Coinbase is launching wrapped versions of major cryptocurrencies, starting with cbLTC, to bring LTC, ADA, DOGE, and XRP into DeFi on Base, its Ethereum Layer-2 network.
Coinbase shared smart contract addresses for cbADA, cbDOGE, cbLTC, and warned about fraudulent tokens. No tokens are live yet.
Coinbase's stock surged 46% following news that it will join the S&P 500 on May 19, replacing Discover Financial Services.
Coinbase's acquisition of Deribit for $2.9 billion is expected to boost long-term value, complementing its expansion into DeFi and attracting institutional investors.