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.
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.
A Coinbase-funded pilot is sending $12,000 in USDC to 160 New Yorkers over five months; the funds originated with Coinbase but were not provided directly by the exchange this year.
Coinbase submitted formal recommendations to the CFTC urging updates to crypto market regulations in response to the agency’s public call on the President’s Working Group report. The exchange says clearer rules would boost investor protections and support market growth.
OpenSea Chief Marketing Officer Adam Hollander has rejected claims that the marketplace is planning a $150 million ICO for a token called SEA, calling the story 'fake.' The rumor, which said the token would be sold publicly on Coinbase, began circulating last week.
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong praised Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin in a social media post on November 27, 2025, drawing heated reactions across the crypto community. Supporters welcomed the conciliatory tone while critics — including some staunch Bitcoin advocates — pushed back strongly.
Ark Invest purchased $25 million of crypto-related stocks—including Block, Circle and Coinbase—during the market downturn on Nov 26, 2025. The move signals a buy-the-dip stance from the active manager.
Coinbase Ventures announced nine investment themes for 2026, focusing on RWA perpetuals, specialized trading venues, enhanced DeFi composability, and AI-driven developer tooling. The move signals a strategic push into infrastructure and on-chain financial primitives as markets mature.
Circle has launched USDC on Monad, a high-performance EVM Layer‑1, with Curve and Coinbase among 13 apps debuting support. The rollout delivers regulated stablecoin liquidity and cross-chain infrastructure to the Monad ecosystem.
On-chain data shows Coinbase moved nearly 800,000 BTC (~$69.5bn) into new wallets after warning users of 'internal wallet migrations.' The transfers represent about 4% of circulating Bitcoin.