Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said crypto is not only for rich people because anyone can buy and hold coins with just a few ...

The company is the first of its kind to join the landmark index. Cryptocurrency skeptics and fans alike say that gives the virtual tender a stamp of legitimacy, but can’t agree if it’s warranted.

Coinbase on Monday became the first cryptocurrency exchange to join the Standard & Poor’s 500 index, marking a pivotal moment for the digital assets industry. The inclusion on the S&P 500 also was a ...