Coinbase's Financial Innovations and Challenges

This chapter explores Coinbase's latest initiatives, including a new credit card partnership with American Express and collaborations with Shopify, highlighting the company's shift toward payment infrastructure and consumer finance. It discusses the evolving role of stablecoins and cryptocurrencies as everyday payment methods, along with implications of a recent cyberattack on Coinbase and the startup's response. The chapter also touches on trends in fintech IPOs and the transformative potential of AI in financial services.