# Catalytic event or unbridled optimism? Coinbase approaches public listing
“# Catalytic event or unbridled optimism? Coinbase approaches public listing ” The Coinbase direct stock listing could be a rite of passage for the blockchain and cryptocurrency industry, and the announcement on March 20 by the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission of a $6.5-million fine against Coinbase for “wash trading” and filing misleading information…