Coinbase has unveiled an “Everything Exchange” plan spanning stocks, options, prediction markets and AI-driven trade execution, prompting Bitwise to say the boundary between crypto and traditional finance is starting to disappear. Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan said if Coinbase’s future revenue comes mainly from non-spot activities such as stock trading, perpetual futures and options, it may no longer be seen as a pure crypto company. Coinbase also outlined tokenised stock trading outside the United States starting next month and AI tools for automated portfolio strategies.

KT said it will provide integrated finance and telecommunications services for foreigners entering South Korea through a partnership with Mongolia\'s Trade and Development Bank and Woori Bank. The three parties signed a memorandum of understanding in Seoul on Tuesday. KT and Woori Bank plan a package combining bank account opening and mobile plans for Mongolians, including a 5G welcome plan, international calling benefits and other living perks.