Coinbase has launched tokenized US stock trading, with tokens backed 1:1 by actual shares and holders eligible for dividends, joining competitors like Robinhood and Kraken in the tokenized assets space.
Coinbase and AWS are allowing publishers on CloudFront and WAF to charge AI agents for content access via the x402 protocol, opening new monetization paths for the AI era.
India’s Directorate of Enforcement charged Chirag Tomar and seven associates over an alleged $20 million Coinbase spoofing scheme.
Coinbase is backing Ethena upcoming savings product, potentially bringing DeFi yield mechanisms to its 100 million user base. This partnership marks accelerating convergence between traditional crypto exchanges and DeFi protocols. Analysts note this could offer users higher yields but also introduces new risk considerations.
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has approved the first cryptocurrency perpetual futures contracts, with Kalshi and Coinbase receiving authorization to list them. This marks a significant milestone for US crypto derivatives markets, providing institutional investors with additional hedging tools.
[Brief] Coinbase Rebounds as Altcoins Surge, Bitcoin Holds Above $80,000 Coinbase shares rebounded alongside altcoin gains, with bitcoin holding above $80,000. SEC Chair Paul Atkins signaled support for onchain finance rules, boosting tokenization and digital asset infrastructure stocks. Source: CoinDesk
Coinbase Trading Disrupted for Hours Due to AWS Outage Coinbase, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, experienced a multi-hour trading outage on May 8, attributing the disruption to a technical fault with Amazon Web Services (AWS). According to reports from CoinDesk and The Block, Coinbase entered “Cancel Only” and auction-mode restrictions during the incident, preventing users from executing normal trades. The company has since announced that services have been fully restored but stated it will conduct a thorough investigation into the cause and impact of the outage. ...
Amazon has announced a new AI agent payment infrastructure built jointly by AWS, Coinbase, and Stripe. The system allows AI agents to make automatic payments using USDC stablecoins, marking a key step in the agentic economy. Currently, AI agents are limited to purchasing API services, web content, and other digital services. But Amazon revealed that future versions will expand to broader consumer scenarios including hotel bookings and flight purchases. This means AI agents won’t just handle programming tasks — they’ll act like personal assistants that can book your travel. ...
Amazon, Coinbase, and Stripe Build Payment Rails for AI Agents Amazon (AWS) has announced a partnership with Coinbase and Stripe to build payment infrastructure for AI agents. This collaboration marks a significant shift from AI agents as experimental tools to autonomous economic participants. According to CoinDesk, AWS’s “AI wallet” will allow AI agents to purchase API services, web content, and other online services. Future versions will support more complex transaction scenarios such as hotel bookings. ...
Coinbase Engineer Warns AI Agents Could End Internet Advertising Coinbase engineer Erik Reppel warned Wednesday that the rise of AI agents could fundamentally disrupt the internet’s advertising-driven business model. Reppel, creator of the x402 protocol, noted that the current web economy depends heavily on advertising revenue generated from human users. When AI agents browse the web, search for information, and make purchasing decisions on behalf of users, the traditional ad display and click model becomes irrelevant. “AI agents bypass the entire advertising ecosystem,” he said. ...