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About Coinbase

Coinbase is one of the largest cryptocurrency companies in the world. It provides a platform where people can buy, sell, store, and learn about digital assets.

What Coinbase offers

  • Buy and sell cryptocurrencies
  • Store digital assets
  • Trade Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other coins
  • Use crypto wallets
  • Send and receive crypto payments
  • Learn about blockchain technology

Main Coinbase Products

Coinbase offers a range of products for different types of users — from first-time buyers to active traders and institutions.

Coinbase Exchange

The main platform for buying, selling, and converting assets. Popular coins: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana.

Coinbase Wallet

A separate self-custody wallet app where users control their own private keys.

Coinbase Advanced

For experienced traders: charts, advanced order types, and lower trading fees.

Coinbase One

Subscription service with lower fees, enhanced support, and added account protections.

Company Background

  • Founded in 2012
  • Headquarters: San Francisco
  • Co-founder & CEO: Brian Armstrong
  • First major crypto exchange listed on the U.S. stock market (2021)

How Coinbase Makes Money

  • Trading fees
  • Subscriptions
  • Custody services
  • Institutional crypto services

Security

  • Two-factor authentication (2FA)
  • Cold storage
  • Fraud monitoring
  • Identity verification

Users still need to stay vigilant against scams and phishing sites.

Official Website

For official Coinbase services, visit coinbase.com.

A note on independence

Coinbase Services is an independent educational resource and is not officially connected to, endorsed by, or affiliated with Coinbase Global, Inc. We clearly state our independence, don't copy Coinbase branding, and don't imply official support or partnership. For account access or transactions, use coinbase.com.

Who we are

We're a small editorial team — writers, researchers, and long-time crypto users — who got tired of watching friends and family get confused by jargon or burned by bad advice. Every guide on this site is written and reviewed by a human, then checked against official documentation before it goes live.

We don't sell user data, run paid promotions, or take affiliate commissions from exchanges. If we get something wrong, we'd rather hear about it and fix it — drop us a note at support@coinbaseservices.com.

Our Mission

Make blockchain education approachable for beginners and useful for experienced users alike.

Who We Serve

Everyday crypto users, new investors, and anyone seeking clear, unbiased information.

Our Values

Independence, transparency, accuracy. No paid promotions. No hidden affiliations.