Tag: Crypto

Coinbase has formed the Independent Advisory Board on Quantum Computing and Blockchain, convening leading experts in quantum science, cryptography, and distributed systems, to evaluate risks from future quantum computers to blockchain security and provide independent guidance to the ecosystem. All to protect our assets as BTC USD is trading...

Bitcoin USD reportedly sits on the edge of the Federal Reserve’s 2026 bank stress tests, a move that would place crypto inside the same risk models as stocks and bonds. The Bitcoin price is trading this morning down -1.2% in the past 24 hours, now below $89,000, following a...

Crypto allows anyone to self-custody. That is, you can buy or mine Bitcoin or any other crypto asset, and move it to a secure, offline non-custodial wallet. Over the years, Ledger has emerged as a popular hardware wallet allowing thousands if not millions of crypto holders to secure their...

Coinbase has introduced a borrowing feature allowing eligible U.S. users to access up to $1 million in USDC loans using cbETH (staked Eth) as collateral. cbETH represents staked ETH on Coinbase, enabling users to retain ETH price exposure and staking rewards without selling assets. This avoids capital gains taxes...

Ethena’s governance has approved Kraken Custody to safeguard the assets backing USDe, the protocol’s dollar-pegged stablecoin. This decision follows a comprehensive review by the Ethena Risk Committee (ERC), an independent group appointed by the Ethena DAO to assess core protocol risks. The ERC’s endorsement underscores Ethena’s disciplined approach to crypto risk...

The crypto market is looking calm today. Bitcoin is steady just under $90,000. Ethereum crypto, although it drops by 10% this week, looks ready to benefit from the Davos talks of tokenization. Davos is exposing cracks in the old system while accidentally advertising the new one. Bitcoin talk engagement...

There’s something special that happened in January 2024. After years of hope and pain, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved the first nine spot Bitcoin ETFs. When this approval went through, Bitcoin, and by large, crypto as an industry, ushered in a new era. No longer will...

The Circle Foundation recently announced a significant grant to support the United Nations’ Digital Hub of Treasury Solutions (DHoTS). Circle stablecoin will be used to deliver aid. This initiative aims to use regulated stablecoins to make humanitarian aid payments faster, cheaper, and more transparent. This announcement took place at...

Maple Finance has launched its yield‑bearing stablecoin, syrupUSDC, on Coinbase’s Base network and is claiming an Aave Crypto V3 listing is up next. Base has become one of the fastest‑growing Ethereum Layer‑2 networks, as DeFi activity rises amid users seeking cheaper fees. The increase in DeFi activity comes as...

Bitcoin rebounded sharply after President Donald Trump said the US would not move forward with new tariffs reportedly planned for February. BTC jumped from around $87,300 to reclaim $90,000 in hours. The move fits a growing pattern where Bitcoin trades less like digital gold and more like a fast-moving...