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Coinbase to Halt Operations in Japan as Crypto Winter Drags On
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase (COIN) said it is halting its operations in Japan, citing "market conditions" and confirming earlier reports that it would close shop in the country. Customers have until Feb. 16 to withdraw their fiat and crypto holdings from the exchange. Fiat deposits will be halted on Friday. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest from Coinbase and the implications for the Japanese crypto market.
Bitcoin Holding Steady Above $21K
IG North America CEO JJ Kinahan discusses his crypto markets analysis and outlook as bitcoin (BTC) holds firmly above $21,000. What are the potential factors driving the rally and does it have fundamental support? Plus, his take on the Coinbase premium index turning positive last week to the highest level since late October.
Coinbase Executive on Crypto Regulatory Outlook In 2023
Bitcoin breaks the $20,000 level as businesses, government and civic leaders gather at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Tom Duff Gordon, Coinbase Vice President of International Policy, says the price bump will serve as a recognition for policymakers to place more guardrails on the crypto industry. Plus, he shares his regulatory predictions for 2023.
Crypto Presence at Davos 2023
Global Blockchain Business Council CEO Sandra Ro joins "First Mover" to discuss the presence of crypto at The World Economic Forum's annual meeting and the council's 2023 predictions on digital assets. Plus, insights on navigating the crypto winter amid layoff announcements from major companies like Coinbase and Crypto.com. And, the role crypto plays in the war in Ukraine.
Coinbase Exec on 2023 Global Crypto Policy Outlook Amid Crypto Winter
Tom Duff Gordon, Coinbase Vice President of International Policy, discusses the outlook for crypto in 2023 amid uncertainty in the markets on the heels of a recent layoff announcement for the crypto exchange. Plus, insights into Coinbase's expansion plans in Europe and the need for greater regulatory clarity.
Crypto.com to Cut 20% of Workforce Amid Crypto Winter
Crypto.com said it is cutting its workforce by around 20% as the crypto industry continues to reel from the effects of the ongoing crypto winter. "First Mover" hosts discuss the series of job cut announcements from companies, including Genesis, Coinbase, Blockchain.com and ConsenSys.
Bitcoiner Jimmy Song On Crypto Contagion Concerns
"Thank God for Bitcoin" author Jimmy Song weighs in on the ongoing contagion concerns in the crypto space as companies like Coinbase and Blockchain.com announce layoffs.
Coinbase Could Be 'One of the Survivors': Analyst
Oppenheimer Senior Analyst Owen Lau shares his outlook for Coinbase as the exchange announced a second round of layoffs on Tuesday. "FTX is gone...Coinbase does not have many legitimate competitors in the long term," he added.
Cathie Wood's ARK Doubles Down on Coinbase as Crypto Exchange Announces Layoffs
Coinbase (COIN) shares are rising roughly 20% over the last five days, as the crypto exchange announced a second round of job cuts on Tuesday. Oppenheimer Senior Analyst Owen Lau joins "First Mover" to discuss. Plus, his reaction to Cathie Wood adding 33,756 shares of COIN to ARK’s Innovation ETF (ARKK), worth around $1.45 million based on the January 10 closing price.
Gemini Escalates Dispute with DCG's Genesis; Coinbase Shares Jump Following Layoff Announcement
Crypto exchange Gemini is ramping up its dispute with Digital Currency Group's (DCG) Genesis Global Trading – its partner on a crypto lending product pitched to smaller investors – by terminating a key aspect of their relationship. CoinDesk and Genesis are both owned by parent company DCG. Plus, Coinbase (COIN) shares are on the rise after the crypto exchange announced plans to layoff roughly 20% of its workforce.