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Coinbase to Cut Around 20% of Workforce as Crypto Winter Lingers
Crypto exchange Coinbase (COIN) said it is planning to reduce its headcount by around 950 employees as part of a restructuring that it expects to be complete by the end of the second quarter. "First Mover" hosts weigh in on the latest string of layoffs amid crypto winter.
Coinbase Shares Jump After Settlement With New York Regulators
Coinbase (COIN) shares are trading higher on Wednesday after the New York State Department of Financial Services announced the crypto exchange will pay a $50 million penalty and invest an extra $50 million in its compliance program. "The Hash" panel discusses the market reaction and what this means for the industry.
Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest Buys More Coinbase Shares
Noted growth investor Cathie Wood is doubling down on Coinbase, despite lingering concerns over crypto winter. ARK Invest made its largest investment in the cryptocurrency exchange's stock since Dec. 14 on Thursday, adding about $5.5 million of the shares, based on closing prices. "The Hash" hosts discuss what to make of Wood buying the dip and her ongoing bitcoin conviction.
NFT Artist on 2023 Digital Collectibles Outlook
Global NFT sales in November are down 89% compared to the record high of more than $4.9 billion in January 2022. NFT artist Ovie Faruq aka OSF joins CoinDesk reporter Eli Tan on "First Mover" to discuss his outlook for the NFT market in 2023 and his recent piece "Market Wizards" that was sold on Coinbase for 41 ETH. Plus, the latest on China's digital assets marketplace.
How Macro Factors Are Influencing Bitcoin Prices
Tom Dunleavy, senior research analyst at crypto data firm Messari, discusses the biggest macro headwinds impacting bitcoin's price and the wider crypto markets. Plus, his take on Coinbase shares hitting a fresh all-time low Tuesday as it continues to struggle with low trading volume amid falling crypto prices.
Coinbase CEO Outlines His 'Realistic Blueprint' for Centralized Actors
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong shares his plan for a "realistic blueprint" that regulates centralized actors, while preserving decentralized innovation. "The Hash" team discusses the future of regulation for centralized exchanges in the wake of FTX filing for bankruptcy.
Cathie Wood's Ark Invest Buys More Coinbase as Stock Has Fallen Over 20% In Past Month
Cathie Wood's Ark Investment Management said in an email it bought 78,982 shares in cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase (COIN), its first investment in the crypto exchange in a month. This comes as Coinbase confirms that its 2022 revenue is on track to be just half of 2021 levels. "The Hash" team discusses what to make of Ark Invest's latest crypto bets.
SBF's Alameda Research Secretly Funded Crypto Media Site 'The Block'; Crypto Contagion Concerns
Crypto media site The Block was secretly funded over the last two years by Sam Bankman-Fried’s Alameda Research, The Block confirmed on Friday. Bernstein reacted to Genesis’ extended withdrawal freeze, saying that saving Grayscale would cost a fortune for Digital Currency Group (DCG), which owns Genesis Trading, Grayscale and CoinDesk. Plus, details on Coinbase asking users to switch USDT for USDC and Bankman-Fried agreeing to testify before U.S. House Financial Committee.
Coinbase Waves Conversion Fees for Global Users to Switch USDT for USDC
Coinbase is waiving the conversion fees for users that wish to switch to a "trusted stablecoin" in a new campaign that highlights the quality of reserves that back Circle-owned USD Coin (USDC). "The Hash" panel discusses the potential reasons behind Coinbase's move.