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Coinbase co-founder and CEO Brian Armstrong announced that Coinbase has officially launched its tokenized stock product (Coinbase Tokenized Stocks), which utilizes fully backed real-world securities rather than synthetic instruments or debt tools, and is redeemable for the underlying shares. Dividend functionality has been integrated, with voting rights to launch soon. Targeted at global investors and institutions, the product aims to provide access to the over $70 trillion U.S. equity market.
Odaily News: Brian Armstrong posted on X that Coinbase Tokenized Stocks offer tokenized stocks fully backed by real securities, redeemable for the corresponding shares, and with dividends integrated; voting rights are coming soon. The product opens access to the over $70 trillion U.S. stock market for global investors and institutions.
Brian Armstrong posted on X that Coinbase Wallet has launched Pulse mode, and users can download the app to experience it.
According to CNBC, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong stated that the Clarity Act, aimed at clarifying the regulatory jurisdictions of the SEC and CFTC over digital assets, has garnered support from multiple senators and is expected to be voted on by the Senate on September 15. He also noted that even if the bill fails to pass, both the SEC and CFTC have indicated they will proceed with rulemaking, and regulatory clarity "will arrive regardless." On the business front, Coinbase is actively advancing its diversification strategy, expanding its trading operations into stocks, commodities, and foreign exchange, with non-trading revenue encompassing stablecoins and institutional custody services. The company reported second-quarter revenue of $1.2 billion, down year-over-year, and a net loss of $359.5 million, remaining below market expectations for three consecutive quarters. Year-to-date, Coinbase stock has declined by approximately 23%.
Odaily News: Brian Armstrong posted on the X platform, stating that the charting features in the Coinbase app have been upgraded and are now available for users to experience.
Odaily News: Brian Armstrong posted on X, stating that Coinbase now supports AI agents trading stocks, in addition to cryptocurrencies, derivatives, and other assets. AiFi (Agent Finance) has arrived, and users can get started through their preferred agent framework or agent.
Odaily News: The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) are advancing cryptocurrency regulatory rulemaking, having solicited public comments on the definitions of swaps, security-based swaps, and emerging products, as well as on the boundaries of regulatory jurisdiction.Former CFTC Chairman Chris Giancarlo, former CFTC commissioners Brian Quintenz and Sharon Brown-Hruska, and former SEC commissioner Steven Wallman, among others, stated in a joint letter supported by Kalshi that similar risks should be subject to similar regulation, avoiding overlapping rules that increase compliance costs.Kalshi estimates that offshore perpetual contract trading volume will exceed $9 trillion in 2025, up from approximately $2.8 trillion two years ago. Chris Giancarlo said that if U.S. regulation is calibrated to actual risk rather than maximum burden, related liquidity could flow back to the United States.Last week, the SEC submitted proposed revisions to custody rules for investment advisers and investment companies to the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) for review, aiming to clarify requirements for regulated investment institutions providing digital asset custody services. The SEC's "Reg Crypto" proposal has been published in the Federal Register, with public comments open until October 20. (Decrypt)
Odaily News: Brian Armstrong posted on X platform, stating that his team, together with x402 and @CoinbaseDev, has built a feature in Slack: users can ask questions to agents in Slack; if a complete answer requires paid services, the agent will directly purchase the service. This supports micro-payments only, not subscriptions, and the answer will be returned in the same message.This way, everyone can get better and faster information without having to submit budget requests, fill out expense reports, or wait days for approval of expenses worth a few dollars.
Odaily News: Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong stated that the U.S. Digital Asset Market Structure Clarity Act (CLARITY Act) is expected to receive more than 60 votes of support in the U.S. Senate by September 15, and he is confident it will pass the first key procedural vote after Congress reconvenes.Brian Armstrong previously stated that the CLARITY Act has entered its final advancement phase, and the Senate procedural vote requires 60 votes of support to move the bill forward. The bill aims to establish a U.S. digital asset regulatory framework, clarifying the division of responsibilities between the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) in overseeing crypto assets. Armstrong believes that regulatory clarity for the U.S. crypto industry is approaching—whether through the eventual passage of the CLARITY Act or through regulatory agencies advancing administrative rules, the market will see a more defined regulatory environment.Previously, former U.S. President Donald Trump also called on Congress to push for the CLARITY Act's passage, arguing that the bill is crucial for establishing a digital asset regulatory framework and enhancing the competitiveness of the U.S. crypto industry. reuters.com However, the bill still faces disputes from some lawmakers over issues such as conflicts of interest and stablecoin regulation, and whether it can ultimately be enacted depends on further negotiations in the Senate. (CoinDesk)
Odaily News: Brian Armstrong, CEO of cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase, stated that crypto regulatory clarity will be advanced either through a Senate vote on September 15 or new federal regulatory rules on September 16, with both paths expected to move forward. The procedural vote on the CLARITY Act requires at least 60 votes of support.The digital asset market structure bill, the CLARITY Act, passed the U.S. House of Representatives on July 17, 2025, with 294 votes in favor and 134 against, but has since stalled in the Senate. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Mike Selig has instructed staff to establish a registration category for "crypto asset markets," which may apply to digital asset trading platforms.Armstrong also stated that Bitcoin's price could likely reach $300,000 to $400,000 by 2030. He cited increased institutional adoption, Bitcoin's fixed supply, and improved crypto regulatory clarity in the U.S. as contributing factors. (Bitcoin.com News)
Odaily News: Brian Armstrong posted on X platform that regulatory clarity seems inevitable either way: first, the U.S. Senate secured over 60 votes on September 15; second, the CFTC and SEC will release a new set of rules on September 16.
Odaily News: Brian Armstrong posted on X platform stating that another feature for AI agents has been launched. The first use case is Travala, where users can use common large language models to book over 2 million properties on Base using USDC. He expressed excitement to see more enterprises building on this foundation with AWS AgentCore and opening their services to the newest and fastest-growing consumer segment.
Odaily News, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong posted on X platform, listing his "vision checklist" for the upcoming market: first, the CLARITY Act will receive strong bipartisan support and pass the vote on September 15, followed by "Uptober," and the start of the next crypto bull market. Armstrong stated, "Everything is unfolding as predicted."
Odaily News: Brian Armstrong posted on X platform, expressing appreciation for the progress made by Paul S. Atkins and the SEC on token classification, calling it a long-awaited step toward modernizing the financial system. He stated that he has been calling for clear cryptocurrency rules for years, and that token classification is precisely the measure the U.S. needs to maintain innovation. Brian Armstrong also said he looks forward to the SEC issuing the Innovation Exemption to promote on-chain trading of tokenized stocks. He noted that relevant progress is underway and that the CLARITY Act should be pushed forward and passed as soon as possible, moving the market on-chain before other regions take the lead.
Odaily News: Brian Armstrong posted on X, stating that agents now have access to credit lines and can complete work on behalf of users through the x402 protocol, while congratulating the Vaya AI team on their launch.
Brian Armstrong posted on platform X, stating that Coinbase can help businesses provide services to AI agents and support businesses in accepting stablecoin payments. AI agents will also be able to complete checkout processes without requiring additional setup from businesses.
Odaily News: Brian Armstrong posted on the X platform stating that The Everything Exchange will be gradually launched in the UK.
Odaily News: Brian Armstrong posted on the X platform that Coinbase Dev now allows the creation of multi-type wallets through a single API call, including self-custodial, developer-custodial, and user-custodial options. This feature supports multiple blockchains and various asset classes, including stablecoins, crypto assets, and tokenized real-world assets.
Odaily News: Brian Armstrong posted on X platform, stating that the Senate obtained CLARITY a year ago. Since then, lawmakers have negotiated over hundreds of pages of amendments, reached agreement on SEC and CFTC nominations, and secured unprecedented ethical commitments. The crypto industry and the banking sector have also made compromises. This is exactly how legislation should work. No one gets everything they want. Everyone gets most of what they need. The only remaining issue now is not negotiation, but whether certain groups will attempt to delay or block legislation that has already gained broad bipartisan support. Millions of Americans hold cryptocurrency and are watching closely. It is time to vote.
Odaily News: Brian Armstrong posted on X, stating that the CLARITY Act is a bipartisan effort aimed at establishing clear rules for cryptocurrency in the United States. Brian Armstrong noted that the bill will provide more tools for consumer protection, enabling law enforcement to crack down on bad actors, and bringing cryptocurrency within the scope of U.S. regulation. Brian Armstrong also stated that the bill includes multiple pages of new authorizations for banks to integrate stablecoins and cryptocurrency, adding that this will help the U.S. maintain its position as a financial and technological hub, driving economic growth, job creation, and tax revenue. He mentioned that this week will reveal which members of the Senate will vote in support of the bill.