What is Coinbase & how does it work?

Coinbase is a secure online platform for buying, selling, transferring, and storing cryptocurrency (crypto). Our mission is to create an open financial system for the world and to be the leading global brand for helping people convert crypto into and out of their local currency. We make buying and selling crypto easy.

Is Coinbase a publicly traded company?

Coinbase Global, Inc., branded Coinbase, is an American publicly traded company that operates a cryptocurrency exchange platform. Coinbase is a distributed company; all employees operate via remote work. It is the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the United States by trading volume.

What cryptocurrencies can you buy on Coinbase?

In a nutshell, Coinbase is a cryptocurrency exchange where you can buy popular coins like Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana. Not every coin is supported on Coinbase, but there are more than 120 different types of cryptocurrencies on the platform. Meanwhile, there are thousands of different cryptocurrencies available worldwide.

What are Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs)?

Initial coin offerings (ICOs) are a popular way to raise funds for products and services usually related to cryptocurrency. ICOs are similar to initial public offerings (IPOs), but coins issued in an ICO also can have utility for a software service or product. A few ICOs have yielded returns for investors.