Coinbase CEO Warns Rogue AI Could Hit the Internet Within 2 Years
Brian Armstrong expects a rogue AI to disrupt the internet within two years, much like the 1988 Morris Worm.
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Kalshi, Polymarket sued by Baltimore over sports event contracts
Baltimore has sued Kalshi and Polymarket over alleged unlicensed sports betting, with its case against Kalshi also naming Coinbase, Robinhood and Webull over their role in distributing sports event contracts. According to complaints filed Thursday by Mayor Brandon Scott and…
Coinbase CEO warns of potential AI risks within two years
A rogue AI incident could spark initial chaos but ultimately lead to stronger defenses and resilience, similar to past tech disruptions.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team13 Aug
Coinbase and 14 other x402 facilitators failed security tests built for the coming AI-agent economy
The USENIX study found 31 vulnerabilities, including six directly validated paths and 25 high-risk cases.
CryptoSlate•Oluwapelumi Adejumo13 Aug
City of Baltimore goes after prediction markets for sports betting
The city’s complaint over gambling laws and deceptive trade practices included Robinhood, Webull and Coinbase as partners with prediction market platform Kalshi.
Cointelegraph•Cointelegraph by Turner Wright13 Aug
Baltimore sues Kalshi and Polymarket, roping Coinbase, Robinhood and Webull into the fight
Mayor Brandon Scott and the Baltimore City Council sued Kalshi, Polymarket and major trading platforms over alleged illegal sports betting.
The Block•Kyle Baird13 Aug
Over 40 Crypto Firms Sound the Alarm on AI’s Security Divide
More than 40 Bitcoin and digital-asset organizations are asking leading artificial intelligence (AI) labs to give vetted open-source security researchers controlled early access to powerful AI systems, arguing that attackers are gaining an unfair advantage. The Bitcoin Policy Institute published the open letter, titled “Defenders Need the Frontier,” on Aug. 10. Its signers include Coinbase, […]
Bitcoin.com News•Jamie Redman13 AugA
COIN stock holds $145 as New York probes Coinbase prediction-market ads
Coinbase faces a fresh New York inquiry into prediction-market promotions, while its shares consolidate after July’s post-earnings decline.
AMBCrypto•Adewale Olarinde13 Aug
Deribit routes spot execution directly through Coinbase Exchange
The integration enhances Coinbase's market reach and consolidates trading services, potentially reshaping institutional crypto trading dynamics.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team13 Aug
NYC Council Probes 4 Prediction Markets Over “Predatory Marketing” Claims
New York City Council has opened an investigation Wednesday into how Kalshi, Polymarket, Coinbase and Gemini Titan advertise prediction contracts to city residents. Speaker Julie Menin announced that she sent letters to the four platforms. They have 14 days to disclose their New York user numbers, marketing methods, and how much they make in the
BeInCrypto•Kamina Bashir13 Aug
Coinbase Says Bug Reports Could Triple as AI Adds Security Noise
Coinbase’s bug bounty volume is on track to triple as AI-generated submissions flood its review queue, yet only 4% of first-half HackerOne reports were valid paid bugs. Human reviewers must separate credible threats from a growing wave of low-value reports. Why Are Coinbase’s Bug Reports Surging? Human reviewers face a growing screening burden as inexpensive […]
Bitcoin.com News•Kevin Helms13 Aug
Coinbase Launching 170+ Derivatives Contracts for UK Professionals
Coinbase will open more than 170 derivative contracts to eligible UK professional investors, with leverage of up to 50x. The offering spans crypto, commodities, equities, and foreign exchange, while availability expands progressively from the coming weeks into the following months. UK Professional Investor Access Eligible UK professional investors will gain futures, perpetuals, and crypto options […]
Bitcoin.com News•Kevin Helms13 Aug
Bitwise cuts 14% of staff while still expecting growth
Crypto companies from including Coinbase, BitGo, Robinhood, Polygon and Pump.fun have announced workforce reductions this year, citing a variety of reasons, including shifting to AI and market forces.
Cointelegraph•Cointelegraph by Turner Wright12 Aug
Coinbase ends support for DAI on Avalanche, Arbitrum, and Optimism networks
Coinbase's network support reduction may drive users to seek alternative platforms, impacting DAI's accessibility and Layer 2 network growth.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team12 Aug
New York City Council probes Polymarket, Kalshi over marketing practices
The New York City Council has opened an investigation into the marketing practices of four prediction market platforms, including Polymarket, Kalshi, Coinbase and Gemini Titan, over allegations that event-contract firms may use deceptive advertising to attract consumers. The office of…
Bitwise Cuts 14% of Staff as Crypto Slump Reaches ETF Issuers
The reduction matches the percentage shed by Coinbase in May, and follows shutdowns at BitMEX and BitMart.
California Man Accused of Draining Elderly Retiree’s Crypto Account of Nearly $100,000
A 26-year-old California man allegedly stole over $97,000 from an 89-year-old retiree by resetting his Coinbase password after meeting at a breakfast club; he faces elder abuse and theft charges following a multi-agency probe.
The Daily Hodl•Daily Hodl Agent12 AugA
Coinbase wins Abu Dhabi license to offer tokenized securities, but with caveats
Coinbase will establish a tokenization hub in Abu Dhabi after receiving FSRA permission to arrange investment deals and provide custody.
AMBCrypto•Adewale Olarinde12 Aug
Connecticut Judge Says Kalshi Sports Contracts Were Never Swaps
A federal judge denied Kalshi’s request for a preliminary injunction against Connecticut regulators, holding that its sports-event contracts are not swaps under the Commodity Exchange Act, so the CFTC’s exclusive jurisdiction never attached. Coinbase Financial Markets lost a companion motion on the same reasoning despite never having received a cease-and-desist. Not Swaps, and Not Preempted […]
Bitcoin.com News•Luci Kelemen11 Aug
Coinbase Expands Derivatives Trading To UK Professional Clients
Coinbase has launched futures, options, and perpetuals for professional clients in the United Kingdom, expanding its derivatives offering through its MiFID authorization.
NewsBTC•NewsBTC Editorial Team11 Aug