Coinbase Rolls Out Stock Trading, Prediction Markets in Push to Become ‘Everything Exchange’
Stock trading now available commission-free in the Coinbase app for U.S. users, with extended hours for select symbols.
Prediction markets launched via integration with regulated platform Kalshi, starting with $1 minimum trades in USD or USDC.
Plans for stock-linked perpetual futures outside the U.S. in early 2026 and tokenized equities via new institutional platform Coinbase Tokenize.
Additional features include Solana token DEX trading via Ju…
Crypto Analyst Merlijn The Trader Eyes Significant Altcoin Rally Amid Ongoing Consolidation
Quick Take:
Merlijn The Trader highlights multi-year bullish patterns in altcoin market cap, signaling potential for a significant breakout.
Current market conditions show altcoins lagging Bitcoin, with the Altcoin Season Index at cycle lows around 16-19.
Analysts note fragmented performance and caution that a full altseason may require further Bitcoin consolidation or dominance breakdown.
Crypto analyst Merlijn The Trader continues to forec…
Visa Launches USDC Stablecoin Settlement for U.S. Banks on Solana
Visa has launched stablecoin settlement capabilities in the United States, allowing select issuer and acquirer partners to settle obligations on its network using Circle’s USDC stablecoin over the Solana blockchain.
The global payments giant announced the rollout on Tuesday, marking a major expansion of its stablecoin program into the domestic market. Initial participants include Cross River Bank and Lead Bank, both of which have already beg…