Tag: Exchanges
An exchange is a platform that allows you to trade digital assets.
Crypto.com announced a strategic $400 million investment from Citadel Securities on July 16, 2026, valuing the company at $20 billion.
The funding marks the exchange’s first institutional round in its decade-long history and will support expansion into tokenized securities, derivatives, and bridging crypto with traditional markets.
CRO token rallied nearly 25% intraday on the news, climbing from around $0.056 to $0.07 before...
Coinbase Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal Steps Down After Six Years
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Paul Grewal will step down as Coinbase Chief Legal Officer effective July 31, 2026, after nearly six years.
Grewal will transition to an advisory role through October and remain on the board of Coinbase National Trust Company.
Molly Abraham, VP of legal, promoted to General Counsel; Ryan VanGrack named vice chair and head of corporate affairs.
Grewal played a central role in Coinbase’s SEC lawsuit defense and Washington...
SBI Holdings Acquires Bitbank for $289 Million to Create Japan’s Largest Crypto Exchange
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SBI Holdings has signed agreements to acquire crypto exchange Bitbank for ¥46.7 billion (approximately $289 million), making it a wholly owned subsidiary.
The deal, expected to close around October 2026 pending regulatory approval, will create Japan’s largest crypto platform by assets under custody with roughly ¥1.1 trillion ($6.8 billion) and 2.92 million accounts.
Bitbank brings a strong security track record with zero hacking...
Coinbase Unveils Ambitious System Update with Tokenized Stocks, AI Advisor, and Bitcoin-Backed Mortgages
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Coinbase announced 21 new products and features on June 16, 2026, expanding into tokenized equities, AI-driven advisory, and traditional finance services.
Tokenized U.S. stocks launching next month for eligible non-U.S. customers, backed 1:1 with automatic dividends and onchain transferability.
New AI-powered Coinbase Advisor (SEC-registered) and Coinbase for Agents platform for autonomous trading, alongside Bitcoin-backed mortgages via...
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Coinbase Cuts 14% of Workforce as It Shifts to AI-Native Operations
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Coinbase to cut roughly 700 jobs, representing 14% of its workforce of about 4,900-5,000 employees.
CEO Brian Armstrong cites converging forces of market downturn and AI advancements changing workflows.
Company moving to flatter organization with no pure managers, player-coach leaders, and smaller AI-native teams.
Restructuring costs estimated at $50-60 million, expected to complete in Q2 2026.
Crypto exchange Coinbase...






