Coinbase says the CLARITY Act is close to a real vote, as lawmakers weigh a framework that could split crypto oversight between the SEC and CFTC. But even if Congress stalls, tokenization, stablecoins, and new trading systems won’t wait around for Washington.
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Coinbase has expanded its tokenized stock offering on Base from 4 to 10 assets, adding Amazon, Microsoft, Strategy, SanDisk, SpaceX, and Tesla. The pitch is 24/7 onchain access and DeFi utility — but only for eligible non-U.S. users, with legal structure and liquidity risks still front and center.
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Coinbase has launched 23 crypto futures markets in Canada for eligible institutional and sophisticated investors, offering up to 10x leverage on Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana and more. It’s a regulated expansion with real trading power — and real liquidation risk.
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Coinbase is pressing U.S. regulators to draw a clean line on perpetual derivatives, arguing that crypto firms shouldn’t have to guess whether the CFTC or SEC is in charge. The stakes are big: clearer rules could open the door to more U.S.-based trading, but they could also bring tougher limits on leverage and access.
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JPMorgan and a growing bank coalition are warming to stablecoins, rattling Circle and Coinbase as Wall Street eyes a cut of the on-chain dollar market. With U.S. crypto rules still murky, banks may be late — but they’re clearly not sitting this one out.
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Coinbase and Better have launched a Bitcoin-backed mortgage for qualified U.S. borrowers, letting them use BTC as collateral for a down payment loan instead of selling. It’s a real bridge between crypto wealth and homeownership — with strict rules and real risk.
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Bitwise has launched three automated token portfolios built on Coinbase’s tokenized stocks, letting eligible non-U.S. investors keep assets in their own wallets while Glider handles rebalancing. It’s a promising onchain twist on stock exposure — but still wrapped in securities rules, fees, and plenty of fine print.
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Stand With Crypto is backing 32 U.S. candidates in a sharper push to turn crypto’s online base into real political muscle. Backed by Coinbase, the group is aiming for pro-crypto lawmakers, competitive House races, and more influence over the industry’s policy fight.
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Coinbase has launched tokenized U.S. stock exposure on Base for eligible non-U.S. users, aiming to bring equities into DeFi with 1:1-backed, custody-held shares. The pitch is bigger access and more utility — but legal limits, weak rights, and liquidity risk still bite.
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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong is urging Congress to pass the CLARITY Act, saying clearer federal crypto rules would protect consumers, curb bad actors, and end the current regulatory mess. The bill is moving, but Senate hurdles, DeFi fights, and ethics disputes could still blow up the easy narrative.
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