Coinbase Acquires On-Chain Investment Platform Echo for $375 Million

Coinbase’s $375 million acquisition of Echo, combined with a $25 million NFT purchase tied to Cobie’s UpOnly podcast, marks a $400 million deal spree in two days.

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Summary

On October 21, 2025, Coinbase announced the $375 million acquisition of Echo, an on-chain investment platform founded by Jordan “Cobie” Fish. This deal followed Coinbase’s $25 million purchase of an NFT linked to Cobie’s UpOnly podcast, bringing the total investment to $400 million over two days. Echo, established in 2023, facilitated over $200 million in deals before the acquisition. Cobie will join Coinbase as a shareholder, highlighting the platform’s ongoing integration of notable crypto figures into its corporate strategy.

Terms & Concepts
  • On-Chain Investment Platform: A platform that facilitates investment transactions directly on a blockchain, ensuring transparency and security.
  • NFT (Non-Fungible Token): A unique digital asset verified on the blockchain, often representing art, collectibles, or other digital and physical items.
  • Shareholder: An individual or entity owning shares in a company, granting them certain rights and potential dividends.