Description
Founded in June of 2012, Coinbase is a digital currency wallet and platform where merchants and consumers can transact with new digital currencies like bitcoin, ethereum, and litecoin. It is based in San Francisco, California.
Bitcoin is the world's most widely used alternative currency with a total market cap of over $100 billion. The bitcoin network is made up of thousands of computers run by individuals all over the world.
The company, which supports 3 million global users, facilitates bitcoin transactions in 190 countries and exchanges between bitcoin and flat currencies in 26 countries. In addition to its wallet and exchange services, Coinbase offers an API that developers and merchants can use to build applications and accept bitcoin payments.
