Coinbase shares dropped about 7% following the release of its Q2 earnings report, which fell short of Wall Street expectations.
The leading US crypto exchange revealed revenue of $1.2 billion, missing the $1.3 billion estimate and marking a significant decline from $1.5 billion a year earlier.
Transaction revenue, the biggest part of Coinbase’s income, plunged 21% year-over-year to under $600 million. This sharp decrease highlights the ongoing slowdown in crypto trading activity amid rising market competition.
The exchange's subscription and services segment, accounting for nearly half of total net revenue, also declined for the third consecutive quarter, generating $555 million.
Stablecoins remain an important revenue source with USDC-related income reaching $292 million in the quarter.
Coinbase’s attempts to diversify revenue streams face challenges as trading volumes contract and rivals ramp up. This comes as regulatory scrutiny intensifies across crypto markets.
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