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Coinbase

Public (NASDAQ: COIN)

Explore Coinbase careers at the leading cryptocurrency exchange. Find engineering, product, and finance roles in crypto trading, blockchain, and digital assets.

Industry

Financial Services - Cryptocurrency

Year founded

2012

Employees

3,500

About

Coinbase is the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the United States, providing a platform for buying, selling, and storing digital assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum.

The company serves over 100 million verified users across 100+ countries, offering both retail and institutional crypto services.

Founded during the early days of Bitcoin, Coinbase has become a publicly traded gateway between traditional finance and the cryptocurrency ecosystem.

Beyond exchange services, the company operates Coinbase Wallet, Base blockchain, and various developer tools for the crypto economy.

Headquarters
San Francisco, California, United States
Key leadership
Brian Armstrong (CEO and Co-founder)

Notable highlights

  • First major cryptocurrency company to go public via direct listing in 2021
  • Operates Base, an Ethereum Layer 2 blockchain launched in 2023
  • Holds licenses and regulatory approvals across multiple jurisdictions
  • Major institutional custody provider for crypto assets

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