How does Coinbase work?

You can also use Coinbase to convert one cryptocurrency to another, or to send and receive cryptocurrency to and from other people. Like stock trading apps you may already be familiar with, Coinbase shows you the current price and trends for cryptocurrencies, a look at your portfolio of holdings and news stories about the industry.

Does Coinbase have a stablecoin?

Coinbase has partnered with Circle to launch USD Coin, the rapidly growing No. 2 stablecoin, with a market cap of nearly $28 billion as of August 2021 — up from $1 billion a year earlier. Coinbase Ventures is the company’s venture capital arm. Coinbase’s aspirations go far beyond its exchange business.

What happened to basecoin?

Basecoin was designed to help investors have a store of value that wasn't plagued by the wild fluctuations in price that most cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin, experience. After intervention by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Basecoin (renamed Basis) was shut down in December of 2018.

What is Coinbase custody?

Coinbase Custody offers institutional-grade, cold-storage custody services backed by a $320 million insurance policy overseen by Aon, one of the largest insurance brokerages in the world. In addition, Coinbase’s U.S. dollar accounts are FDIC insured up to $250,000.