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Coinbase has bought the UpOnly NFT for $25 million, giving it the power to make crypto trader Cobie “perform like a monkey” in a surprise revival of the eponymous podcast. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong confirmed the purchase in a post on X , saying it will mark the podcast’s long-awaited return. According to the NFT’s fine print, the token’s holder “can compel Cobie and Ledger Status into performing, like monkeys, 8 episodes of UpOnlyTV.” The rumors are true, we bought the NFT. @UpOnlyTV is coming back. pic.twitter.com/kbGNzjLoJQ — Brian Armstrong (@brian_armstrong) October 20, 2025 Cobie reacted  with disbelief, telling Armstrong in a post on X that whoever approved the decision should be ”fired.” ”I’m too old to have a crypto podcast,” he said in another post that’s received more than 258k view. ” It has been 3 years since up only ended. I was in my 20s when it started, now I have grey...

The hacker behind the $300 million exploit targeting Coinbase users appears to be making costly mistakes in their trading moves involving Ethereum (ETH). On-chain Analysis indicates that on September 13, the hacker purchased 3,976 ETH worth $18.9 million at an average price of $4,756.  However, just two days later, they liquidated the same holdings for $17.98 million at $4,522 per token, according to Arkham Intel data retrieved by Finbold on September 15. Coinbase hacker’s wallet transaction. Source: Arkham This quick turnaround resulted in an estimated $932,000 loss in only two days. The transaction coincided with the broader market sell-off in the past 24 hours, where Ethereum was among the hardest-hit assets. As of press time, ETH was trading at $4,493, down 2.6% in the last day. Notably, the hacker has remained active in recent weeks, buying and selling several digital currencies. As reported by Finbold, in late August, they bought 38,126 SOL wor...

Summary ⚈ A large XRP transfer to Coinbase by an unidentified whale suggests a potential sell-off, raising concerns about downward price pressure. ⚈ XRP’s price has risen amid anticipation of ProShares launching three XRP futures ETFs on April 30, following SEC approval. ⚈ XRP is trading at $2.30, with key support at $2.20 and resistance at $2.50, indicating potential for significant price movement in either direction. XRP’s recent short-term gains may be short-lived, as on-chain data suggests whale activity could signal an impending sell-off. Specifically, on April 28, a massive transfer of 29,532,534 XRP, worth approximately $68.7 million, was moved from an unknown wallet to crypto exchange Coinbase, according to Whale Alert data.  XRP whale transaction. Source: Whale Alert Large transfers of XRP to exchanges are often considered precursors to sell-offs, which can exert downward pressure on prices. Typically, such movements indicate tha...

The most well-known cryptocurrency exchange in the United States is poised to get even bigger. Indeed, Coinbase announced that it will hire 1,000 new US workers after the country’s continued pro-crypto policy shift under President Donald Trump. The platform’s CEO, Brian Armstrong, announced the decision in a new post on X (formerly Twitter). The platform executive said that Trump “breathed life back” into the cryptocurrency industry. Since his return to the White House, the president has made the asset class a priority. In less than two months, he has already introduced the nation’s first Bitcoin reserve plan. Source: NY Post Also Read: SEC Intends to Dismiss Enforcement Case Against Coinbase Coinbase Investing in US Amid Trump Administration Embrace In late February, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) opted to drop its lawsuit against the Coinbase cryptocurrency exchange. That was driven by the nation’s continued shift to integrate and e...

Pseudonymous on-chain cryptocurrency analyst ZachXBT is one of the most respected voices in the crypto space — but surprisingly enough, he doesn’t offer investment advice. Instead, the ‘crypto sleuth’ has taken to unveiling and publicizing the many scams running rampant in the world of digital assets. The blockchain detective has also exposed several high-profile hacks — most recently, a $112 million XRP breach on January 31 and a $35 million Atomic Wallet hack in June of 2023. Picks for you If you put $1,000 into an Anthony Scaramucci crypto portfolio at the start of 2025, here’s your return now 1 hour ago Buy signal for two oversold cryptocurrencies amid Trump’s tariffs crash 1 hour ago ...

Coinbase’s remarkable growth and $70 billion market cap showcase increasing institutional confidence in cryptocurrency markets. The company’s evolution from Bitcoin-only trading to diverse crypto services attracts significant investor attention. Recent market performance indicates strong potential for substantial growth in cryptocurrency exchange platforms. Coinbase’s strategic shift toward subscription services reduces dependency on volatile trading revenue streams. The company’s investments in emerging crypto technologies demonstrate confidence in long-term industry growth. Direct investments valued at $359 million position Coinbase favorably for future cryptocurrency market expansion. New cryptocurrency Releases, Listings, & Presales Today    STELSI integrates blockchain with architecture, enabling transparent digital designs and immersive architectural experiences. DefiFund.AI leverages AI to optimize DeFi investments, ensuring profitable and...

Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN), the leading United States crypto exchange, increased its assets offerings in New York, making more cryptocurrencies available. The change comes as the Southern District of New York promises to soften its anti-crypto approach in the region post-FTX. The world’s financial center and US city is known for having a singular regulation regarding cryptocurrencies, requiring services to adapt. However, it might be ending following a Manhattan US Attorney decision, Gary Gensler’s hint to resign, and Coinbase’s new offerings. In particular, Coinbase Assets announced six new cryptocurrencies are now available to New York residents this Wednesday, November 13. They are Arbitrum (ARB), Sei Network (SEI), Aioz Network (AIOZ), MultiversX (EGLD), Helium Mobile (MOBILE), and Stader (SD). Picks for you Here's when Cardano (ADA)...

The native token of a cross-chain bridge project is in the green after top US crypto exchange Coinbase suddenly announced its trading support. In a new Coinbase announcement, the platform says it is listing cross-chain bridge Across Protocol (ACX) for trading over the Ethereum (ETH) network. “Trading will begin on August 21st, 2024 at or around 12 pm ET if liquidity conditions are met. Once sufficient supply of this asset is established trading on our ACX-USD trading pair will launch in phases. Support for ACX may be restricted in some supported jurisdictions.” Across Protocol jumped from a low of $0.371 to a high of $0.419 in the last 24 hours, a gain of nearly 11%. ACX, ranked the 271st digital asset by market cap, is trading for $0.39 at time of writing, up nearly 25% in the past two weeks. Coinbase is adding the “experimental” label to ACX, which the platform uses for tokens that pose certain risks such as price swings and canceled ord...

Over the past week, a total of 40,000 Ethereum, estimated to be over $90 million, was transferred by Celsius to its significant creditors, Coinbase and FalconX. According to Arkham Intelligence, Celsius still retains a substantial amount of Ethereum in its Staked ETH account, amounting to approximately 59,000 ETH, valued at over $133 million. The bankrupt lender’s recent activity is a strategic maneuver to unlock a considerable portion of its Ethereum holdings. This decision is part of a comprehensive plan designed to facilitate the allocation of assets to the firm’s creditors, a major step in its bankruptcy proceedings. Celsius will unstake existing ETH holdings, which have provided valuable staking rewards income to the estate, to offset certain costs incurred throughout the restructuring process — Celsius (@CelsiusNetwork) January 4, 2024 You might also like: Celsius moves to unstake $470m in ETH for creditor repayments Having filed for Chapter 11 bankrupt...

Coinbase has received approval from the Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA) to offer perpetual futures trading services for non-U.S. clients. The exchange had previously received a class F license from the BMA to allow non-US institutions to trade perpetual futures. However, the exchange has received additional regulatory approval to extend the service to retail users. The derivative market represented 75% of the global crypto trading volume. This shows the demand among traders for derivatives. Moreover, there are only a few platforms that offer such services. Also Read: Coinbase Completes Registration with Central Bank of Spain According to the official announcement, eligible customers will be able to access regulated perpetual futures contracts on Coinbase Advanced in the coming weeks. Additionally, the firm stated that they “are dedicated to partnering with high-bar global regulators to build a crypto regulatory framework.” Coinbase’s US troubles Source ...

As per DeFi Llama data, Solana’s TVL has decreased by 9.64% over the past month to sit at $358.96 million, while Base’s TVL has surged to $397.32 million. The total value locked (TVL) on Coinbase’s layer 2 network Base has surged to $397.32 million in roughly a month and a half since launching in August. That figure now places Base ahead of the Solana network in terms of TVL, which has $358.96 million at the time of writing. The past 30 days have been significant for Base, with data from DeFi Llama showing that the network’s TVL increased by a whopping 97.21% over the past month. In comparison, Solana’s TVL has decreased by 9.64% over that same time frame. Top 10 chains in terms of TVL. Source: DeFi Llama Two Base-native projects account for the largest shares of the TVL on the network. Decentralized exchange (DEX) Aerodrome Finance takes the top spot with a TVL of $97.83 million, while decentralized social media (DeSo) app Friend.tech ranks second with a TVL of $36.53 million. Ae...

Binance has announced it is set to acquire its rising rival, FTX. Binance CEO, Changpeng Zhao made this known in a tweet . “ This afternoon, FTX asked for our help. There is a significant liquidity crunch ,” the tweet began. FTX CEO, Sam Bankman-Fried also confirmed the news that has left the crypto community shocked. This afternoon, FTX asked for our help. There is a significant liquidity crunch. To protect users, we signed a non-binding LOI, intending to fully acquire https://t.co/BGtFlCmLXB and help cover the liquidity crunch. We will be conducting a full DD in the coming days. — CZ Binance (@cz_binance) November 8, 2022 FTX’s solvency has been in doubt since reports emerged that Alameda, FTX’s sister firm, only held FTT on its balance sheet. Following the report, Binance stated that it would be liquidating its FTT holdings. Although it noted that the liquidation was unrelated to Coindesk’s balance sheet report. But this disclaimer was not sufficient to keep FTT fro...

The cryptocurrency exchange's 2031 Senior Notes, which have a coupon rate of 3.625%, have $1 billion in outstanding principal. Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase will begin buying back up to $150 million of its 2031 Senior Notes for 64.5 cents on the dollar, or a discount of 35.5%. According to the Aug. 7 announcement, the tender offer will last until Sept. 1, with an early premium of three cents on the dollar on top of the regular purchase price. The 2031 Senior Notes have a coupon rate of 3.625% per annum and a total principal balance of $1 billion. Last month, the exchange redeemed $65 million in convertible notes at a discount of 29%. Since the onset of the cryptocurrency bear market, Coinbase's debt securities have been trading at a discount to par value amid investor concerns about its ability to repay.  In its May 2022 filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Coinbase indicated that users' digital assets held on the platform may "be sub...

Binance is reportedly willing to  accept   voluntary terminations from employees. The offers, sent out recently according to Adam Cochran, a crypto influencer and analyst, allow employees to resign , sign a new non-disclosure agreement (NDA), and receive a severance package of three months’ salary. Binance is ready to accept voluntary resignations It’s unclear why Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao has implemented this option, but reports suggest that employees from different departments can opt for voluntary termination. It is said that those willing to accept these offers were required to leave immediately.  With the crypto winter extended and the regulatory uncertainty in several jurisdictions, the world’s largest exchange had to fire employees. Zhao stated that the layoffs were essential to “increase talent density,” but the company is still hiring for other positions. Reports of voluntary termination offers come when Binance is facing increasing...

Also Read: Crypto Market Bullish Over XRP Lawsuit Ruling, Altcoin Rally Imminent? advertisement Meanwhile, the long time demand for relisting of XRP on US based exchanges like Coinbase is now back in the forefront, thanks to the clear ruling that XRP tokens don’t constitute investment contracts. The demand had recently come up again over the recent lawsuit against the US based exchange by the US SEC. However, Deaton believes Coinbase itself stands as a winner with the latest Summary Judgment from Judge Torres. “Coinbase Only Other Winner In XRP Lawsuit” Deaton explained that Coinbase could likely stand as the only other winner than the XRP token and Ripple, as the XRP previously sold on the platform was not a securities sale event. Hence, he suggested that it was time to relist XRP on the platform. The exchange delisted the token in early 2021 over the December 2020 lawsuit against Ripple by the US SEC. Other US based exchanges too...