The company agreed to acquire Deribit, a push into the highly profitable crypto derivatives market and a move meant to bolster its global growth.
Coinbase agrees to buy crypto options giant Deribit for $2.9B
Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:COIN) has agreed to acquire Deribit, the world’s largest platform for trading bitcoin (BTC-USD) and ether (ETH-USD) options, for about $2.9B, aiming to dominate the crypto …
Coinbase Buys Deribit for $2.9B
The deal with Deribit includes $700 million in cash and 11 million shares of Coinbase Class A common stock, according to the companies, making it one of the largest deals in the i …
Coinbase to acquire options trading platform Deribit for $2.9B
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase buys options trading platform Deribit, boosting its presence in crypto derivatives as trading volume soars.
Binance founder “CZ” seeks pardon from President Trump after 4-month stint in prison
Changpeng Zhao, founder and former CEO of crypto exchange Binance, is hoping to get a pardon from President Donald Trump after being released from prison late last year. Zhao, better known by his …
Binance to Gemini: Explore the Top Cryptocurrency Exchanges in Dubai
Dubai has become a hub for cryptocurrency enthusiasts, with many UAE crypto exchanges offering a secure platform for buying and selling digital assets. These ex …
Giving Kraken Fans More
There’s something to be said about giving fans more of what they ask for and the Kraken certainly did that and then some at a private season ticket member brunch this week. Not only did Kraken …
Why is Dubai Leading Crypto Investments?
Dubai becoming a global hub for crypto in 2025 is due to ambitious policies and an open business environment. Businessmen and investors are drawn into the city …
OKX exec warns against hype amid real-world asset tokenization boom
Crypto exchange OKX’s CEO for its Middle East and North Africa (MENA) arm urged the industry to focus on delivering real-world utility as interest in real-world asset (RWA) tokenization accelerates.
Trump Family’s ‘Shady’ Crypto Venture In Question Over UAE Government-Backed Firm Deal
World Liberty Financial is once again under scrutiny after some X users, including Sen. Warren, raised issue about the deal the Trump-backed crypto venture sealed with Abu Dhabi-backed MGX and crypto …
UAE is ahead on crypto regulation, says OKX
Rifad Mahasneh, CEO, Mena from OKX discusses the adoption of cryptocurrencies by sovereign wealth funds, and why countries like the UAE stand out. Titanic’s first ever 3D scan reveals details of …
Deribit eyes US expansion under crypto-friendly Trump admin: FT
Deribit is exploring entry into the US market amid a more favorable crypto stance under Trump, joining a wave of firms targeting expansion.
Analysis: The Kraken missed the mark again, and now they’re on the clock
Berkly Catton, the Kraken’s No. 1 pick a season ago, leads the Spokane Chiefs against Victoria on Tuesday at 7:05 p.m. at the Spokane Arena in Game 6 of the WHL playoffs. The Chiefs lead the best …
Crypto Industry Gathers in Dubai Amidst Waning Trump-Driven Optimism
Dubai Dubai hosted the TOKEN2049 crypto conference on Wednesday, drawing approximately 15,000 attendees, including executives from major firms like BlackRock, Goldman Sachs, and Binance. The event, …
Trump-linked stablecoin used in $2B Abu Dhabi Binance investment
Abu Dhabi AI fund MGX is making part of its investment in crypto exchange Binance using a stablecoin launched by Donald Trump’s World Liberty Financial.
Crypto VC funding surges to $4.8B in Q1 as Binance deal drives strongest quarter since 2022
Venture capital (VC) firms invested $4.8 billion in crypto startups in the first quarter of 2025, indicating a resurgence of crypto-related deals. Digital assets firm, Galaxy, reported this in its deal summary,
OKX Premiers ‘Mild Mild West’ Film on Crypto Evolution in Partnership with Tribeca Festival
DUBAI, UAE, May 1, 2025 /CNW/ — OKX, a leading global blockchain technology company, in partnership with Tribeca Festival, premiered on April 30 its film Mild Mild West, which takes on the next phase …