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Coinbase Institutional sees in 2026 much more than a simple market rebound: a strategic shift. In a 70-page report published in mid-December, the platform anticipates a deep integration of cryptos at the heart of global finance. While this year has been marked by volatility and persistent regulatory uncertainties, Coinbase is betting on a new emerging phase where regulation, institutional adoption, and new uses will sustainably reshape the crypto landscape.

Tokenization of real-world assets (RWAs) is moving closer to mainstream finance, though its short-term impact on crypto markets may remain limited. NYDIG says longer-term value will depend on how open, connected, and regulated these assets become across blockchain networks.

BlackRock transfers 2,196 BTC to Coinbase Prime. A decision that could shake the Bitcoin market. Details here!

While Wall Street digests its ETFs, Paul Atkins unwraps an unexpected gift: crypto becomes emancipated, ICOs resurrect. A cooler SEC than ever?

Shiba Inu is moving through a quiet but steady phase as the broader crypto market works toward a gradual recovery. Price action stays compressed between $0.0000085 and $0.000009, creating a stable zone while traders wait for a clearer shift in sentiment. Even with the calm movement on charts, several ecosystem updates show the project continues to focus on long-term progress.

Could bitcoin make a notable comeback by the end of the year? As markets scrutinize Federal Reserve decisions, the flagship crypto benefits from a more favorable macroeconomic environment. The improvement in global liquidity and the prospect of monetary easing fuel hopes for a rebound in December. Behind this emerging optimism, investors remain on alert: a single misstep by the Fed could question everything.

Crypto mergers and acquisitions reached $8.6 billion in 2025, with Coinbase, Ripple, and Kraken among the major firms expanding their operations.

Former SEC Chair Gary Gensler rehashed debate over digital assets in a Bloomberg interview, saying Bitcoin stands apart from the rest of the crypto market. He warned that most tokens still act as speculative bets with little support behind their valuations, setting a cautious tone for investors.

Kalshi is pushing prediction markets further into the crypto space as global demand accelerates. Rising interest in event-based trading has prompted the platform to tokenize event contracts on Solana, giving users more in sensitive markets. Analysts say this shift could position Kalshi to challenge competitors and keep pace with the industry’s rapid growth.

Bitcoin is collapsing, miners are coughing, and some flee to AI: when digital gold turns into an electric burden under maximum stress!

Momentum around Coinbase is rising as the company enters a new phase of financial stability and public-sector experimentation. Latest data show revenue increasing while costs remain controlled. And as expected, this combination has created a sturdier foundation than in earlier market cycles.

Fresh selling from large Bitcoin holders is putting renewed pressure on an already shaky market, as traders deal with one of the steepest pullbacks of the year. Price softness, rising exchange inflows, and cautious positioning across major trading venues all point to a market still trying to find its footing. Analysts at CryptoQuant say continued whale deposits could push Bitcoin lower if the pattern persists.

Coinbase Ventures has just unveiled its investment strategy for 2026, outlining the strong points of a changing Web3 ecosystem. Nine key areas have been identified, revealing the sectors where capital could soon flow. More than a simple manifesto, this roadmap lays out the technological and economic bets of one of the most influential players in the crypto industry, a strong signal sent to developers, investors, and builders of the decentralized web.

Strong market interest returned to TON, with the token climbing to $1.60 after an 8.33% daily rise. Growing activity across Telegram-linked applications, steady technical signals, and a packed month of ecosystem releases added fresh confidence to traders. Even while the broader market continues to struggle, TON stands out as one of the sharpest moves among major networks.

When tokens want to play treasury bonds, the BIS panics. Crypto-confidence or crypto-catastrophe? Finance views stablecoins as a Pandora's box ready to open.

Trading activity on crypto-based forecasting platforms has climbed sharply this year, with services like Kalshi and Polymarket seeing noticeable growth. Amid this upward trend, Coinbase appears to be building its own prediction-market site. Images shared by a tech researcher suggest the project is already taking shape and may involve support from Kalshi.

A major Cloudflare outage on Tuesday caused widespread disruptions across crypto platforms and several major websites. Service interruptions spread quickly as users struggled to load exchange portals, block explorers, and analytics tools. Early reports from affected firms indicated that Cloudflare error messages were appearing across front-end interfaces.

Big corporate holders of Bitcoin are entering a more competitive phase as new entrants add crypto to their balance sheets. While activity remained steady in October, shifting buying patterns eroded the dominance of long-standing leaders, bringing greater attention to new corporate holders of Bitcoin and major altcoins.

Coinbase’s planned $2 billion acquisition of BVNK, a stablecoin infrastructure firm, has collapsed, ending what could have been one of the largest deals in crypto history. The decision, reached during the due diligence stage, was mutual, according to statements from both companies.

Coinbase is selling its tokens left and right, Monad is rowing toward the masses, and crypto is finally tasting the joys of fair auctions... Americans included. And with no fees, please!

Coinbase has deepened its involvement in BNB Chain activity by adding Aster (ASTER) to its listing roadmap. According to market chatter, the exchange’s decision to broaden its coverage is driven primarily by growing interest in BNB Chain–linked assets. Following this recent development, attention has turned to Aster’s market trajectory and the renewed focus from Changpeng “CZ” Zhao.

Coinbase is pushing to expand its stablecoin business through a potential $2 billion acquisition of BVNK, reflecting growing interest in crypto payment systems.

Crypto venture capital activity continued its steady recovery in October, closing the month with $5.11 billion in reported deals. Investor confidence strengthened after a slower summer, and funding levels nearly matched the March 2025 peak of $5.79 billion. Early data suggests that October’s final total could rise further once all undisclosed rounds are reported.

Coinbase faced questions over its contributions to a Trump-linked White House ballroom, with the company defending its donations and political involvement.

Despite the paralysis of the federal government, Republican lawmakers are staying the course on their ambitious crypto schedule. Several key senators say they want to pass a landmark digital assets law before the end of the year. But will this promise hold against the budget deadlock blocking Washington?

Mastercard is in late-stage negotiations to acquire stablecoin infrastructure provider Zerohash for an estimated $1.5 to $2 billion, according to a Fortune report citing five people familiar with the matter. The deal would position Mastercard among a growing number of global financial firms investing heavily in blockchain-based payment technology.

U.S. bank Citi is taking a decisive step into digital payments by joining forces with Coinbase to pilot stablecoin transactions. The partnership marks a turning point in Wall Street’s embrace of blockchain-based money, following the U.S. GENIUS Act's approval earlier this year. As the stablecoin market heads toward a projected $4 trillion valuation by 2030, Citi’s move positions it at the forefront of institutional adoption.