Coinbase

Coinbase is a financial technology and services company based in San Francisco, California. Founded in June 2012 by Brian Armstrong and Fred Ehrsam, it operates a secure cryptocurrency exchange platform. Coinbase went public through a direct listing on NASDAQ in April 2021 and trades under the ticker COIN. The company's mission is to enhance economic freedom for over 1 billion people by modernizing the financial system and providing a reliable platform for engaging with crypto assets. Coinbase offers a wide range of cryptocurrency services, including trading, secure digital wallets, staking opportunities, custodial services, and fast global transfers. The platform supports over 250 major digital assets, such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, and Litecoin. With a diverse customer base that includes retail and institutional investors, as well as over 245,000 ecosystem partners in more than 100 countries, Coinbase emphasizes identity verification and financial compliance to ensure account security and digital asset protection.