Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has revealed that it has held bitcoin and other crypto assets on its balance sheet since its founding in 2012.

• According to a blog post Thursday, the company plans to maintain its crypto exposure, and aims to use that experience to assist other companies that wish to do the same.
• The blog adds that Coinbase has executed "nine and ten figure trades" for some of the world's largest institutions.
• The news comes after major listed firms like Tesla and MicroStrategy have disclosed bitcoin treasury investments over recent months.
• The disclosure also comes as Coinbase, which facilitated Tesla's purchases, is preparing for a public listing in the U.S.

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