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1. Coinbase Backs CoinDCX: Coinbase secured approval to acquire a minority stake in India’s CoinDCX, valuing the exchange at about $2.4B. Plans reportedly include restoring fiat on-ramps by 2026.

2. Solana Tests Quantum Security: Solana partnered with Project Eleven to pilot quantum-resistant transactions on a testnet. The trial showed post-quantum signatures can work at scale despite higher costs.

3. 💡Feature of the Day - Coinbase Builds Everything Exchange: Coinbase is expanding into stock trading and prediction markets via Kalshi. Perpetual trading for both crypto and equities is planned next year.

   
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📰 News Highlights:

Coinbase Backs CoinDCX [Source][Source]

Coinbase has received regulatory approval from India’s Competition Commission to acquire a minority stake in CoinDCX, one of the country’s largest crypto exchanges. The approval follows Coinbase’s October disclosure that it would invest an undisclosed amount into the firm, valuing CoinDCX at roughly $2.4 billion post-money. Coinbase’s chief legal officer said the move strengthens a long-term partnership with a trusted local platform, though the exact stake size was not revealed.

The deal also signals Coinbase’s renewed interest in India after exiting the market in 2023. Reports suggest the exchange plans to reintroduce fiat on-ramps for Indian users starting in 2026. With over 1.4 billion people and an estimated 100 million crypto users, India remains one of the industry’s most strategically important growth markets.

Solana Quantum Pilot [Source][Source]

The Solana Foundation has partnered with post-quantum security firm Project Eleven to test quantum-resistant transactions on a Solana testnet. The pilot included a full quantum threat assessment and a working prototype using post-quantum digital signatures. Project Eleven claims the testnet demonstrated that end-to-end quantum-resistant transactions can be both practical and scalable, despite higher computational costs.

The initiative comes as global concern grows over quantum computing’s potential to break existing cryptography. While experts disagree on timelines, Solana says its goal is long-term asset protection rather than short-term alarm. The work aligns with broader industry efforts, as NIST finalized post-quantum standards in 2024 and major blockchains evaluate upgrade paths.

💡 Feature of the Day: 

Coinbase Everything Exchange [Source][Source][Source]

Coinbase is expanding beyond crypto by launching stock trading and prediction markets as part of its push to become an “everything app.” Stock trading is now live, with prediction markets rolling out through a partnership with Kalshi. The company also plans to introduce 24/7 perpetual trading next year, allowing leveraged bets on both crypto and stocks.

The move positions Coinbase closer to platforms like Robinhood, though critics argue its real edge lies in tokenization rather than traditional markets.

Despite short-term share price volatility, analysts believe Coinbase remains undervalued compared to rivals. Supporters say the exchange is well-positioned to benefit once real-world assets and equities move onchain.

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And that’s it for this today.

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Jonathan Gibson
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