartisan support. As of January 2026, the legislation continues to be reviewed by the Senate. The bill is being considered by the […]
Stablecoins, tokenized assets and custody will replace pilot programs as crypto moves into core businesses. Ripple president Monica Long has said that about half of Fortune 500 companies will adopt formal crypto or digital asset treasury strategies by 2026, pointing to stablecoins, tokenized assets and custody as key areas of use. She described crypto less […]
Citron Research also went after Coinbase earlier this week. Popular journalist Eleanor Terrett reported earlier today that the Trump administration is considering completely withdrawing its support for the Cryptocurrency Market Structure Act if Coinbase does not return for negotiations. The exchange and its CEO blamed banks for intervening and pushing for changes that prevent or […]
Coinbase’s debut on the S&P 500 signals mainstream adoption, but regulatory and security challenges show the road ahead remains complex. Coinbase ended 2025 with a series of major achievements, including joining the S&P 500, securing approval from European regulators and surpassing $1 billion in crypto-backed lending. The year also marked significant business and product developments, […]
Monahan said Coinbase was warned about major exploits for months, but its leadership still prioritizes user onboarding over fixing vulnerabilities. Crypto security researcher Taylor Monahan has publicly condemned Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong and accused the exchange’s leadership of prioritizing growth over user security. Security flaws associated with Coinbase Commerce resurfaced as Armstrong unveiled the company’s […]
