Coinbase Institutional

4 years of Coinbase Prime. When we launched in 2021, 50+ institutions joined Prime within its first month. Today, thousands of institutional clients use Prime to trade, stake, finance, and custody crypto at scale: ? $404B assets on platform $364B in quarterly institutional trading volume 430+ assets supported for custody 250+ assets available for trading Explore Prime: coinbase.com/prime

Today, we’re open-sourcing our multiparty computation (MPC) cryptography library. While this technology already helps safeguard Coinbase assets, we’re raising the bar for security across the industry by making it open-source. Now, anyone can adopt, test, and improve on this method—leading to a safer and more resilient crypto ecosystem. Here’s what our open-source MPC library includes: ? Secure methods to protect crypto keys ? Code that enables multiple parties to sign transactions securely ? Documentation + examples to help developers implement MPC Why open-source this technology? ??Better Security: Independent experts can test + validate security measures. ??Faster Innovation: Organizations that want to use MPC can build on our work. ??Strengthen the Crypto Ecosystem: Better tools = safer crypto for everyone. We’re inviting developers, researchers, and institutions to contribute and make crypto even more secure. Read the full blog: https://lnkd.in/e3pHv5UY?

?? TradFi Can't Ignore Crypto Anymore! ?? I sat down with John Dagostino, Head of Strategy at Coinbase Institutional, to talk about the massive shift as Traditional Finance (TradFi) embraces crypto. John’s story, famously featured in Rigged by Ben Mezrich, brings a unique perspective on how legacy finance is evolving fast. Here’s what we covered: ?? TradFi Going All In: Institutions are no longer sitting on the sidelines—they're moving into crypto. ?? Coinbase x BlackRock: What the partnership means for mainstream adoption. ?? Tokenization: Unlocking real-world assets on-chain—a game-changer for capital markets. ?? Stablecoins: Fueling global payments, settlement, and liquidity. ?? Banks Entering Crypto: How regulated financial institutions are finally embracing digital assets. ??? Coinbase Institutional Roadmap: The tools and infrastructure powering the next wave of institutional adoption. ???? Crypto in the U.S.: Where policy, regulation, and innovation stand in 2025. TradFi and crypto are no longer separate worlds—they’re merging, and Coinbase is building the bridge. ?? WATCH ?? https://lnkd.in/eeg2XJ7r

Regulatory clarity and stablecoin adoption over the last year have had a significant impact on how institutions engage within the digital asset market. Institutions in this space need a thoughtful and experienced partner to help them navigate this market’s technical complexities while delivering on safety and product innovation. In a discussion with Matthew Walsh of Castle Island Ventures, Coinbase Global Head of Wholesale Brian Foster discussed how Coinbase is addressing the needs of institutions through education, stablecoin, staking and more. Listen here: https://lnkd.in/eD-TQPC9

While retail sentiment is low, institutional investors are showing deep confidence in the future of tokenization, DeFi, and stablecoins. Coinbase Institutional’s Head of Strategy John Dagostino?joined Jay Hamilton of Milk Road to discuss why institutions are bullish on crypto and shared his take on how institutions are using the COIN50 index to navigate the broader cryptoeconomy. Watch the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/eebJfJUW

Institutional investors are increasingly optimistic about crypto in 2025. That’s the sentiment expressed in a global survey of decision-makers at 352 firms, conducted by Coinbase and EY-Parthenon in January. In addition to their conviction that crypto continues to offer attractive investment returns, investors are confident in the future prospects for stablecoins, DeFi, tokenization, and more.

Institutional investors are optimistic about crypto. Our joint survey of global decision-makers with EY (EY-Parthenon) found 86% are invested in crypto. Among them: ??59% plan to allocate more than 5% of their AUM to crypto. ??73% hold coins besides BTC and ETH. ??52% rate regulatory clarity as their biggest concern. See more below and read the full report here: ?↓ https://lnkd.in/e2bjnGZ6

We’re excited to introduce Verified Pools, a safe and seamless way for institutions to access liquidity pools. Verified Pools represents a breakthrough in onchain liquidity, leveraging Coinbase Verifications, our KYC-integrated verification system. By connecting to Verified Pools with Prime Onchain Wallet, institutions benefit from enterprise-grade security that reduces counterparty risk while still benefiting from the transparency and efficiency of onchain markets. Verified Pools is the next step in Coinbase's commitment to advancing the onchain ecosystem and generating the next wave of onchain adoption.? https://lnkd.in/eb9tZwNj

We’re excited to introduce Verified Pools, a safe and seamless way for institutions to access liquidity pools. Verified Pools represents a breakthrough in onchain liquidity, leveraging Coinbase Verifications, our KYC-integrated verification system. By connecting to Verified Pools with Prime Onchain Wallet, institutions benefit from enterprise-grade security that reduces counterparty risk while still benefiting from the transparency and efficiency of onchain markets. Verified Pools is the next step in Coinbase's commitment to advancing the onchain ecosystem and generating the next wave of onchain adoption.? https://lnkd.in/eb9tZwNj

4 years of Coinbase Prime. When we launched in 2021, 50+ institutions joined Prime within its first month. Today, thousands of institutional clients use Prime to trade, stake, finance, and custody crypto at scale: ? $404B assets on platform $364B in quarterly institutional trading volume 430+ assets supported for custody 250+ assets available for trading Explore Prime: coinbase.com/prime