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May 18, 2026 @ 5:53 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The cryptocurrency and digital tokens market witnessed a rally in HYPE tokens on news of a significant collaboration involving Hyperliquid, Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN),  and Circle (NYSE:CRCL). HYPE climbed to an impressive peak of $46.93, reflecting strong investor enthusiasm for the latest developments in decentralized finance infrastructure…. Read More

May 15, 2026 @ 5:54 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) is expanding its footprint in the decentralized finance space by forging a closer alliance with Hyperliquid, one of the leading onchain perpetuals trading platforms. The major U.S.-based exchange has stepped into a pivotal position as the official treasury deployer for USDC on Hyperliquid’s… Read More

May 13, 2026 @ 8:23 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A recent Talos / Coin Metrics analysis indicates that digital assets exchange Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) demonstrated resilience through revenue diversification during the first quarter of 2026, even as broader cryptocurrency market conditions deteriorated. The exchange reported total revenue of $1.4 billion, a 21% drop from the… Read More

May 12, 2026 @ 3:57 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Centrifuge, a platform specializing in bringing real-world assets onchain, has taken a major step forward by deploying its decentralized real-world asset (deRWA) infrastructure on Base, Coinbase’s Ethereum Layer-2 network. This rollout seamlessly merges institutional-grade tokenization with decentralized finance (DeFi) capabilities, enabling tokenized assets to function… Read More

May 12, 2026 @ 12:59 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has unveiled a new capability that allows autonomous AI agents to handle real-time financial transactions independently. Referred to as Amazon Bedrock AgentCore Payments, the preview feature integrates seamlessly with the existing AgentCore platform, enabling AI systems to purchase access to digital… Read More

May 11, 2026 @ 11:48 am By Omar Faridi  |  

U.S. Bank (NYSE: USB) has entered an expanded partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to shift hundreds of its essential banking systems onto the AWS platform. This multi-year effort targets key areas including payment processing, wealth management, and commercial banking operations. The bank is building… Read More

May 10, 2026 @ 5:53 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The recent disruption at investment platform Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN), triggered by a widespread failure at Amazon Web Services (AWS), underscores a persistent vulnerability in the infrastructure supporting major cryptocurrency trading venues. On May 7, 2026, an overheating incident in an AWS data center in Northern Virginia… Read More

May 9, 2026 @ 9:24 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) faced a major disruption when its services went offline for approximately seven hours. The incident, which occurred overnight, left users unable to access the exchange for buying, selling, or managing digital assets during a critical window. According to Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong, the… Read More

May 8, 2026 @ 9:00 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) released its Q1 2026 financial results on May 7, showcasing operational strength despite a challenging crypto market. The company reported total revenue of $1.41 billion, missing Wall Street expectations of approximately $1.49–$1.52 billion, and swung to a net loss of $394 million (or… Read More

May 7, 2026 @ 5:09 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A prominent cryptocurrency investor has launched a legal challenge against Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN), accusing the digital currency exchange of wrongly withholding frozen digital assets tied to a large-scale theft. The plaintiff, identified in court documents only as D.B. and a resident of Puerto Rico, filed the… Read More

May 6, 2026 @ 4:04 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The traditional financial or TradFi ecosystem is meaningfully converging with DeFi technologies in 2026. A wide range of new products, including US dollar-backed stablecoins, bitcoin, and crypto-backed lending services, digital currency cashbacks on credit card purchases, are now among just a few of the innovations that… Read More

May 5, 2026 @ 8:14 am By JD Alois  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) has announced it will slash employee headcount just days in advance of its Q1 2026 earnings report. According to an email distributed by Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong, the company will cut its workforce by 14%. At the end of 2025, Coinbase reported 4,951… Read More

May 4, 2026 @ 2:35 pm By JD Alois  |  

Earlier today, CI noted that Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) was experiencing a rise in its share price following news that a compromise had been reached on the crypto market infrastructure legislation, or the CLARITY Act, on stablecoin yield. Legacy banks were leery of allowing yield, or interest payments,… Read More

May 4, 2026 @ 9:31 am By JD Alois  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) will be a big beneficiary of the CLARITY Act, and with reports indicating the legislation will move to markup as soon as May 11, shares of the everything exchange are moving higher. As was recently reported, a deal has been agreed upon regarding stablecoin… Read More

May 1, 2026 @ 8:55 am By JD Alois  |  

Institutions are bringing greater rigor to their crypto investment practices, according to recent research. UK and EU financial firms plan to increase their allocation to digital assets this year, despite heightened volatility. This is according to research by Coinbase Institutional and EY-Parthenon, which surveyed 351… Read More

April 27, 2026 @ 11:52 am By JD Alois  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) is pounding its chest regarding stablecoins and its ability to lead the future of finance. Stablecoins, long lumped with crypto, are really the future of value transfer. Payments, savings, programmable activities, and more. This package arrives at a lower cost, with faster speeds, and… Read More

April 23, 2026 @ 9:17 am By JD Alois  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) said it would offer a pound-based stablecoin, tGBP, backed by fiat. The company announced the new issuance during UK Fintech Week, stating that a stablecoin was necessary to position the UK as a true global hub for crypto. The stablecoin is available now. Coinbase… Read More

April 23, 2026 @ 5:59 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN) has teamed up with Bybit to facilitate the conversion of traditional stocks into digital tokens, along with their secure storage and global distribution. This collaboration highlights the growing momentum behind tokenization as a bridge between conventional financial markets and blockchain technology. Bybit,… Read More

April 22, 2026 @ 3:01 pm By JD Alois  |  

Bitcoin is trading higher. At the moment, Bitcoin is trading at over $79,000. A month ago, Bitcoin was trading under $70K. While pundits claim this is due to a risk-on sentiment in the crypto markets, in part driven by growing banality around the war with… Read More

April 22, 2026 @ 2:48 pm By JD Alois  |  

New York Attorney General Letitia James has sued both Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) and  Gemini (NASDAQ:GEMI), alleging the operation of illegal gambling platforms. The NY AG noted that both platforms enable prediction markets that allow users to bet on events such as sports and elections. The announcement said that… Read More