Coinbase

Coinbase, Inc. is an online platform that enables merchants, consumers, and traders to engage in transactions with digital currencies, including bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, Coinbase allows users to create their own digital wallets and facilitates buying and selling of cryptocurrencies by connecting to bank accounts. The platform also offers various tools for merchant payment processing, supporting numerous popular websites. In addition to its core services, Coinbase Ventures, the company's investment arm, focuses on investing in early-stage cryptocurrency and blockchain startups, further contributing to the growth of the digital finance ecosystem.