Coinbase

Coinbase is a leading US-based centralized cryptocurrency exchange, founded in 2012 by Brian Armstrong and publicly listed on Nasdaq in 2021. Known for its regulatory compliance and user-friendly interface, it serves over 100 million users and holds nearly $516 billion in assets under custody globally. Coinbase also operates Base, one of the largest Ethereum Layer 2 networks, and offers staking, institutional custody, and crypto-backed lending services.