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Coinbase Stock Falls 4.8% Despite Record Market Share and Growing Revenue Diversification

Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN) shares fell 4.8% on Friday despite reporting another solid quarterly update that highlighted record trading market share, accelerating growth in non-trading businesses and continued profitability. The decline suggests investors focused on the softer cryptocurrency trading environment and broader weakness in crypto-related stocks rather than the company's improving fundamentals.

Coinbase reported its third consecutive quarter of record crypto trading volume market share, reaching 10.3% in the second quarter despite softer overall market activity. The company also posted its 14th consecutive quarter of positive adjusted EBITDA, underscoring continued cost discipline through the crypto cycle.

Business Continues to Diversify Beyond Bitcoin Trading

A key takeaway from the quarter was Coinbase's increasing revenue diversification. The company said 88% of net revenue now comes from sources other than Bitcoin spot trading, reflecting a business that is becoming less dependent on Bitcoin price movements.

Subscription and Services revenue reached $555 million and accounted for 48% of net revenue, compared with just 29% less than two years ago. Stablecoin activity also continued to expand, with average USDC balances on Coinbase products reaching a record $20 billion, while prediction markets revenue more than doubled from the previous quarter.

AI, Stablecoins and Derivatives Support Long-Term Growth

Coinbase highlighted strong momentum across several strategic initiatives. Crypto derivatives gained market share for a third consecutive quarter, stablecoin transaction volumes continued to accelerate, and AI-driven engineering efficiencies improved product development while helping the company reduce its expected full-year adjusted expense guidance.

Management emphasized that Coinbase is evolving into a broader financial infrastructure platform serving consumers, institutions, developers and governments, rather than remaining solely a cryptocurrency exchange.

What to Watch

Despite the share price decline, Coinbase's latest results suggest the company continues to strengthen its competitive position even during weaker crypto market conditions. Investors will closely monitor cryptocurrency trading activity, stablecoin adoption, derivatives growth and continued expansion of subscription-based revenue as key drivers of long-term earnings growth.

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Global Finance News 07-31-26

Coinbase Slips in Pre-Market as Revenue and Earnings Miss Overshadow Market Share Gains

San Francisco, May 8, 2026 — Shares in Coinbase Global fell 2.36% in pre-market trading on Thursday, extending an after-hours decline, after the cryptocurrency exchange reported a first quarter defined by broad misses on revenue and earnings — the inevitable result of a sharp pullback in crypto trading volumes during the period.

Revenue came in at $1.41 billion, falling roughly 6% short of analyst consensus of around $1.51 billion and representing a 30.5% decline year-over-year as crypto market capitalization and trading volumes fell more than 20% quarter-over-quarter. Transaction revenue of $755.8 million missed estimates of around $805 million, and subscription and services revenue of $583.5 million also fell short. The GAAP net loss of $394 million, or $1.49 per share, was dramatically worse than the small profit analysts had expected, with $482 million in unrealized losses on crypto assets held for investment — tied to Bitcoin's slide during the quarter — acting as the primary drag. Adjusted EBITDA of $303 million missed the $398 million consensus by nearly 24%.

Coinbase's company letter leaned heavily on strategic milestones, and they were real: trading volume market share hit an all-time high of 8.6%, derivatives volumes grew 169% year-over-year, and prediction markets reached $100 million in annualized revenue within two months of launch. Base, its layer-2 blockchain, processed 62% of global onchain stablecoin transaction volume. These are the kinds of infrastructure gains that matter in the long run. But in a quarter where the headline numbers missed badly, they offered cold comfort to investors.

Q2 guidance added little reassurance, with transaction revenue of approximately $215 million recognized quarter-to-date through May 5, implying another soft quarter if current market conditions persist. The muted pre-market decline likely reflects that much of the bad news was already priced in after after-hours selling drove the stock down nearly 5% on the initial print.

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Global Finance News 05-08-26

Citi Partners with Coinbase to Develop Digital Asset Payment Solutions for Global Clients

Citigroup Inc. (NYSE: C) announced a collaboration with Coinbase to build digital asset payment capabilities for its institutional clients. The partnership will focus initially on streamlining fiat pay-ins and pay-outs through Coinbase’s on/off ramps, enhancing the connection between traditional finance and digital assets.

The two firms aim to develop 24/7 payment infrastructure supporting both fiat and stablecoin transactions, expanding accessibility for Citi’s global client base. Future initiatives will include exploring new methods for fiat-to-stablecoin payouts.

Debopama Sen, Citi’s Head of Payments and Services, said the collaboration extends Citi’s “network of networks” strategy across its 94 global markets. Brian Foster, Coinbase’s Global Head of Crypto as a Service, added that the partnership combines Citi’s payment reach with Coinbase’s digital asset expertise to “build infrastructure for the next generation of financial services.”

The move reinforces Citi’s efforts to expand real-time payment solutions, following the rollout of Citi Token Services and 24/7 USD Clearing.

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Global Finance News 08-03-25

PayPal and Coinbase Expand Stablecoin Partnership

PayPal and Coinbase have deepened their partnership to boost adoption of the PayPal USD (PYUSD) stablecoin. The collaboration will enable:

- Fee-free PYUSD transactions on Coinbase, with 1:1 USD redemptions
- New payment innovations for global money movement and commerce
- Exploration of DeFi use cases using PYUSD across decentralized platforms

The move is part of a broader push to grow PYUSD's utility and adoption among developers, businesses, and consumers.

PYUSD is issued by Paxos Trust Company and is backed by U.S. dollar reserves, including Treasuries and equivalents.

Both firms emphasized their long-term goal of mainstreaming stablecoin-based solutions in digital finance.

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WS Investor 04-24-25

Coinbase Global, Inc. (Nasdaq: COIN) announced that it has reached an agreement in principle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to dismiss its ongoing litigation. This agreement, still subject to approval by the SEC’s Commissioners, would result in the case being dismissed with prejudice.

The litigation originated in June 2023 when the SEC filed a complaint against Coinbase and its subsidiary, Coinbase, Inc., alleging violations related to operating as an unregistered securities exchange, broker, and clearing agency, as well as offering and selling unregistered securities through its Staking program. A ruling by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York in March 2024 denied Coinbase’s motion to dismiss most of the SEC’s claims but dismissed allegations concerning Coinbase’s Wallet application.

Following an appeal process initiated by Coinbase in April 2024, the District Court certified an interlocutory appeal in January 2025, temporarily staying the proceedings. The SEC was granted an extension until March 14, 2025, to respond to Coinbase’s petition in the Court of Appeals.

Coinbase announced the agreement in principle on February 21, 2025, signaling a potential resolution to the legal dispute. The company has provided further details through its blog and social media channels, though it clarified that such information is not incorporated into its SEC filings.

Forward-looking statements in Coinbase’s report caution that the agreement is not yet final and remains subject to SEC approval. The company has stated it will not provide additional updates unless legally required.

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European Investor 02-21-25

Coinbase has secured regulatory approval in the UK under the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), allowing it to expand its services in one of the world’s leading financial markets. This license enables the company to operate under the UK’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing regulations, reinforcing its commitment to compliance amid increasing scrutiny of digital asset firms. The approval strengthens Coinbase’s position in Europe and aligns with its broader strategy to establish a presence in key global markets while ensuring regulatory adherence.

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The Investor 02-03-25

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