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Coinbase

Los Angeles, CA · Founded 2012 · 6112 employees

Buy, sell, and manage cryptocurrencies.

About Coinbase

Where is Coinbase headquartered?

Coinbase is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

What does Coinbase do?

Buy, sell, and manage cryptocurrencies.

What makes Coinbase notable?

Coinbase was co-founded by Brian Armstrong, a former Airbnb engineer, alongside Fred Ehrsam, and grew into the largest U.S. cryptocurrency exchange before going public via direct listing.

Industry
Fintech
Founded
2012
HQ
Los Angeles, CA
Employees
6112
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