Coinbase CFO and CLO Engage in Multiple Share Transactions Worth Billions

Coinbase Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: COIN) Chief Financial Officer Alesia J. Haas sold 9,750 shares of Class A common stock on May 15, 2026, at approximately $205.64 per share under a pre-established Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, generating about $2.0 million (around 27 billion KRW) in proceeds. Following this transaction, Haas continues to hold 367,451 shares of Class A common stock, valued at approximately $75.6 million (around 100 billion KRW).

General Counsel Paul Grewal saw his holdings temporarily increase by roughly 15,000 shares upon the vesting of restricted stock units on May 20. After returning shares to the company to cover tax obligations, his total holdings were adjusted to 86,713 shares. Then, on May 27, under his own Rule 10b5-1 plan, Grewal sold about 1,960 shares in the open market at prices between $175 and $180 per share, raising approximately $347,000 (roughly 4–5 billion KRW) and reducing his direct holdings to 84,753 shares.

Recently, Coinbase reported a net loss of about $394 million in the first quarter of 2026 and announced layoffs affecting roughly 700 employees—approximately 14% of its global workforce—to address performance and cost pressures. Meanwhile, on May 29, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission signaled its intent to allow perpetual cryptocurrency futures for Bitcoin and other digital assets, opening opportunities for Coinbase and select partners to expand their U.S. derivatives business.

Founded in 2012, Coinbase Global, Inc. is a leading U.S.–based cryptocurrency exchange and crypto infrastructure provider listed on Nasdaq. The company has diversified beyond a pure transaction-fee model into derivatives, stablecoin services and infrastructure offerings, proactively adapting to an evolving regulatory environment.