Cryptocurrencies ‘come of age’ with massive Coinbase market debut

BUSINESS DAILY © FRANCE 24

The stock market launch of cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase is being described as a ‘coming of age’ moment for the sector, as the company’s market valuation surpassed that of oil giant BP after its first day of trading. Shares in Coinbase finished 31 percent higher on Wednesday, giving the company a total value of almost $86 billion. Also today, we hear from French aerospace workers who are retraining for new careers after the downturn in their industry during the Covid-19 pandemic.