Group 1 - Coinbase is adopting a "996" work culture, similar to practices in China, as CEO Armstrong boasts about the New York team's long working hours to develop the Everything Exchange [2][3] - The intense work culture has sparked a divide in opinions, with Western users criticizing it as a toxic overwork culture, while Asian users view it as normal [3] - Coinbase's financial struggles are evident, with a 94% year-on-year drop in net profit in Q1 2025, and Q2 profits largely driven by investment gains rather than core operations [4][5] Group 2 - The cryptocurrency exchange industry is facing a crisis, with Coinbase's revenue and trading volume declining significantly due to market changes and increased competition from ETFs and decentralized finance [25][27] - Coinbase's Q1 2025 revenue was $2 billion, a 24.2% increase, but net profit fell sharply, indicating a shrinking business model for centralized exchanges [26][28] - The introduction of ETFs has altered investor behavior, leading to a shift of funds away from traditional exchanges like Coinbase [29][30] Group 3 - Coinbase is undergoing a transformation to become the "Everything Exchange," aiming to integrate all assets on-chain and enhance the trading experience [39][40] - The company is making strategic acquisitions to build a comprehensive infrastructure, including the purchase of Deribit for options trading and other firms to enhance its service offerings [48][50] - Coinbase's future strategy focuses on stablecoins, wallets, and institutional services, moving beyond reliance on retail trading [51][56] Group 4 - The competitive landscape for exchanges has shifted from superficial metrics like transaction speed and fees to deeper infrastructure development and long-term strategies [60][63] - The current competition is characterized by a focus on building foundational services and ecosystems rather than just attracting short-term trading volume [64][65] - Exchanges are now competing for control over critical entry points for funds, identities, and settlement networks, indicating a significant evolution in the industry [63][66]
美国炒币大厂也开始“996福报”