Coinbase

Coinbase is a leading cryptocurrency exchange platform in the United States founded in 2012. It aims to provide a safe and regulation-compliant entry point for retail investors and institutions into the cryptocurrency economy. It offers customers the ability to establish a direct account with the firm, and many opt for Coinbase to act as a custodian for their cryptocurrency, giving the company a wider angle beyond that of a traditional financial exchange. Coinbase's revenue is mainly generated from transaction fees charged to its retail clientele, but it is investing internally and making acquisitions to expand into adjacent businesses, such as prime brokerage, data analytics, and collateralized lending.