Steven Stradbrooke

Steven Stradbrooke is a ‘self-taught’ writer who learned his craft from every book, newspaper, magazine, newsletter, snarky blog post and bathroom wall poem he ever read. Formerly the senior writer for 11 years at the CalvinAyre.com gambling industry news site, Steven wrote his first Bitcoin-focused article in 2011 and began contributing to CoinGeek in 2017. He joined CoinGeek full-time in 2021.

Article by Steven Stradbrooke

US crypto exchanges brace for impact as Binance.US plots return
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20 May, 2026

US crypto exchanges brace for impact as Binance.US plots return

Crypto exchanges face Q1 losses, AI layoffs, and Binance.US revival fears as Kraken, Bullish, and Gemini race to diversify revenue.
US Senate’s digital asset market rules nearing the finish line
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15 May, 2026

US Senate’s digital asset market rules nearing the finish line

U.S. Senate Banking Committee advances the CLARITY Act for digital assets, while concerns over Trump’s crypto profits spark debate among...
Sun sets quickly on BTC mining economics ‘false dawn’
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14 May, 2026

Sun sets quickly on BTC mining economics ‘false dawn’

The shifting landscape of BTC mining shows miners pivoting to AI as costs rise, impacting production and future strategies in...
Latest (last?) CLARITY draft sparks last-minute stakeholder push
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13 May, 2026

Latest (last?) CLARITY draft sparks last-minute stakeholder push

Congress unveils the latest CLARITY Act draft amid fierce lobbying from banks and unions, impacting digital asset rewards and DeFi...
Circle’s Q1 USDC revenue, profit fall but ARC token presale a winner
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12 May, 2026

Circle’s Q1 USDC revenue, profit fall but ARC token presale a winner

Circle's Q1 profits dip despite a $222M presale of its new ARC token, while USDC gains market share and transaction...
Coinbase loses $400 million, 1.5 million customers and 14% of staff
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8 May, 2026

Coinbase loses $400 million, 1.5 million customers and 14% of staff

Coinbase faces a $394M loss as memecoin traders exit, AI-driven layoffs grow, and USDC revenue faces mounting pressure.