Coinbase Heats Up Global Expansion With Prime-Grade Assets

Published at 2025-12-03 13:00:13

Coinbase announced on X on Dec. 2 that it significantly expanded its global crypto footprint in November, rolling out new lending solutions, enhanced on‑chain tooling and wider international access. The exchange said the moves span retail, institutional and developer products and include availability of so‑called prime‑grade assets for custody and trading in select markets.

Why it matters: the package of product and regional rollouts aims to accelerate usage by institutions and builders while strengthening retail offerings, potentially drawing additional capital into the market and increasing competition among major exchanges. Observers say the initiatives could boost developer integrations and institutional flows, though execution across jurisdictions and regulatory landscapes will be a key next test.

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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

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Published at 2025-12-03 05:30:09

CME Launches Bitcoin Volatility Index to Sharpen Institutional Risk Pricing

CME Group has introduced a Bitcoin Volatility Index and additional crypto benchmarks to improve risk pricing across futures and options markets. The move is intended to support institutional hedging, transparency, and deeper derivatives liquidity.

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Published at 2025-12-02 19:15:41

Bitwise CEO Flags Bear Market Signal as Vanguard Opens to Crypto ETFs

Bitwise’s CEO has warned that a key sign points to a potential Bitcoin bear market, even as Vanguard reverses course and will allow trading of crypto-focused ETFs and mutual funds on its platform. The Vanguard move could broaden access and liquidity, offsetting some downside pressure.