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Coinbase Launches Stock Trading While Crypto Prices Plummet — Why Is Industry So Worried?

Coinbase has expanded into stock trading and event-based prediction markets, allowing U.S. users to trade equities and ETFs commission-free within its app. The move, framed as part of its strategy to become a multi-asset platform, has sparked concern within the crypto community. Many interpret the timing—amid a sharp decline in crypto prices—as a defensive pivot rather than organic growth. Crypto markets have fallen over 30% from their all-time high, with analysts warning of further declines if key support levels break. Community reaction on social media has been mixed, with some viewing the expansion as a sign of capitulation in the crypto industry. CEO Brian Armstrong had previously teased the announcement as Coinbase’s "next chapter."

ccn.com12/18 09:15

Coinbase Launches Stock Trading While Crypto Prices Plummet — Why Is Industry So Worried?

ccn.com12/18 09:15

Spot Bitcoin ETFs record $450M inflows in ‘early positioning’ push

Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $457 million in net inflows on Wednesday, the highest single-day intake in over a month. Fidelity’s FBTC led with $391 million, followed by BlackRock’s IBIT with $111 million. Cumulative net inflows now exceed $57 billion, with total assets surpassing $112 billion. Analysts suggest the rebound reflects early macro positioning amid expectations of lower interest rates, as signaled by potential Federal Reserve policy shifts. However, Bitcoin faces resistance due to a large supply cluster between $93,000–$120,000, with 6.7 million BTC currently held at a loss. Market demand remains fragile, and price stability may depend on absorbing sellers above $95,000 or new liquidity entering the market.

cointelegraph12/18 08:34

Spot Bitcoin ETFs record $450M inflows in ‘early positioning’ push

cointelegraph12/18 08:34

Hong Kong Web3 Daily Must-Read: Exchange Launches XRP and SOL Futures Contracts with Spot Pricing

Hong Kong Web3 Daily Digest: CME Launches Cash-Settled XRP and SOL Futures Key developments include Hong Kong’s SFC adding "Hong Kong Stablecoin Exchange" to its alert list for suspicious activities. Animoca Brands plans to acquire up to 15% stake in GROW Digital Wealth. Charles Schwab now supports Solana and Micro Solana futures trading. Regulatory updates feature the UK FCA launching a consultation on new crypto rules, while the SEC warns of potential "financial panopticon" risks with excessive crypto surveillance. Project updates: Cosmos L1 Pryzm announces gradual shutdown by January 2026. New York pension fund increases MSTR holdings to $50M. BiSwap warns of malicious redirects on its website. Russia’s Sberbank tests DeFi products, and SBI Holdings plans a regulated JPY stablecoin. Market insights include Grayscale’s 2026 outlook predicting the end of crypto’s "four-year cycle" and Bitcoin potentially reaching new highs. Analysis also covers policy challenges for Xinjiang mining operations and structural issues hindering non-USD stablecoin growth. Fear & Greed Index sits at 16 (Extreme Fear), with BTC at $87,611. Hong Kong BTC/ETH ETF flows showed zero net subscriptions on Dec 16.

金色财经12/18 07:19

Hong Kong Web3 Daily Must-Read: Exchange Launches XRP and SOL Futures Contracts with Spot Pricing

金色财经12/18 07:19

Coinbase Launches Major Product Updates, Including Prediction Markets and Stock Trading, Transforming into a Comprehensive Financial Platform

Coinbase has unveiled a major expansion of its product suite during its "System Update 2025" event, signaling a strategic shift from a pure cryptocurrency exchange to a comprehensive financial platform. Key announcements include the launch of commission-free stock and ETF trading for US users, with plans to offer extended 24/5 trading hours and eventually support thousands of assets. The company is also preparing to list stock-linked perpetual futures for international users. Additionally, Coinbase is entering the prediction markets through a partnership with Kalshi, allowing US users to trade event-based contracts. Other new features include a simplified interface for perpetual futures trading, integration of Solana DEX aggregator Jupiter for instant token trading, and an AI-powered wealth management tool called Coinbase Advisor. For businesses, Coinbase Business is now fully available in the US and Singapore, offering financial services for SMBs. The company also introduced a service for creating custom branded stablecoins and is developing new payment infrastructure, including the x402 open payment standard. These moves position Coinbase to compete directly with traditional brokers and expand into new multi-billion dollar revenue streams.

marsbit12/18 07:02

Coinbase Launches Major Product Updates, Including Prediction Markets and Stock Trading, Transforming into a Comprehensive Financial Platform

marsbit12/18 07:02

HashKey Supports Nighttime Currency Exchange, Becoming First Licensed Exchange to Fully Enable 24/7 Fiat Conversion

Hong Kong's licensed virtual asset exchange platform, HashKey Exchange, has announced the launch of overnight USD-HKD currency exchange services, making it the first licensed platform in Hong Kong to offer round-the-clock fiat currency conversion for both retail and institutional clients. This upgrade allows users to enjoy near-native crypto market liquidity at any time of day. Previously, currency exchanges were limited to banking hours, restricting institutions from hedging overnight and individuals from transferring funds promptly. With the new service, HashKey will process conversion requests outside regular banking hours, enabling seamless transactions without delays. As a licensed platform, all funds used in overnight exchanges are fully segregated from operational funds and monitored in real-time to ensure security. The move enhances Hong Kong’s digital finance infrastructure, providing both institutional and retail users with continuous, regulated, and reliable conversion services. Randall Chan, Managing Director of HashKey Exchange, stated that fiat liquidity has been a major barrier for institutional entry into digital assets. Overnight conversion reduces time constraints for hedging, transfers, and settlements, allowing secure capital flow at all hours. The platform aims to further integrate trading, deposits/withdrawals, custody, and settlement into a comprehensive liquidity infrastructure.

深潮12/18 04:50

HashKey Supports Nighttime Currency Exchange, Becoming First Licensed Exchange to Fully Enable 24/7 Fiat Conversion

深潮12/18 04:50

Crypto ETPs could see a flood of liquidations by 2027: Analyst

Bloomberg analyst James Seyffart predicts that while over 100 crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) could launch in 2026, a significant number will face liquidation by 2027 due to insufficient demand and low assets under management. This follows a trend of ETF closures, with 244 shutting down in the U.S. in 2023 alone. The anticipated surge in approvals is linked to the SEC's new generic listing standards, which streamline the process. Despite the success of major spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs, which have attracted tens of billions in inflows, more speculative products, including those tracking tokens like Solana, have seen smaller inflows, and some, such as two ARK 21Shares ETFs, have already been liquidated this year.

cointelegraph12/18 04:11

Crypto ETPs could see a flood of liquidations by 2027: Analyst

cointelegraph12/18 04:11

PANews Crypto Year-End Review: Did Your 2025 Airdrop Harvesting Score Pass?

PANews Year-End Crypto Review: Was Your 2025 Airdrop Farming Performance Up to Standard? Looking back at 2025, more and more participants have had to admit that the returns from airdrop farming this year were far from ideal. While there was no shortage of projects and participation remained high, very few stood out as clear successes—shrinking airdrops, token launches hitting peak prices immediately, and insufficient liquidity support have become the norm. What was once considered a low-risk "consensus dividend" has now turned into a highly competitive screening mechanism. As the easy gains fade, the underlying issues have become clearer: Should participants continue engaging indiscriminately, or is it time to reassess their investment of time, risk exposure, and expected returns?

marsbit12/18 03:29

PANews Crypto Year-End Review: Did Your 2025 Airdrop Harvesting Score Pass?

marsbit12/18 03:29

VC "Dead"? No, the Industry is Undergoing a Brutal Shakeout

The article addresses the prevailing sentiment that "VC is dead" in the crypto industry, arguing that while some venture capital firms have indeed failed, the sector as a whole is not dying but undergoing a severe shakeout. The author, a former VC investor, states that many Asian VCs have been hit hardest, with top firms shutting down or scaling back significantly. Even second- and third-tier Western VCs are now facing similar challenges, marked by reduced investment pace and difficulty in exiting portfolios. This downturn is seen as a delayed effect of the 2022 market collapse, exacerbated by broken four-year cycle expectations, overvalued deals, and extended token lockups that strain returns. However, the piece contends that VCs won’t disappear entirely. They remain essential for funding early-stage projects and supporting innovation. Well-vetted VC backing has been behind nearly all major successful crypto projects, and quality ventures continue to attract interest. The industry is moving toward a maturity phase with higher barriers to entry—akin to Web2. VCs will need stronger reputations and expertise to compete. Projects are increasingly judged by real user adoption and revenue, not just narratives or token launches. Hyperliquid and Polymarket are cited as examples of projects that built sustainable traction before launching tokens. Despite current challenges, the author remains optimistic: top talent continues to enter the space, and foundational areas like stablecoins, prediction markets, and AI-driven economies hold promise. While the barrier to success is higher than in previous cycles, Web3 remains a land of opportunity—especially when compared to the hyper-competitive Web2 environment.

marsbit12/18 03:04

VC "Dead"? No, the Industry is Undergoing a Brutal Shakeout

marsbit12/18 03:04

Ondo and LayerZero Jointly Launch Tokenized Stock and ETF Cross-Chain Bridge

Ondo Finance, a leader in tokenizing real-world assets, has partnered with LayerZero to launch the Ondo Bridge. This solution enables seamless cross-chain transfers of Ondo’s tokenized stocks and ETFs, allowing over 2,600 protocols, wallets, and applications integrated with LayerZero to easily incorporate these assets. Currently live on Ethereum and BNB Chain, the bridge supports more than 100 tokenized securities and is designed for future expansion to additional EVM chains. Key features include rapid deployment to new chains, a unified path for all Ondo Global Markets assets via LayerZero’s standardized framework, and a structure built to scale across multiple chains and hundreds of assets. The initiative aims to broaden liquidity and flexibility for DeFi applications while maintaining institutional-grade reliability. Since its launch on Ethereum in September, Ondo Global Markets has grown to over $400 million in total value locked and $2 billion in trading volume, recently expanding to BNB Chain to serve its 3.4 million daily active users. Stargate has already integrated Ondo assets via the bridge, with further EVM network expansions planned in the coming weeks.

深潮12/18 01:49

Ondo and LayerZero Jointly Launch Tokenized Stock and ETF Cross-Chain Bridge

深潮12/18 01:49

Crypto Morning Brief: Coinbase Launches Stock Trading and Prediction Market Services, Binance Explores Relaunch of Binance.US

**Crypto Morning Brief** Key market movements include BTC dropping below $86,000 and ETH falling under $2,800. Federal Reserve Governor Waller signaled that the weak job market supports the case for continued interest rate cuts. Major exchange developments are a central theme. **Coinbase** significantly expanded its services, launching stock trading with zero commissions, 24/5 availability, and a partnership with prediction market provider Kalshi. It also introduced AI-driven wealth management and business services. Meanwhile, **Binance** is reportedly exploring options to restart its US operations, Binance.US, which could involve a capital restructuring to reduce founder CZ's ownership stake. In other news, **Tether** launched a peer-to-peer password manager called PearPass, emphasizing enhanced security by avoiding cloud storage. **SBI Ripple Asia** announced plans to launch an XRP-based yield product and explore real-world asset tokenization on the XRP Ledger. Binance Wallet introduced a new on-chain lending feature, and Bitcoin treasury company Metaplanet received support for its management proposals from Norway's sovereign wealth fund. On the regulatory and corporate front, crypto VC firm **Shima Capital** is shutting down following SEC fraud charges against its founder, who has agreed to a settlement. Bitcoin miner **Hut 8** signed a $7 billion data center lease agreement.

深潮12/18 01:39

Crypto Morning Brief: Coinbase Launches Stock Trading and Prediction Market Services, Binance Explores Relaunch of Binance.US

深潮12/18 01:39

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