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Coinbase testing revealed that newer versions of leading AI models—Opus, Sonnet, and GPT—actually caught less payment fraud than their predecessors when applied to historical transaction data. The findings challenge the assumption that model upgrades automatically improve fraud screening.
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A Texas court dismissed a derivative action against Coinbase brought by shareholder Gary Guillaume, ruling he hadn't first demanded the company address the claims. The decision highlights how corporate reincorporation can shift legal jurisdiction for shareholder suits.
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Coinbase plans to introduce spot borrowing with up to 10x leverage for eligible traders, but US retail customers who do not qualify as Eligible Contract Participants will be blocked from the service.
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The U.S. government moved $1 billion worth of Bitcoin (BTC) connected to the 2016 Bitfinex hack to new, unlabeled wallets. The transfer follows a previous movement of $383 million to Coinbase Prime.
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Canton CEO Yuval Rooz believes broader blockchain adoption, similar to the growth of platforms like Uber and Airbnb, is crucial for the industry to navigate potential policy changes in the United States.
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Crypto exchange WhiteBIT has integrated the Lightning Network to expedite Bitcoin (BTC) withdrawals and deposits. The move, facilitated by Voltage, aims to lower fees and increase transaction speeds for users.
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Money20/20 USA 2026 convenes in Las Vegas from October 18-21, with Bitcoin, stablecoins and AI driving the agenda for global finance's future.
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The U.S. government transferred 9,261 BTC worth $770 million to Coinbase Prime this week, with Galaxy Research identifying 2,456 BTC from previously unknown wallets alongside known seizure assets.
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Coinbase plans to bring back its Pro trading platform by the end of the year, adding crypto options, price-linked contracts, and direct stock trading under one interface.
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