Coinbase
Moody’s Downgrades Coinbase’s Debt on Profitability Concerns
Ratings agency Moody’s has downgraded Coinbase’s corporate debt, also placing its debt ratings under review for further downgrades. “The Hash” hosts discuss the potential limits of applying Wall Street analytics to crypto markets, and what this reveals about the Coinbase’s fate as the crypto exchange gets caught in a bear cycle.
Coinbase Phasing Out ‘Coinbase Pro’ for ‘Advanced’ Mode in Main App
Crypto exchange Coinbase will phase out its trader-focused “Coinbase Pro” in favor of “Advanced Trade,” a similar exchange service that lives alongside Coinbase’s other crypto investment products, unlike Pro. “The Hash” panel discusses the latest move from Coinbase and what this means for accessibility.
Crypto Bounces After Fed Hike; Three Arrows Insolvency Concerns
Crypto markets react positively to the Federal Reserve’s largest hike since 1994, but longer term concerns remain. Singapore-founded Three Arrows Capital is in hot water over liquidation concerns, Coinbase lays out plans for development in India despite global job cuts, and Yahoo and Meta will use Hong Kong as a metaverse test bed.
Binance and Kraken Stick to Hiring Plans Amid Market Volatility
While many crypto companies likes Coinbase have laid off employees amid the recent market downturn, Binance and Kraken are tweeting about their plans to continue hiring. “The Hash” discusses the rivalries at play, along with Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao’s latest comments at Consensus 2022.
Tron Bolsters Reserve Again; Fed Decision Market Wobbles
$500 million in USDC added to Tron DAO USDD reserve. Coinbase cuts nearly a fifth of its workforce. Michael Saylor, Microstrategy stick to their guns on Bitcoin. Crypto market braces for U.S. Federal Reserve rate decision. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”
Coinbase Lays Off Roughly 1,100 Employees as Crypto Market Tumbles
Publicly traded crypto exchange Coinbase is letting go of roughly 1,100 employees to cut costs, according to a recent company filing Tuesday. This comes after BlockFi and Crypto.com also announced layoffs. "The Hash” group discusses the consequences, the dilemma that many of the big names in crypto are facing after over-expanding during the bull run.
Coinbase CEO Criticizes Online Petition Against Executives
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong is blasting an online petition calling for the removal of some top executives. In a Twitter post, Armstrong posted "This is really dumb on multiple levels."
