Coinbase Global, Inc. is an American cryptocurrency exchange. It was founded in 2012 by Brian Armstrong and Fred Ehrsam. Coinbase has over 100 million users, and is the largest U.S. based cryptocurrency exchange as well as the world's biggest bitcoin custodian, as of 2024. The company operates in more than 100 countries and holds nearly US$516 billion in assets, including nearly 12 percent of all bitcoin in existence and 11 percent of all staked Ether. Described as a conservative and law-abiding cryptocurrency exchange, Coinbase offers cryptocurrency products and services. As of 2025, the company operates as a remote-first company with no physical headquarters.
Coinbase has received investment from 29 venture capital firms.
Coinbase Global, Inc. is an American cryptocurrency exchange.
Coinbase has received investment from 1confirmation, Alumni Ventures, Andreessen Horowitz, Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), Andreessen Horowitz Crypto (a16z crypto) and 24 other investors. These venture capital firms and investors provide both capital and strategic support.
Coinbase was founded in 2012.
Coinbase operates in the Web3 sector. Coinbase Global, Inc. is an American cryptocurrency exchange.
