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

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

How Circle Internet Stock Gained 52.6% Last Month

Circle Internet (CRCL) stock surged 52.6% in August 2026, driven by regulatory milestones including New York trust charter approval and national trust authorization, alongside broader crypto market gains. However, the stock remains down 61% from its June 2025 IPO peak, and analysts question whether its premium valuation is justified given weak operating metrics and high short interest of nearly 13%.

09/03/2026, 11:28 PM • The Motley Fool

Stock Market Today, Aug. 31: Stocks Edge Lower as Oil Prices Surge Again

U.S. stock markets declined on August 31, 2026, as surging oil prices above $90 a barrel amid U.S.-Iran military tensions dampened investor risk appetite. The S&P 500 fell 0.33%, the Dow Jones dropped 0.70%, and the Nasdaq edged down 0.12%. Despite the daily decline, the S&P 500 finished August with a 2.6% gain. Energy stocks gained while basic materials and industrials saw the biggest losses. Investors remain cautious ahead of potential Federal Reserve rate hikes in September.

08/31/2026, 5:07 PM • The Motley Fool

President Trump Says U.S. Regulators Are About to Give the Green Light to Hyperliquid. Is It Finally Time to Believe the Hype About HYPE?

President Trump announced that CFTC Chairman Mike Selig is working to bring Hyperliquid's HYPE token into the U.S. market as a fully compliant cryptocurrency. Hyperliquid is a Layer-1 blockchain and decentralized exchange that can process up to 200,000 orders per second, significantly faster than Ethereum. The token has gained value through institutional investment, $180 million annual buybacks, and ecosystem expansions including prediction markets and tokenized real-world assets.

08/28/2026, 2:10 PM • The Motley Fool

Wall Street Is Now Backing the Clarity Act. Here's the Most Likely Scenario for What Happens Next With Crypto.

Goldman Sachs has joined Wall Street in backing the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, but prediction markets suggest final passage is unlikely until mid-2027 at the earliest due to Democratic concerns about ethics provisions. The crypto industry may need to rely on regulatory support from the SEC, CFTC, and OCC if the legislation stalls. Companies with strong Wall Street relationships like Coinbase and Circle are positioned to grow regardless of the Clarity Act's passage.

08/27/2026, 5:13 AM • The Motley Fool

Circle Stock Is Down More Than 70% From Its All-Time High. Is It Time to Update the Investment Thesis for CRCL Stock?

Circle Internet Group (CRCL) has declined over 70% from its $299 all-time high to $85 following a Q2 2026 earnings miss on revenue. Despite near-term headwinds including competition from Open USD stablecoin and crypto market doldrums, the company shows strong growth potential through USDC transaction volume expansion, its Arc blockchain network, and new banking capabilities. The analyst argues the stock appears undervalued at current levels.

08/23/2026, 11:23 AM • The Motley Fool

What Crypto Market Slowdown? This Sector of the Crypto Market Has Tripled In Value Since 2025.

While Bitcoin and Ethereum struggle amid macro headwinds, the tokenized real-world assets (RWA) market has tripled to $7.4 billion, driven by practical financial utility rather than speculation. Major financial institutions like BlackRock, JPMorgan Chase, Mastercard, and Robinhood are expanding into this nascent market, with tokenized Treasuries, stablecoins, and gold leading growth. Robinhood's tokenized stock trades have accelerated since launching its blockchain, indicating growing retail investor interest.

08/18/2026, 12:05 PM • 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

Circle Internet Group vs. Salesforce: Which Technology Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

The article compares Circle Internet Group (CRCL), a fintech company issuing the USDC stablecoin, with Salesforce (CRM), a dominant CRM software provider. While Circle shows higher revenue growth (63.9% vs 9.6%), it trades at a premium valuation (45x forward P/E) with negative net margins and profitability concerns. Salesforce offers proven profitability, strong free cash flow ($14.4B), and a lower valuation (13x forward P/E), making it the recommended choice for long-term investors despite Circle's potential in the growing stablecoin market.

08/07/2026, 5:25 PM • The Motley Fool

Cathie Wood Goes Bargain Hunting: 3 Stocks She Just Bought

Cathie Wood's Ark Invest added to positions in Nvidia, SpaceX, and Circle Internet Group on Wednesday. While Nvidia continues rallying near all-time highs with strong growth prospects, SpaceX and Circle are both trading significantly below their peaks as broken IPOs facing investor skepticism. Wood appears to view the recent sell-offs as long-term opportunities despite near-term headwinds.

08/06/2026, 10:08 AM • The Motley Fool

3 Reasons Circle Internet Group Could Soar in Value by 2030

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent predicts the stablecoin industry will grow from $300 billion to $3 trillion by 2030. Circle Internet Group, issuer of USDC stablecoin, is positioned to benefit from industry catalysts including the launch of competing Open USD, major fintech consolidation (Stripe's acquisition bid for PayPal), and potential passage of the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act. Circle is highlighted as the best pure-play stablecoin investment opportunity.

07/19/2026, 10:15 PM • The Motley Fool

Cathie Wood Is Selling This High-Flying Stock. Is It a Buy?

Cathie Wood's Ark ETFs sold over $11 million worth of Twist Bioscience stock on June 30, 2026, despite the synthetic DNA manufacturer's stock climbing 190% year-to-date. The sales appear to be portfolio rebalancing rather than a loss of confidence, as Ark still holds over $332 million in Twist across its ETFs. The proceeds were used to purchase stakes in other companies like Circle Internet Group and SoFi Technologies.

07/19/2026, 4:12 PM • The Motley Fool

Coinbase Just Joined a 140-Company Stablecoin Alliance. Here's What It Means for the Stock.

Coinbase joined a coalition of 140+ companies to back the new Open USD (OUSD) stablecoin, signaling a shift away from its exclusive partnership with Circle's USDC. This move is bullish for Coinbase as it diversifies stablecoin exposure and positions the company to benefit from growing stablecoin adoption, which now represents 19% of its revenue. However, it threatens Circle's business model as the new coalition will jointly manage OUSD and split reserve income.

07/16/2026, 8:30 AM • The Motley Fool