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Coinbase launches prediction markets across all 50 US states with Kalshi — Assets.beincrypto.com

Coinbase launches prediction markets across all 50 US states with Kalshi

Coinbase has launched prediction-market trading for customers in all 50 US states through a partnership with Kalshi, the exchange announced Tuesday, making a new “Predict” tab available on the latest Coinbase app for wagering on sports, politics, entertainment, economic events and more. The feature runs via Coinbase’s partnership with

Trump says he wants crypto bill signed 'very soon' as Congress stalls — Assets.beincrypto.com

Trump says he wants crypto bill signed 'very soon' as Congress stalls

Beincrypto reports President Donald Trump told the World Economic Forum in Davos on Wednesday that he hopes to sign crypto market structure legislation “very soon,” but the bill remains gridlocked in Congress. Key friction centers on stablecoin yield provisions: the GENIUS Act allows stablecoin holders to earn rewards, and banking

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Challenges France’s Central Bank Chief on Bitcoin at Davos — Assets.beincrypto.com

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Challenges France’s Central Bank Chief on Bitcoin at Davos

Beincrypto reported that Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong confronted Banque de France Governor François Villeroy de Galhau at the World Economic Forum in Davos, arguing that Bitcoin is more independent than sovereign monetary authorities. Gareth Jenkinson reported that Villeroy de Galhau said, "I trust more independent central banks with a

Analyst says CLARITY Act stall is positive for crypto markets — Images.cointelegraph.com

Analyst says CLARITY Act stall is positive for crypto markets

Market analyst Michaël van de Poppe said the failure of the CLARITY crypto market structure bill to advance in the US Congress is positive for crypto markets and the industry, a development he linked to Coinbase withdrawing support and concerns raised by Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong. Van de Poppe warned

Coinbase denies rift with White House, seeks stablecoin compromise for CLARITY Act — Assets.beincrypto.com

Coinbase denies rift with White House, seeks stablecoin compromise for CLARITY Act

Beincrypto reports that Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong denied a reported breakdown with the Trump administration, saying talks over the CLARITY Act remain "super constructive" and that the exchange is developing a compromise to address community bank concerns about high-yield stablecoins. Crypto journalist Eleanor Terrett had reported the administration

Brian Armstrong says White House has been 'super constructive' — Cdn.sanity.io

Brian Armstrong says White House has been 'super constructive'

CEO Brian Armstrong said, "The White House has been super constructive here." Armstrong's remark characterises the White House's approach as constructive. There are no further details in the provided material about the context or implications of the comment. Key Topics Crypto, Brian Armstrong, Coinbase,

Coinbase CEO denies White House clash as CLARITY Act talks continue — Images.cointelegraph.com

Coinbase CEO denies White House clash as CLARITY Act talks continue

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong denied reports that the White House is considering pulling support for the CLARITY Act and rejected rumors the administration is "furious" with Coinbase. Armstrong said "the White House has been super constructive here" and that officials "did ask us to see

White House weighs dropping crypto market bill after Coinbase withdrawal — Images.cointelegraph.com

White House weighs dropping crypto market bill after Coinbase withdrawal

The White House is considering withdrawing its support for a crypto market structure bill after crypto exchange Coinbase pulled its backing, Fox Business reporter Eleanor Terrett said, citing a source close to the Trump administration. Terrett reported on X that the White House is “furious” about Coinbase’s decision, calling

Senate Banking Committee delays CLARITY Act vote amid industry opposition — Assets.beincrypto.com

Senate Banking Committee delays CLARITY Act vote amid industry opposition

The Senate Banking Committee delayed a planned vote on the CLARITY Act, Beincrypto reported. The postponement followed industry backlash and the late withdrawal of support from prominent crypto figures. The 278-page bipartisan proposal was released Monday and had been set for a committee vote on Thursday, but was postponed Wednesday

Coinbase withdrew support for digital‑assets bill over consumer, competition concerns — Cdn.sanity.io

Coinbase withdrew support for digital‑assets bill over consumer, competition concerns

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong told CNBC that the company withdrew its backing for a sweeping digital assets bill. Armstrong said the firm pulled support after finding provisions in the bill that could have harmed consumers and stifled competition. He made the comments in an interview with CNBC about the company’

Coinbase CEO says Senate CLARITY Act markup could resume 'in a few weeks' — Images.cointelegraph.com

Coinbase CEO says Senate CLARITY Act markup could resume 'in a few weeks'

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said in a CNBC interview at the US Capitol that the planned Senate Banking Committee markup of the CLARITY Act was postponed after he posted on X that Coinbase was withdrawing its support for the bill to establish digital asset market structure. Armstrong told CNBC that

Coinbase CEO's objection halts Senate vote on Clarity Act — Static01.nyt.com

Coinbase CEO's objection halts Senate vote on Clarity Act

A planned Senate committee vote on a major cryptocurrency bill was canceled after Brian Armstrong, chief executive of Coinbase, posted on X on Wednesday that the company could not support the measure as written. The legislation, known as the Clarity Act, is a nearly 300-page bill designed to establish a

Coinbase says it cannot back Senate ‘Clarity Act’; vote postponed — Static01.nyt.com

Coinbase says it cannot back Senate ‘Clarity Act’; vote postponed

Senator Tim Scott, chair of the Senate Banking Committee, postponed a Thursday vote on a draft bill known as the Clarity Act after Coinbase’s chief executive, Brian Armstrong, wrote on X that “Coinbase unfortunately can’t support the bill as written.” The Clarity Act would assign regulatory authority over

Coinbase withdraws support as crypto leaders split over CLARITY Act — Images.cointelegraph.com

Coinbase withdraws support as crypto leaders split over CLARITY Act

Crypto industry executives are split over the market structure bill known as the CLARITY Act, with Coinbase withdrawing its support while other figures in the sector urge moving the legislation forward; a planned Senate markup this week was delayed by the Senate Banking Committee, the outlet said. Key Topics Crypto,

Coinbase withdraws support for CLARITY Act after Senate rewrite — Assets.beincrypto.com

Coinbase withdraws support for CLARITY Act after Senate rewrite

Beincrypto reports Coinbase pulled its support for the CLARITY Act after the Senate rewrote key parts of the bill, and CEO Brian Armstrong said the company “can no longer support” the Senate’s version because the draft “breaks key parts of market structure” and creates risks for tokenized equities, DeFi,

Coinbase withdraws support for crypto market-structure bill — Cdn.sanity.io

Coinbase withdraws support for crypto market-structure bill

Coinbase pulled its support for a crypto market structure bill, CEO Brian Armstrong said there were "too many issues" with the bill. The remark came from Armstrong, identified as the company's CEO, who used that phrase to explain the decision. The provided material does not specify

Coinbase CEO cites China’s digital yuan interest policy amid US stablecoin rule fight — Assets.beincrypto.com

Coinbase CEO cites China’s digital yuan interest policy amid US stablecoin rule fight

Beincrypto reports Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong defended China’s decision to pay interest on its digital yuan as a model for U.S. stablecoin policy while his company fights to preserve a yield-sharing revenue stream under threat from banking industry lobbying. Armstrong took to X on January 8 to praise

Coinbase and Robinhood set for direct retail finance showdown in 2026 — Assets.beincrypto.com

Coinbase and Robinhood set for direct retail finance showdown in 2026

Beincrypto reports the long-simmering rivalry between Coinbase and Robinhood intensifies in 2026 as both companies now compete to become the primary retail finance super app. Coinbase’s December system update signaled the push: commission-free stock and ETF trading with 24/5 availability, native prediction market integration via Kalshi, a DEX