Coinbase, Before It Was Inevitable

Six archival posts that show the uncertainty of being a bitcoin startup in the early 2010s.

Japanese Internet Giant Taps Zero Hash for Settlement in Yen, US Dollar Stablecoins

The companies say the move will eliminate bottlenecks in the moving and settling of Japanese yen associated with traditional financial rails.

DeFi Token YFI Rises Above $50K for the First Time Since February

A "Buy Back and Build" proposal approved in January aims to bolster the project's treasury and generate value for all stakeholders.

The World Is Watching as Coinbase Goes Public

Exchange executives worldwide say the direct listing could spur adoption and acceptance of crypto.

Market Wrap: Bitcoin, Ether Near Record Prices as Crypto Market Celebrates Coinbase’s First Trading Day

Also, 98 cryptocurrencies are now valued at more than $1 billion each.

Privacy Will ‘Become a More Popular Investing Theme’: Barry Silbert

In an appearance this morning on CoinDesk TV’s First Mover, Silbert said he believes privacy tech will be a draw for investors.

Coinbase Shares Meet Crypto Volatility: First Soar, Then Fall to Close Below Opening Price

The crypto exchange's shares traded above $400, and then into the low $300s, after starting off at $381.

WisdomTree Lists Bitcoin ETP on Deutsche Boerse as ETF Application Awaits SEC Review

The bitcoin ETP goes live in Frankfurt while regulators in D.C. consider WisdomTree’s bitcoin ETF application.

How Chainlink Replaced XRP in the Digital Large Cap Index

Over the past two quarters, Chainlink became one of the consistently largest assets by market cap and volume.

Bitcoin Uptrend Intact as HODLers Seem Less Tempted to Sell

Long-term BTC holders (HODLers) are less tempted to sell relative to prior bull markets, according to data from Glassnode.

The Fundamentals of Crypto’s $2T Market Cap

The meaning of "fundamental" means something different with crypto projects than with traditional companies, says our columnist.

Senate Confirms Gary Gensler as Next SEC Chief

It’s official: Gary Gensler is the new chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), after a 53-45 vote by the U.S. Senate on Wednesday. Gensler, who was nominated to the position by President Joe Biden in January, previously ran the federal Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), overseeing the implementation of new regulations around derivatives […]

The Node: Coinbase Is the Listing to End All Listings

Coinbase is the first of many crypto startups to go public. But, as crypto continues to eat traditional finance, will those listings matter?

Coinbase’s Trading Indication on the Rise, Now at $380: Reuters

The number is 40% higher than the reference price Nasdaq released Tuesday.

DOGE Rides Crypto Wave to New All-Time High Prior to Coinbase Nasdaq Listing

Dogecoin doesn't trade on Coinbase but it has rallied ahead of the exchange's shares trading on the Nasdaq.