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America’s biggest crypto exchange Coinbase became the latest company in the digital asset space to apply to the Office of the Comptroller of Currency (OCC) for a national trust charter.The public company announced the move on Friday, following in the footsteps of stablecoin issuers Circle and Paxos, and fintech Ripple.If approved, Coinbase said it would…
In brief Robinhood stock surges nearly 47% in a month, approaching $150 as it explores expanding prediction markets to the U.K. Walmart’s OnePay payment app adds Bitcoin and Ethereum trading for its 3+ million monthly users. CME Group plans 24/7 trading for crypto futures and options starting early 2026 in response to record volumes. Public…
In brief Steakhouse, a curator on Morpho, is sharing performance fees with Coinbase. The fees are derived from user repayments toward Bitcoin-backed loans. People are tapping the product to pay for cars and home improvements. Coinbase’s newest lending product is generating profits for the crypto exchange in several ways, but not all are reflected clearly…
In brief A California judge dismissed a class-action lawsuit against Yuga Labs, ruling that Bored Ape Yacht Club NFTs are not securities. The judge found key differences from other NFTs plausibly deemed securities, noting Bored Ape buyers used third-party marketplaces, and that creator royalties weakened financial ties between Yuga and holders. The ruling gives Yuga…
In brief EU regulators have warned that cross-border schemes could create redemption pressures in the bloc, forcing ECB intervention. The EU has one of the world’s strictest crypto regimes and requires stablecoins to be fully backed by reserves. The stablecoin market is currently valued at over $300 billion, dominated by U.S. dollar-based tokens. The European…
In brief Samsung has integrated Coinbase access within its wallet app in the United States. The feature lets Samsung device owners more easily purchase cryptocurrency from their phones. Samsung has been immersed in crypto for years via phone integrations, investments, and enterprise blockchain moves. Tech giant Samsung has expanded its collaboration with crypto exchange Coinbase…
In brief DeFi ecosystem 1inch has rebranded with a new 1inch.com domain, reflecting its commitment to user experience and decentralized finance’s growing importance for institutions. Co-founder Sergej Kunz argued that DeFi will become “indistinguishable” from traditional finance. 1inch has teamed up with Coinbase to integrate its Swap API into the crypto exchange’s app. DeFi ecosystem…
BTC ALMOST $120K, CRYPTO IS GREEN, PNKSTR JUMPS 50% TO $140MCrypto majors see more green; Bitcoin at $118,800. ZCash continues to lead, soaring 50% to $140. US government shutdown pauses ETF approvals. Lighter leaves private beta, opens Perps platform to public. Polymarket eyes US return as soon as today. PNKSTR jumps 50% to $140M as…
Morning Minute is a daily newsletter written by Tyler Warner. The analysis and opinions expressed are his own and do not necessarily reflect those of Decrypt. Subscribe to the Morning Minute on Substack.🟣 Polymarket’s U.S. Return: “Green Light” Becomes Go-TimeAfter four years on the sidelines, the world’s biggest prediction market is set to reopen to U.S. users.Potentially as…
In brief Ethereum NFT collection Doodles collaborated with Kellogg’s to put its characters on Froot Loops boxes. The brand sold out 500 custom boxes priced at $50 apiece in just a few hours. It previously collaborated with McDonald’s on holiday coffee cups, along with other brand team-ups. Ethereum NFT collection Doodles commenced its collaboration with…
