How to Find Coins Before They Hit Binance or Coinbase
The crypto world moves fast. Every day, new tokens appear, and for sharp traders, the biggest wins often come from getting in early — before those tokens make it onto top-tier exchanges like Binance or Coinbase. Why? Because a listing on these platforms usually boosts liquidity, draws mainstream attention, and often sparks a strong price […]
Coinbase CEO Aims to Transform Crypto Into a Full-Scale Banking Alternative
Coinbase chief executive Brian Armstrong has unveiled his company’s boldest ambition yet: to turn Coinbase into a crypto-powered “super app” capable of replacing traditional banks. In an interview with Fox Business, Armstrong explained that the exchange is preparing to roll out an all-in-one suite of financial services. These would include everything from payments and credit […]
Coinbase pushes deeper into AI-driven coding, aims for 50% by October
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong revealed that artificial intelligence is now responsible for generating more than 40% of the exchange’s codebase — and he expects that figure to hit 50% within weeks. In a post on X this Wednesday, Armstrong stressed that while AI-generated code still requires thorough review, the company is determined to leverage the […]
Shopify Introduces USDC Payments on Base in Partnership With Coinbase
Shopify is expanding its payment offerings by introducing early access to USDC stablecoin transactions through Coinbase’s Ethereum layer-2 network, Base. The e-commerce platform revealed on Thursday that full integration of USDC payments via Shopify Payments and Shop Pay is expected later this year. This move is made possible through a collaboration with Coinbase, one of […]
Stablecoins Take Center Stage: 90% of Financial Institutions Now Onboard, Execs Reveal
Once seen as experimental tools, stablecoins have rapidly evolved into critical infrastructure for global payments. This transformation is largely driven by faster settlement times, clearer regulations, and growing technical readiness, according to Fireblocks’ newly released 2025 State of Stablecoins report. Survey Insights: Widespread Institutional Adoption Based on a survey of 295 executives in the financial […]
Coinbase Hit by Insider Phishing Scam, Faces Up to $400M in Reimbursement Costs
Coinbase, the third-largest crypto exchange globally, has revealed it was the target of a sophisticated insider phishing scheme that led to an attempted $20 million extortion. In a blog post published on May 15, the company stated that cybercriminals managed to compromise customer account data by bribing contracted support staff. These external actors colluded with […]
Coinbase Secures UK FCA Registration as Crypto Service Provider
Coinbase has officially received approval from the United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to operate as a registered virtual asset service provider (VASP). In a statement released on February 3, the cryptocurrency exchange highlighted that this approval solidifies its position as the largest registered crypto trading platform in the UK. With this authorization, the Nasdaq-listed […]
Stablecoin reserves hit $45B on exchanges – What it means for Bitcoin investors
Bitcoin’s [BTC] recent price rally has reignited discussions around market dynamics, particularly Binance’s massive stablecoin reserves and their role in fueling bullish sentiment. As of December 31, these reserves soared to an impressive $44.5 billion, signaling significant buying potential that could further propel BTC upward. At the time of writing, Bitcoin was trading at $93,592.03, […]
Solana adds $1B worth of stablecoins in December
Solana experienced a remarkable $1 billion increase in stablecoin value throughout December, with the majority of the inflow attributed to USD Coin (USDC), according to data from DefiLlama. This growth underscores the rapid adoption of stablecoins and highlights Solana’s emergence as a key player in decentralized finance (DeFi) during 2024. The Solana network now boasts […]
Coinbase Ends USDC Rewards in Europe Amid MiCA Regulations
European Coinbase users have voiced frustration over regional crypto regulations following the exchange’s decision to end its yield program for USD Coin (USDC), a dollar-pegged stablecoin, for certain customers. On Nov. 28, Coinbase informed users via email—later shared by several recipients on X—that it would discontinue the USDC rewards program in the European Economic Area […]