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Binance CEO Downplays Reports of Money-Laundering Investigation
The Binance cryptocurrency exchange is reportedly under investigation by the DOJ and IRS, but founder and CEO Changpeng Zhao says the headlines sound more dramatic than the story actually is. CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De breaks down what we know about the investigations so far. Plus, why will it take Coinbase six weeks to list dogecoin (DOGE)?
New Constructs: Coinbase Stock Could Fall to $100
Coinbase shares (COIN) have fallen over 30% since going public in April. New Constructs CEO David Trainer explains why he expects the share price to go down even further to $100.
Bitwise's New ETF Gives Investors Exposure to "Picks and Shovels" of Crypto
Crypto asset manager Bitwise has launched an ETF that aims to give investors exposure to 30 of the top crypto and crypto-adjacent companies, including Coinbase and Microstrategy. Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan joins "First Mover" to discuss the company's new ETF "BITQ." Plus, Hougan shares his opinion on Coinbase, Bitwise's largest single holding in their new ETF.
Here's Why Coinbase Ditched Its San Francisco HQ
In another sign of the increasing decentralization of work, Coinbase has announced that it is giving up its former headquarters in San Francisco and will remain full remote. "The Hash" panel discusses the impact of Coinbase going virtual on the idea of "internet money, internet workforce."
As Crypto Companies Go Public, Valuations Raise Questions
New Constructs CEO David Trainer and Ernst & Young Global Blockchain Leader Paul Brody discuss Coinbase’s $100 billion valuation and how useful these measurements are with inflation looming in the air.
Coinbase Buys Skew; NYSE Owner ICE Sells COIN Stake for $1.2B
ICE, the New York Stock Exchange parent company, has cashed out of its Coinbase stake for a whopping $1.2 billion. “The Hash” panel discusses the various reasons behind the move. Plus, a discussion of Coinbase’s purchase of Skew, a crypto data analytics firm.
Coinbase Will List Controversial USDT
Coinbase will list Tether on its professional trading platform. The decision is a controversial one: Tether has been involved in a series of legal disputes, including with the New York Attorney General's Office, over its claims to be backed by the US dollar. Nik De breaks down the situation.
Binance's Tesla, Coinbase Stock Tokens Under Scrutiny by UK Regulators
The Financial Conduct Authority, a U.K. regulatory body, is reportedly working with Binance to "understand" the platform's stock token products. CoinDesk's Zack Seward calls it a "classic case of innovation butting heads with regulators." Our panel on "The Hash" debates.
Coinbase CEO Sold $291.8M in Shares on Opening Day
According to SEC filings, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong sold nearly $292M worth of shares on opening day, less than 2% of his overall holdings. Incorrect rumors that Armstrong and other Coinbase insiders sold larger stakes spooked the markets. Is this something to worry about, or is it just how public listings work?