Coinbase Experiences Brisk User Growth Ahead of IPO: A week before its initial public offering (IPO), Coinbase reported significant user growth for the first quarter of 2021. In a report released on April 6, the cryptocurrency exchange claimed to have an estimated 56 million verified customers in Q1 2021—that’s an additional 13 million since Q4 2020. What is Coinbase? Launched in 2012, Coinbase is the largest consumer-facing cryptocurrency exchange in America. The company offers a variety of products, such as an advanced trading platform, crypto wallets for retail investors, savings accounts for institutions, and ... (full story)