BlackRock transferred 2,200 BTC and 2,417 ETH — about $153 million combined — to Coinbase as ETF inflows remain strong and regulatory filings progress. The move highlights continued institutional positioning ahead of potential product rollouts.
Coinbase Advanced has rolled out regulated Bitcoin, Solana, and equity index futures to traders in 26 European countries, effective March 9, 2026. The launch expands access to cleared, exchange-listed derivatives on Coinbase's European platform.
Ripple announced on March 8, 2026 it will add Coinbase Derivatives contracts to its prime brokerage offering, opening regulated futures access and deeper liquidity for institutional clients globally.
Coinbase warned the IRS’s new 1099-DA form for reporting digital-asset gains is cluttered and confusing and could lead to significant over-reporting of taxable events.
Ripple Prime institutional clients can now trade Coinbase’s Bitcoin, Ether, Solana and XRP futures inside a regulated U.S. marketplace. The listing links two major platforms and broadens institutional access to Coinbase-built derivatives.
Shareholders have filed a derivative lawsuit naming Coinbase Global’s board of directors and CEO Brian Armstrong, alleging breaches of fiduciary duty and oversight failures. The action raises fresh governance and regulatory questions for the exchange.
Ark Invest added positions in Coinbase and Robinhood after both stocks dropped more than 50%, a move that coincided with Robinhood’s push into wealth management. The purchases signal Ark’s renewed conviction in discounted fintech and crypto access plays.
Morgan Stanley has named Coinbase and BNY Mellon to custody and administer its proposed Bitcoin Trust; BNY Mellon will act as administrator, transfer agent and cash custodian. The move pairs a major bank with a leading crypto custodian as Morgan Stanley advances a spot-Bitcoin offering for clients.
Goldman Sachs reports that crypto-linked names such as MicroStrategy and Coinbase are among the most heavily shorted equities, reflecting growing investor skepticism toward the sector. The note highlights elevated short interest despite Bitcoin’s market activity.