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Crypto Giants Coinbase and Block Report Strong Earnings
The recent earnings reports from crypto exchange Coinbase and Jack Dorsey’s Block have sent Bitcoin’s price soaring above $61,000, highlighting the confidence these companies have in the cryptocurrency market.
Coinbase’s Impressive Performance
Coinbase reported earnings of $4.40 per share, far surpassing analysts’ estimates of $1.15 per share. The company’s revenue also exceeded expectations, reaching $1.64 billion compared to the projected $1.36 billion.
In the first quarter of 2024, consumer transaction revenues for Coinbase soared to $935 million, marking a remarkable increase of over 100% from the previous year. Overall, the company generated $1.08 billion in transaction revenue, nearly tripling the figure from the previous quarter.
Despite facing scrutiny from the Securities and Exchange Commission for selling unregistered securities, Coinbase benefited from the approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs by the financial watchdog, leading to a significant surge in Bitcoin and overall crypto market performance. Additionally, a partnership with BlackRock further solidified Coinbase’s position in the crypto space.
Block’s Bitcoin Acquisition Strategy
Block announced in its earnings report that it plans to allocate 10% of its gross profit from Bitcoin products to purchase Bitcoin monthly. The company’s earnings per share stood at $0.85, surpassing expectations of $0.62 per share, while revenue reached $5.96 billion, exceeding analysts’ estimates of $5.75 billion.
By the end of March, Block held 8,038 Bitcoin valued at $573 million, indicating a strategic focus on accumulating digital assets as part of its growth strategy.
In a shareholder letter, Jack Dorsey expressed his belief in the inevitable integration of a native currency for the internet, emphasizing the importance of a common protocol for efficient money movement in the age of Artificial Intelligence systems and agents.
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