Coinbase Rolls Out ETH-Backed Loans Up to $1M as Base Lending Tops $1.25B

Published at 2025-11-20 19:01:03

Coinbase has launched ETH-collateralized loans allowing users to borrow as much as $1 million in USDC, leveraging its Base layer to underwrite and settle positions onchain. The product aims to give larger retail and institutional clients flexible access to dollar liquidity without selling Ether, using Base’s faster settlement and lower fees to scale lending flows.

The announcement follows robust growth on Base, which has now facilitated roughly $1.25 billion in loan volume — a sign that onchain credit markets are maturing. For users this means more liquidity options and potential yield-efficiency, while market participants will watch interest rates, collateralization thresholds, and liquidation mechanics as benchmarks for wider adoption and risk management in the onchain lending space.

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Coinbase said it is collaborating with leading U.S. banks on stablecoin projects and pilot crypto services, with CEO Brian Armstrong noting banks are "leaning into this as an opportunity." The move reflects a growing, if cautious, Wall Street interest in crypto infrastructure.

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Published at 2025-12-03 19:45:15

BlackRock Sells $135M in Ethereum Despite 24‑Hour Market Rebound

BlackRock has offloaded roughly $135 million worth of Ethereum even as the broader crypto market posted a sharp rebound over the past 24 hours. The move underscores continued institutional selling pressure amid a tentative rally.

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Published at 2025-12-03 19:00:20

ETH Leverage on Binance Hits Record High Ahead of Fusaka Upgrade

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Published at 2025-12-03 14:45:11

Jane Street Leads $105M Round for Antithesis to Scale Ethereum Failure Replays

Antithesis raised $105 million in a Series A led by Jane Street to scale deterministic simulation testing that can exactly replay complex failures for Ethereum and other always-on systems. The funding will accelerate production deployments and integrations with node software and smart contract tooling.

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Published at 2025-12-03 13:45:23

Coinbase Heats Up Global Expansion With Prime-Grade Assets

Coinbase said on X that it expanded global operations in November with new lending solutions, improved on‑chain capabilities, and broader international access, highlighting gains across retail, institutional and developer segments. The updates include access to what Coinbase calls prime‑grade assets for institutional customers.