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BlockTower Capital founder Ari Paul has publicly accused Coinbase of concealing roughly $1 billion in losses from hacks, according to a claim circulating widely on social media. The allegation quickly drew attention across the crypto industry, with commentators debating whether the exchange has downplayed security incidents. Coinbase has not been reported to have confirmed the figures, and no regulatory finding substantiates the claim so far.
- 2Social Media May Give Investors False Confidence▼Social Media May Make Investors Feel More Confident Than They Should Be | Newswise
New research highlighted by Newswise suggests that social media use can make investors feel more confident about their financial decisions than their actual knowledge or skills justify. The finding points to an overconfidence gap: people exposed to investing content online may overestimate their abilities, potentially leading to riskier trading, poorly informed decisions, and losses. It adds to ongoing debate about how online financial communities shape retail investor behavior.