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South Carolina dismisses its staking lawsuit against Coinbase, joining Vermont

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South Carolina has become the latest US state to dismiss its lawsuit against crypto exchange Coinbase over its staking services, which had accused the crypto exchange of offering unregistered securities. The lawsuit was officially dismissed in a joint stipulation between the crypto exchange and the South Carolina Attorney General’s securities division on March 27. “South Carolina just joined Vermont to dismiss its unfounded staking lawsuit against Coinbase,” the firm’s chief legal officer, Paul Grewal, said in a March 27 X post. “This is not just a victory for us, but…

Bitcoin holds gains amid rising BTC ETF net flows, Coinbase premium and Trump tariff rollback

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Bitcoin (BTC) price opened the week with strength, rallying to a daily high at $88,804, which was met by praise from analysts who have identified the $90,000 to $92,000 zone as the key price level to hit in the short term.  The market found strength on March 24 after US President Donald Trump suggested that his April 2 “tariff number” announcement could be softer than expected after cars and microchips were removed from the list.  According to Ben Yorke, the vice president of ecosystem at WOO, “The White House’s decision…

Coinbase Aligns With Treasury to Fight Crypto Bad Actors Without Wrecking Privacy

Coinbase CEO backed Treasury’s shift on crypto regulation, urging crime crackdowns that protect innovation, privacy, and free speech without punishing open-source technology. Coinbase to Treasury: Let’s Crush Crypto Crime Without Killing Innovation Brian Armstrong, the CEO of crypto exchange Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN), has endorsed the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s decision to reverse sanctions on […] Source CryptoX Portal

Coinbase in ‘advanced’ talks to acquire Deribit: report

Coinbase is reportedly in advanced discussions to acquire Deribit, a leading crypto derivatives exchange specializing in Bitcoin and Ether options, according to Bloomberg.  The companies have informed regulators in Dubai— where Deribit is licensed — about the ongoing negotiations, though no final agreement has been confirmed. Deribit is the dominant player in the crypto options market and was valued between $4 billion and $5 billion earlier this year. The platform saw nearly $1.2 trillion in trading volume in 2024, nearly doubling its activity from the previous year.  Coinbase, primarily known…

Themes ETFs exec on new 2X Coinbase fund: ‘We believe as the Bitcoin tide rises, it will lift all crypto boats’

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My parents once dismissed Bitcoin as “made-up internet money”, yet they are increasingly asking me how to gain exposure to the digital currency. The launch this week of a 2x long Coinbase ETF is the latest example of how Wall Street recognizes demand from traditional equity investors. Owning crypto outright is out of the question for my parents and is likely the case for many others. But, investors are hungry for exposure from Wall Street. In 2022 I recommended buying the first ever Bitcoin ETF (Purpose Bitcoin ETF) and in…

Coinbase Eyes $4B Deal for Derivatives Leader Deribit Amid Industry Expansion

Coinbase Global Inc. is in advanced discussions to acquire Deribit, the world’s largest bitcoin and ethereum options trading platform, as the U.S. crypto exchange seeks to expand its derivatives offerings, according to a Bloomberg report citing people familiar with the matter. Coinbase in Advanced Talks to Acquire Crypto Derivatives Giant Deribit: Bloomberg Report According to […] Source CryptoX Portal

Coinbase in talks to buy derivatives exchange Deribit: Report

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Coinbase is in advanced talks to buy Deribit, a cryptocurrency derivatives exchange, according to a March 21 report by Bloomberg. Acquiring Deribit — the world’s largest venue for trading Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) options — would bolster Coinbase’s existing derivatives platform, which currently focuses on futures.  Coinbase and Deribit have reportedly alerted regulators in Dubai to the deal talks. Deribit holds a license in Dubai, which would need to be transferred to Coinbase if a deal goes through, according to Bloomberg, which cited unnamed sources.  In January, Bloomberg reported…

Bitcoin Coinbase premium returns — Is $90K BTC price in the cards?

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The Bitcoin (BTC) Coinbase premium index reached its highest level since Feb. 20 after BTC prices rallied 5% on March 19. Bitcoin’s Coinbase premium index. Source: CryptoQuant Return of Coinbase premium highlights Bitcoin accumulation The Coinbase premium index measures the price difference between Coinbase and Binance prices for BTC pairs, where a higher value signals US investors dictating stronger buying pressure. The index gauges US retail interest, but Woonminkyu, a verified analyst on CryptoQuant, said that it may also signal strong accumulation from US institutions and whales. Coinbase premium analysis…

Coinbase becomes Ethereum’s largest node operator with 11% stake

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A Coinbase report revealed that the crypto exchange is the largest node operator on the Ethereum network, controlling 11.42% of the total staked Ether. In a performance report, Coinbase said it had 3.84 million Ether (ETH), worth about $6.8 billion, staked to its validators. The exchange said that, as of March 3, it has 11.42% of the total staked ETH.  Anthony Sassano, host of The Daily Gwei, said that Coinbase’s stake makes the exchange the “single largest node operator” in the network.  Sassano added that while the staking platform Lido…

Coinbase launches Verified Pools for secure on-chain trading

Coinbase has unveiled a new liquidity solution called Verified Pools which aims to make on-chain trading safer and more transparent for institutional and retail users. The feature, which was announced on Mar. 18, lowers counterparty risks while preserving decentralization by combining identity verification with liquidity pools. Decentralized finance has made it possible for users to trade assets without the need for middlemen, but because fund providers are anonymous, liquidity pools have often been risky. To solve this, Verified Pools requires users to link their Coinbase Wallet, Prime Onchain Wallet, or…