Coinbase shares rise as investors anticipate U.S. stablecoin rules: CNBC Crypto World
On today's episode of CNBC Crypto World, bitcoin and ether are little changed as investors assess the Fed's next move on interest rates and President Trump's strategy for the Israel-Iran conflict. Plus, Coinbase rises after the company shuffles its EU hub to Luxembourg and investors await U.S. stablecoin rules. And, Phil George of EarnOS discusses why brands could could look to stablecoins in the future.
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