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Coinbase's Conor Grogan has raised alarms over a potential security breach involving $8.6 billion worth of Bitcoin moved from long-dormant wallets on Thursday. The post $8.6B Bitcoin Move Sparks Fears of Massive Hack: Coinbase’s Conor Grogan appeared first on Cryptonews.

The Coinbase executive says he is “speculating on straws,” but if it is true, it would be “by far the largest heist in human history.” Conor Grogan, Coinbase’s head of product, says there’s a slight chance the $8.6 billion worth of Bitcoin moved on Thursday — from eight wallets that had held the Bitcoin for over 14 years — was caused by a hack, and if so, it could be the largest robbery ever. “If true (again, I’m speculating on straws here), this would be by far the largest heist in human history,” Grogan said in an X post on Friday, after raising the slim chance that the $8.6 billion worth of Bitcoin (BTC) moved from eight separate wallets was the work of bad actors. “There is a small possibility that the $8B in BTC that recently woke up were hacked or compromised private keys,” Grogan said, pointing out a suspicious Bitcoin Cash (BCH) transaction made before the significant transfers on Thursday involving 10,000 Bitcoin at a time. Read more

Coinbase’s acquisition of Liquifi aims to address the complexity of token launches by onchain builders by making them faster and easier. Major US cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase continued its 2025 buying spree, acquiring token management platform Liquifi. Coinbase on Wednesday announced a strategic acquisition of Liquifi, a token management platform focused on early-stage tokenization projects. “Acquiring Liquifi gives us best-in-class capabilities in token cap table management, vesting, and compliance, and positions Coinbase to support builders earlier in their journey,” Coinbase’s vice president of institutional product, Greg Tusar, said in the announcement. Read more

A lower court ruling will stand in a case involving a Coinbase user who filed a lawsuit against the IRS after the crypto exchange turned over transaction data. The United States Supreme Court has refused to hear a case involving a Coinbase user alleging violations of his Fourth Amendment rights over data sent to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). In a Monday notice, the country’s top court denied a motion to review James Harper’s case against the IRS and several of its officials. The case stemmed from the IRS compelling Coinbase to turn over data from certain users in a “John Doe” summons, resulting in Harper filing a lawsuit against the federal tax collection agency in 2020. Harper’s initial complaint alleged that the IRS and its officials conducted an “unlawful search and seizure of [his] private financial information,” in violation of the Fourth Amendment of the US Constitution. Read more

The crypto exchange company is often used as a proxy to gauge the health and growth of the nascent crypto industry in the United States. Crypto exchange Coinbase landed on TIME's 100 Most Influential Companies in 2025 list as a "disruptor" after the company was thrust into the limelight for being one of the crypto industry's leading policy advocates in 2024. Coinbase’s stock is up approximately 42% year-to-date and experienced a sharp rally following the Senate passing the GENIUS stablecoin bill on June 17. The news catapulted Coinbase's stock from roughly $303 per share to a local high of $382 per share. TIME wrote: Read more

Coinbase aims to fill what it describes as a “critical gap” in the U.S. market, where domestic traders have long relied on offshore platforms.

Coinbase launched wrapped tokens for Cardano (cbADA) and Litecoin (cbLTC) on its Base layer-2 network, the exchange said in a June 25 post.  Each synthetic token is backed 1:1 by the underlying asset held in Coinbase custody, and proof-of-reserves pages list the on-chain addresses securing the collateral. The transparency pages already show 11,364 LTC and […] The post Coinbase launches Cardano and Litecoin wrapped tokens cbADA, cbLTC on Base appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Bitcoin recovers as the Coinbase premium soars, but retail investors’ inflows are rising at Binance, and open interest is falling, proving that traders remain cautious. Key takeaways: The Bitcoin Coinbase Premium Index hit its second-highest level in 2025, highlighting sustained US investor interest. Binance’s retail inflow percentage reached a two-year high, with a sharp increase in 0–1 BTC exchange deposits, hinting at active retail trading or profit-taking behavior. Read more

As the world faces increasing economic woes from soaring debt and stubborn inflation to dwindling trust in financial institutions, Coinbase CEO says, “The world needs crypto, now more than ever.” He adds: “Debt is growing exponentially, inflation is crippling entire nations, economic freedom is declining.” Armstrong points to the astronomical level of U.S. federal debt, […] The post Coinbase CEO highlights 3 key reasons why the world needs crypto appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Coinbase, the largest US-based exchange, has taken a major step in its global expansion by securing approval under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation, according to a June 20 statement. The exchange confirmed that Luxembourg’s financial watchdog, the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF), granted it the necessary license to operate across the […] The post Coinbase secures MiCA approval, shifts headquarters to Luxembourg appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Coinbase joins other exchanges such as OKX and Bybit that have secured MiCA licenses in a bid to take advantage of regulatory clarity in Europe. Coinbase has secured a Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) license from the Luxembourg Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier, which enables the exchange to offer crypto products across European Union countries. The move signals mounting competition in the European crypto market, where other exchanges have also been pursuing registrations. OKX and Crypto.com secured MiCA licenses in January, followed by Bybit in May. Gemini is also on track to obtain a license in the region, according to a Reuters report. Coinbase has named Luxembourg as its new European headquarters, citing the country’s reputation as a progressive financial center in Western Europe. Bordered by Belgium, France and Germany, the country has been gradually advancing crypto regulations since 2019. Read more

Coinbase officially launched Coinbase Payments on June 18, a three-layer platform that enables commerce providers to add USDC checkout without running their blockchain infrastructure. The stack begins with Stablecoin Checkout, a wallet-native interface that supports hundreds of wallets, delivers gas-free transactions, and records payments in USDC.  Beneath it, an E-commerce Engine exposes application programming interfaces […] The post Coinbase launches stablecoin payment stack with USDC checkout targeting commerce giants appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Coinbase and Circle are soaring after a key stablecoin bill cleared the Senate—but Fed rate cuts could test their biggest revenue stream.

Coinbase is seeking permission from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch blockchain-based equities, Reuters reported on June 17, citing the exchange’s chief legal officer, Paul Grewal. The plan would enable Coinbase to offer digital tokens that represent ownership in publicly listed companies, effectively merging traditional equity markets with blockchain infrastructure. If greenlit, […] The post Coinbase seeking SEC approval to offer blockchain-based equities appeared first on CryptoSlate.

If approved by the US regulator, the investment offering could have Coinbase competing against other stock trading platforms. Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase is reportedly looking for the green light from US financial regulators to offer tokenized stock trading to its users. According to a Tuesday Reuters report, Coinbase's chief legal officer, Paul Grewal, said the company was seeking Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approval to offer “tokenized equities,” potentially competing with other trading platforms like Robinhood. Grewal reportedly said the plan was a “huge priority” for Coinbase. As of June, tokenized equities such as stocks are not available for trading in the US. However, US-based digital assets companies have been able to offer similar services to non-residents through partnerships. Crypto exchange Kraken announced a plan to launch tokenized US stock trading in May. Read more

US President Donald Trump promoted a 250th anniversary celebration of the Army that coincided with his birthday, leading to a sharp divide in how many Americans spent June 14. Update (June 16 at 10:13 pm UTC): This article has been updated to include more information on Coinbase’s financial contribution. Coinbase is facing backlash from crypto users after sponsoring the 250th anniversary celebration of the US Army in Washington, D.C. In a June 16 X post, Adam Cochran, a partner at venture capital firm Cinneamhain Venture, said he would be exiting his positions at Coinbase — stocks, bonds, and moving crypto assets — following the exchange’s sponsorship of the military parade. Read more

Crypto exchanges Coinbase and Gemini are close to securing regulatory approvals granting them access to operate across the EU, Reuters reported on June 16, citing people familiar with the matter. According to the report, the expectation has intensified tensions among national regulators over the speed and oversight of new licensing under the bloc’s landmark crypto […] The post Gemini, Coinbase near EU licenses as regulators clash over rapid approvals appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Gemini is set to receive approval from Malta, while Coinbase is expected to get the green light from Luxembourg, according to Reuters. Crypto exchanges Gemini and Coinbase are reportedly set to secure licenses to operate in the European Union, marking a significant step in their expansion under the newly implemented Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulations. Gemini is on track to receive approval from Malta, while Coinbase is expected to obtain its license through Luxembourg, Reuters reported Monday, citing unnamed sources familiar with the matter. A Coinbase spokesperson declined to comment on the specific application but told Reuters that Luxembourg is a “well-respected global financial center.” Read more

Major crypto exchanges Gemini and Coinbase near EU-wide licenses, sparking regulatory concerns about standards and "race to the bottom."

Coinbase’s sponsorship of the military parade in Washington, D.C., on June 14 has sparked a debate about whether crypto has lost sight of its original ethos. The parade, which was held to commemorate the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday, took place amid the country-wide ‘No Kings’ protests. The protestors voiced their opposition to President Donald Trump’s […] The post Coinbase’s sponsorship of Trump’s military parade sparks debate over crypto’s anti-establishment roots appeared first on CryptoSlate.