Coinbase Exec Warns Senate Stablecoin Misstep Could Hand China A Global Edge
Coinbase’s chief policy officer warned that newly enacted U.S. stablecoin rules could weaken dollar-backed tokens and give China a strategic advantage. The concern focuses on the GENIUS Act’s ban on issuer-paid interest and China’s move to allow interest on digital yuan holdings starting January 1, 2026.
Philippines Blocks Coinbase and Gemini Amid Wider Crackdown on Unlicensed VASPs
The Philippines blocked access to Coinbase and Gemini effective December 23, 2025, a move confirmed by regulators on December 24, 2025 that targets unlicensed virtual asset service providers (VASPs) and enforces existing licensing rules. The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC), acting under directives from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the Securities and Exchange Commission […]
Coinbase adds stock trading and prediction markets in ‘everything app’ push
Coinbase adds stock trading and prediction markets as part of a broader push to become an “everything app” and “everything exchange”, a move rolled out around December 17, 2025. The step integrates equities and event-based contracts into the platform, widening investor options and aiming to diversify revenue away from crypto-only trading.
US Tech Force gets backing from Coinbase and Robinhood for federal recruitment initiative
In a significant move to bridge the gap between Silicon Valley innovation and federal bureaucracy, the U.S. government has announced a major new recruitment drive. On December 16, 2025, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) unveiled the “U.S. Tech Force”, a high-stakes initiative to enlist approximately 1,000 engineers, data scientists, and AI specialists directly into […]
Coinbase Prepares to Launch Prediction Markets and Tokenized Stocks
Coinbase is preparing to introduce prediction markets and tokenized stocks, signaling a strategic expansion into event-driven trading and asset tokenization. The move has implications for market structure, liquidity, and compliance, and frames key decisions around design, execution, and oversight. How settlement, custody, and verification are implemented will shape participation and adoption.
Standard Chartered and Coinbase expand crypto prime services for institutions
Standard Chartered and Coinbase announced an expansion of crypto prime services for institutional clients, signaling intensifying competition in digital-asset infrastructure. Details on scope and timing remain limited after a follow-up request returned a service-unavailable notice, leaving specifics pending formal disclosures. Market participants are awaiting clarity on product coverage, rollout, and client impact.