Coinbase to become the first crypto firm to join the S&P 500

Crypto exchange Coinbase Global (COIN) is set to join the Standard and Poor’s 500 (S&P 500) on May 19, becoming the first and currently only crypto firm to make it into the index. The crypto exchange will replace Discover Financial Services (DFS), wh

Coinbase's stock pops as the crypto exchange will join the S&P 500 index next Monday

By Claudia AssisCoinbase Global Inc. is joining the S&P 500 index on May 19, S&P Dow Jones Indices announced late Monday.Coinbase shares (COIN) rocketed about 11% higher in the extended session after ending the regular trading day up 4%.A place in th