Coinbase
US-regulated publicly listed crypto exchange
Platform Overview
Coinbase is a US-regulated cryptocurrency exchange publicly listed on NASDAQ (COIN). It provides a user-friendly platform for buying, selling, and storing digital assets with strong regulatory compliance.
Company Information
- Registered Company Name
- Coinbase Global Inc
- Brand Name
- Coinbase
- Headquarters
- United States
- Year Established
- 2012
Transparency Signals
Strong transparency across key operational dimensions
No significant concerns identified
Trust Dimension Breakdown
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Regulatory Intelligence
Brand Name
Legal Entities
Regulatory References
Regulatory information displayed here is compiled from public registries, third-party sources, and platform self-declarations. IFCCI does not guarantee the completeness or accuracy of this information. Always verify directly with the relevant regulatory authority.
Regional Market Signals
Malaysia Market
Asia Pacific
Global Market
Regulatory Licenses
SEC
- License Number
- Registered
- Jurisdiction
- United States
- License Type
- Securities Exchange
FinCEN
- License Number
- NMLS-1834753
- Jurisdiction
- United States
- License Type
- Money Transmitter
Internal Transparency
Transparency profile visualization
Trading Conditions
| Instrument | Spread |
|---|---|
| EUR/USD | N/A |
| GBP/USD | N/A |
| USD/JPY | N/A |
| XAU/USD | N/A |
- Commission
- Maker 0.40% / Taker 0.60% (Simple); Maker 0.05% / Taker 0.08% (Advanced); tiered volume discounts
- Inactivity Fee
- None
- Deposit Fees
- Free (ACH/crypto); 3.99% debit card
- Withdrawal Fees
- Network fee (crypto); free ACH; $25 wire
- Withdrawal Processing Time
- Instant (crypto); 1-5 business days (fiat)
Platform Infrastructure
Safety & Protection
Operational Details
- Supported Languages
- English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Portuguese
- Support Channels
- EmailPhoneHelp Center
- Payment Methods
- Bank TransferACHDebit CardPayPalCrypto
Community Snapshot
Submit a Complaint
Platform Comparison
| Regulatory Tier | Tier 1 | Tier 1 |
| Transparency Signals | 9.5/10 | 9.5/10 |
| Minimum Deposit | $2 | $0 |
| Maximum Leverage | Up to 1:10 | Up to 1:50 (US) / 1:200 (non-US) |
| Spread Type | Order Book / Spread Markup | Variable |
| Execution Model | DMA | Market Maker |
| Year Established | 2012 | 1996 |
| Trading Products | 2 | 6 |
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