Coinbase exchange
Overview
Coinbase is a centralized cryptocurrency exchange headquartered in the United States, founded in 2012 by Brian Armstrong and Fred Ehrsam. It provides spot trading, custody, staking, and a self-custody wallet, and is known for its focus on regulatory compliance. Coinbase has been publicly traded on the Nasdaq under the ticker COIN since April 2021, and in 2025 it acquired the crypto options exchange Deribit.
Within the DeFi Intel graph, Coinbase connects to 79 tracked entities, most strongly to Bitcoin (BTC), USD Coin, Ether (ETH).
Relations
Top connections in the DeFi Intel knowledge graph (confidence-weighted, 7 of 79 total).
| Relation | Connected entity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
lists_token | Bitcoin (BTC) | 95% |
lists_token | USD Coin | 95% |
lists_token | Ether (ETH) | 95% |
competes_with | Binance | 95% |
regulated_by | NY DFS BitLicense | 95% |
employs | Brian Armstrong | 95% |
founded_by | Brian Armstrong | 95% |
Frequently asked questions
What type of exchange is Coinbase?
Coinbase is a centralized cryptocurrency exchange headquartered in the United States.
What services does Coinbase offer?
Coinbase provides spot trading, custody, staking, and a self-custody wallet.
What is Coinbase known for?
Coinbase is known for its focus on regulatory compliance and public company status.
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