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Coinbase
San Francisco, USA

Your key to the cryptoeconomy.

About

Coinbase is a cryptocurrency exchange and digital asset platform that has become one of the most trusted and widely-used platforms for buying, selling, and managing cryptocurrencies. The platform offers a secure and intuitive way for individuals and institutions to trade Bitcoin, Ethereum, and thousands of other digital assets.

The company provides a range of services including spot trading, advanced trading tools, staking, and custody solutions. Coinbase prioritizes security with industry-leading practices and is regulated as a Money Transmitter in the United States and compliant with regulations in multiple jurisdictions globally.

Coinbase went public via direct listing on the NASDAQ in April 2021 under the ticker COIN, making it one of the first major cryptocurrency companies to achieve public market status. The platform serves millions of retail users as well as institutional clients seeking exposure to digital assets.

Leadership
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Brian Armstrong
Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Co-founder and CEO of Coinbase, Brian Armstrong leads the company's vision to create an open financial system. He previously worked as a software engineer at Airbnb.
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Fred Ehrsam
Co-Founder
Co-founder of Coinbase, Fred Ehrsam was previously a trader at Goldman Sachs and has been instrumental in shaping the company's product and strategy.
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IBTimes Coverage
The Crypto Industry Is Spending Big On The Midterms. Now A Coinbase-Backed Group Is Picking Its Candidates.
The industry has already put nearly $200 million into the 2026 election cycle as it tries to push a broader digital-asset rulebook through Congress.
Aug 25, 2026
Senate Delays Voting Of Key Crypto Bill As Uncertainty Continues To Mount
The U.S. Senate has delayed a vote on the CLARITY Act until September, complicating efforts to pass landmark cryptocurrency market structure legislation before the end of the year.
Aug 7, 2026
Coinbase's Top Lawyer Is Leaving Right Before the Biggest Vote in Crypto History
Paul Grewal spent six years as Coinbase's chief legal officer, took the company public, and beat the SEC in a case that could have gutted the entire US crypto industry.
Jul 11, 2026
Plaid Head Of International Payments To Speak At Mobile World Congress 2022
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Jul 8, 2026
Washington Said The SAVE Act Was Clarity For Crypto. The Market Is Reading It As Uncertainty Instead.
Expectations for the bill to pass by the end of 2026 have fallen to 48%, down from 70% in mid-May, reflecting shifting sentiment around the timing of legislation and ongoing policy disagreements.
Jun 30, 2026
EU Crypto Rules Force Industry Shake-Up As Most Firms Lack New Regulatory Approval
Europe's landmark crypto regulations have left many firms scrambling to secure authorization as licensed operators gain access across all 27 member states.
Jun 24, 2026
Company Info
Website coinbase.com
Founded 2012
Employees 1000+
Type Public
Product Coinbase Exchange
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