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U.S.-listed cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase (COIN) is introducing stock trading and incorporating prediction markets, along with a slew of other new products and assets that aims to cement the platform’s position as the “Everything Exchange,” the company announced during its System Update stream on Wednesday. Coinbase said it is dramatically expanding the assets available to trade on its platform, including novel cryptocurrencies, perpetual futures, stocks and prediction markets, starting with Kalshi with more integrations to come later. Offering users a Swiss Army knife trading platform has become a competitive field of late. Some of Coinbase’s main crypto trading rivals, such as…

Ethereum price failed to stay above $3,000 and declined further. ETH is now consolidating and might soon aim to start a recovery wave if it clears $2,880. Ethereum started a fresh decline below the $2,950 zone. The price is trading below $2,900 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a connecting bearish trend line forming with resistance at $2,920 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could continue to move down if it settles below the $2,800 zone. Ethereum Price Dips To New Weekly Lows Ethereum price attempted a fresh increase but struggled above…

In a bold move that’s capturing attention across both traditional finance and cryptocurrency circles, Upexi has announced a massive $50 million share buyback program. This Solana investor, listed on Nasdaq, is making strategic moves that could reshape its market position. Let’s explore what this means for investors and the broader crypto landscape. Why Is This Solana Investor Making Such a Strategic Move? Upexi’s decision to initiate a $50 million share buyback represents a significant vote of confidence in their own valuation. This Solana investor believes their stock is undervalued, and they’re putting substantial capital behind that conviction. The timing and…

Spain is entering a decisive phase for its digital asset industry, with Mica regulation setting strict conditions for crypto platforms that want to keep serving local customers. CNMV sets detailed roadmap for crypto platforms Spain’s transitional period runs to July 1, 2026 Who can use Spain’s transition period Shift of responsibility from Bank of Spain to CNMV What MiCA regulation in Spain requires from firms Limits on cross-border activity during the transition Additional regulatory guidance on investment and marketing A clear comply-or-quit message for the industry What comes next for crypto companies in Spain Spain’s role in shaping the EU…

The Competition Commission of India, the regulatory body responsible for promoting fair competition in the country, has approved Coinbase acquiring a minority stake in cryptocurrency platform CoinDCX. In a Tuesday notice, the regulator said it had approved Coinbase Global’s minority stake acquisition in DCX Global Limited, the company behind CoinDCX. Coinbase chief legal officer Paul Grewal confirmed the news in a Wednesday X post, saying it deepened the exchange’s “long-term partnership with one of India’s most established and trusted digital asset platforms.” Source: Paul Grewal Neither the regulatory announcement nor Grewal’s post included information about the percentage of Coinbase’s stake…

Kyle Samani, Managing Director of cryptocurrency investment company Multicoin Capital, has leveled harsh criticism against Ethereum. Samani argued in his statement that Ethereum has fallen far short of expectations over the past eight years, targeting the network’s growth rate and structural stagnation within the ecosystem. Samani stated that Ethereum’s progress has been much slower than he anticipated, arguing that it has achieved almost nothing significant in a long period of eight years. He suggested that a serious “dormant state” has developed within the Ethereum ecosystem during this time, and that he did not foresee encountering such strong resistance, both technically…

U.S. crypto stocks are beginning to find stability as the crypto market transitions into a calm phase after a long period of volatility. Summary U.S. crypto stocks edge higher in pre-market trading, led by SharpLink Gaming (SBET) up 3.28% and Bitmine Immersion (BMNR) up 2.19%, signaling a return of investor confidence. Major firms show modest gains, with Coinbase (COIN) rising 0.92% and MicroStrategy (MSTR) up 0.89% despite its recent 487 BTC purchase. Crypto prices show stabilization, with Bitcoin trading near $102,900, Ethereum at $3,502, and XRP leading large-cap gains at $2.51, hinting that a broader market recovery may be underway.…

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has outlined its priorities for 2026, signaling a strong push to support growth, innovation, and technological adoption in the financial sector. In a letter to Prime Minister Keir Starmer, the FCA emphasized plans to finalize rules for digital assets, advance UK-issued stablecoins, and strengthen the country’s digital finance infrastructure. The letter details the regulator’s pro-growth agenda, including initiatives to: Oversee digital asset markets and provide clear guidance for crypto firms. Enable asset managers to tokenize funds and adopt faster, more efficient payment systems. Streamline authorizations for new and scaling firms, improving access to capital…

Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev stated that prediction markets are entering a long-term growth phase, identifying platforms like Polymarket as early leaders in what he described as a “prediction market supercycle,” according to remarks shared in a video posted on social media platform X by Altcoin Daily. Summary Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev forecasts strong growth in prediction markets. New platforms, like PancakeSwap’s Probable, are entering the market, offering zero-fee trading on BNB Chain and supporting on-chain settlements. Kalshi raised $185 million while Polymarket secured partnerships with major firms like Intercontinental Exchange. Tenev said prediction markets remain in their early stages despite…

The Ethereum blockchain needs to better explain its features to users in order to achieve true trustlessness, a challenge common across blockchain protocols, says its co-founder Vitalik Buterin. Trustlessness would see a protocol work without the oversight of developers, as it enforces rules automatically with code. However, if a protocol is so complex that only a small group can work on it, then in practice, others still have to trust that group. Ethereum is already trustless as transactions and smart contracts are enforced by open-source code and a decentralized network of validators, but Buterin said in a X post on…