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AI Travel Agent Books Hotels via Crypto in One Chat
Travala launches Travel MCP, letting AI agents book hotels and pay with USDC on Base blockchain, with manual approval.
DOJ's 'Disruption Week' Nabs 63 Arrests, Freezes $3.8M in Crypto Scam Crackdown
US DOJ and nine tech firms, including Coinbase and SpaceX, arrested 63, froze $3.8M in crypto, and shut down scam centers across Southeast Asia.
Bitcoin Drops to February Lows, Erasing Geopolitical Rally
Bitcoin fell to $61,322, its lowest since February, as the geopolitical premium built on Middle East tensions evaporates. Technical and narrative implications analyzed.
USDC Stablecoin Powers First Fannie Mae Bitcoin-Backed Mortgage
Coinbase and Better.com close first Fannie Mae mortgage using BTC and USDC as collateral, marking a milestone for crypto in traditional lending.
Bitcoin-Backed Mortgages Go Mainstream: Fannie Mae Approves First Crypto-Collateralized Loan
Fannie Mae backs its first Bitcoin-collateralized mortgage via Coinbase and Better, enabling borrowers to pledge BTC without selling. A new era for crypto in real estate.
Coinbase Re-enters India with Direct INR Bank Transfers via IMPS
Coinbase activates direct Indian rupee bank transfers through IMPS, marking its strongest push into India since 2022. The move leverages its FIU registration and local order books to compete with …
Base's Azul Upgrade: A Leap Toward Decentralization with Multiproof System
Base activates Azul upgrade, introducing a multiproof system combining TEE and ZK proofs to enhance security and decentralization. New client stack reduces empty blocks by 99%.
Debasement Trade Cools: Bitcoin and Gold ETFs See Coordinated Outflows
JPMorgan analysts link $733M Bitcoin ETF outflows and gold ETF redemptions to a broad retreat from the debasement trade amid Iran-US deal hopes.
Coinbase and Flipcash Launch USDF Stablecoin on Solana
Coinbase and Flipcash launch USDF, a Solana-based stablecoin backed by USDC, targeting social payments and remittances.
Layer-2 Market Consolidation: 3 Chains Now Control 75%
Arbitrum One, Base, and OP Mainnet dominate 75% of the L2 market, forcing smaller players like Syndicate Labs to shut down. Analysis of the shakeout.
Fed Proposes Master Accounts for Crypto Firms: A Game Changer
The Federal Reserve's proposed master accounts for crypto firms like Kraken, Ripple, and Coinbase could reshape banking access and reduce reliance on traditional intermediaries.
AWS Integrates x402 for AI Agent Payments, Stablecoin Velocity Set to Surge
AWS integrates x402 protocol into Bedrock AgentCore, enabling AI agents to transact in USDC. Fireblocks launches Agentic Payments Suite, joining x402 Foundation with Google, Microsoft, Visa. Stablecoin adoption accelerates.
Revolut and Bitget Wallet Push Tokenized Assets into Mainstream Finance
Revolut launches a Dogecoin debit card in Europe, while Bitget Wallet integrates xStocks for tokenized equities—signaling a convergence of crypto cards and real-world asset tokenization.
Goldman Sachs Exits Altcoin ETFs, Doubles Down on Crypto Equities
Goldman Sachs fully exited XRP and Solana ETFs in Q1 2026, while slashing Ethereum exposure and boosting stakes in Coinbase and Circle.
x402 Protocol Brings AI Micropayments to Arbitrum
Coinbase's x402 agent payments protocol launches on Arbitrum, enabling stablecoin micropayments for AI agents on a major L2.
HYPE Defies Crypto Outflows as Bitcoin Bleeds $1B
Hyperliquid's HYPE gains 6% amid $1.07B crypto fund outflows, driven by Coinbase listing and Bitwise ETF speculation.
Coinbase Takes the Reins: USDC Treasury Deployer on Hyperliquid
Coinbase becomes USDC treasury deployer on Hyperliquid, signaling deeper DeFi integration for the stablecoin amid surging Latin American adoption.
Starmer's EU Reset Meets Coinbase's UK Crypto Lending Push
UK PM Starmer promises new EU direction as Coinbase launches crypto-backed loans in Britain, signaling a fintech pivot.
Lead Prices Surge as Trade Talks Fuel Supply Fears
Lead rallies on supply disruption fears ahead of Trump-Xi meeting; small-cap stocks and memecoins also gain.
Dogecoin's Dual Role: Meme Token Slips While DeFi Collateral Use Grows
Dogecoin dips 1-2% amid mixed meme sector, yet emerges as a DeFi collateral asset on Coinbase, signaling evolving utility.