#Intel discloses small stake in crypto exchange Coinbase

#Intel discloses small stake in crypto exchange Coinbase

“#Intel discloses small stake in crypto exchange Coinbase” Intel on Friday disclosed a stake worth less than a million dollars in cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase. The chipmaker held about 3,014 shares of Coinbase’s Class A common stock as of June 30, Intel said in a regulatory filing. The Coinbase shares would be worth around $788,191, based on trading price of $261.51 at…

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#Paris Saint-Germain soccer club to pay Lionel Messi in cryptocurrency

#Paris Saint-Germain soccer club to pay Lionel Messi in cryptocurrency

“#Paris Saint-Germain soccer club to pay Lionel Messi in cryptocurrency” French soccer club Paris Saint-Germain announced Thursday that a portion of its $80 million pay package for superstar Lionel Messi includes some cryptocurrency — a “world first for such a high-profile signing.” PSG said Messi’s package includes an unspecified amount of the club-issued cryptocurrency “$PSG Fan…

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#Coinbase stock jumps on better-than-expected Q2 earnings

#Coinbase stock jumps on better-than-expected Q2 earnings

“#Coinbase stock jumps on better-than-expected Q2 earnings” Shares of crypto exchange Coinbase rose 7 percent Wednesday morning after the company reported better-than-expected second quarter profits. The digital coin exchange late Tuesday reported $1.6 billion in net profit for the quarter, representing earnings per share of $3.45. That eclipsed Wall Street’s expectations of $2.33 per share. …

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#Hackers steal 0M in one of the largest crypto heists ever

#Hackers steal $600M in one of the largest crypto heists ever

“#Hackers steal $600M in one of the largest crypto heists ever” Hackers have made off with more than $600 million in various cryptocurrencies, likely the largest heist ever in the burgeoning world of decentralized finance. The hackers targeted PolyNetwork, a decentralized finance platform that enables people to swap tokens across different blockchains. The theft affects…

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