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Is Coinbase Doing a Direct Listing?

Coinbase, one of the most popular cryptocurrency exchanges, is reportedly considering a direct listing instead of an initial public offering (IPO). This would be a first for a major cryptocurrency company and could upend the traditional IPO process.

Coinbase was last valued at $8 billion in a private funding round in 2018 and is said to be aiming for a valuation of $100 billion when it goes public. The company is reportedly working with investment banks Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan to explore a direct listing.

A direct listing would allow current shareholders to sell their shares directly to the public, rather than going through an investment bank. This could make it easier and cheaper for Coinbase to go public.

NOTE: WARNING: Coinbase is not currently doing a direct listing. Any rumors or reports of Coinbase doing a direct listing are false and should not be trusted. Investing in any cryptocurrency carries significant risks and you should conduct your own research before investing. Additionally, Coinbase is not providing any financial advice or recommendations on any cryptocurrency investments.

It would also allow employees and early investors to cash out their shares more easily.

If Coinbase does go public through a direct listing, it would be a major win for the cryptocurrency industry. It would show that cryptocurrencies are maturing and that companies in the space can access traditional capital markets.

It remains to be seen if Coinbase will actually do a direct listing, but the mere fact that it is considering such a move is yet another sign that cryptocurrencies are here to stay.

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