Coinbase

Coinbase, founded in 2012, operates a cryptocurrency platform that allows consumers, institutions and developers to buy, sell, store and trade digital assets. The company reports more than 100 million users of its consumer apps and says it custodies more digital assets than any other firm. It operates globally across the cryptocurrency, financial services and fintech sectors.

Its product line spans several distinct markets. The Coinbase Consumer App provides apps for buying, selling and storing cryptocurrency. Coinbase Prime offers professional-grade trading and custody for institutional clients. The Coinbase Developer Platform gives developers tools and APIs for building blockchain applications. The Everything Exchange is described as a unified destination for crypto, equities, derivatives and prediction markets.

Technical work at the company covers blockchain technology, cryptocurrency exchange infrastructure, digital asset custody, stablecoin infrastructure, global settlement rails, developer platforms and exchange liquidity systems. Coinbase states that trust, security and regulatory compliance have been founding principles, and that it has built a foundation in security and compliance over more than a decade of operation. The company's stated mission rests on the belief that cryptocurrency will transform how people interact with money, with a focus on accessible products to encourage adoption.