Airbnb CEO hints on crypto
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky noted his connection to a major crypto player
Airbnb CEO: As the world changes, we will adapt
Brian Chesky joins 'The Claman Countdown' to discuss the future of travel and Airbnb's ever-changing business model.
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky is celebrating his company's ability to be nimble in a post-COVID world, more so than traditional hotels.
But will that include the home-sharing giant, at some point, accepting cryptocurrency for payment?
| Ticker | Security | Last | Change | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABNB | AIRBNB INC. | 137.49 | +1.38 | +1.01% |
"We get a lot of requests, I've been getting it for years, I have nothing to announce on it today," said Chesky during an appearance on FOX Business' "The Claman Countdown" on Tuesday.
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| Ticker | Security | Last | Change | Change % |
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| AMC | AMC ENTERTAINMENT | 5.04 | +0.09 | +1.82% |
| PYPL | PAYPAL HOLDINGS INC. | 86.53 | -0.24 | -0.28% |
| WMT | WALMART INC. | 92.64 | +0.14 | +0.15% |
| AMZN | AMAZON.COM INC. | 210.71 | +2.82 | +1.36% |
While he declined to elaborate on digital payments, he did note his connection to a major crypto player.
"Fun fact, the CEO of Coinbase used to work for Airbnb so we are really proud of their success," he added.
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| Ticker | Security | Last | Change | Change % |
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| COIN | COINBASE GLOBAL INC. | 312.22 | +7.58 | +2.49% |
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 23: Brian Armstrong, cofounder and CEO of Coinbase speaks onstage during 'Tales from the Crypto: What the Currency of the Future Means for You' at Vanity Fair's 6th Annual New Establishment Summit at Wallis Annenbe (Getty Images)
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong was a technical product manager for Airbnb, according to his LinkedIn profile.
Coinbase went public earlier this year as the largest cryptocurrency exchange. Shares have fallen 29% since the debut.