** Shares of crypto exchange Coinbase COIN rise ~1.5% to $215.90 in extended trading
** Coinbase reports a surge in Q2 revenue as trading volumes at the crypto exchange roar back to life thanks to market euphoria over easing regulatory roadblocks
** COIN’s revenue comes in at $1.38 bln in Q2 vs $662.5 mln a year earlier
** Co’s total transaction revenue climbed to $780.9 mln in the quarter, compared with $327.1 mln in pcp
** As of last close, COIN stock up ~22% YTD