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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has outlined an ambitious plan to move every stage of a startup’s journey, from incorporation to fundraising and public trading, onto the blockchain. Speaking on the TBPN podcast, Armstrong described his vision for an onchain lifecycle where founders could incorporate their startups, raise seed rounds, receive instant capital in USDC (USDC) and eventually go public through tokenized equity. “You can imagine this whole life cycle coming onchain,” he said, adding that such a shift could “increase the number of companies who go raise capital and get started out there in the world.” Armstrong said startups will…

November is almost here — and so is the debate over what lies ahead for the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency. Experts remain divided on Ethereum’s trajectory, leaving the market with a pivotal dilemma: is shorting ETH a wise move or a risky bet? Recent research and the performance of exchange-traded funds suggest caution. However, on-chain and derivatives data paint a different picture. Why Some Analysts Recommend Shorting Ethereum 10x Research positions Ethereum as a better hedge than Bitcoin for short sellers in the current climate. Their analysis, shared amid ETH’s recent slide to below $4,000, highlights a major weakness that could…

Gralinghouse said crypto remains in its early phase since no single approach or framework dominates the space yet. He firmly believes that the next sixteen years will be about growth and real utility in crypto Ammous explained that Bitcoin is like digital gold, but better for today’s global economy At the recent Future Investment Initiative (FII) event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, some of the biggest names in crypto gathered to talk about where the industry is heading. The panel, hosted by Fundstrat’s Tom Lee, included Jeremy Allaire, Saifedean Ammous, Ricardo B. Salinas Pliego, and Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse. During the…

A landmark bill proposed by the U.S. Congress may dramatically change the way people plan their retirement in the country by permitting investments in cryptocurrency and private equity in the 401(k) plans. The bill named Retirement Investment Choice Act, and it aims to cement the permission of these alternative assets to be included in retirement plans, further entrenching the increasing power of digital assets in conventional finance. The given move will formalize a policy initiated in the Trump administration that has already received certain criticism but stands a more streamlined chance of succeeding in Congress. The essence of the Retirement…

Defunct Bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox started to repay creditors two years ago, more than a decade after the company went bankrupt. But on Monday, the deadline to complete the return of billions of dollars worth of Bitcoin was pushed back by a full year to October 31, 2026.  Around 19,500 creditors have been repaid so far, but many others are waiting in the wings for funds they lost all the way back in 2014. The first batch of repayments in 2024 led to a sharp sell-off, as the refunded Bitcoin was immediately sold by many creditors who had watched patiently…

Kite AI, an advanced L1 blockchain entity, has integrated the X402 Agent Payment Standard of Coinbase, a well-known crypto exchange and blockchain. With the integration of X402 Agent Payment Standard, Kite AI is starting a new era in AI-led financial automation to significantly benefit AI agents. Kite AI’s official social media announcement discloses that the initiative lets AI agents seamlessly receive, send, and restore payments via systematized intent mandates. Hence, the move fosters increased efficiency and interoperability, enabling an inclusive network for AI transfers. Kite @GoKiteAI has been natively integrated with @coinbase’s X402 Agent Payment Standard since day one.As one…

Bitcoin (BTC) and altcoins experienced a major crash in October, contrary to bullish expectations. After fluctuating throughout the month, BTC and altcoins failed to achieve a strong rally. At this point, the largest altcoin, Ethereum (ETH), also fell to $3,700 in a decline triggered by the hawkish statements of FED chairman Jerome Powell. While investors’ panic selling and short positions were influential in this decline, ETH is having difficulty holding the psychological level of $4,000. While there is speculation about whether Ethereum will continue to decline, cryptocurrency analysis platform Santiment noted that the growing expectation of a downward trend could…

Several crypto industry leaders and company heads will be heading to the UAE for events scheduled to take place in early December, according to Binance founder Changpeng Zhao. In an X post on Thursday, Zhao mentioned four events set to take place in the Middle East country, including Binance Blockchain week in Dubai, Abu Dhabi Finance Week, Milken Institute Middle East and Africa Summit 2025, and the Bitcoin MENA Conference to be held in Abu Dhabi, all between the 4th and 11th of December. When asked which one he would attend among the bunch, the ex-Binance CEO said he would…

Senate Democrats demand Trump envoy Steve Witkoff explain his crypto holdings amid ethics concerns. Witkoff’s World Liberty Financial facilitated a $2B UAE investment in Binance via stablecoin USD1. Lawmakers worry the deals blur lines between private profit and official U.S. diplomacy. Crypto and politics are colliding again. Senate Democrats are demanding answers from Steve Witkoff, Donald Trump’s special envoy to the Middle East, over his ongoing crypto holdings. The concern is that Witkoff’s private investments could conflict with his public role. Crypto Stakes in the Spotlight Eight senators, led by Adam Schiff (D—Calif.), sent a letter asking Witkoff to explain…

Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange by volume, has announced the delisting of three altcoins. These include Flamingo (FLM), Kadena (KDA), and Perpetual Protocol (PERP). The decision triggered price volatility across all three tokens, yet FLM surged by double-digits following the news, defying the typical delisting selloff. Binance Delisting Details and Timeline According to the official Binance announcement, spot trading for FLM, KDA, and PERP will cease on November 12, 2025, at 03:00 UTC. Deposits made after November 13, 2025, at 03:00 UTC will not be credited. Lastly, withdrawals will become unavailable after January 12, 2026. “The spot trading pair(s) of…