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Coinbase Misses Q4 Earnings; $667M Loss as Crypto Markets Slump

Investors faced a sobering quarter as Coinbase reported a net loss for Q4 2025, snapping an eight-quarter streak of profitability as the crypto market cooled. The company posted earnings per share of 66 cents, missing consensus of 92 cents, while revenue slipped 21.5% year over year to $1.78 billion. A mixed revenue mix underscored the shift in the business: transaction-related revenue declined sharply, while subscriptions and services advanced, highlighting a bifurcated earnings trajectory in a tighter crypto ecosystem. The quarter arrived against a backdrop of a broader crypto price retreat, with Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) enduring meaningful pressure through the period and into year-end. Key takeaways Q4 2025 net loss of $667 million ends Coinbase’s run of eight straight profitable quarters, reflecting a weaker quarterly mix and softer market conditions. Total revenue dropped to $1.78 billion, down 21.5% year over year, underscoring a broader demand slowdown in trading activity. Tr...
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Aptos-Incubated Decibel Launch Protocol-Native Stablecoin Pre-Mainnet

Decibel Foundation is moving to embed an on-chain stablecoin into its Aptos-native derivatives ecosystem. The protocol-native token, USDCBL, issued by Bridge, is set to back on-chain perpetual futures trading as Decibel gears up for its February mainnet launch. The dollar-denominated asset is designed to internalize reserve economics, reducing dependence on third-party stablecoin issuers and giving the protocol more control over collateral dynamics. Decibel, incubated by Aptos Labs , plans to debut in February with a fully on-chain perpetual futures venue that relies on a single cross-margin account. The platform’s December testnet reportedly attracted more than 650,000 unique accounts and exceeded 1 million daily trades, figures that have yet to be independently verified. Key takeaways Decibel will launch a protocol-native stablecoin, USDCBL, issued via Bridge’s Open Issuance platform, ahead of its Aptos-based perpetual futures exchange mainnet. USDCBL reserves will be backed by a...
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21Shares Taps BitGo for Regulated Staking and Custody in US & Europe

BitGo Holdings and 21Shares have broadened their alliance to extend custody and staking services for 21Shares’ U.S. exchange-traded funds and global exchange-traded products. The expanded deal will see BitGo provide qualified custody, trading and execution capabilities, and a unified staking infrastructure for 21Shares’ US-listed ETFs and international ETPs. The press release notes that this arrangement gives 21Shares enhanced access to liquidity across electronic and over-the-counter markets as part of a broader strategy to scale regulated crypto yield solutions for institutional investors. The partnership is anchored in BitGo’s regulated framework in the United States and Europe, leveraging its OCC-regulated federally chartered trust bank and MiCA-licensed European operations. Announcement . 21Shares is a major crypto ETF issuer, with an established footprint across 13 exchanges and 59 listed products, supported by more than $5.4 billion in assets under management as of Feb. 11, acco...
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Trump-Backed World Liberty Financial Launches World Swap Remittance Platform

World Liberty Financial has unveiled plans to introduce a new foreign exchange and remittance platform called World Swap. This platform aims to simplify global money transfers and reduce high transaction fees. The venture is backed by the family of former U.S. President Donald Trump, raising some ethical concerns. It is set to challenge traditional financial institutions and revolutionize cross-border transactions. Revolutionizing the Remittance Market The World Swap platform is designed to connect users directly to bank accounts and debit cards worldwide. It will allow users to complete foreign exchange and remittance transactions at a much lower cost than traditional financial institutions. Co-founder Zak Folkman highlighted that the platform is built around the company’s USD1 stablecoin, which was launched last year. Folkman emphasized that over $7 trillion is currently moving across the globe in currency exchanges, and traditional financial institutions have been heavily taxing the...
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Bitcoin Analysts Forecast Prolonged BTC Price Consolidation

Fresh on-chain data from Glassnode suggests Bitcoin could be headed for another prolonged phase of range-bound trading unless critical support levels are reclaimed. The February edition of The Week On-chain highlights a price corridor anchored by the True Market Mean near $79,200 and a Realized Price around $55,000 — a setup that mirrors patterns seen in the first half of 2022. With overhead supply concentrated in higher price bands, the decisive question remains: will new buyers re-enter and lift BTC out of consolidation? Key takeaways Bitcoin remains confined within a corridor defined by the True Market Mean (~$79,200) and the Realized Price (~$55,000), signaling a 2022-style consolidation unless key support is reclaimed. A breakout would require a decisive reclaim of the True Market Mean near $79,200 or a systemic dislocation that drives price below the Realized Price around $55,000, according to Glassnode. Overhead supply is structurally heavy, with large clusters positioned...
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Is This Crypto Winter Different? Experts Reevaluate Bitcoin

Bitcoin’s latest price action underscores a paradox at the heart of institutional crypto interest: capital is increasingly present, yet money managers remain wary of labeling BTC as a risk-off hedge. After topping near $120,000 in October, the asset has retraced more than 25% in the past month, prompting observers to parse whether the pullback signals a maturation of the market or a cooling in risk appetite among investors. The debate touches on four-year cycle dynamics, regulatory clarity, and how Wall Street–level players are recalibrating their exposure as policy conversations unfold. Key takeaways Bitcoin has shed more than 25% in the month, testing critical levels as institutional risk appetite shifts and cycle dynamics influence pricing. The CLARITY Act, a centerpiece of US crypto regulation, remains stalled in the Senate, with banks and exchanges contending over stablecoin provisions that could reshape exchange economics. Grayscale argues that near-term BTC moves resemble ...
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US Credit Union Regulator Proposes Stablecoin Licensing Path

The United States National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) has laid out its first proposed rules under the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act, detailing how subsidiaries of federally insured credit unions could apply to become federally supervised payment stablecoin issuers. This marks a tangible step toward setting a licensing and oversight framework for a niche of digital assets that regulators view as both a payments solution and a potential systemic risk. The proposal aligns with the NCUA’s broader mandate to supervise credit unions that collectively serve roughly 144 million members and manage about $2.38 trillion in assets as of mid-2025. If the rulemaking proceeds, issuers would need an NCUA-permitted payment stablecoin issuer (PPSI) license before issuing coins, and federally insured credit unions would face investment and lending restrictions related to PPSIs. The agency has also signaled that a forthcoming rule will implement GENIU...
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