How did Coinbase start?

Coinbase was founded in July 2011 by former Airbnb engineer Brian Armstrong and was first funded by Y Combinator . In 2012, co-founder Fred Ehrsam, a former Goldman Sachs trader, joined the company, after which Coinbase launched services to buy, sell, and store bitcoin.

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When can I buy Coinbase?

Coinbase generally makes the digital currency you purchase or local currency deposit available in your account as soon as we receive payment . Since Coinbase partners with various payment service providers in different geographic regions, the timing will vary according to your location and payment method.

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Is Coinbase Pro allowed in us?

Coinbase is only available in states where Coinbase, Inc. is either licensed to engage in money transmission, where it has determined that no such license is currently required, or where licenses are not yet being issued with respect to Coinbase’s business. US states not yet supported by Coinbase include: Hawaii.

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