The loans run through Morpho, a lending protocol built on Base, Coinbase’s Layer 2 network. While Coinbase provides the interface, all lending activity happens through Morpho’s smart contracts, giving users DeFi-level access with a familiar centralized experience.

The product is available across most of the U.S., except New York due to local regulations. Users lock up ETH and receive USDC without creating a taxable event. Like other crypto-backed loans, they need to watch their LTV ratio, since liquidations kick in automatically at 86% to account for ETH’s price swings.

Coinbase plans to expand the feature to support additional collateral types, including cbETH, its staked ETH token. The launch comes as onchain lending on Base surpasses $1.25 billion.

Morpho has seen strong inflows as traders and long-term holders use borrowing tools to unlock liquidity without giving up exposure. With this move, Coinbase is positioning itself as a key player in the growing crypto credit sector.

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CoinGlass reported more than 396,000 traders liquidated, including a $36.78 million BTC position on Hyperliquid. Still, the real figure is likely higher since exchanges like Binance and OKX don’t publish full real-time data.

The downturn follows a string of sharp drawdowns this month, driven by weakening sentiment and accelerating ETF outflows. Bitcoin ETFs recorded $903 million in net outflows on Thursday alone, fueling additional pressure. BTC is now more than 30% below its October peak and heading for its worst month since 2022.

Bitcoin has entered a full capitulation zone, with the Fear & Greed Index falling to 11. And unless BTC reclaims the $88,000 to $90,000 range, it could slide further toward $78,000 to $82,000.

Institutions are watching their own cost bases. Bitwise’s Andre Dragosch pointed to a “max-pain” zone between $84,000 and $73,000, aligning with BlackRock’s IBIT and MicroStrategy’s averages. BTC traded near $82,500 as major altcoins also posted steep losses.

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The review ran from May to September and focused on key components, including the peer-to-peer layer, mempool behavior, chain management, and consensus logic. Quarkslab reported only two low-severity issues and 13 informational recommendations. None met Bitcoin Core’s criteria for actual security vulnerabilities.

As part of the audit, Quarkslab also built new fuzzing tools that tested previously untouched parts of the code, while suggesting improvements to thread-safety annotations and testing infrastructure. The project involved engineers from Quarkslab, Brink, and Chaincode Labs.

The milestone is notable given Bitcoin Core’s massive codebase and long history of community-driven development. Despite thousands of contributors and years of peer review, the software had never undergone a formal external assessment until now.

The audit arrives during a volatile period for Bitcoin, with prices sliding and investor sentiment mixed. Even so, industry figures like Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan and MicroStrategy’s Michael Saylor argue that Bitcoin’s long-term fundamentals remain intact, pointing to declining volatility and growing global demand.

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The Finance Ministry is reportedly evaluating whether to expand the IOF tax, which applies to credit, insurance, and foreign-exchange operations, to certain cross-border transactions involving crypto, including stablecoins. These tokens are currently exempt from IOF, even though they are often used to move money internationally at lower cost and without the usual taxes.

Earlier this month, Brazil’s central bank issued long-awaited rules for virtual-asset trading. Under the new framework, which starts in February 2027, any exchange of fiat-backed digital assets will be treated as a foreign-exchange transaction and fall under AML requirements.

Officials say the proposed tax changes would reduce regulatory arbitrage and bring Brazil closer to international standards. The move comes as the Federal Revenue Service prepares to adopt the global Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework, giving authorities greater visibility into offshore crypto holdings.

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Grayscale applied in November to list on the New York Stock Exchange, and firms like Circle, Gemini, Bullish, and Figure Technologies have already made the jump. Circle’s debut stood out, jumping 120 percent on its first day.

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The government has been purchasing one bitcoin per day since Bukele announced the plan in November 2022. The approach hasn’t changed during price drops, signaling a long-term strategy to build digital reserves. Bitwise researcher André Dragosch said El Salvador is among several countries “buying the dip,” suggesting early signs of a wider shift in sovereign investment behavior.

Stacy Herbert, director of the Bitcoin Office, described Bitcoin as a tool for “freedom” and argued that adopting it as legal tender distributes power rather than concentrates it. Momentum is also appearing elsewhere, with the Czech National Bank revealing its first direct crypto purchase worth $1 million.

Bitcoin, meanwhile, continues to struggle. It dipped below $90,000 on Tuesday as short-term holders sold 148,000 BTC at a loss, the largest wave since April 2025. El Salvador’s buying briefly helped sentiment, but broader de-risking still weighs on the market as it searches for long-term support.

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Large Bitcoin movements from Mt. Gox have often signaled upcoming repayments to creditors, though it’s still unclear if this latest transfer is tied to any upcoming distribution. The exchange has been working through a long rehabilitation process to compensate users who lost funds when the platform collapsed.

Mt. Gox, based in Tokyo and launched in 2010, once dominated the market and handled about 70% of global Bitcoin trading at its peak. A massive hack in early 2014 resulted in the loss of around 850,000 BTC and triggered its bankruptcy.

Repayments began in July 2024 using assets that included 142,000 BTC, 143,000 Bitcoin Cash and 69 billion yen. However, the repayment deadline has been delayed three times, with the latest extension pushing it to October 2026.

Some creditors have already received partial repayment through Kraken and Bitstamp. Mt. Gox still holds about 34,689 BTC valued at roughly $3.1 billion. 

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It marks the first time since early May that the firm bought BTC at an average price near $100,000. The company now holds 649,870 BTC, valued at roughly $62 billion despite the recent market dip.

The news follows a hint from Michael Saylor, who posted on X that it would be a “big week” for acquisitions. The tease arrived as rumors circulated that the company had begun selling some of its Bitcoin. On-chain analysts quickly dismissed the speculation, explaining that the large on-chain movements were internal wallet reshuffles, something MicroStrategy has done many times before.

Still, the company’s stock hasn’t escaped pressure. MSTR slipped in pre-market trading, down about 2.2% to $195.29. Saylor responded to concerns by saying the team had been buying Bitcoin daily throughout last week’s price drop from $107,000 to $94,000.

MicroStrategy remains the world’s largest corporate Bitcoin holder, but its stock has fallen 56% from July’s $457 peak as its premium to net asset value disappeared. The latest purchase might steady investor sentiment, but the company is still navigating a tough stretch.

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The stablecoin market is now worth about $300 billion and has grown more than 48 percent this year after the US introduced new federal rules for issuers.

Sleijpen told the Financial Times that a major sell-off or redemption wave could force issuers to dump large amounts of US Treasuries, creating wider market stress. If that happens, the ECB might have to adjust monetary policy, though Sleijpen admitted it is unclear whether rates would need to rise or fall.

European officials warn that the dominance of dollar stablecoins risks weakening the euro’s influence in the region’s economy, similar to challenges seen in emerging markets. Dollar-backed tokens make up roughly 99 percent of global stablecoin supply, while euro-pegged versions remain far smaller.

To counter this imbalance, nine major European banks plan to launch a euro-backed stablecoin in late 2026, aiming for faster, cheaper payments. The initiative will operate under the EU’s MiCA regulatory framework, which may soon move under the European Securities and Markets Authority.

The push aligns with Europe’s digital euro project, expected around 2029.

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The action targets two civil forfeiture complaints involving Tether stolen in multiple 2023 breaches attributed to APT38, a state-sponsored hacking unit known for striking crypto platforms.

Authorities say the funds came from hacks on four platforms in 2023 and were first seized by the FBI in March 2025. If a federal court approves the forfeiture, the recovered crypto will be returned to victims. The hacked platforms were not officially named, but the incidents line up with major attacks that year, including breaches of Poloniex, CoinsPaid, Alphapo and a Panama-based exchange.

Investigators say North Korean operatives used mixers, cross-chain bridges, exchanges and OTC brokers to disguise the stolen funds. The crackdown goes beyond crypto wallets. Four US citizens pled guilty to wire fraud conspiracy for letting North Korean IT workers use their identities to land remote jobs at American companies. A Ukrainian national also pled guilty to selling stolen identities, facilitating access to 40 firms.

Officials say these schemes touched 136 US companies and generated more than $2.2 million for North Korea, which increasingly depends on cybercrime to evade sanctions. Analysts estimate the country’s hackers have already stolen over $2 billion in 2025.

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MiCA was built around a passporting system in which a company licensed in one member state can operate across the EU. Regulators have spent years preparing for this model, with full implementation expected next year. The Commission’s plan would shift core powers including approving new entrants to ESMA, though some tasks could be delegated back to national authorities. Any overhaul would require approval from the European Parliament and the Council.

Industry groups say reopening MiCA now could undermine the rollout. Robert Kopitsch of Blockchain for Europe warned it would create legal uncertainty, slow authorizations and pull attention away from consistent application. He noted that national authorities maintain closer daily contact with firms than ESMA could.

France has already called for centralized supervision, and ESMA’s leadership has hinted that a single EU supervisor may ultimately prove more efficient. The discussion comes as ESMA scrutinizes member states, including a recent review of Malta’s licensing practices.

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The move ends months of rumors. Coinbase first backed CoinDCX in 2020, then again in 2022 and October 2025, bringing its ownership to about 2.34%. The new deal values CoinDCX at $2.45 billion post-money, cementing its status as one of India’s most valuable digital-asset firms. Coinbase’s Chief Business Officer Shan Aggarwal said India, alongside the Middle East, will play a major role in the company’s long-term global strategy.

The filing follows Coinbase’s recent re-registration with India’s Financial Intelligence Unit, which lifts a year-long operational freeze caused by compliance disputes.

India remains a prime target for global exchanges given its scale and growth: a population of 1.4 billion, a young demographic, and the highest crypto adoption rates worldwide for three straight years. Yet the environment is contradictory. Adoption is high, but taxes are heavy. Innovation is booming, but clear regulation is absent.

Even so, Coinbase’s renewed push signals rising international pressure that may eventually nudge India toward a more structured crypto framework.

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Although details of the collaboration remain limited, Yahoo Finance is expected to integrate real-time odds from Polymarket on major political, economic, and global events. The announcement follows Google Finance’s recent decision to feature both Polymarket and Kalshi, allowing users to type natural language questions and receive live event probabilities.

Polymarket’s growth has been remarkable. The platform reached 477,000 active traders in October, with more than $3 billion in trading volume, while rival Kalshi reported $4.4 billion during the same period.

Prediction markets let users wager on real-world outcomes, often producing crowd-sourced forecasts that rival expert predictions. Polymarket gained prominence during the 2024 U.S. presidential race, where traders correctly anticipated Donald Trump’s victory despite polling trends.

Trump Media & Technology Group has since entered the sector, partnering with Crypto.com Derivatives to launch Truth Predict, a new platform for event-based trading a move that’s drawn both enthusiasm and criticism amid ongoing political scrutiny.

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The paper, “Proposed Regulatory Regime for Sterling-Denominated Systemic Stablecoins,” suggests allowing issuers of widely used stablecoins to hold up to 60% of their reserves in short-term UK government debt, with the rest kept in unremunerated BoE accounts to ensure redemption stability. Systemic issuers, or those moving from the FCA framework could hold up to 95% in government debt during early growth stages.

The proposals also include temporary holding limits of £20,000 per coin for individuals and £10 million for businesses to protect credit access as the financial system adapts to digital money. The Bank of England (BoE) is considering providing central bank liquidity support during market stress to reinforce stability.

Non-systemic stablecoins will remain under the Financial Conduct Authority’s supervision, with systemic ones jointly overseen by both regulators.

Deputy Governor Sarah Breeden called the move “a pivotal step” toward implementing the UK’s stablecoin regime, stressing the goal of fostering innovation while maintaining trust. The BoE will review feedback before finalizing its rules in 2026.

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The rules, taking effect in February 2026, will require digital asset service providers—including exchanges, brokers, and custodians—to obtain authorization and follow strict standards on governance, cybersecurity, and risk management.

Firms have until November 2026 to comply or cease operations. The framework extends anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing requirements to the crypto sector, treating stablecoin transactions and international crypto transfers as foreign exchange operations. Deals with unauthorized entities will be capped at $100,000.

“The new rules will reduce scams, fraud, and money laundering,” said Gilneu Vivan, the central bank’s regulation director. The measures build on Brazil’s 2022 crypto law and reinforce its position as a regional leader in digital finance.

According to Chainalysis, Brazil ranks fifth globally in crypto activity, handling about $319 billion between mid-2024 and mid-2025.
Meanwhile, lawmakers are debating a $19 billion Bitcoin reserve proposal, known as RESBit, to diversify national holdings and reduce reliance on the US dollar. If approved, Brazil would become one of the first major economies to hold Bitcoin as part of its reserves.

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The firm officially exited its loyalty rewards business last quarter, finalizing its transition to providing institutional-grade trading, liquidity, regulated custody, and AI-powered services, according to its latest earnings report.

“The third quarter represents a defining moment in Bakkt’s transformation,” CEO Akshay Naheta said. “We’ve simplified our structure, sharpened our strategy, and delivered positive adjusted EBITDA—clear evidence that our reset is working.”

Originally launched in 2018 by Intercontinental Exchange, Bakkt has evolved from a Bitcoin futures platform and rewards tokenization venture into a turnkey crypto infrastructure provider for institutions. The company now operates a B2B2C model, holds money transmitter licenses across all 50 U.S. states, and has launched a Bitcoin treasury backed by a public offering.

Bakkt plans to expand internationally, starting in Japan, and ended the quarter debt-free with $64.4 million in cash. However, it reported a $23.2 million net loss, mainly due to a non-cash $37.2 million warrant liability revaluation linked to its rising stock price.
BKKT shares fell 12% following the report.

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The regulator has proposed new rules requiring all third-party crypto custody and trading management providers to register before servicing exchanges.

Under the plan, exchanges will only be allowed to use systems developed by registered entities—a move aimed at strengthening security after the breach was traced to Tokyo software firm Ginco. The proposal gained broad support within the Financial System Council and could be submitted to parliament by 2026.

The initiative aligns with Japan’s broader digital finance push, including a multi-bank stablecoin pilot by MUFG, Mizuho, and SMBC, and the recent approval of the country’s first yen-backed stablecoin, JPYC. Together, these moves highlight Japan’s twin focus on innovation and investor protection.

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UK visitors attempting to view certain Ledger blog posts—such as tutorials on multisig wallets—now receive a notice stating: “Due to new rules in the UK, certain Ledger.com webpages are restricted.”

The restrictions stem from stricter financial promotions regulations introduced in late 2025, which require crypto-related materials, including educational or promotional content, to undergo registration and approval by regulators.

As a result, key security resources like multi-signature setup guides and verification files are now inaccessible to users connecting from the UK. Some users have reportedly resorted to VPNs to access these materials.

The move reflects a broader regulatory tightening. UK authorities have intensified oversight on crypto communications and advertisements. Coinbase recently saw one of its ads banned for alleged misinformation, while major banks such as NatWest continue to restrict or block crypto transactions altogether.

Critics argue that while the new rules aim to enhance consumer protection, they also hinder public access to essential blockchain education and limit retail investors’ ability to engage safely with digital assets.

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