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As Crypto Companies Go Public, Valuations Raise Questions
New Constructs CEO David Trainer and Ernst & Young Global Blockchain Leader Paul Brody discuss Coinbase’s $100 billion valuation and how useful these measurements are with inflation looming in the air.
Coinbase Buys Skew; NYSE Owner ICE Sells COIN Stake for $1.2B
ICE, the New York Stock Exchange parent company, has cashed out of its Coinbase stake for a whopping $1.2 billion. “The Hash” panel discusses the various reasons behind the move. Plus, a discussion of Coinbase’s purchase of Skew, a crypto data analytics firm.
Coinbase Will List Controversial USDT
Coinbase will list Tether on its professional trading platform. The decision is a controversial one: Tether has been involved in a series of legal disputes, including with the New York Attorney General's Office, over its claims to be backed by the US dollar. Nik De breaks down the situation.
Binance's Tesla, Coinbase Stock Tokens Under Scrutiny by UK Regulators
The Financial Conduct Authority, a U.K. regulatory body, is reportedly working with Binance to "understand" the platform's stock token products. CoinDesk's Zack Seward calls it a "classic case of innovation butting heads with regulators." Our panel on "The Hash" debates.
Coinbase CEO Sold $291.8M in Shares on Opening Day
According to SEC filings, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong sold nearly $292M worth of shares on opening day, less than 2% of his overall holdings. Incorrect rumors that Armstrong and other Coinbase insiders sold larger stakes spooked the markets. Is this something to worry about, or is it just how public listings work?
Week in Review: Coinbase’s Public Listing, Growing Demand for Privacy
It’s been a big week for bitcoin. Coinbase’s public listing made history, and a government crackdown on crypto in Turkey has prompted growing calls for privacy in financial transactions, leading to a boom in privacy coins.
OK, Boomer: HSBC Bans Customers from Buying MicroStrategy, Coinbase Stocks
Financial giant HSBC is not hopping on the crypto bandwagon anytime soon. A representative from the company said the bank has a "limited appetite" for products that derive value from virtual currencies. Is HSBC's decision based on a lack of shareholder interest, or is the bank staying on the sideline out of fear? "The Hash" panel breaks down why some institutions are still reluctant to get into crypto.
Chart of the Day: Coinbase Stock as a Proxy for Bitcoin
According to Delphi Digital data, Coinbase stock's valuation is in sync with the price of bitcoin. If Coinbase is indeed a bitcoin proxy, analysts warn investors to prepare for volatility. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks it down with the Chart of the Day.
