Coinbase has introduced a new payments protocol for online payments that enables stablecoin transfers over standard internet protocols and AI agents to transact autonomously. On May 6, Coinbase announced that it is launching a protocol called x402 for instant stablecoin payments directly over the internet communication protocol HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol). It allows Application Programming … Read more
In a newly announced multi-year partnership with Riot Games, Coinbase will serve as the official crypto sponsor for League of Legends and Valorant global esports events. This partnership marks a major move for both companies and a huge signal that crypto is here to stay in the world of digital entertainment. Leveling up. Coinbase is … Read more
Eight decades of dollar history can be read as a three-act play. Act I was the Eurodollar—off-shore bank deposits that sprang up in 1950s London so the Soviet bloc, European exporters, and eventually every multinational could hold dollars outside U.S. regulation, spawning a multi-trillion-dollar shadow banking base. Act II was the Petrodollar. After 1974, OPEC’s … Read more
Key takeaways: Bitcoin must maintain above $95,000 to have a chance at retesting its $109,000 all-time high; failure to hold could lead to a deeper correction, crypto analysts warn. Several crypto analysts told Cointelegraph in March that Bitcoin may have a chance of reaching new all-time highs in June. The upcoming Federal Reserve decision on … Read more
Bitwise has made headlines by filing an S-1 with the SEC, seeking to list a spot NEAR exchange-traded fund (ETF), signaling a crucial move in the evolving crypto ETF landscape. This filing highlights the growing interest in altcoins as potential investment vehicles, as Bitwise joins a competitive field of crypto ETFs vying for regulatory approval. … Read more
Momentum is accelerating in Washington as lawmakers edge closer to passing landmark crypto and stablecoin legislation that could reshape U.S. digital asset regulation by August. Coinbase Pushes Congress to Finalize Stablecoin and Crypto Rules Before August Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong called on U.S. lawmakers Tuesday to move forward with crucial cryptocurrency legislation, urging bipartisan cooperation … Read more
Members of the crypto community are circulating apparent “proof” that Zerebro developer Jeffy Yu faked his suicide as he promoted his new memecoin during a Pump.fun livestream on May 4. The belief appears to come from an unverified private letter supposedly sent by Yu to a Zerebro investor, trading activity linked to crypto wallets owned … Read more
US Democrat lawmakers have launched a multi-angle attack on President Donald Trump’s crypto ventures with two bills and a subcommittee inquiry aimed at cutting his ability to profit from the initiatives. The Modern Emoluments and Malfeasance Enforcement Act, or the MEME Act, aims to prevent federal officials from using their position to profit from memecoins, … Read more
Gold price struggles to capitalize on its weekly gains registered over the past two days. The optimism over US-China trade talks is seen weighing on the safe-haven commodity. Investors now look to the crucial FOMC policy decision for a fresh directional impetus. Gold price (XAU/USD) attracts heavy selling during the Asian session on Wednesday and … Read more
New Hampshire has become the first U.S. state to authorize its treasurer to invest public funds in Bitcoin and other digital assets, marking a significant milestone for crypto policy at the state level. Governor Kelly Ayotte signed House Bill 302 into law, stating on X, “New Hampshire is once again first in the nation,” celebrating … Read more