Coinbase
Largest US crypto exchange and USDC co-issuer
About
Coinbase is the largest US-listed crypto exchange and a primary stablecoin trading venue. It co-founded USDC with Circle via the Centre consortium and earns a share of USDC reserve revenue, while operating Base (its L2), Coinbase Wallet, custody and on/off-ramp services. In 2026 it is positioning around stablecoins, Base, and an 'everything exchange' strategy.
Stablecoins
Key products
Chains
- Founded
- 2012
- HQ
- Remote / Wilmington, Delaware, USA
- Stage
- Public
- Funding
- IPO 2021 (NASDAQ: COIN)
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