The U.S. Senate Faces a Critical Vote on the Clarity Act on Sept. 15. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Says It Will Pass

The U.S. Senate will vote on cloture for the Clarity Act on September 15, which would end debate and filibuster on crypto legislation. The bill requires 60 votes to pass and would establish regulatory clarity for cryptocurrencies, defining mature blockchains and giving the CFTC exclusive jurisdiction over digital commodities. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong is optimistic about passage, though betting odds suggest only 22% confidence it will reach 60 votes. Democrats have expressed concerns about ethics provisions, and banking groups worry stablecoin protections are insufficient.

08/21/2026, 1:19 PM • The Motley Fool

Why Is Bitcoin Up Today?

Bitcoin surged 5.5% on August 19, 2026, as President Trump met with crypto executives from Coinbase Global, Payward, and Blockchain.com at the White House, alongside SEC Chair Paul Atkins and CFTC Chair Mike Selig. The meeting sparked investor optimism about potential regulatory clarity and congressional movement on the stalled Clarity Act, with the SEC having already proposed favorable rule changes the previous day.

08/19/2026, 3:24 PM • The Motley Fool

Why Gemini Space Station Stock Plummeted to Earth Today

Gemini Space Station (GEMI) stock fell 8.84% after reporting Q2 results that missed analyst expectations on net loss estimates. While total revenue of $45.5 million met expectations with 37% YoY growth, the company posted a net loss of $108 million ($0.89 per share) versus the consensus estimate of $0.74 per share. Exchange revenue declined 38% due to weak crypto trading, though services revenue grew 149%. The analyst recommends avoiding the stock due to limited growth potential and competition from larger crypto exchange operators.

08/14/2026, 7:23 PM • The Motley Fool

Everyone Thinks Crypto Is Over. Here's Why They're Wrong.

Despite Bitcoin being down 50% from highs and investor pessimism, the crypto sector shows emerging growth opportunities. Prediction markets, stablecoins (projected to reach $3 trillion by 2030), real-world assets (RWAs), and the intersection of AI with blockchain technology are driving new value creation in crypto markets.

08/14/2026, 4:30 AM • The Motley Fool

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Makes a Strong Case for Global Crypto Adoption. Here's What That Could Mean For Your Crypto Portfolio.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong highlights three major catalysts for crypto adoption: stablecoins enabling low-cost global currency access, DeFi applications providing financial services to the unbanked, and tokenized stocks expanding U.S. market access to billions overseas. The article examines how companies and tokens positioned in these areas could benefit from long-term growth.

08/13/2026, 4:30 PM • The Motley Fool

Cathie Wood Is Buying the Dip on Crypto. Here Are 2 Investments to Put on Your Crypto Shopping List.

Cathie Wood of Ark Invest is buying crypto-related stocks during market downturns. She has invested approximately $8 million in Coinbase Global, which is pivoting from a traditional crypto exchange to a platform for digital assets including prediction markets and derivatives. She has also invested $1.5 million in Circle Internet Group, betting on the future of stablecoins, particularly USDC. Both stocks are positioned as institutional-focused plays on blockchain technology and digital assets.

08/13/2026, 4:30 AM • The Motley Fool

Got $100? This Is the Best Crypto ETF to Buy Right Now

The iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) is recommended as an accessible way for investors to gain Bitcoin exposure without managing crypto wallets. As the world's largest spot Bitcoin ETF with $47 billion in assets, IBIT offers tight bid-ask spreads, low fees (0.25%), and direct Bitcoin ownership. Bitcoin's scarcity and potential institutional adoption make it an attractive long-term investment despite recent price pullbacks from its $126,000 all-time high.

08/04/2026, 10:05 AM • The Motley Fool

Is This Cryptocurrency a Millionaire-Maker, Or Is the Hype Overdone?

Hyperliquid (HYPE) has surged over 1,500% since November 2024, but faces mounting competitive pressure from regulated platforms like Coinbase and Robinhood entering the perpetual futures market. Despite being up 104% year-to-date, HYPE has declined 32% from its June peak, and the author questions whether it can maintain its explosive growth rate given regulatory challenges and increasing competition.

08/04/2026, 6:20 AM • The Motley Fool

Another Top Crypto Exchange Shuts Down. What Does This Mean For the Future of the Crypto Market?

BitMEX, a major crypto derivatives exchange, is shutting down on September 23, 2026, following years of regulatory troubles and declining market share. The closure is unlikely to significantly impact the broader crypto market as its volume has already migrated to competitors like Binance, Coinbase, and Kraken. Capital is shifting toward decentralized exchanges and emerging sectors like prediction markets and asset tokenization.

08/03/2026, 10:16 AM • The Motley Fool

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Continues to Advocate for the Clarity Act. Here's the Most Likely Scenario For the Crypto Market.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong is pushing for the Clarity Act, which would provide legal clarity for cryptocurrency regulation. While the odds of passage this year are only 30%, if passed, it could unlock institutional capital investment in crypto assets like Ethereum, Solana, and XRP. The main legislative hurdles involve ethics rules rather than crypto-specific provisions. Without passage, the crypto bear market could persist longer.

08/02/2026, 11:30 AM • The Motley Fool

Top Financial Institutions and Crypto Companies Just Formed a New Bitcoin Security Consortium. What Does That Mean for Bitcoin?

Leading financial institutions and crypto companies have formed the Bitcoin Security Consortium, pledging at least $15 million over three years to address security threats to Bitcoin, particularly the quantum computing threat. While the consortium's backing from major players like BlackRock and Coinbase is bullish for Bitcoin, the author expresses greater concern about emerging AI threats to cryptocurrency security.

08/02/2026, 8:21 AM • The Motley Fool

Crypto Market Today, July 31: Bitcoin Slides Below $63,000 and Coinbase Tumbles 10%

Bitcoin fell 2.9% to $62,929, with Ethereum and Solana also declining as crypto markets faced headwinds from Federal Reserve rate hike speculation, Coinbase's disappointing earnings, and doubts about crypto legislation passage. Despite the weakness, spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $233 million in inflows, and broader crypto sentiment improved from June lows with institutional adoption continuing.

07/31/2026, 5:18 PM • The Motley Fool

ICODA CBDO Artem Voinov Attend Blockchain Rio 2026 as Latin America Strengthens Its Position in Global Web3 Growth

Artem Voinov, Chief Business Development Officer at ICODA, will attend Blockchain Rio 2026 as a Leaders-level participant and join the exclusive Financial Infrastructure Forum. The conference highlights Latin America's growing institutional adoption of blockchain and digital assets, with Brazil ranking among the top countries globally for crypto adoption.

07/31/2026, 5:45 AM • GlobeNewswire

The CLARITY Act Is Moving Again in the Senate. Here's What Passage Would Change for Coinbase and Robinhood.

The CLARITY Act, which aims to establish a clear federal framework for regulating digital assets, is being revised in the Senate with a potential vote after mid-September. Passage could benefit Coinbase and Robinhood by allowing stablecoin yields and shifting crypto oversight to the CFTC, though the author favors Robinhood as a safer long-term investment due to its diversification and steadier growth compared to Coinbase's tight dependence on the crypto market.

07/30/2026, 11:26 AM • The Motley Fool

Coinbase Is Down More Than 60% Over the Past 12 Months. Here's Why I'm Bearish on COIN Stock.

Coinbase's stock has declined over 60% in the past year due to macro headwinds, including expected interest rate hikes that cool the crypto market. The company faces intense competition from Binance and traditional brokerages, regulatory uncertainty around stablecoins, and back-to-back quarterly losses. Despite reasonable current valuations, the analyst expects further declines until interest rates stabilize and regulatory clarity improves.

07/26/2026, 11:15 PM • The Motley Fool