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Coinbase Launches Bitcoin-Backed Loans With Rewards and Flexible Repayment Options

Coinbase now lets users borrow up to $100,000 in USDC without selling bitcoin, offering flexible repayment, tax advantages, and instant access to funds via its streamlined platform. Borrow USDC Without Selling Bitcoin: Coinbase Introduces New Loan Feature Crypto exchange Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN) announced on Thursday the introduction of bitcoin-backed loans, enabling customers to borrow stablecoin Crypto Briefing

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Namibia Flips the Script: Central Bank Grants Provisional Approval to Crypto Firms

On Jan. 13, the Bank of Namibia announced provisional authorization for two entities, Mindex Virtual Asset Exchange and Landifa Bitcoin Trade, to operate as virtual asset service providers. Provisional Authorization First Step in Two-Step Licensing Process The Namibian central bank announced on Jan. 13 that it had granted provisional authorization to two entities to operate Crypto Briefing