October 18, 2025
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Illustration of Google’s Agent Payments Protocol connecting AI, cards, banks, and stablecoins.

Google’s AP2 Standard Brings Stablecoin Support to AI Payments

Open-Source Standard Aims to Power AI Commerce Google unveiled its Agent Payments Protocol (AP2), an open-source framework that allows AI agents and applications to send and receive money using both traditional rails—cards, bank transfers—and crypto rails with stablecoin settlement. The company positions AP2 as the missing trust layer for AI commerce: agents can request permissions, […]

BlackRock ETFs surpass Coinbase and Binance in Bitcoin holdings, with Ethereum reserves next in line.

BlackRock ETFs Surpass Coinbase and Binance in Bitcoin Holdings

IBIT Now Holds More Bitcoin Than Major Exchanges BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) has overtaken Coinbase and Binance as the largest visible custodian of Bitcoin. IBIT’s balance has surged to ~745,000 BTC, surpassing Coinbase at ~706,000 BTC and Binance at ~585,000 BTC. The same trend is playing out in Ether. BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum ETF now […]

Coinbase introduces in-app DEX trading, bridging centralized convenience with decentralized freedom.

Coinbase Launches In-App DEX Trading for Select U.S. Users, Starting with Base Tokens

Coinbase Brings DeFi Trading Inside Its App Coinbase is taking a bold step toward blending centralized convenience with decentralized market access. On August 8, the exchange announced the rollout of an in-app decentralized exchange (DEX) trading feature for a limited group of U.S. users, excluding New York. The new feature allows instant swaps of Base […]

Editorial-style illustration showing Coinbase and Karnataka officials forming a blockchain partnership with developer tools and infrastructur

Coinbase and Karnataka Join Forces on Blockchain Infrastructure and Innovation

Coinbase and Karnataka Join Forces on Blockchain Push Karnataka, India’s leading tech state, is stepping up its blockchain ambitions through a newly revealed collaboration with U.S.-based crypto exchange Coinbase. The strategic meeting, held behind closed doors, signals a pivot from digital asset trading toward blockchain infrastructure development. On August 6, Coinbase’s Chief Legal Officer, Paul […]

Editorial-style illustration showing crypto trading volume surging to $1.77 trillion in July 2025, with exchanges like Binance and Coinbase leading the charge.

Crypto Market Heats Up as July Hits $1.77 Trillion in Exchange Volume — Highest Since February

July 2025 Exchange Volume Surges to $1.77 Trillion The cryptocurrency market is regaining steam as July 2025 closed with $1.77 trillion in total exchange volume, making it the highest monthly volume since February. After months of moderate trading activity, the latest numbers suggest a resurgence in investor confidence and market momentum. According to the chart […]

Illustration showing Coinbase workers adding Bitcoin to a digital vault, symbolizing increased BTC reserves in Q2 2025.

Coinbase Adds 2,509 BTC in Q2 2025 | $1.26B Bitcoin Holdings

Coinbase Strengthens Bitcoin Reserves with 2,509 BTC Acquisition in Q2 Coinbase, the largest publicly traded crypto exchange in the U.S., has increased its Bitcoin holdings by 2,509 BTC during Q2 2025, according to its latest corporate filing. This strategic move underscores the company’s growing conviction in Bitcoin as a long-term store of value. Total Holdings […]

Illustration of JPMorgan and Coinbase partnering, connecting traditional banking with crypto wallets.

JPMorgan Partners with Coinbase: Major Step Toward Mainstream Crypto Adoption

JPMorgan and Coinbase Join Forces to Bridge Banking and Crypto In a move that highlights the growing integration between traditional finance and digital assets, JPMorgan Chase—the world’s largest bank—has announced a strategic partnership with Coinbase, the leading U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange. What the Partnership Offers This collaboration enables Chase customers to link their bank accounts directly […]

Coinbase vault with nearly 3 million BTC under management from ETFs, exchanges, and institutions

Coinbase Now Holds Nearly 3 Million BTC, Dominates Institutional Bitcoin Custody

Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN) has emerged as the largest institutional custodian of Bitcoin (BTC), now managing an astonishing 2.92 million BTC, according to data from Timechain Index. In just under three months, Coinbase’s holdings have grown by 200,075 BTC—worth over $23 billion at current prices—further solidifying its status as the backbone of institutional Bitcoin storage. ETF […]