RSU vesting and tax withholding by executive at Coinbase Global (COIN)
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Coinbase Global President & COO Emilie Choi reported the vesting of restricted stock units and related tax share withholding in a Form 4. On January 15, 2026, 321,588 RSUs previously granted to her vested, converting into the same number of shares of Class A common stock at an exercise price of $0.
To cover federal and state tax withholding obligations from this vesting, 159,482 shares of Class A common stock were withheld and cancelled at a price of $255.86 per share, in an exempt transaction. After these transactions, Choi directly beneficially owned 364,540 shares of Coinbase Class A common stock. She is also reported as having indirect interests in additional shares held through Sixers LLC and two Starvurst trusts, for which she disclaims beneficial ownership except for any pecuniary interest.
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Insider Trade Summary
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 321,588 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Class A Common Stock | 321,588 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Class A Common Stock | 159,482 | $255.86 | $40.81M |
| holding | Class A Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class A Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class A Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Footnotes (1)
- Vesting of restricted stock units ("RSUs") previously granted to the Reporting Person. Exempt transaction pursuant to Section 16b-3(e) - payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering or withholding securities incident to the receipt, exercise or vesting of a security issued in accordance with Rule 16b-3. All of the shares reported as disposed of in this Form 4 were relinquished by the Reporting Person and cancelled by the Issuer in exchange for the Issuer's agreement to pay federal and state tax withholding obligations of the Reporting Person resulting from the vesting of RSUs. These shares are held by Sixers LLC, of which the Reporting Person and the Starvurst Non-Exempt Trust are members. The Reporting Person's spouse is a co-trustee of the Starvurst Non-Exempt Trust. The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of these shares except to the extent of her pecuniary interest therein, if any. These shares are held by the Starvurst Exempt Trust, of which the Reporting Person's spouse is a co-trustee. The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of these shares except to the extent of her pecuniary interest therein, if any. These shares are held by the Starvurst Non-Exempt Trust, of which the Reporting Person's spouse is a co-trustee. The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of these shares except to the extent of her pecuniary interest therein, if any. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock. The RSUs vest on January 15, 2026. RSUs do not expire; they either vest or are canceled prior to vesting date.
FAQ
What insider transaction did Coinbase (COIN) President & COO Emilie Choi report?
Emilie Choi reported the vesting of restricted stock units and related share withholding for taxes. On January 15, 2026, 321,588 RSUs vested into the same number of Coinbase Class A common shares, followed by a share withholding transaction to satisfy tax obligations.
How many Coinbase (COIN) RSUs vested for Emilie Choi and at what price?
On January 15, 2026, 321,588 restricted stock units vested for Emilie Choi. Each RSU converted into one share of Coinbase Class A common stock at an exercise price of $0 per share.
What is Emilie Choi’s role at Coinbase (COIN) according to this filing?
According to the Form 4, Emilie Choi is an officer of Coinbase Global, Inc., serving as President & Chief Operating Officer (COO).