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In brief Coinbase has launched a new feature for developers. It will allow builders to include crypto wallets into their apps. The exchange said the feature will be well-suited to stablecoin-related apps. Crypto exchange Coinbase has debuted a feature for developers so they can easily build self-custodial wallets into their apps. Dubbed the Embedded Wallets software,…
In brief Ponke, a Solana meme coin with a large social media following, is set to sell a plush toy of its monkey mascot on Wednesday for $69. It comes as the result of its partnership with 223, a spinout venture of licensed accessories giant JCorp. The project is set to roll out two more…
August 5, 2025 | Asset Listings We’re thrilled to announce that KTA is available for trading on Kraken! Funding and trading KTA trading is live as of August 5, 2025. To add an asset to your Kraken account, navigate to Funding, select the asset you’re after, and hit ‘Deposit’. Make sure to deposit your tokens…
In brief Microsoft’s Edge Copilot Mode brings free, built-in AI to the masses—no waitlist, no extra app, just ask and it answers. Comet and Dia promise supercharged assistants, deep automation, and privacy—if you can stomach the price (or score an invite). Opera and soon Neon bet on local AI and wild multitasking, while OpenAI’s rumored…
In brief Academic research points to a number of factors influencing Bitcoin’s value. They encompass programmed scarcity, network effects, and cost of production. Studies have also found that sentiment and belief play an outsized role in determining the value of Bitcoin. Professor Andrew Urquhart is Professor of Finance and Financial Technology and Head of the…
In brief An ancient whale moved 306 Bitcoin. When it was first funded, Bitcoin traded around $75. The asset’s latest rally has awoken some long-term holders. A wallet that held more than 300 Bitcoin for over a decade was emptied on Friday as the asset’s price fell to a three-week low, blockchain data shows.The wallet,…
Coinbase’s retail trading volumes dropped sharply in Q2, but beneath the surface, XRP continued to generate more consumer transaction revenue than Ethereum, extending a trend that began in the first quarter.According to Coinbase’s Q2 shareholder letter, XRP made up 13% of consumer transaction revenue, narrowly ahead of Ethereum at 12%. That marked a shift from…
In brief Hong Kong’s stablecoin licensing regime takes effect today, requiring fiat-referenced issuers to obtain HKMA approval. It comes shortly after the U.S. passed the GENIUS Act, sparking comparisons between the two approaches. Analysts say adoption may be slow in local retail, but firms eye international and B2B applications. Hong Kong officially introduced its long-awaited…
In brief Newly formed company The Ether Machine has purchased 15,000 Ethereum (ETH) at a cost of $56.9 million, bringing its ETH holdings to $1.28 billion. This makes it one of the largest ETH treasuries, just behind Bitmine Immersion Tech and SharpLink Gaming and ahead of the Ethereum Foundation. Investors are increasingly looking to invest…
The Securities and Exchange Commission has approved in-kind creations and redemptions for crypto-based exchange-traded funds, according to a blog post published on Tuesday.Previously, spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs approved by the regulator were limited to creations and redemption on an in-cash basis, preventing investors from exchanging shares of an ETF for its underlying tokens or…
