In a recent open letter to Finance Minister Rachel Reeves, figures from the cryptocurrency industry are calling for the United Kingdom (UK) to develop a national stablecoin strategy, seen as essential for positioning the UK at the forefront of the digital asset landscape. This comes after the US positioned itself to capitalize on the growing…
A number of the cryptocurrency business’s largest names have banded collectively to launch a brand new Washington-based nonprofit, promising to “educate” lawmakers about rising applied sciences like blockchain and synthetic intelligence. However whereas the American Innovation Venture (AIP) payments itself as a impartial instructional effort, its tax-exempt standing and deep ties to crypto lobbying elevate…
Coinbase has taken a significant step toward expanding access to decentralized finance by announcing that users will soon be able to trade millions of on-chain assets directly within the Coinbase app through integrated DEX trading. The move allows traders to seamlessly access Base network assets on decentralized exchanges, combining Coinbase’s trusted interface with the versatility…
Base, the Ethereum Layer-2 solution developed by Coinbase, experienced a 33-minute network disruption that halted block production on its Mainnet. The outage occurred on August 5, 2025, and was caused by unexpected on-chain congestion combined with an unprepared backup sequencer. While Base is designed with high availability in mind—featuring multiple sequencer instances managed by Conductor…
Shares of Galaxy Digital faced a significant decline on Tuesday following the release of disappointing quarterly earnings and revenue figures. The crypto-investment and data-center company reported earnings per share of $0.8 for the second quarter, falling short of Wall Street’s consensus estimate of $0.18. Galaxy Digital Shares Plunge 10% Revenue for the period totaled $9.1…
Nasdaq-listed cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has announced plans to raise $2 billion through a private convertible note offering following a weaker-than-expected second-quarter performance. The move comes as COIN shares recorded a 15% decline on August 4, reflecting market reactions to the company’s reported drop in revenue and increased operational costs. Details of the Convertible Note Offering…
Two of America’s largest crypto-linked companies, Coinbase and PayPal, are pushing forward with stablecoin yield programs, despite new US legislation explicitly banning such incentives for stablecoin issuers. Key Takeaways: Coinbase and PayPal continue offering stablecoin rewards despite a federal ban targeting issuers. Both firms argue they are not subject to the law since they are…
Coinbase has announced plans to raise $2 billion by issuing convertible senior notes to qualified institutional buyers, according to a statement released on Aug. 5. The offering consists of two separate tranches: $1 billion in notes due 2029 and $1 billion in notes due 2032. These will be sold privately to institutional investors who meet specific…
US-based cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase recently launched a musical advertisement titled “Everything Is Fine,” which sparked mixed reactions due to its perceived criticism of the United Kingdom’s (UK) economic policies. According to CNBC, the two-minute musical satirizes the UK, portraying it as a nation grappling with economic turmoil, strikes, and a cost-of-living crisis. Public Opinion Divided…
Coinbase is accusing the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) of stonewalling court orders and obstructing efforts to expose documents tied to the alleged “Operation Chokepoint 2.0,” according to new filings in federal court. Key Takeaways: Coinbase claims the FDIC is obstructing court-ordered disclosures tied to crypto regulation. At issue are alleged “pause letters” pressuring banks…