Coinbase is a cryptocurrency exchange that allows users to buy, sell, and store cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin and Ether. Coinbase was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

It is considered to be one of the more regulated and beginner-friendly cryptocurrency exchanges, and offers a range of services and features for individual and institutional investors. Coinbase offers a user-friendly platform that allows users to easily buy and sell cryptocurrencies using a variety of payment methods, such as bank transfers and credit cards.

It also acts as a custodian for users to store and manage crypto on their platform. In addition to its core exchange and wallet services, Coinbase also offers a range of other products and services, such as staking and lending, and has acquired several other companies to expand its offering.