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Coinbase Global, Inc. (COIN) operates as a leading cryptocurrency platform with a mission to increase economic freedom globally. The company provides a trusted platform for customers to engage with crypto assets through trading, staking, safekeeping, spending, and fast, free global transfers. Coinbase offers critical infrastructure for onchain activities, which include interactions with blockchain-powered technologies such as self-custody wallets, decentralized applications, and open community engagement platforms.
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Transaction Revenue - Generates fees from trading activities by both consumers and institutions, including individual customers and institutional customers such as hedge funds and financial institutions.
- Consumer, net: Transaction fees from individual customers.
- Institutional, net: Transaction fees from institutional customers.
- Other transaction revenue: Includes Base and payment-related revenue.
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Subscription and Services Revenue - Provides revenue from ecosystem products and other services, including stablecoin revenue, blockchain rewards, interest and finance fee income, custodial fee revenue, and other subscription and services revenue.
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Other Revenue - Includes corporate interest and other income.
| Name | Position | External Roles | Short Bio | |
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Brian Armstrong ExecutiveBoard | Chairman of the Board, CEO | CEO & Board Member at ResearchHub Technologies, Inc.; Board Member at NewLimit, Inc. | Co-founder of Coinbase (2012); led the company through its public listing in 2021; holds a B.A. and M.S. in Computer Science from Rice University. | View Report → |
Alesia Haas Executive | CFO | Board Member at ANGI Homeservices Inc. and Vimeo, Inc. | CFO of Coinbase since 2018; previously CFO at Sculptor Capital Management and OneWest Bank; holds a B.S. in Business Administration from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. | |
Emilie Choi Executive | President, COO | Board Member at Okta, Inc. | Joined Coinbase in 2018; promoted to COO in 2019 and President in 2020; previously VP at LinkedIn; holds a B.A. in Economics from Johns Hopkins and an MBA from Wharton. | |
Lawrence Brock Executive | Chief People Officer | None | Chief People Officer since 2019; previously Senior Managing Director at Citadel LLC and VP at Red Hat; holds a B.A. in Business Administration and an MBA from Georgia State University. | |
Paul Grewal Executive | Chief Legal Officer & Secretary | Board Member of a private company and a nonprofit organization | Joined Coinbase in 2020; former VP & Deputy General Counsel at Meta; previously a U.S. Magistrate Judge; holds an S.B. from MIT and a J.D. from the University of Chicago. | |
Chris Lehane Board | Director | None | Joined Coinbase's Board in 2024; previously provided consulting services to Coinbase through Haun Ventures; no additional details provided in the documents. | |
Christa Davies Board | Director | CFO at Aon plc | Joined Coinbase's Board in 2024; CFO of Aon plc; extensive financial expertise; holds a B.S. in Mathematics from Purdue University. | |
Fred Wilson Board | Lead Independent Director | Partner at Union Square Ventures; Board Member at Etsy, Inc. | Joined Coinbase's Board in 2017; Lead Independent Director since 2021; extensive experience in venture capital and corporate governance. | |
Frederick Ehrsam III Board | Director | Co-founder and General Partner at Paradigm; Board Member of private companies | Co-founder of Coinbase (2012); served as President until 2017; co-founder of Paradigm, a crypto-focused investment firm. | |
Gokul Rajaram Board | Director | Board Member at Trade Desk Inc. and Pinterest, Inc.; Advisor to tech companies | Joined Coinbase's Board in 2020; former executive at DoorDash, Square, and Meta; holds degrees from IIT Kanpur, University of Texas, and MIT Sloan. | |
Kelly A. Kramer Board | Director | Board Member at Gilead Sciences, Inc. and Snowflake Inc. | Joined Coinbase's Board in 2020; former CFO of Cisco Systems; holds a B.S. in Mathematics from Purdue University. | |
Marc L. Andreessen Board | Director | Co-founder and General Partner at Andreessen Horowitz; Board Member at Meta Platforms, Inc. and Samsara Inc. | Joined Coinbase's Board in 2020; co-founder of Netscape and Opsware; holds extensive experience in venture capital and technology. | |
Paul Clement Board | Director | None | Joined Coinbase's Board in 2024; no additional details provided in the documents. | |
Tobias Lütke Board | Director | CEO of Shopify, Inc.; Contributor to Ruby on Rails | Joined Coinbase's Board in 2022; co-founder and CEO of Shopify; created several open-source libraries, including Active Merchant. |
- With transaction revenue declining 27% quarter-over-quarter compared to an 18% drop in trading volume, what factors are causing this larger decline in revenue, and how do you plan to address the pressures on transaction revenue moving forward?
- The significant increase in stablecoin pair trading, which generates little to no fees, is impacting your retail fee rates and overall revenue; is this shift towards stablecoin trading structural, and what strategies are you implementing to mitigate its effect on your business model?
- Coinbase's trading volume in altcoins has decreased notably compared to earlier quarters; what are the main reasons for this decline, and how do you plan to regain market share in trading of lesser-traded tokens to diversify your revenue streams?
- Considering the potential for a more favorable regulatory environment post-election, beyond reducing litigation risk, what specific initiatives are you prepared to launch that are currently constrained, and how will regulatory clarity influence your product offerings and growth strategies, especially in areas like staking and listing new tokens?
- Given the authorization of a $1 billion stock repurchase program amidst significant investment needs in technology, infrastructure, and regulatory compliance, can you elaborate on how this capital allocation aligns with your growth strategy and why you are choosing buybacks over reinvesting more heavily in the business or preserving cash due to crypto market volatility?
Notable M&A activity and strategic investments in the past 3 years.
| Company | Year | Details |
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One River Digital Asset Management, LLC (ORDAM) | 2023 | Coinbase completed the acquisition on March 3, 2023, for a total of $96.8 million using a mix of cash, stock, and an indemnity holdback. This strategic move helped Coinbase enter the institutional digital asset management space and was structured as a staged business combination with significant goodwill and intangible assets. |
Unbound Security, Inc. | 2022 | Acquired on January 4, 2022, for $258.0 million, Unbound Security enhanced Coinbase’s cryptographic security capabilities and contributed to its MPC (Multiparty Computation) technology development. The deal, accounted for under ASC 805, included various cash and stock components along with a measurement period adjustment. |
FairXchange, Inc. | 2022 | FairX—a CFTC-regulated derivatives exchange—was acquired on February 1, 2022, for $275.1 million to expand Coinbase’s crypto derivatives offerings. The transaction, structured under ASC 805, involved cash, stock, and indemnity holdback components, supporting Coinbase's entry into retail and institutional crypto derivatives markets. |
Recent press releases and 8-K filings for COIN.
- Bitcoin ETFs have achieved historic success as a product launch, yet Bitcoin's price has remained range-bound due to factors like in-kind exchanges (though disputed) and selling pressure from long-term holders with gains around $100,000.
- In contrast to Bitcoin's price action, infrastructure providers like Coinbase have seen huge growth and have been among the best-performing IPOs and stocks, suggesting potential investment opportunities in the ecosystem rather than direct crypto trading.
- The next significant development in crypto ETFs is expected to be staking products for cryptocurrencies such as Solana and Ethereum, which are projected to launch this year and offer the potential for significant yields.
- Robinhood shares popped more than 9% after announcing the launch of tokenized stock trading for European users.
- The company is introducing 200 tokenized US stocks and ETFs for European customers with no commission and a 10 basis point FX fee, along with perpetual futures with up to 3x leverage.
- Robinhood is rolling out crypto staking for Solana and Ethereum in the US and advanced trading tools like tax lot optimization.
- Looking ahead, Robinhood aims to integrate WonderFi (acquisition expected to close in H2) and expand its institutional crypto offerings through Bitstamp.
- Coinbase obtained a MiCA license in Luxembourg, transitioning its EU hub from Ireland, with CEO Brian Armstrong stating the company is “all in on Europe”.
- By midday, Coinbase shares were up 4.3% following the announcement.
- The U.S. Senate advanced the GENIUS Act, a stablecoin regulatory bill now headed to the House, signaling potential new reserve requirements for issuers.
- Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino reported USDT is overcollateralized by roughly $6 billion beyond required reserves, plus $15 billion held by the company.
- Coinbase launched Coinbase Business, a one-stop operating account for startups and SMEs offering global payments, treasury management, 4.5% APY on USDC and API/integrations with QuickBooks and Xero.
- Introduced Coinbase Payments, a stablecoin payment platform on Base with $1 trillion in monthly USDC settlements and partnerships with Stripe, SAP, Deel and Shopify.
- Expanded trading with on-chain DEX integration to access millions of assets in the main app, announced CFTC-compliant US perpetual futures and acquired Deribit to add options trading.
- Rolled out a Bitcoin-backed loan product allowing up to $1 million in instant USDC loans against BTC collateral, reaching $300 million in outstanding loans.
- USDC holdings on Coinbase grew from $1 billion in 2023 to $12 billion today, while the stablecoin market cap is up 50% YoY.
- Regulatory engagement has intensified with both the SEC and CFTC, paving the way for experimentation in tokenizing securities and innovating market structure, which Coinbase sees as near-to-medium term opportunities.
- The company is integrating its institutional offerings by combining trading, custody, staking, and financing services under the Coinbase Prime platform to better serve a diverse client base including asset managers, banks, and hedge funds.
- Coinbase’s acquisition of Derabit is a strategic move to bolster its derivatives portfolio by incorporating options trading capabilities, enhancing cross-margin functionality, and expanding internationally.
- Stablecoin usage, particularly USDC, plays a crucial role in powering Coinbase’s derivatives, payments, and on-chain wallet services, supporting a broader ecosystem initiative.
- Coinbase Global, Inc. disclosed a material cybersecurity incident occurring on May 11, 2025, involving a threat actor accessing internal data and customer information.
- The incident resulted in a preliminary estimated expense range of $180 million to $400 million for remediation and potential customer reimbursements, with the investigation still ongoing.
- Coinbase posted $2.0 billion in revenue, $66 million in net income, and $930 million in Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2025, reflecting robust performance amid market volatility.
- Completed a $2.9 billion Deribit acquisition (Sentillia B.V.) to bolster its crypto derivatives platform and expand global market share.
- Achieved strong subscription and services revenue growth driven by increasing stablecoin demand, with USDC’s market cap surpassing $60 billion, average USDC holdings rising 49% to $12 billion, and Base stablecoin balances at $4 billion.
- Announced a share purchase transaction where Coinbase Stock will be issued at Closing, with a lock-up for Deribit shareholders—50% of the received shares to be released after 90 days and the remaining 50% after 180 days.
- Expanded its product suite with innovations such as Portfolio Margin 2.0 and on-chain lending, alongside significant regulatory wins including a SEC lawsuit dismissal.
- The report includes forward-looking statements outlining risks, such as the need for regulatory approvals and market uncertainties that could impact the transaction’s closing and benefits.