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FTX Crypto Exchange Raises Record $900M Funding Round, Firm Valued at $18B
Sam Bankman-Fried's crypto exchange FTX has raised a record-breaking $900 million in a Series B round, bringing its total valuation to $18 billion. "The Hash" panel discusses the "expansion potential" of FTX's ever-growing empire. "Investors clearly think there's another Coinbase in the making," host Zack Seward said. "There's room for another big centralized exchange to serve the market, and Coinbase is not going to be the only one to do it."
What Coinbase's Rate on USDC Reveals About Crypto Credit Risk
Coinbase's below-market interest rate on deposits of the stablecoin USD coin (USDC) reveals customers might prefer lower risk, lower reward. "What is the best way to store dollars? Is it still a bank account, or is it something like this?" host Adam B. Levine asked. "Do we trust Coinbase as much as we trust banks?"
Stablecoins to Watch: USDC Could Expand to 10 More Blockchains
USD coin (USDC), a stablecoin currently on four blockchain networks with a market cap of $25 billion, could soon be on as many as 10 more networks, including Tezos. USDC is an Ethereum-based stablecoin managed by the CENTRE consortium, started by fintech firm Circle and crypto exchange Coinbase.
Aumentan las quejas contra los exchanges de Cripto en EE. UU. y Coinbase encabeza la lista
Las quejas se extienden desde junio de 2020 hasta este mes y capturan un momento en el que el mercado estaba empezando a sacudirse el sentimiento bajista.
Coinbase Rewards for Bitcoin Mining Exceeding $10B in 2021
Until 2017, the value of annualized Coinbase rewards for mining bitcoin was less than $1 billion. Today, the value exceeds $10 billion. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.
Should You Open a Coinbase Crypto Savings Account?
Coinbase is launching a crypto savings account that lets users earn 4% annual percentage yield (APY) by lending out USD coin (USDC). The crypto exchange is touting far higher yields than what traditional savings accounts can offer, but there's no free lunch. "The Hash" hosts explore the pros and cons of such high-yield products.
Are Institutional Investors Getting Cold Feet?
Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) shares bought in January will be unlocked next month, and the incentive to reinvest is relatively low. CoinDesk's Galen Moore discusses whether such "unlockings" discourage institutional investments. He also suggests where Chinese miners might be headed following further operations crackdowns. Plus, what Coinbase entering the Japanese market means for the global crypto community and regulatory framework.
Crypto’s East-West Divide: How Some Companies Are Bridging the Gap
China-based cryptocurrency exchange Huobi is set to launch a new U.S. affiliate in July. Meanwhile, American crypto exchange Coinbase goes east as it registers with Japan’s Financial Watchdog to offer crypto services in the country.
Coinbase Pro Adding Shiba Inu, Chiliz, Keep Network to Platform
“The Hash” panel reacts to Coinbase Pro sending tokens like Shiba Inu, Chiliz, and Keep Network soaring after adding them to the exchange.
El banco de inversión Raymond James califica las acciones de Coinbase COIN como de «rendimiento inferior»
Según la definición de Raymond James, estas acciones tendrán un rendimiento inferior al de su sector y deberían venderse.
