Coinbase Registers Record High Shares After Rival Binance Accusations

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase (COIN) has experienced a significant increase in the value of its shares. Reaching an 18-month peak, driven, in part, by the recent accusations faced by competitor Binance and its former CEO Changpeng Zhao. On November 27, Coinbase shares closed at $119.77. This represented the biggest increase since May 2022 and marked an increase of around 256.5% year-to-date.

This significant growth in Coinbase shares comes after Binance and Changpeng “CZ” Zhao pleaded guilty to charges of money laundering and sanctions violations in the United States. The agreement reached with US authorities included a fine of US$4.3 billion, Zhao’s resignation as CEO, and Binance’s agreement to collaborate with Department of Justice (DOJ) and Treasury compliance monitors. US for up to five years.

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On the other hand, the Binance situation appears to have positively influenced investors’ perception towards Coinbase, which also recorded significant gains from the custody of Bitcoin and Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the US. According to Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart, Coinbase is the custodian of 13 of the 19 spot cryptocurrency ETFs currently pending with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Coinbase Shares Rise Amid Binance Turmoil

However, Coinbase faces its own set of regulatory challenges. The exchange is currently in litigation with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). What it accuses of failing to register properly and listing tokens that allegedly violate securities laws. Coinbase, for its part, disputes the accusations and questions the SEC’s authority over the cryptocurrency sector.

Despite these challenges, Coinbase’s recent stock performance signals renewed optimism among investors toward the exchange. The cryptocurrency market in general also appears revitalized. This optimism is an indication of the sector’s resilience and growth potential, even in the face of a constantly evolving regulatory environment.

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