FinTech Magazine January 2021 | Page 63

2012 YEAR FOUNDED

CEO BRIAN ARMSTRONG

USA HQ 08 Coinbase

Value ( USD ) : $ 8bn

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Founded in 2012 , Coinbase sees cryptocurrency as “ the future of money and a catalyst for creating an open financial system around the world ”. As a result Coinbase strives to provide everyone around the world with easy and secure access to Bitcoin . With a mission to “ create an open financial system for the world ,” Coinbase believes that building a robust , trusted , and accessible cryptoeconomy will result in a more fair , impartial and open financial system . “ An open financial system can be a great equaliser and lift billions out of poverty while accelerating the pace of innovation around the world . This is the best way we know to change the world .” Coinbase has received investments from Y Combinator , Union Square Ventures , and DFJ Growth . fintechmagazine . com