Coinbase is in advanced talks to acquire CoinDCX, one of India’s largest crypto exchanges, in a move that could mark its major re-entry into the Indian market. The deal is reportedly valued at under $1 billion, a steep drop from CoinDCX’s peak valuation during the last crypto bull run. Coinbase recently secured a license from India’s Financial Intelligence Unit, signaling its renewed focus on the country after regulatory hurdles halted its 2022 launch.

The U.S.-based exchange has been on an acquisition spree, including the $2.9 billion purchase of Deribit, and the additions of Liquifi, Spindl, and Iron Fish. CEO Brian Armstrong said Coinbase remains open to more M&A deals, emphasizing that the company is ready to spend if the right opportunities emerge. These efforts aim to strengthen Coinbase’s global trading and infrastructure stack.

CoinDCX is still recovering from a $44 million security breach involving its internal liquidity wallet. CEO Sumit Gupta confirmed no customer funds were affected, as they remain in cold storage. The company will cover the losses from its treasury and has boosted security measures.

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MARA Holdings has completed a $950 million offering of zero-interest convertible senior notes due in 2032. Originally targeted at $850 million, the deal was upsized due to strong demand from institutional investors. Purchasers were also granted a 13-day option to buy up to an additional $200 million in notes.

MARA received approximately $940 million in net proceeds after deducting initial purchasers’ discounts and commissions. Of that, over $18 million was used to repurchase $19 million of 2026 convertible notes, and about $37 million was allocated to capped call hedges to help prevent dilution. The remaining funds will support MARA’s core Bitcoin acquisition strategy and general corporate needs, including working capital, strategic acquisitions, asset expansion, and debt repayment.

With nearly 50,000 Bitcoin valued at around $6 billion, MARA is already the second-largest corporate Bitcoin holder. This new funding will further strengthen its position in the crypto space, signaling strong institutional confidence in Bitcoin’s long-term value.

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PayPal has introduced a new service, Pay with Crypto, allowing small businesses in the U.S. to accept dozens of cryptocurrencies from customers worldwide. The crypto payments will be converted into PYUSD, PayPal’s stablecoin managed by Paxos, giving merchants faster access to funds and lower transaction fees.

CEO Alex Chriss said the move helps businesses overcome global challenges like high international payment costs and complex integrations. The service will launch with a 0.99% fee for the first year, rising to 1.5% later, which remains cheaper than international credit card processing. Supported wallets include Coinbase, OKX, Binance, Kraken, Phantom, MetaMask, and Exodus.

Even memecoins like TRUMP and FARTCOIN will be supported, with PayPal converting them to U.S. dollars via exchanges like Coinbase or Uniswap before delivering funds to merchants. Since entering crypto in 2020, PayPal has expanded its digital finance offerings, with PYUSD now the 12th-largest stablecoin. However, the company noted PYUSD is not insured by the FDIC or SIPC.

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Grab users in the Philippines can now fund their GrabPay wallets using cryptocurrencies, thanks to a major partnership between Grab, payments provider Triple-A, and local crypto exchange PDAX. Following a successful launch in Singapore, this move brings more flexibility and convenience to Filipino users by supporting crypto as a new cash-in option.

Users can top up their GrabPay wallets using Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), USD Coin (USDC), or Tether (USDT). The process is simple — select ‘Cryptocurrencies’ in the Grab app, choose a supported token and network, enter the amount in pesos, review the details, and send the tokens from your crypto wallet. Funds are reflected instantly upon confirmation.

Triple-A CEO Eric Barbier said the Philippines is ready for digital currencies, while Grab’s CJ Lacsican emphasized the goal of financial inclusion. PDAX CEO Nichel Gaba added that this partnership will support existing crypto users and encourage wider adoption in the country, all while maintaining high standards for safety and compliance.

In a move that combines luxury real estate with digital innovation, Christie’s International Real Estate has launched a new division dedicated to digital-asset-based property transactions.

The company now has reportedly over $1 billion worth of high-end homes for sale that can be bought with digital currencies like bitcoin (BTC) and ethereum (ETH) – no banks required.

The new division, based in Los Angeles and led by top real estate broker Aaron Kirman, is modernizing how wealthy clients buy and sell property. “Crypto is here to stay,” Kirman said in an interview. “It’s only going to get bigger over the next few years.”

The division was reportedly born out…

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