Sotheby’s to Bring Down the Hammer in Ethereum on 2 Iconic Banksy Paintings

Sotheby’s, the British-founded American luxury auction house, has announced the company will be selling Banksy works for real-time bids in ethereum at “The Now Evening Auction” on November 18. While the upcoming auction will have pieces from highly acclaimed artists such as Mark Bradford and Yoshitomo Nara, Banksy’s “Love in the Air” and “Trolley Hunters” … Read more

Coinbase Lets Customers Borrow up to $1 Million Using Bitcoin as Collateral

The Nasdaq-listed crypto exchange Coinbase is now letting customers borrow cash up to $1 million using bitcoin as collateral. The company charges 8% APR but there is no credit check. The exchange said that the bitcoin used as collateral “remains safely held by Coinbase,” emphasizing, “It’s not lent out or used for any other purpose.” … Read more

Coinbase to Improve Customer Support in US and India by Acquiring AI Platform Agara

Coinbase is acquiring an AI-powered support platform Agara in an effort to deliver “world-class support for customers.” The exchange explained that “Through this acquisition, we’ll be able to provide our customers with new personalized, intelligent, and real-time support options.” The acquisition also reconfirms Coinbase’s strategy to build out its tech hub in India. Coinbase to … Read more