Coinbase’s decision to establish a physical office in Charlotte reflects a broader shift away from its traditional coastal tech hubs toward a more geographically distributed workforce.

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To some extent, the decision to spin up a new office outside of Coinbase’s existing coastal hubs in San Francisco and New York City represents something of a shift for the organization that famously declared itself to be a ‘decentralized company with no headquarters’ in 2020.

Coinbase is making a new investment in Charlotte with a new physical office and an immediate commitment to hire for 130+ local roles.