2012 Video Resurfaces of Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Pitching What Became America’s Largest Bitcoin Exchange

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has approved spot cryptocurrency trading on regulated U.S. exchanges, a significant move that includes major platforms like CME, Cboe, ICE, and Coinbase in discussions to launch these products. This decision marks a pivotal moment in the U.S. cryptocurrency landscape, enhancing the regulatory framework for digital assets.

Bitcoin Treasury Twenty One Capital is set to begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange next week, backed by a substantial $4 billion Bitcoin treasury. This move marks a significant milestone for the company as it transitions to a publicly traded entity, following a successful merger with Cantor Equity Partners.

Italy has initiated a thorough review of retail crypto-investment safeguards in response to increasing risks associated with the growing links between cryptocurrencies and the financial system. This move comes amid concerns that the current regulatory framework may not adequately protect investors from potential losses.

Base has launched a bridge to the Solana blockchain, utilizing Chainlink's Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) and Coinbase's infrastructure, allowing SOL and SPL tokens to be integrated into Base applications. This initiative aims to enhance cross-chain liquidity and interoperability within the cryptocurrency ecosystem.

Coinbase and Chainlink have launched a Base-Solana bridge, utilizing Chainlink's Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol, enabling users to trade and interact with Solana-based tokens on Base-based decentralized applications (dapps).

Shareholders at CEP's Extraordinary General Meeting have approved the merger with Twenty One Capital, which is backed by significant investments from Tether and SoftBank, positioning the firm to hold 42,000 BTC and prepare for its public debut on Nasdaq.

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has approved federally regulated spot Bitcoin and cryptocurrency trading, with Bitnomial's exchange set to launch next week. This marks a significant step in the regulatory landscape for digital assets in the U.S.

Coinbase stock experienced a decline on December 4, trading at $186, down 1.3% from the previous close, amid rising competition concerns as Schwab prepares to launch its crypto trading platform. This downturn follows a recent recovery that has now stalled, leaving the stock approximately 40% lower than its previous highs.