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COIN Stock in Focus as Coinbase CEO Pushes for Stablecoin Bill

Key Notes Armstrong expressed optimism about achieving “meaningful laws” soon while building a market structure for stablecoin use. Following its $2.9 billion acquisition of Deribit, Armstrong highlighted Coinbase’s ongoing pursuit of mergers and acquisitions. Coinbase (COIN) shares have rallied 30% in the past week, driven by strong Q1 2025 results and its historic inclusion in the S&P 500 index. Coinbase Global Inc (NASDAQ: COIN) stock has been on investors’ radar recently following a sharp 30% rally over the past week, on the backdrop of strong Q1 2025 results, and the…

Coinbase CEO looking at more acquisitions after $2.9B Deribit buy

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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says his firm will continue to look for merger and acquisition opportunities after acquiring crypto derivatives platform Deribit. “We are always looking at M&A opportunities,” said Armstrong on Bloomberg Television on May 14. He added that the firm has a large balance sheet that can be put to use. The firm revealed in its latest revenue report that its balance sheet has strengthened, ending the first quarter with $9.9 billion in US dollar resources. “Part of the benefit of being a public company is, you have…

CFTC Commissioner will step down to become Blockchain Association CEO

Summer Mersinger, one of four commissioners currently serving at the US financial regulatory body Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), will become the next CEO of the digital asset advocacy group the Blockchain Association (BA).  In a May 14 notice, the Blockchain Association said its current CEO, Kristin Smith, would be stepping down for Mersinger on May 16, allowing an interim head of the group to work until the CFTC commissioner assumes the role on June 2. Though her term at the CFTC was expected to last until April 2028, the…

Coinbase CEO Eyes Ex-DOGE Team for Key Roles

Key Notes Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong plans to hire former DOGE team members. The hiring process will be fast-tracked for eligible candidates. This follows Elon Musk’s move to distance himself from the DOGE advisory panel. Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase, has announced that the exchange plans to hire former DOGE team members. He highlighted that these individuals can take advantage of an accelerated hiring process, offering them an opportunity to embrace their next challenge at Coinbase. Armstrong retweeted a widely circulated Fox News segment featuring 22-year-old Ethan Shaotran, a Harvard…

Coinbase CEO: Crypto Is About to Be in Everyone’s 401(k)

Crypto is storming into traditional finance as Coinbase’s CEO predicts 401(k) adoption, institutional momentum surges, and digital assets reshape retirement investing and market benchmarks. Crypto Crashes the 401(k) Party With Unstoppable Institutional Force Institutional momentum and the integration of cryptocurrencies into traditional financial frameworks are steadily transforming how digital assets are evaluated by both regulators […] Source CryptoX Portal

Bitcoin shrugs off US CPI win as Binance CEO says BTC ‘leading pack’

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Key points: Bitcoin fails to capitalize on lower-than-expected US CPI data, seeing a Wall Street sell-off for a second day. Traders see BTC/USD buying time before its next move, and a trip below $100,000 is on the cards. Bitcoin is showing “undeniable” momentum against gold and stocks, Binance’s Richard Teng says. Bitcoin (BTC) saw a repeat sell-off at the May 13 Wall Street open as bears ignored positive US inflation data. BTC/USD 1-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView BTC price stagnates after CPI inflation cools Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView…

The Investing & Crypto Expert: “We Only Have 6 Years Until Everything Changes!” – Raoul Pal

▶ Coinbase Website: Coinbase.com ▶ CEX Website: cex.io The clock is ticking – Raoul Pal reveals how AI will transform the global economy and why crypto might be your best chance of survival. Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Tether, Solana, Dogecoin, Which do you invest in? Raoul Pal is the co-founder and CEO of Real Vision, the world-renowned financial knowledge and education platform. He is also the former Head of European Hedge Fund Sales at Goldman Sachs. 00:00 Intro 02:07 What Is Raoul’s Mission? 05:38 What Would The Average Person Say About…

Coinbase CEO passes on Saylor’s Bitcoin balance sheet bet

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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong revealed that the company once debated copying Michael Saylor’s aggressive Bitcoin-buying strategy. The 42-year-old billionaire, during a live Q&A session via X on May 9, discussed details regarding Coinbase’s balance sheet. While Armstrong considered putting most of the balance sheet into crypto, he ultimately chose a more cautious path. “There were definitely moments over the last 12 years where we thought, man, should we put 80% of our balance sheet into crypto — into Bitcoin specifically,” Armstrong said. Such a move could’ve jeopardized Coinbase’s early financial…

CryptoQuant CEO Says It’s Time To Throw Out ‘Cycle Theory’

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Reason to trust Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality Created by industry experts and meticulously reviewed The highest standards in reporting and publishing Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. Este artículo también está disponible en español. CryptoQuant Founder and CEO Ki Young Ju has walked back his bearish prediction after the Bitcoin price broke out above $100,000. This move has taken the entire market by…