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Oh well, short term headwinds. Will roll over the upcoming option at expiry then!

Coinbase initiated at junk levels by Moody's, citing 'uncertain regulatory environment and fierce competition' in crypto

Moody's Investors Service initiated a debt-issuer rating of Coinbase Global Inc. at noninvestment gr

Coinbase initiated at junk levels by Moody's, citing 'uncertain regulatory environment and fierce competition' in crypto

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