Coinbase added Binance’s BNB token to its listing roadmap following social media controversy over exchange listing requirements and fees. The move came after Binance initially threatened legal action against a CEO who claimed the exchange charged 2 million BNB for spot listings before apologizing for its aggressive response.
Coinbase is transforming from a crypto exchange into a comprehensive financial platform while facing mounting pressure from traditional finance and emerging competitors. Despite securing Bitcoin ETF custody deals worth $43 million quarterly, the company remains vulnerable to crypto market volatility.
Brian Armstrong expressed unprecedented optimism about the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act passing after witnessing strong bipartisan Congressional support. The legislation aims to clarify regulatory roles between SEC, CFTC, and other agencies overseeing cryptocurrency markets.
Coinbase’s Layer-2 Base blockchain has achieved third place in global NFT trading volume with $47.67 million over 30 days, surpassing Solana and Immutable through a remarkable 70% growth surge.
Coinbase introduces 0.10% fees on USDC conversions over $5 million, sparking community outrage over “bank-like” tactics that contradict cryptocurrency’s core principles.
Coinbase debuts Embedded Wallets developer toolkit offering 4.1% USDC yields and decentralized exchange infrastructure access, leveraging recent pro-crypto legislation momentum.
JPMorgan Chase and Coinbase have announced a strategic partnership allowing Chase customers to directly link bank accounts to crypto wallets starting in 2026. The collaboration includes groundbreaking features like converting Chase Ultimate Rewards points to cryptocurrency at a 1:1 ratio and direct credit card funding beginning fall 2025.
PNC Bank announced a partnership with Coinbase to offer cryptocurrency trading services to its clients, joining other major banks entering the digital asset space following recent regulatory clarity.
Coinbase has introduced cbADA, a wrapped version of Cardano on the Base network, enabling ADA holders to access Ethereum DeFi protocols while Cardano’s price seeks recovery from recent declines. The launch coincides with anticipation around Cardano’s Midnight sidechain and its upcoming NIGHT token airdrop.
Coinbase and PayPal have partnered to offer zero-fee USD-PYUSD conversions and expand stablecoin usage across PayPal’s merchant ecosystem, as stablecoin transactions reached $22 trillion in 2024.
