The Grant Thornton write-up states that the “examination was conducted in accordance with attestation standards established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.”
Coinbase plans to use the funding to "accelerate the adoption of cryptocurrencies," as it plans to remain the "entry-point into crypto" for millions of investors.
This expansion will add to its offerings in 46 states of the United States, something that required “quite a bit of work,” according to CEO Zac Prince.
Coinbase – one of the largest digital currency exchanges in the U.S. – is nixing its index fund designed for accredited investors and shifting its focus to a new retail product.
If approved by regulators, the move could allow Circle to help match investors with fledgling companies trying to raise money via initial coin offerings.