Coinbase
Largest US-regulated crypto exchange. Publicly traded on NASDAQ (COIN). Issues USDC via Circle partnership.
CeFiFully LicensedEst. 2012USA
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91/100
Very Low Risk
Safety Score Breakdown
Regulatory Compliance19/20
Security Infrastructure18/20
Track Record17/20
Transparency19/20
User Protection18/20
🏛Regulatory
Licenses
MSB (FinCEN), BitLicense (NYDFS), State MTLs (48 states)
Regulators
SEC, FinCEN, NYDFS, State regulators
HQ
San Francisco, CA, USA
🛡Security
Proof of ReservesYes
Cold Storage98%
InsuranceFDIC insurance on USD balances (up to $250K). Crime insurance on crypto.
Certifications
SOC 1 Type II, SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001
📊Track Record
Years Operating13
Security BreachNo
Legal Issues
SEC lawsuit (2023) - ongoing, re: securities classification of some tokens
🔍Transparency
Public AuditsYes
Audit FirmDeloitte
Public TeamYes
Public FinancialsYes
Stablecoin Rates at Coinbase
USDC4%
None (flexible)
Risk scores are based on publicly available information and updated periodically. This is not financial advice. Always do your own research before depositing funds with any platform.