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Coinbase's fiat-to-crypto onramp integrates Apple Pay

Coinbase is integrating Apple Pay into its fiat-to-crypto onramp solution formerly known as Coinbase Pay.

theblock.co • 02/12/2024 - 17:00 PM

Crypto execs open up about debanking experiences following Trump's US election win

Following a16z co-founder Marc Andreessen’s recent interview on Joe Rogan’s podcast, several crypto execs opened up about their debanking experiences. The industry expects a more friendly incoming administration under Donald Trump following various pro-crypto campaign pledges, including shutting down “Operation Choke Point 2.0.”

theblock.co • 29/11/2024 - 13:20 PM

The Daily: Hyperliquid set for HYPE token launch, MARA purchases $615 million in bitcoin and more

Hyperliquid prepares to launch its HYPE token; MARA purchases bitcoin; Celsius distributes $127 million; Coinbase's Celo decision causes community backlash; gamified AI Freysa retains $40,000 in crypto.

theblock.co • 28/11/2024 - 15:16 PM

Coinbase’s decision not to support Celo Layer 2 upgrade causes stir among stakeholders

Coinbase said it will not support Celo’s upcoming migration from Layer 1 to Layer 2 in Optimism’s Superchain ecosystem. The decision sparked criticism from the Celo community, with cLabs CEO Marek Olszewski saying it “feels like a wrench in Ethereum’s Layer 2-centric scaling roadmap.”

theblock.co • 28/11/2024 - 11:53 AM

SEC chair Gensler's departure sparks hope for compromises in crypto cases, regulation

Over the past few years, the agency has brought hefty cases against big industry players, including against crypto exchange Coinbase, for not registering lawfully with the agency. The agency could also go for a less aggressive approach and come to some compromises in ongoing cases.

theblock.co • 22/11/2024 - 20:24 PM

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Coinbase Wallet introduces 4.7% APY reward for USDC holders

Users holding USDC in their Coinbase Wallet can now earn 4.7% annual percentage yield, paid out monthly on Base. Global users can access the new USDC reward, while those in the U.S. should see the feature this week.

theblock.co • 20/11/2024 - 19:09 PM

The Daily: FTX co-founder Gary Wang avoids prison time, BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF sees unprecedented first-day options trading and more

FTX co-founder Gary Wang avoided prison time at a sentencing hearing on Wednesday, according to Inner City Press and Reuters. BlackRock’s IBIT spot Bitcoin ETF achieved nearly $1.9 billion in notional exposure during its first day of options trading on Tuesday. Bernstein analysts named Robinhood the top “crypto deregulation trade,” following Donald Trump’s election win this month, raising their HOOD share price target to $51 — around 45% upside potential. The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.

theblock.co • 20/11/2024 - 18:54 PM

Bernstein names Robinhood as top 'crypto deregulation trade,' raises price target to $51

Bernstein analysts highlight Robinhood as a major beneficiary of potential crypto deregulation under Trump, estimating increased revenues and new listings amid changing regulations.

theblock.co • 20/11/2024 - 10:34 AM

The Daily: Trump nominates pro-bitcoin Lutnick for Commerce Secretary, Metaplanet shares jump 15% after latest BTC acquisition and more

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated the crypto-friendly Howard Lutnick to lead the U.S. Department of Commerce. Shares in the Japanese investment firm Metaplanet gained more than 15% on Tuesday after the company announced its latest bitcoin acquisition. Tokenization firm Securitize has introduced the “sToken,” a new way to gain liquidity from real-world assets while still earning a yield, using the ERC-4626 token standard. The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.

theblock.co • 19/11/2024 - 20:31 PM

Coinbase to delist wBTC as Justin Sun gains influence over protocol, launches its own wrapped bitcoin token

Coinbase will suspend trading of wBTC on December 19, 2024, amid changes in the wBTC protocol influenced by Justin Sun and following BitGo's new custody arrangements.

theblock.co • 19/11/2024 - 18:02 PM

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