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Bitcoin Holders Face New Risks When Borrowing Without Selling
Bitcoin owners can now access loans without selling their BTC by using custodial tokens on other blockchains. But this approach exposes users to new risks, including reliance on custodians, redemption restrictions, and potential liquidation if prices fall
Deribit Dominates Coinbase Derivatives as Institutional Migration Nears
Deribit already holds over 96% of open interest shown on Coinbase's derivatives dashboard, with a September 9 migration set to shift institutional positions and change how trades are settled and managed for major clients
Bitcoin-Backed Down Payments Arrive With New Mortgage Option
Better Mortgage and Coinbase now let U.S. homebuyers use up to $250,000 in Bitcoin as collateral for a down payment loan, sidestepping margin calls from price swings but exposing borrowers to liquidation if payments are missed
Coinbase Stock Tokens Show Thin Weekend Liquidity as Wall Street Closes
Coinbase's tokenized Apple, Alphabet, Meta, and Nvidia shares traded with minimal price movement over the weekend, exposing limited liquidity and the absence of live Aave lending markets when U.S. equity markets are offline
Stablecoin Apps Shift ETH and SOL Demand to Providers, Not Users
Ethereum and Solana process trillions in stablecoin volume, but new wallet and paymaster models mean users may never see or hold native tokens, raising questions about who actually drives demand for ETH and SOL as network fees remain mandatory.
SEC Crypto Custody Rule Advances to White House Review
The SEC has submitted its proposed overhaul of crypto custody rules to the White House, a move that could reshape how investment advisers and funds manage digital assets for U.S. clients
Bitwise Debuts Self-Custody Tokenized Stock Portfolios on Base
Bitwise has introduced Automated Token Portfolios on Coinbase's Base network, enabling eligible non-U.S. investors to hold and rebalance stock strategies directly in their own crypto wallets, with tokens usable in DeFi applications
Trump Presses Senate to Advance CLARITY Act for Crypto Regulation
President Trump is urging the Senate to pass the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, aiming to resolve regulatory uncertainty for crypto firms and keep the U.S. competitive as the bill faces political hurdles and industry scrutiny.
Bitcoin's $69K Level Faces New Test as Treasury Buybacks Shift Yields
Bitcoin's rapid move toward $70,000 followed a surprise U.S. Treasury buyback plan that pressured yields and triggered $1.4 billion in crypto short liquidations, but Federal Reserve signals of possible further tightening now complicate the outlook
Circle Extends Coinbase USDC Deal With New Payout Safeguards
Circle and Coinbase have renewed their USDC partnership for three more years, adding staged remedies that let Circle challenge payout streams if Coinbase misses support thresholds, but any changes would take over a year to affect payments
Circle Guide Points Users to Coinbase After Noble USDC Cutoff
Circle's Noble USDC guide continued to direct users to Coinbase for Noble network deposits after Coinbase's cutoff date, raising risks that funds sent after the deadline may not be recoverable
Bitcoin's $1 Million Target Faces $15 Trillion Liquidity Hurdle
A leading crypto analyst warns that Bitcoin would need an unprecedented $15 trillion in new capital to reach $1 million by 2030, raising questions about the feasibility of widely cited price forecasts and the limits of retail demand
Washington Court Forces Kalshi to Restrict Prediction Markets
A Washington state court has ordered Kalshi to block most event-based prediction markets for local users, intensifying the clash between state gambling laws and federally regulated crypto derivatives platforms
OCC Approves Trump-Linked DeFi Bank as $112M WLFI Debt Nears Liquidation
World Liberty Financial, tied to Donald Trump, has received OCC approval to form a national trust bank for its USD1 stablecoin, even as a $112 million DeFi loan backed by WLFI tokens faces mounting liquidation risk on Dolomite.
White House to Host Crypto Leaders as CLARITY Act Faces Setback
President Donald Trump will meet with top crypto executives and regulators at the White House as the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act's chances of passing this year drop sharply, raising new questions about the future of U.S. crypto regulation
KULR Technology Unwinds Bitcoin Treasury After $22M Loss
KULR Technology Group is scaling back its Bitcoin holdings and mining operations after reporting a $22 million net loss, highlighting the risks of crypto treasury strategies for public companies
Norway's Sovereign Fund Hits Record Bitcoin Exposure Through Equity Stakes
Norway's $2 trillion sovereign wealth fund now holds indirect exposure to over 11,500 Bitcoin, driven by its equity positions in public companies with large crypto treasuries-even as the fund itself does not buy Bitcoin directly
Coinbase and Major x402 Payment Facilitators Face Security Gaps
A new security study found 31 vulnerabilities across Coinbase and 14 other x402 payment facilitators, raising concerns about asset exposure and payment failures as AI-driven commerce expands
Gate and MEXC Lead 2026 Crypto Exchange Fee Comparison
Crypto traders in 2026 face a complex fee landscape, with Gate and MEXC offering some of the lowest spot trading costs. But total trading expenses depend on more than headline rates, including liquidity, spreads, and withdrawal fees.
Coinbase and Blockstream Push for Wider AI Access in Crypto Security
Major crypto firms are urging AI labs to grant vetted security researchers greater access to advanced models, warning that current restrictions may leave digital asset infrastructure exposed to evolving cyber threats
Coinbase Suspends Loopring Trading as LRC Liquidity Fragments
Coinbase is set to halt LRC-USD trading, leaving U.S. users with fewer liquid venues as Loopring's own exchange shuts down and outside markets show thin, concentrated order books
Senate Delays CLARITY Act Vote, Crypto Bill Faces Tight Deadline
The U.S. Senate has postponed a vote on the CLARITY Act until after its August recess, leaving lawmakers with just 14 working days before midterm election season could stall the bill for good. Key disputes remain unresolved.
Coinbase Launches 24/5 US Stock Trading for UK Users
Coinbase now offers eligible UK users 24/5 access to nearly 4,000 US stocks with zero-commission trading and fractional shares, expanding its platform beyond crypto and signaling a push into mainstream financial services.
Gold Rallies on Chinese ETF Demand as Bitcoin Stagnates Near $64K
Gold surged to a six-week high as Chinese gold ETFs saw sustained inflows, while Bitcoin remained rangebound near $64,000 despite record U.S. equity markets and shifting investor sentiment.
Bitcoin Sinks Despite U.S. Regulatory Wins and Institutional Access
U.S. policy shifts removed legal barriers for crypto and expanded institutional access, but Bitcoin's price halved as demand from ETFs and corporate treasuries failed to keep pace with supply.
Top Cryptocurrencies for Beginners: What to Watch in 2026
A practical guide to choosing beginner-friendly cryptocurrencies in 2026, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and stablecoins, with a focus on liquidity, security, and platform access for U.S. users
Coinbase to Migrate Institutional Accounts to Deribit in September
Coinbase will move its International Exchange institutional accounts to Deribit on September 9, requiring clients to close positions or opt out by August 28. The migration will involve forced settlement, account changes, and a brief trading interruption.
Best Crypto Cards for Daily Spending Travel and Stablecoins
Crypto cards differ by fees top-ups FX spreads ATM limits and stablecoin conversion rules Match prepaid exchange debit and credit-style products to daily travel or USDC USDT spending needs
XRP Ledger Agentic Payments Could Reach 100 Million
Agentic payments on the XRP Ledger have passed 1 million, and RippleX expects the total could climb toward 100 million as AI software agents gain wallets and settle API fees around the clock
Bitwise Shuts Down Six Crypto Option ETFs Amid Return of Capital Concerns
Bitwise has begun liquidating six option-income ETFs tied to major crypto assets, with final cash redemptions expected in August. The funds offered high payouts but returned investor capital rather than generating yield.
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