In Q2 2018, Coinbase added a VP of Financial Planning & Analysis, Head of Data Engineering, Head of Business Development, Head of Business Operations, Head of Business Analytics, and 59 Product and Engineering team members. It acquired four companies, including Earn.com, Cipher Browser, Paradex, and Keystone. Additionally, Coinbase invested in 12 different companies, launched Coinbase Index Fund and Coinbase Custody, and evolved GDAX into Coinbase Pro for active trades and Coinbase Prime for institutional investors. during the last quarter.