News linked to both this project and an event.
Coinbase Markets announced it will launch US500 Stock Index Perpetual Futures on August 17, providing U.S. traders with leveraged derivatives exposure based on the overall performance of the U.S. large-cap stock market. The product will be available on the Coinbase Derivatives platform.
Coinbase announced on X that users can now trade the 500 largest companies directly on Coinbase. Its next stock index perpetual-style futures, US500, will be available to U.S. traders on August 17, allowing users to go long or short on the overall large-cap U.S. stock market.
cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase released its second-quarter earnings, which fell short of expectations due to reduced trading activity following a crypto market selloff during the period. Its stock price dropped approximately 5% in after-hours trading, as investors watch whether subscription revenue can offset weaker transaction fees.
Base co-founder Jesse Pollak posted on X, stating that at the inception of Base, he told the team and Coinbase that they must do everything possible to support developers, as developers will create products that bring the world on-chain. One key approach is the Base Ecosystem Fund, which helps teams succeed by providing funding and deep engagement. Most of the teams supported by the fund had no prior connection to Coinbase, come from all over the world, and are exploring multiple fields, including finance.
According to the official announcement, Coinbase will list Brent Crude Oil and WTI Crude Oil perpetual contracts. The BRENTOIL-PERP and WTIOIL-PERP perpetual contract markets will open for trading at 17:00 Beijing Time on August 3 or thereafter.
Visa CEO Ryan McInerney stated during the earnings call that Visa's role in the stablecoin space is not to pick winners, but to help clients securely and scalably connect to the stablecoin ecosystem.Last month, Visa joined forces with over 140 companies, including Stripe, Mastercard, BlackRock, and Coinbase, to support Open Standard, which plans to launch the stablecoin Open USD (OUSD) later this year. Following the announcement, market speculation arose that OUSD could challenge Tether's USDT and Circle's USDC.When asked whether Visa views OUSD as a competitor to USDT and USDC, McInerney said that Visa will maintain a "multi-currency, multi-chain" strategy going forward and will not bet on a single stablecoin, network, or infrastructure.He stated that Visa's goal is to support clients in accessing the stablecoin ecosystem, regardless of which stablecoin, network, or underlying infrastructure is ultimately adopted.Ark Invest analyzed that Visa is clearly interested in Open USD, but this does not necessarily mean it views OUSD as an exclusive strategic bet. Overall, Visa appears to be keeping its participation open at the stablecoin infrastructure level, rather than directly aligning with a specific stablecoin issuer.
Coinbase Markets (@CoinbaseMarkets) officially announced that Coinbase has added support for Grvt (GRVT). Users can now generate GRVT deposit addresses on the Coinbase website, App, and Coinbase Exchange, but actual deposits can only be made after waiting for the asset issuer to unlock transfers.
BlackRock、Fidelity 等华尔街机构公开支持《Clarity Act》加密监管法案，但 JPMorgan 与 Coinbase 在稳定币条款上存在分歧，参议院休会前立法时间紧迫。
Odaily News: Eric Richmond, the new CEO of Coinbase Canada, stated that the exchange aims to provide Canadian users with the same advanced crypto products available in the U.S. market, including derivatives, DeFi services, and tokenized assets. Eric Richmond noted that Canada needs to transition from case-by-case exemptions to a dedicated and coordinated national digital asset regulatory framework to support more complex products. Canada was an early adopter of spot crypto ETFs and has already passed the "Stablecoin Act." He pointed out that, compared to the United States, Canada’s regulatory guidance is progressing more slowly and is more fragmented, which is delaying Canadian retail investors' access to higher-yield lending, broader futures trading, and similar products.
CME Group, the operator of the largest U.S. derivatives exchange, sued the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and its Chairman Mike Selig last month, opposing the regulator's approval for prediction market platform Kalshi and cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase to launch crypto perpetual contracts. Non-US perpetual contracts achieved a trading volume of $60 trillion last year. CME argues that the CFTC misclassified the relevant products and improperly applied the law, claiming that futures should have an expiration date, whereas perpetual contracts allow traders to establish leveraged positions on the future price of an asset without an expiration limit. CME also contends that the products harm its longer-dated futures business and that the CFTC failed to adequately consider the impact. The dispute between the parties intensified during the early stages of the Iran conflict, when demand rose for 24-hour crude oil perpetual contracts on offshore DeFi exchanges like Hyperliquid, as well as for on-chain prediction market trading related to the crude oil market. CME subsequently applied to accelerate the launch of 24-hour West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures trading but was blocked by the CFTC. Kalshi, after launching its first related product last month, stated that its trading volume exceeded $1 billion in less than a week. The CFTC is currently advancing the U.S. perpetual contracts market through policy statements and case-by-case reviews, rather than through new rulemaking procedures.
: Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong posted on X platform on July 27, urging the U.S. Senate to advance the vote on the CLARITY Act, stating that the bill was formed through years of bipartisan negotiations. Armstrong stated that the CLARITY Act would strengthen law enforcement powers, introduce new consumer protections, and provide a federal regulatory framework for the digital asset industry. He noted that there are currently no federal laws in the U.S. that protect consumers or support the development of the industry within the country. On July 22, U.S. Senate Republicans released an updated version of the CLARITY Act text, covering disclosure standards, registration requirements, anti-fraud provisions, and expanded anti-money laundering obligations for digital asset market participants. BlackRock, Fidelity Investments, Charles Schwab, and Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon have expressed support for the bill.
Odaily reports: After perpetual futures entered the regulated US market, Wall Street institutions are still taking a wait-and-see approach. Bank of America estimates that the global annual trading volume of perpetual futures is approximately 90 trillion USD; within a week of Kalshi launching perpetual futures in June, trading volume exceeded 1 billion USD. Perpetual futures are similar to standard futures but have no expiration date, meaning traders do not need to close or roll over positions monthly or quarterly. Instead, periodic funding rates keep the contract price close to the underlying asset. On May 29, the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) approved Kalshi to offer such contracts, and Coinbase also received approval to list regulated perpetual futures in the US. Insiders say that large financial institutions are still studying these products, with proprietary trading firms, market makers, and emerging clearing firms likely to be the first to participate. Large banks face stricter capital rules, client obligations, and reputational risks, and typically wait for years of data, clear regulatory treatment, and stable infrastructure. Perpetual futures may also be used to manage weekend risk, but market depth remains a concern. Industry insiders note that regulatory disagreements are emerging over whether certain contracts should be classified as futures or swaps, and CME has already challenged the CFTC's handling of Kalshi's Bitcoin perpetual contract.
Coinbase announced on X platform that it is upgrading the Coinbase DEX experience. Users can now search for and trade Base or Solana tokens immediately after they go live on-chain, now available on the new Launches tab.
on July 27 that during an interview with crypto KOL Ansem, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong stated that the crash of related Meme coins triggered by his change of X avatar was a complete misjudgment of the community's reaction. He described it as a "wake-up call" and said he will try to communicate expectations more clearly in the future.Previously, the Meme coin Brain attracted market attention because it adopted the native B20 token standard introduced by the Base chain's Beryl upgrade, and its token name was derived from Brian Armstrong. After Brian Armstrong briefly changed his X avatar to match the coin's icon, the community speculated, driving up trading activity.Later, when Brian Armstrong changed his X avatar again, Brain faced massive sell-offs and gradually collapsed to zero, sparking controversy within the community.
Brian Armstrong posted on platform X, stating that the number of tradable assets on Coinbase Advanced far exceeds external perception, and users can now view its newly launched market dashboard.
Coinbase Institutional and Glassnode have jointly released a market report, maintaining a neutral outlook on the cryptocurrency market for the third quarter of 2026. In the second quarter, the total market capitalization of the crypto market (excluding stablecoins) declined by approximately 12%, while stablecoin supply reached an all-time high. On-chain data suggests that Bitcoin may be transitioning from a correction phase to an accumulation phase, characterized by compressed valuations, near-multi-year lows in recent active supply, and the proportion of supply in profit breaking below historical statistical lower bounds—historically corresponding to accumulation rather than distribution zones. However, the macro liquidity environment remains tight, with the Federal Reserve maintaining a hawkish stance under Kevin Warsh's leadership, a strong U.S. dollar, coupled with geopolitical risks, selling pressure from digital asset treasuries, and net outflows from spot BTC and ETH ETFs in the first half of the year (though the pace of outflows has begun to slow), thus overall caution is advised.
According to official announcements, Coinbase has added USDC-BRL support for Brazilian users. The trading pair will be available on Coinbase Exchange at launch and will gradually expand to the Coinbase website, Coinbase app, and Coinbase Advanced.
Odaily news, Samsung announced at the 2026 Galaxy Unpacked event that Samsung Wallet will support stablecoins, expanding from cash and savings to include new digital value forms such as stablecoins. A demo screen showed the wallet app holding Circle’s USDC, but Samsung did not mention USDC or USDT as partners for the initiative. Samsung product manager Lee Dinham stated that Samsung Wallet will become the financial ecosystem foundation connecting Galaxy devices and services, integrating payments, rewards, and digital assets into a single experience. Samsung also unveiled its first credit card, the Samsung Galaxy Card, offering users 5% cash back on eligible spending at brand stores and other qualifying merchants. Samsung previously introduced an embedded cryptocurrency wallet in the 2019 Galaxy S10 series, adopting a hardware-supported security solution. In October of this year, Samsung announced the integration of Coinbase's subscription service, Coinbase One, into Samsung Wallet in the US.
Injective has announced on X platform that native INJ has officially been listed on Coinbase, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the United States. Coinbase users can now trade INJ and directly transfer INJ into the Injective ecosystem via deposit and withdrawal features.
Odaily News Bitwise released its "Q3 2026 Staking Report," showing that 40.2 million ETH has now been staked, accounting for 33% of the total ETH supply, a new all-time high. The increase in staking this year has primarily come from institutions, including staking ETFs, corporate treasuries, and other large holders. The report also indicates that the staking rates for the networks covered by Bitwise remain high, with Solana at 68%, Near at 45%, Hyperliquid at 44%, and Avalanche at 41%.Additionally, Ethereum’s throughput increased by 73% year-over-year, while Avalanche’s transaction volume reached four times that of the same period last year. Recently, Coinbase and Circle also staked 500,000 HYPE each on Hyperliquid, signaling that institutional staking is expanding to more emerging PoS networks.