Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has reacted to a significant milestone for the top U.S. cryptocurrency exchange. In a tweet, Armstrong disclosed that Coinbase has acquired an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau (BBB), indicating considerable growth in customer service. In his X post, Armstrong applauded the company’s Customer Experience team, highlighting the effort that
South Korea’s first Korean won-backed stablecoin was recently launched in a test run by fanC in collaboration with financial software firm Initech. Could this be the start of Korea’s stablecoin bid? Summary fanC and Initech have launched the first Korean won-backed stablecoin pilot. Major fintech and crypto-related firms in South Korea have been gearing up
Key Takeaways OpenAI is considering a secondary stock sale at a valuation of about $500 billion, a two-thirds increase from its last valuation. Microsoft remains the primary investor holdout as OpenAI discusses its future as a for-profit entity and talent retention challenges. OpenAI is exploring a multi-billion-dollar secondary stock sale that could increase its valuation
A recent study by Cryptoninjas shows that Generation Z leads in stablecoin usage, with 46% transacting monthly, compared to 30% of Millennials and 29% of Generation X. Current Adoption and Generational Divide Based on a new study by Cryptoninjas, about 53% of survey participants said they have already used stablecoins, while 39% were aware of
In the Gulf Cooperation Council region, there is a significant gap in the availability of regulated digital asset exchange-traded products. According to Andrew Forson, this leads to capital being exported to other jurisdictions—a situation that not only results in financial losses but also hampers the development of local infrastructure and liquidity. GCC Lags Behind Europe
The FED has been pausing the interest rate cuts it started in September 2024 since January 2025. Fed Chairman Jerome Powell and the majority of members are keeping interest rates steady, citing ongoing uncertainty from tariffs. As interest rate cut hopes continue to intensify in September, Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan released his forecast.
President Trump’s tariff policies are creating stagflation risks in the US economy. This threatens both traditional markets and cryptocurrency prices as the Federal Reserve faces difficult policy choices. The new US tariff order under President Donald Trump seems to be reaching its final stage. However, signs of stagflation are emerging in the American industrial sector.
This is a segment from The Breakdown newsletter. To read more editions, subscribe. PUMP token holders now find themselves in the odd position of hoping the money they just sent to Pump.fun will soon be returned to them. That’s the mood on Crypto Twitter, at least, where influential accounts keep pointing to Pump.fun’s estimated $2
Investors withdrew money from U.S.-listed spot bitcoin BTC$114,001.01 exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for the fourth consecutive trading day as U.S. service sector data raised the stagflation bogey. The 11 ETFs registered a cumulative net outflow of $196 million on Tuesday, with Fidelity’s FBTC and BlackRock’s IBIT accounting for the giant share of the tally, according to