Bastion Selected as One of Samsung Wallet’s Stablecoin Partners, Providing Regulated Infrastructure, Custody, and Cross-Border Remittances

Bastion has been selected by Samsung as a licensed stablecoin custodian and infrastructure partner for Samsung Wallet's new stablecoin feature, launching in late October 2026 across 82 million U.S. Galaxy devices. Bastion will provide custody, compliance, cross-border remittances to 60+ countries, and transaction authorization using USDC on Solana and Sui networks, partnering with Coinbase as sub-custodian.

10/07/2026, 8:15 PM • GlobeNewswire

Cardano Is Now Part of the AI Agent Economy. Does That Make ADA a Buy?

Cardano (ADA) has joined the x402 payment standard ecosystem for AI agents created by Coinbase, but the article argues this development doesn't justify buying the coin. Despite the integration, Cardano has only recorded 38,777 transactions compared to competitors Base (85M) and Solana (66.9M), and even if it captured all x402 payments, the revenue would represent only a small fraction of its market cap. Transaction fees have also declined significantly year-over-year.

10/04/2026, 6:32 AM • The Motley Fool

How Investing in This Altcoin Could Make You a Millionaire

Hyperliquid (HYPE) has surged 284% in 2026, becoming the top-performing cryptocurrency, driven by its dominance in decentralized perpetual futures trading with ~70% market share. While theoretical millionaire-making potential exists if growth continues, the article warns that sustaining triple-digit annual growth is unrealistic given increasing competition from Coinbase, Robinhood, and prediction market platforms, plus ongoing regulatory uncertainty.

09/27/2026, 9:15 PM • The Motley Fool

Why Robinhood Markets Crushed it on Monday

Robinhood Markets stock surged nearly 3% on Monday, outperforming the S&P 500, driven by a cryptocurrency price boom and a bullish analyst report on tokenized stocks. Bernstein SocGen analyst Gautam Chhugani highlighted Robinhood as a key player in tokenized stock trading, following the SEC's recent approval for U.S. financial services companies to offer such trading services.

09/21/2026, 8:05 PM • The Motley Fool

Stock Market Today, Sept. 21: Tech Strength Powers Nasdaq to Record Close

The Nasdaq hit a record close on September 21, 2026, gaining 2.26% to 27,122, driven by semiconductor strength and AI optimism. The S&P 500 rose 1.49% to 7,765 while the Dow gained 0.71% to 52,049. Advanced Micro Devices jumped nearly 10% and Meta Platforms soared over 11% following strong AI developments. Bitcoin surged above $87,000 for the first time since January. However, Morgan Stanley warned that further market turbulence could occur if energy prices rise and Treasury yields remain elevated.

09/21/2026, 5:02 PM • The Motley Fool

These Recent Moves Are Brilliant. Here's Why Robinhood Is the Most Important Player in Crypto Right Now.

Robinhood Markets is rapidly gaining dominance in tokenized stock trading through its newly launched Robinhood Chain, capturing significant market share from competitors like BNB Chain and Coinbase's Base. With 28 million users and $146 million in tokenized stocks on its platform, Robinhood is positioned to become a crypto juggernaut, though crypto revenue remains only 7.6% of total revenue and upcoming removal of gas fee subsidies could impact activity.

09/21/2026, 2:30 AM • The Motley Fool

Can Bitcoin Reclaim $100,000 in 2026? One Factor Could Decide Everything.

Bitcoin faces a steep uphill battle to reach $100,000 by end of 2026, with prediction markets giving it only a 16% chance by January 2027. The failed passage of the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act removes a key catalyst. However, the Bitcoin halving cycle suggests the market may have bottomed, with historically strong October-November performance potentially driving a recovery toward $100,000.

09/19/2026, 8:04 AM • The Motley Fool

Hyperliquid Could Be Bringing Perpetual Futures to US Customers Soon. Is HYPE a Buy, Sell, or Hold Right Now?

Hyperliquid's HYPE token has tripled in value this year on hopes that U.S. regulators will approve perpetual futures trading. The Trump Administration has urged the CFTC to bring HYPE to the U.S. market as a regulated token, though approval could take 10-12 months and may include restrictions like lower leverage limits. While U.S. approval could attract traders from competitors, the author recommends waiting for actual approval without crippling restrictions before investing.

09/15/2026, 3:05 PM • The Motley Fool

Stock Market Midday, Sept. 15: Stocks Slide on AI and Bond Jitters

Major stock indexes declined on September 15, 2026, as concerns over AI scaling pressures and rising bond yields weighed on markets. The S&P 500 fell 0.45%, the Nasdaq dropped 0.73%, and the Dow declined 0.88%. The 10-year Treasury yield reached 4.99%, its highest level since 2007. While some semiconductor stocks like Nvidia, Intel, and Micron gained slightly as investors reassessed AI concerns, cryptocurrency stocks fell ahead of Senate legislation votes. High treasury yields and rising oil prices compounded market weakness.

09/15/2026, 12:34 PM • The Motley Fool

XRP Keeps Sliding Despite Ripple's Global Growth: Time to Buy, Sell, or Hold?

Despite Ripple's success as a fintech company valued at $50 billion, its native cryptocurrency XRP has underperformed. While Ripple's payments network serves over 300 customers, most don't use XRP. The token lacks significant adoption in DeFi and real-world asset tokenization compared to competitors. The analyst recommends holding XRP, citing limited progress and unrealistic growth prospects.

09/14/2026, 10:15 AM • The Motley Fool

Coinbase Is Pushing to Bring Stablecoins to 1,000 Community Banks. Here's Why Everyone Is Talking About Stablecoins Right Now.

Coinbase partnered with Moov to bring stablecoin payments to over 1,000 U.S. community banks and credit unions, enabling them to accept stablecoins without building their own blockchains. This partnership strengthens Coinbase's argument for stablecoin adoption ahead of a key Senate vote on the CLARITY Act scheduled for September 15. The move demonstrates that smaller financial institutions are more receptive to stablecoins than megabanks, potentially boosting Coinbase's reserve income and trading revenue if favorable regulations pass.

09/11/2026, 4:30 PM • The Motley Fool

X Pay is live on mainnet

X Pay has launched a payment gateway that enables any API or software to charge for individual HTTP requests and settle in USDC on Base mainnet. The service eliminates traditional payment barriers like accounts, API keys, and subscriptions by leveraging the x402 standard and stablecoins, allowing economically viable micropayments for the first time. The x402 standard, contributed by Coinbase and managed by the Linux Foundation, has already processed over 169 million payments across 590,000 buyers and 100,000 sellers.

09/11/2026, 10:55 AM • GlobeNewswire

Crypto ETFs Continue to Attract Investor Funds At a Rapid Rate. These Are the Only 3 Altcoins I'm Buying Now.

Crypto ETFs are experiencing significant inflows, with $2.1 billion in net inflows in the week ended Aug. 28. The author highlights three altcoins as investment opportunities: Solana (benefiting from supply reduction via SGP-0002 proposal), Zcash (which resolved critical security vulnerabilities and launched its first spot ETF), and Hyperliquid (a DEX that activated a new revenue-sharing deal with Coinbase and Circle to fund coin buybacks).

09/08/2026, 6:30 AM • The Motley Fool

1 Popular Cryptocurrency ARK Invest Expects to Surge by 1,480%

Cathie Wood of ARK Invest predicts Bitcoin could surge nearly 1,480% to $1.25 million within five years, driven by institutional adoption, monetary policy concerns, and younger investor preference for crypto over gold. However, the article cautions that Bitcoin faces headwinds from gold's stronger performance, competition from stablecoins, and its lack of established safe-haven status, suggesting investors should carefully evaluate Bitcoin's strengths and weaknesses before investing.

09/04/2026, 1:30 PM • The Motley Fool

Where Will Bitcoin Be in 2030?

The article explores three scenarios for Bitcoin's price by 2030: a best-case scenario of $1 million or higher, a base-case scenario of around $300,000 based on historical 33% CAGR, and potential volatility risks. Key catalysts include the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act and increased institutional adoption through Bitcoin ETFs.

09/03/2026, 7:21 PM • The Motley Fool