The crypto industry is urging the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to establish clear regulations for perpetual contracts, a type of derivative that allows indefinite position holding without expiration. Industry players argue that current regulatory ambiguity is hindering innovation and placing U.S.-based platforms at a competitive disadvantage globally. Perpetual contracts
USDC stablecoin issuer Circle has decisively shut down rumors of a potential acquisition by either Ripple or Coinbase, stating clearly that the company is “not for sale.” This clarification follows recent speculation in the crypto space that suggested Ripple had made a takeover offer in the range of $4 to
Coinbase, the major cryptocurrency exchange, is now the target of a class-action lawsuit brought by investors following its late disclosure of a significant data breach and a breach of regulatory compliance. The suit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, claims that Coinbase failed to
Coinbase, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world, has officially disclosed a data breach that affected 69,461 users, including sensitive customer information like names, phone numbers, addresses, email IDs, and even government ID images. The breach occurred on December 26, 2024, but was only discovered in May 2025,
As cryptocurrency continues to penetrate mainstream finance, its prominent figures are facing new and more dangerous risks like kidnapping, extortion, and targeted physical threats. In response, major crypto firms like Coinbase, Circle, and Robinhood have begun investing heavily in personal security, especially for their top executives. In 2024, Coinbase allocated
In a major signal of growing institutional trust in digital assets, BlackRock has purchased $8.65 million worth of Ethereum (ETH) through Coinbase, according to a tweet by Crypto Rover on May 19, 2025. This strategic buy, which took place when ETH was trading at about $3,100, gives Ethereum’s upward run
In a significant move toward expanding access to regulated cryptocurrency services, Webull Pay has announced a strategic partnership with Coinbase. Beginning in June 2025, Coinbase will be the backend trading, custody, and staking infrastructure provider via its Crypto-as-a-Service (CaaS) platform. Together, this partnership is to revolutionize Webull Pay’s digital finance
One of the world’s top cryptocurrency exchanges, Coinbase, is reeling from a major cyberattack that could cost the company as much as $400 million. The breach, which compromised less than 1% of its user data, involved a scheme where hackers bribed Coinbase contractors and employees to gain unauthorized access to
Coinbase, the largest publicly traded cryptocurrency exchange in the U.S., has placed a $20 million bounty on cybercriminals who tried to blackmail the company. The attackers demanded a ransom of the same amount in Bitcoin, threatening to leak sensitive customer data if the exchange refused to comply. Rather than giving
Coinbase, perhaps the most significant cryptocurrency exchange in the world, is stepping into bold territory by investing in Stablecorp, which created the Canadian dollar-backed stablecoin QCAD. At the Blockchain Futurist Conference in Toronto, it was announced in a strategic tie-up reflecting Coinbase’s general intention to cultivate digital innovation within Canada.
