#coinbase News & Analysis

Coinbase competes for Cloudflare deal to build an AI stablecoin

The Protocol: Ethereum community debates foundation’s new mandate document

Survey: 74% of institutional investors plan to add to crypto in 2026

74% of institutions expect crypto prices to rise in 12 months: Survey

Bitcoin Buyer Activity Returns as February Selling Pressure Fades on Binance and Coinbase

Bitcoin trading activity has shifted from selling to buying pressure as February's negative trends reverse on major exchanges. Binance's 30-day volume delta improved from -$145M to +$21M, while Coinbase recovered from -$88M to +$14M, indicating renewed buyer interest.

Streamex bets on ex‑Coinbase CFO to make tokenized gold scalable

Streamex has appointed former Coinbase CFO Christine Plummer to lead their tokenized gold project GLDY, aiming to build institutional-grade infrastructure for digital gold. The hiring signals a shift toward professional financial management in tokenization projects, moving away from typical web3 approaches.

The illusion of movement: How Coinbase’s 800,000 BTC migration exposes the flaw in raw Bitcoin age metrics

Coinbase's migration of 800,000 BTC exposes significant flaws in traditional Bitcoin age metrics like HODL Waves and Coin Days Destroyed. The large-scale wallet reshuffling created false signals that old coins were moving, when in reality it was just internal exchange operations rather than actual market activity.

Balaji calls for more ‘crypto tools’ for refugees amid Middle East tensions

Former Coinbase CTO Balaji Srinivasan advocates for developing more cryptocurrency-based financial tools to help refugees and stateless people amid increasing global conflicts and migration. He emphasizes crypto's potential to provide financial services to those displaced by geopolitical tensions, particularly in the Middle East.

Bitcoin And Crypto Exchanges Could Be In Trouble, Here’s Why

CFTC Unveils Prediction Market Regulations Impacting Kalshi, Polymarket, and Coinbase

Crypto platform Bullish climbs past Coinbase to become third-largest crypto exchange by spot volume

Institutional-focused cryptocurrency exchange Bullish has surpassed Coinbase to become the third-largest crypto exchange by spot trading volume. The platform saw its spot trading volume surge 62% to $76 billion in February, marking a significant shift in market share among major exchanges.

Coinbase CPO Lists 5 Critical Errors US Congress Should Avoid In Stablecoin Regulation

Coinbase's Chief Policy Officer Faryar Shirzad has outlined five critical recommendations for Congress regarding stablecoin regulation. This comes after the GENIUS Act passed but the CLARITY Act faces delays due to opposition from traditional banking sectors.

BlackRock Transfer Update: $153 Million in Bitcoin and Ethereum Land on Coinbase

BlackRock transferred $153 million in cryptocurrency assets to Coinbase, consisting of 2,200 Bitcoin ($149.13 million) and 2,417 Ethereum ($4.84 million). This large institutional movement represents significant activity from the world's largest asset manager in the cryptocurrency space.

'Crypto Will Break Down Barriers': Coinbase CEO Hints at Potential in Capital Formation

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong suggests cryptocurrency's next major frontier could be in capital formation, indicating crypto's potential to break down traditional barriers in funding and investment structures. The statement hints at broader institutional adoption and regulatory evolution in the crypto space.

Coinbase rolls out 10x levered Bitcoin contracts for Europeans

Coinbase has launched 10x leveraged Bitcoin contracts for European users, expanding its derivatives offerings outside the US market. This move comes as the exchange faces ongoing regulatory challenges with American banking authorities.

XRP Suffers $30.3 Million Blow From ETFs, Is Shiba Inu (SHIB) Now Available in Europe by Coinbase? Dogecoin (DOGE) Hints at 37% Breakout Chance: Morning Crypto Report

XRP faces significant institutional outflows of $30.3 million from ETFs while Coinbase expands futures trading in Europe. Dogecoin shows technical signals suggesting a potential 37% breakout opportunity amid broader market movements.

Coinbase launches perpetual futures in a European regulatory minefield

Coinbase has launched regulated crypto and equity index futures for Advanced users across 26 European countries. This expansion comes as the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) increases scrutiny of perpetual-style trading products in the region.

Coinbase says new U.S. tax-reporting rules for crypto are cluttered, confusing

Coinbase's tax experts have criticized the IRS's new 1099-DA tax form for reporting digital asset gains, calling the rules cluttered and confusing. The form reportedly creates a burden of over-reporting for cryptocurrency transactions.

Ripple’s New Whitepaper Shows What’s Coming For XRP

Ripple has released a new whitepaper detailing plans to integrate XRP into its prime brokerage offering for institutional clients. The company also announced it will provide access to XRP derivatives through Coinbase Derivatives, expanding XRP's utility in institutional trading services.

Coinbase Prime rolls out unified cross margin across spot, derivatives and regulated perps

Coinbase Prime has launched unified cross margin functionality across spot, derivatives, and regulated perpetuals trading. Coinbase Financial Markets will offer 24/7 access to over 20 futures contracts as part of expanding its prime brokerage services for institutional clients.

Cumberland continues Ethereum buying spree with $31M withdrawal from Coinbase

Cumberland, a major institutional trading firm, withdrew $31 million worth of Ethereum from Coinbase, continuing its aggressive ETH accumulation strategy. This move signals growing institutional interest in diversifying portfolios with digital assets, particularly Ethereum.

Bitcoin Liquidity Set To Expand With Morgan Stanley BTC ETF Option

Morgan Stanley has filed for a Bitcoin ETF with Coinbase and BNY Mellon as custodians, potentially bringing fresh liquidity to the market unlike earlier ETF launches that rotated existing capital from Grayscale. Meanwhile, Bitwise donated $233,000 to Bitcoin open-source developers as part of its commitment to reinvest 10% of ETF profits back into the ecosystem.

IRS proposes letting crypto exchanges like Coinbase require electronic delivery of tax forms

The IRS has proposed allowing cryptocurrency exchanges like Coinbase to deliver tax forms electronically to users. This follows previous warning letters sent to U.S. taxpayers as the agency implements new reporting requirements for digital asset transactions.

Ripple expands institutional futures access through Coinbase Derivatives

Ripple Prime has integrated with Coinbase Derivatives through Nodal Clear to provide institutional clients access to regulated cryptocurrency futures trading. This partnership expands Ripple's institutional offerings by connecting clients to established derivatives markets.

Coinbase Board and CEO Brian Armstrong Face Shareholder Lawsuit

Coinbase Global's board of directors and CEO Brian Armstrong are facing a shareholder derivative lawsuit alleging violations of federal securities laws. The lawsuit claims they misled the public for over two years, creating potential legal and financial risks for the cryptocurrency exchange.