In this episode of Get the Check, the hosts unpack Coinbase, the leading US-based cryptocurrency exchange. They cover Coinbase riding the wave of Bitcoin’s $100k breakthrough and a potentially crypto-friendly SEC under Trump. They take a look at Coinbase’s shift from a crypto exchange to a key part of the crypto and blockchain ecosystem.

The hosts break down Coinbase’s growth initiatives. They highlight USDC, which is their stablecoin product tailored to institutional investors. They also dive into Base Layer 2’s rise as it becomes the industry standard for decentralized applications built on Ethereum. Then they discuss regulation: the biggest obstacle for adoption and innovation in crypto. The hosts dive into the policy shifts could add clarity and growth opportunities to the crypto ecosystem.

In the face of FTX’s recent collapse and Binance’s dominance over Coinbase in trading volume, the hosts discuss Coinbase’s strategy to diversify its revenue streams. Is Coinbase positioning themselves to thrive despite crypto being a cyclical market? Tune in to listen to all things crypto and don’t forget to follow @getthecheckpod on all socials!

00:00 Intro

02:02 Microstrategy’s strategy 

04:55 Coinbase founding and exchange

11:50 Tether

13:54 Coinbase wallet

21:34 Driving revenue through improving core trading platform

28:30 Driving utility in crypto

35:29 Driving regulatory clarity for the industry

43:37 Coinbase’s revenue streams

49:37 Will there be another crypto winter?

51:59 Maya’s NFT trading