@base Coinbase has hired Durgesh Kaushik, the former head of Snap India, as the global cryptocurrency exchange looks to expand its reach in emerging markets including India, TechCrunch has learned and confirmed. Kaushik is joining Coinbase as Senior Director for Market Expansion and is tasked with helping the company with its launch in India.

Big move by Coinbase! Hiring Durgesh Kaushik signals a strong push towards capturing emerging markets like India. Excited to see how this expansion reshapes the crypto landscape in the region 🌏🚀 159 $DEGEN