If you're a Coinbase user, you may be able to use the bitcoin you own as collateral to get a loan thanks to a new service launched Thursday. But the offering has its risks.

Late Thursday, Bloomberg reported that President-elect Donald Trump will likely issue an executive order announcing crypto as a national imperative or priority with a voice in his administration. Trump could also announce the creation of a crypto advisory that will advocate the digital asset industry's policy goals.

XRP, the third-largest cryptocurrency by market value, has replaced bitcoin ( BTC) as the most-traded digital asset on Coinbase (COIN), the Nasdaq-listed cryptocurrency exchange that's seen as a proxy for U.S. demand.

XRP is now the most traded digital currency on Coinbase, beating Bitcoin as investor sentiment jumped remarkably in the US.

Coinbase launches Bitcoin-backed loans via Morpho, aiming to tap $45B market by 2030 with accessible, secure, on-chain lending.

Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase, has publicly endorsed a proposal for global leaders to establish Bitcoin strategic reserves.

Coinbase allows cryptocurrency projects to apply for listing on its exchange by filling out an application form. The platform reviews each application individually, but does not publish specific ...

Centralized crypto exchange Coinbase now offers Bitcoin-based loans through Morpho, a lending protocol on its Ethereum layer-2 network, Base.

The new product line marks Coinbase’s second foray into the Bitcoin lending market. In May 2023, the exchange announced it would be ending its Borrow program, which allowed users to obtain cash loans backed by their BTC holdings. The program was officially shut down on Nov. 20, 2023.

Cryptocurrency industry leaders, which donated heavily into the 2024 elections, have contributed millions to President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration fund, and threw a star-studded gala to celebrate his second administration.

Donald Trump launched $TRUMP, a meme coin that surged over 300% in value. Critics question its legitimacy, while supporters see it as a bold step aligning with Trump’s pro-crypto vision.