Coinbase Premium Recovers as Bitcoin, Altcoins Eyes Big Breakout

Key Notes Coinbase Premium shows signs of recovery after Bitcoin’s 30% drop in the past 30 days. Korean traders remain cautious, while U.S.investors build momentum. Strategy and Semler Scientific make fresh Bitcoin-related moves, a sign of sustained corporate adoption. Bitcoin may be finding its footing again after lifting off from a sharp decline earlier in the week. The latest market data shows that recent Coinbase Premium activity offers a positive outlook for market watchers. Likewise, a key signal tied to U.S. buying behavior shows signs of recovery, even as broader…

Semler Scientific aims to raise $500m for Bitcoin, taps Coinbase for crypto-backed loans

Semler Scientific is ramping up its bitcoin strategy with a $500 million securities offering and a new loan agreement with Coinbase. Public medial device maker Semler Scientific has filed a registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to offer up to $500 million in securities, with the intent to use some of the proceeds to buy more Bitcoin (BTC). In the S-3 statement, the Nasdaq-listed healthcare tech firm said it may sell common stock, preferred stock, debt securities, warrants and units over time. The proceeds will be used…

Crypto market may stabilize in late Q2: Coinbase report

Coinbase has warned that crypto may be entering a new bear market, but it expects prices to find support between May and June, potentially setting up a stronger Q3. In its monthly report published on Apr. 15, Coinbase noted that the total crypto market cap, excluding Bitcoin (BTC), has fallen 41% from its $1.6 trillion peak in December 2024 to about $950 billion. At the same time, venture capital investment in crypto remains 50–60% below the highs seen during the 2021–2022 cycle. These developments, along with global tariffs and ongoing…

Top US Crypto Exchange Coinbase Rolls Out Trading Support for Brand New Omni-Chain Native Token

Coinbase traders can now buy and sell the brand-new native token of a new omni-chain tool focused on artificial intelligence (AI). The top US crypto exchange rolled out support for Wayfinder (PROMPT) on Thursday, the same day the token launched. Wayfinder bills itself as an omni-chain tool “providing groundbreaking ways for AI to interact with blockchain environments.” The project’s whitepaper notes that it will also be used for blockchain-based games. “Wayfinder is an AI agent framework able to power blockchain-based games, with Parallel Studios’ Colony as an initial game incorporating…

Bitcoin DeFi Aggregator Sats Terminal Secures $1.7M Backing From Coinbase Ventures, Draper

Sats Terminal, a Bitcoin-native decentralized finance (DeFi) aggregation protocol, has raised $1.7 million in pre-seed funding to streamline fragmented services across the Bitcoin ecosystem. Sats Terminal Secures $1.7M The funding round, announced April 8, was co-led by Coinbase Ventures and Draper Associates, with participation from Draper Dragon, BitcoinFi Accelerator, and others. Sats Terminal aims to […] Original

SEC Crypto Roundtable: Former Rivals Coinbase, Cumberland, and Uniswap to Attend

Key Notes SEC’s second crypto roundtable features Coinbase, Uniswap, and Cumberland DRW, focusing on regulatory clarity for the digital asset industry. Trump administration shifts SEC approach, dropping lawsuits against Coinbase and Cumberland DRW, fostering a crypto-friendly environment. SEC announces future roundtables on topics like crypto custody, tokenization, and decentralized finance (DeFi) to clarify regulations. The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will be conducting its second round of crypto roundtable on April 11, while speaking to representatives from different crypto firms, including Coinbase, Uniswap Labs, and Cumberland DRW. The event,…

Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest Buys Coinbase Shares as Market Offers Discount

Key Notes Ark Invest recently bought 84,514 COIN shares from the open market. The firm is a big advocate of Coinbase, which is now one of the largest components of ARKW. Bitcoin and risk-on assets are recovering from the recent global market selloff. Cathie Wood’s asset management firm Ark Invest disclosed that it purchased a fresh batch of Coinbase shares on April 7. Several crypto analysts have described the move as strategic, given that the acquisition occurred during a global market downturn that unsettled investors worldwide. Ark Invest Buys $13.3…

SEC crypto trading roundtable to include crypto giants Uniswap, Coinbase

The US Securities and Exchange Commission has released the list of executives from US crypto and finance giants that will take part in a roundtable discussion on crypto trading regulation. On April 7, the regulator said its upcoming April 11 roundtable will discuss how it should handle crypto trading rules, calling it “Between a Block and a Hard Place: Tailoring Regulation for Crypto Trading.” It will be the second in a series of discussions on crypto, headed by its recently-formed Crypto Task Force. Taking part are Uniswap Labs chief legal…

Coinbase Launching US Regulated 24/7 Bitcoin Futures

Coinbase is preparing to launch U.S.-regulated, 24/7 bitcoin and ethereum futures, aiming to modernize trading access and introduce perpetual-style contracts amid rising demand. Coinbase Sets May 9 Launch for Regulated 24/7 Bitcoin and Ethereum Futures Trading in US Crypto exchange Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN) announced on April 4 that it will introduce the first U.S.-regulated 24/7 […] Original

Will XRP Price Stage Recovery on Coinbase XRP Futures Filing?

Key Notes Coinbase’s XRP futures launch follows Bitnomial’s introduction of the first CFTC-regulated XRP futures in the US last month. XRP futures are already available on major global exchanges such as Binance, OKX, Bybit, and BitMEX, highlighting growing institutional interest in the asset. XRP has declined 8.53% in the past week, trading at $2.05 with a 30% drop in daily trading volumes. On April 3, crypto exchange Coinbase submitted its filing for XRP futures to the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The crypto exchange believes that the futures product will…