Jane Manchun Wong Finds Coinbase Building Prediction Markets Platform

Published at 2025-11-19 13:00:22

Tech researcher Jane Manchun Wong — known for uncovering unreleased features at companies like Facebook and X — has reported that Coinbase is developing a prediction markets platform. Wong's discovery suggests the exchange is quietly building functionality for users to trade contracts tied to the outcomes of future events.

A prediction markets product could diversify Coinbase's offerings and increase user engagement if launched, but it also raises regulatory questions in the U.S. around securities, commodities and betting laws. Coinbase has not publicly commented on the report; market watchers and regulators will likely scrutinize further signals as more details or product traces surface.

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Coinbase and several other crypto firms pulled support for a key bill after provisions on decentralized finance, expanded SEC authority, and limits on stablecoin yield sparked industry alarm. The pushback raises fresh uncertainty about the legislation's prospects and market implications.

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Published at 2026-01-18 14:15:08

Warren Warns Americans Could 'Lose Big' After Crypto Allowed in 401(k)s

Sen. Elizabeth Warren criticized a U.S. policy allowing cryptocurrencies in 401(k) and other defined‑contribution plans, warning Americans could "lose big" if safeguards are not put in place. Her remarks mark a sharp pushback that could spur regulatory and legislative scrutiny.

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Published at 2026-01-18 09:00:08

Coinbase CEO: Tokenized Stocks 'Inevitable' as BNB Chain Tops Market

Coinbase's CEO said tokenized stocks are 'inevitable' despite uncertainty around the CLARITY Act, signaling continued product focus and investor interest. Meanwhile BNB Chain has overtaken Solana as the leading platform for tokenized stocks.

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Published at 2026-01-18 05:15:09

Coinbase CEO: No White House Clash as Industry Pushes Community Bank Support

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said there is no clash with the White House and that talks remain ongoing as the industry works on proposals tied to the CLARITY market-structure bill. The focus is on ways to support community banks' role in crypto.

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Published at 2026-01-18 00:15:08

Georgia Orders Shutdown of Unlicensed Crypto ATMs

State authorities ordered Virtual Assets LLC to cease operations after the firm failed to demonstrate it was an authorized money transmitter. The action removes access to the company’s ATM network while regulators assess compliance.