Coinbase Stock Soars Despite Hack, SEC Probe, and Difficult Week
Coinbase Global Inc.’s rally remains strong this week, defying a series of negative headlines. Despite facing what analysts call “one of the toughest weeks in its history,” Coinbase stock continues to soar. This period includes a major hack, a renewed SEC investigation, and even a pending S&P 500 listing.
Market Reaction to Coinbase Hack ‘Overblown,’ Say Analysts as SEC Probe Sinks Stock
While the stock initially plunged 7.2% on Thursday after the cyberattack and SEC investigation news broke, analysts believe the market overreacted. UPDATE (:41 UTC): Updates first bullet and some text to reflect Coinbase is facing one of the toughest weeks in its history.
Coinbase Hack: Sensitive User Data Stolen
Coinbase, the largest U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange, confirmed a hack where cybercriminals stole sensitive user data. Hackers paid rogue Coinbase customer service staffers overseas to leak customer data, including names, addresses, and masked social security numbers, for a scheme to rob users. Coinbase revealed that it will not pay the ransom but instead will pay for tips leading to the hacker’s arrests.
SEC Probe: Misrepresentation of User Numbers?
Headwinds persist as reports surfaced that the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is investigating whether Coinbase misrepresented user numbers in the past. The SEC probe is focusing on whether Coinbase incorrectly disclosed customer data. Third, it has been revealed that Coinbase is under the SEC probe for incorrectly incorrect customer data in its disclosure. The investigation focuses on whether the company inflated user numbers in prior disclosures. According to Coinbase’s blog post, a group of overseas agents were paid off to leak customer data.
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Did the market overreact to Coinbase’s Hack?
Despite the significant challenges, including the SEC probe and the security breach, Coinbase stock continues its upward trajectory. The rise and fall of Headwinds persist as reports surfaced that the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is investigating whether Coinbase misrepresented user numbers in past. Third, it has been revealed that Coinbase was under an SEC probe.