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Coinbase Shares Hit First Record Since 2021 on Stablecoin Fervor
Coinbase Global Inc. shares closed at the highest level ever, capping off a rally fueled by growing acceptance of the cryptocurrency industry on Wall Street and in Washington. The crypto-exchange operator’s stock rose 5.5% on Thursday to $375.07. The previous high was $357.39 in November 2021, just months after the company went public through a direct listing. Coinbase shares have surged more than 1,000% from a record low in late 2022, which came as the collapse of FTX raised questions about the future of digital assets. The stock’s comeback occurred as cryptocurrency prices rebounded and the industry won ... (full story)