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Chart of the Day: Coinbase Q1 Revenue Compared to Other Exchanges
Coinbase released impressive first-quarter earnings ahead of its NASDAQ debut next week. Its expected valuation of $100B would make it worth more than the InterContinental Exchange Group, the NYSE owner. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee and Chart of the Day with more Coinbase Q1 results.
Taproot Activation Debate Settled with a Blockchain ‘Coin Toss’
CoinDesk Tech Reporter Colin Harper explains how Taproot is finally coming online after a year of negotiations and why this matters to the wider bitcoin community. Plus, a discussion of how the global chip shortage is impacting bitcoin miners.
Coinbase’s First Quarter Report Sends Shockwaves Through Wall Street
Coinbase’s Q1 report demonstrated impressive earnings and more verified users than Robinhood and Venmo. Brad Koeppen, head of trading at CMT Digital, joins “All About Bitcoin” to discuss the impact Coinbase’s NASDAQ listing will have on more traditional exchanges. Plus, how this ties into a possible U.S.-based bitcoin ETF.
The “Mural Building” in Chicago Is Up for Sale; Owner Will Accept Bitcoin
A building in Chicago, made popular once for depicting a mural of former NBA player Dennis Rodman, is up for sale, and the owner is accepting bitcoin as payment. Owner of the building Ted Wynn and bitcoin consultant Daniel Mross join “First Mover” to discuss the offer and the process.
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon: Regulatory Status of Cryptocurrencies Needs to Be ‘Dealt With’
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon says the regulatory aspects around cryptocurrencies need to be addressed before institutions like JPMorgan fully dive in. “The Hash” panel discusses this common criticism from Wall Street bankers.
What Is Taproot and Why Is It Important?
Taproot is Bitcoin’s biggest upgrade in years which will enrich Bitcoin’s smart contracts, but what is it exactly and why is it important? “The Hash” panel breaks it down.
Coinbase Active Users Up 117% in Q1’21, Revenue Tops $1.8B
Coinbase released a voluntary quarterly earnings report ahead of its April 14 IPO, showing a 117% jump in active users and revenue, topping $1.8 billion. “The Hash” panel discusses how Coinbase is becoming a proxy for the health of the crypto industry.
Encrypted Messaging App Signal Launches Payments Feature
Signal, a popular private messaging app, has added a new payments feature in beta with a privacy-focused cryptocurrency called Mobilecoin. “The Hash” panel dives into the details of the integration.
Tom Brady, Peyton Manning and Eli Manning Join NFT Craze
“The Hash” panel unpacks the latest developments in ‘NFT Mania’ with football legend Tom Brady reportedly launching an NFT (non-fungible token) company. Plus, Peyton and Eli Manning are issuing an NFT collection with all proceeds going to charity.
NFTs From a Legal Perspective
When dealing with non-fungible tokens (NFTs), is money laundering, terrorist financing, and other illegal activity so reprehensible that preventing it must be a priority beyond privacy concerns? Carlton Fields Attorney Drew Hinkes and XReg Consulting Senior Partner Siân Jones discuss finding the right balance between the value of safety and costs of compliance in navigating the world of NFTs.
