Coinbase to be listed on Nasdaq in cryptocurrency milestone
By DW
15 April 2021 |
9:00 am
The biggest US virtual currency exchange will be listed, following record Bitcoin highs. The listing marks a turning point for cryptocurrency, once considered an obscure investment prospect.
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