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Coinbase named a top three 2026 fintech pick at Clear Street
The crypto exchange’s tokenization, AI tools, and stablecoin revenue help it stand out in ‘transition year’ for crypto equities, said Clear Street's Owen Lau.
Bitcoin slips, crypto stocks suffer steep declines, as tax-loss selling drives action, analysts say
Digital asset treasury companies — the year's worst performers — were also hardest hit on Tuesday.
JPMorgan’s institutional crypto push could boost rivals like Coinbase, Bullish, analysts say
The Wall Street giant's move — should it come to pass — would further legitimize crypto and increase distribution channels, said ClearStreet's Owan Lau.
Bitcoin still hasn't hit $100,000 when adjusted for inflation: Galaxy's Alex Thorn
The crypto merchant bank's head of research said bitcoin's price in 2020 dollar terms peaked out this year at $99,848.
Bitcoin slips below $88,000 as traders brace for $28.5 billion Deribit options expiry
Crypto continues to lose ground ahead of this week's record options expiration, while defensive positioning and thinning liquidity suggest caution into 2026.
BlackRock names bitcoin ETF a top 2025 theme despite price slump
The world's largest asset manager is promoting its underperforming bitcoin fund over higher-fee winners, signaling long-term commitment.
JPMorgan weighs crypto trading for institutions amid growing demand
The largest U.S. bank is exploring spot and derivatives services for hedge funds and pensions as regulatory clarity improves, a person familiar with the matter told Bloomberg.
Prediction markets may offer a tax loophole for gamblers under Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill, Coinbase says
A tax change in Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill may steer gamblers toward blockchain-based prediction markets to reduce their IRS bill, Coinbase said.
DraftKings enters prediction markets with CFTC-approved app for real-world events
The sports-betting giant enters the growing world of event contracts with CFTC-registered DraftKings Predictions in 38 states.
Bitcoin bulls foiled again as price tumbles back to $86,000, giving up CPI gains and more
Far softer than expected inflation numbers Thursday morning had markets racing early, but some are questioning the data.
