Crypto Billionaires Rally Behind Nigel Farage As Political Stakes Rise

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has turned the U.S. crypto policy fight into a national competitiveness argument by saying rivalry with China could strengthen America. Armstrong said competition with China “might be the best thing to happen to America since the…

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong believes competition with China “might be the best thing to happen to America since the cold war,” arguing the rivalry will jolt a complacent U.S. back into excellence. A Bullish Take on Great-Power Rivalry Brian Armstrong, chief executive of the largest U.S. crypto exchange, framed the intensifying contest with China as […]

Bitcoin whales flipped to support a BTC price rebound, but analysis warned that the Coinbase and Kimchi Premium still needed to return.

This innovative mortgage model could reshape real estate financing, offering crypto holders new leverage options while posing volatility risks. The post Coinbase issues first Fannie Mae-backed US mortgage using Bitcoin collateral appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Reform UK's crypto-backed fundraising surge may reshape UK political dynamics, challenging donation caps and influencing pro-crypto policies. The post Reform UK secures fundraising lead with support from crypto billionaires appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Tether-linked billionaire Christopher Harborne and BitMEX co-founder Ben Delo donated $9.4 million to Nigel Farage’s Reform UK in the first quarter.

Nearly four months after crypto exchange Coinbase and the Federal National Mortgage Association—better known as Fannie Mae—announced their partnership, the companies have now disclosed what they describe as the first-ever mortgage backed by crypto collateral.  No Need To Sell Crypto The concept was originally unveiled in March, when Better Home & Finance and Coinbase announced a joint mortgage product designed for prospective homebuyers who hold crypto but struggle with the cash requirements of traditional financing.  Instead of requiring customers to liquidate their digital holdings to raise down payment funds, the Coinbase program allows borrowers to pledge crypto—such as Bitcoin (BTC) or Circle’s USDC stablecoin held in a Coinbase account—so those holdings can secure a separate loan intended to cover the down payment.  Importantly, the actual home mortgage remains a conventional Fannie Mae–backed loan, meaning the structure is built around the existing conforming mortgage framework

Coinbase moved to freeze more than $3 million in crypto linked to scam networks operating across Southeast Asia, a move that came as US authorities and private firms widened a joint campaign against fraud rings that have drained billions from Americans. The freeze was announced during Disruption Week, a coordinated push led by the DOJ’s […]