Coinbase Global, Inc. operates a digital asset and cryptocurrency platform serving retail users, institutions, developers and ecosystem partners. Through its exchange, customers can buy, sell, convert, store and transfer a range of cryptocurrencies and other digital assets. The company also provides an advanced trading platform for more experienced users and services designed for institutional trading and market access.
Its product offerings include custodial services, institutional prime brokerage and custody, staking services, a self-custody wallet, and tools that enable developers and businesses to build applications using blockchain networks. Coinbase also supports the use of USDC, a dollar-denominated stablecoin issued by Circle, and operates Base, an Ethereum layer-2 network intended to support faster and lower-cost on-chain applications and transactions.
Founded in 2012 by Brian Armstrong and Fred Ehrsam, Coinbase became a publicly traded company on the Nasdaq Stock Market in 2021 under the symbol COIN. The company serves customers in the United States and numerous international markets, subject to local regulations and product availability. Brian Armstrong serves as co-founder and chief executive officer, while Emilie Choi is president and chief operating officer.
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