Coinbase set to acquire crypto derivatives giant Deribit in $2.9 billion deal, WSJ reports
Deribit currently operates under a full license from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) This regulatory license enables the platform to legally offer crypto derivatives trading to institutional and qualified…
Coinbase CEO pushes for US stablecoin rules as Senate weighs GENIUS Act
A three-year compliance period is proposed for digital asset firms. Democrats raise concerns about national security and money laundering. Crypto leaders say the US risks falling behind Europe and Asia…
MOVE token plunges to all-time low after Coinbase delisting and market-making controversy
Coinbase has announced it will delist MOVE amid a $38M token dump controversy. MOVE price has hit a record low, down 84% from the December 2024 peak. Movevent Labs co-founder…
Coinbase adds ZORA and MNT to roadmap as tokenisation momentum builds
Coinbase lists ZORA under Experimental Label on 25 April. ZORA debuted via airdrop and Binance Alpha two days earlier. Supported by KuCoin, Bitget, Gate.io, MEXC, and Bitrue Coinbase has officially…
Another win for Coinbase as Vermont drops its crypto staking case against exchange
Paul Grewal, Coinbase’s chief legal officer, said their “work isn’t over” Vermont issued a Show Cause Order shortly after the SEC filed a lawsuit against Coinbase in 2023 The SEC…
Coinbase to halt FLOKI, TURBO, and Gigachad (GIGA) trading in New York
Coinbase will halt the trading of FLOKI, TURBO, and GIGA in New York on April 14, 2025. The decision sparked debate on accessibility and regulatory challenges for memecoins. FLOKI and…
Coinbase to launch 24/7 Bitcoin and Ethereum futures in the US
Coinbase will launch the 24/7 Bitcoin and Ethereum futures products on its CFTC-regulated futures exchange Coinbase Derivatives. The exchange also plans for a perpetual-style futures contract. Coinbase is looking to…
Coinbase asks SEC for breakdown of cost of Gensler’s war on crypto
Coinbase goes after SEC for details on cost of war on crypto. The exchange has filed a FOIA request asking for SEC’s documents during the leadership of former SEC chair…
Coinbase scores major win as SEC set to drop lawsuit
Coinbase says the SEC has agreed to dismiss its lawsuit against the US-based crypto exchange. The SEC sued Coinbase in 2023 but with Gary Gensler’s exit, the regulator is eyeing…
Coinbase launches CFTC-regulated Solana (SOL) and Hedera (HBAR) futures contracts
Coinbase launches CFTC-regulated Solana (SOL) futures. The launch of the regulated Solana futures contracts is seen as a pointer to Solana ETF approval in the US. Coinbase is pushing for…