MobileCoin

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MobileCoin is a decentralized self-regulated cryptocurrency and digital payment system combining privacy, security, and distributed trust with a quality user experience. It is based on the open-source Stellar Consensus Protocols platform, an alternative payment network. The Company aims to leverage an extensive architecture to add simplicity to real privacy protections and resilience against attacks. MobileCoin is designed for quick transactions from any device so that a mobile messaging application like WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, or Signal could integrate with a MobileCoin wallet.

TypePrivate
Founded2017
HQSan Francisco, CA, USMap
Websitemobilecoin.com

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Employees (est.) (Aug 2018)4(+34%)
Cybersecurity ratingAMore

Key People/Management at MobileCoin

Joshua Goldbard

Joshua Goldbard

CEO and Founder
Shane Glynn

Shane Glynn

General Counsel
Moxie Marlinspike

Moxie Marlinspike

Advisor
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MobileCoin Office Locations

MobileCoin has an office in San Francisco
San Francisco, CA, US (HQ)
San Francisco
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MobileCoin Financials and Metrics

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Founding Date

2017

MobileCoin total Funding

$41.4 m

MobileCoin latest funding size

$11.4 m

Time since last funding

6 months ago

MobileCoin investors

General Catalyst, Binance, Future Ventures
MobileCoin's latest funding round in March 2021 was reported to be $11.4 m. In total, MobileCoin has raised $41.4 m
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MobileCoin Cybersecurity Score

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92/100

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MobileCoin News and Updates

August 18, 2021

MobileCoin snags $66M for privacy-focused payments

MobileCoin Inc., a privacy-oriented cryptocurrency payments company focused on mobile devices, said today it has raised $66 million in funding to develop its payment system. Numerous investors joined the Series B round including Coinbase Ventures, Alameda Research, Berggruen Holdings, BlockTower Ca…
August 18, 2021

MobileCoin raises $66M for cryptocurrency payments platform

MobileCoin has raised $66 million for its cryptocurrency payments platform that aims to democratize privacy for all.
August 18, 2021

MobileCoin closes on $66 million in equity in Series B round

MobileCoin, a cryptocurrency business that counts founder Moxie Marlinspike of the encrypting messaging app Signal as its earliest technical advisor, has raised $66 million in Series B funding from a long list of investors, including Alameda Research, Berggruen Holdings, BlockTower Capital, Coinbase…
August 18, 2021

MobileCoin Raises $66m To Scale Its Simple, Safe, And Fast Payment Technology

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- MobileCoin, a safe and easy digital payments ecosystem, today announced the closing of its $66 million Series B to further develop MobileCoin technology, with participation from Alameda Research, Berggruen Holdings, BlockTower Capital, Coinbase...
April 06, 2021

Signal tests payments in the UK using MobileCoin

Encrypted chat app Signal is adding payments to the services it provides, a long-expected move and one the company is taking its time on. A U.K.-only beta program will allow users to trade the cryptocurrency MobileCoin quickly, easily, and most importantly, privately. If you’re in the U.K., or have …
March 09, 2021

MobileCoin, a cryptocurrency involving Signal founder Moxie Marlinspike, just raised venture funding

MobileCoin, a cryptocurrency that has received technical guidance from Moxie Marlinspike, the creator of private messaging app Signal, has raised $11.35 million in fresh venture funding across two rounds from Future Ventures and General Catalyst. The round, shared with us by a source familiar with t…

MobileCoin Blogs

September 21, 2021

MOBot goes on a short vacation

MOBot, the open-source payment chatbot has been helping Signal users transact with MOB during MobileCoin Radio events for the last two months. After many successful tests, refinements, and Air Drops, MOBot is going to take a brief hiatus from our weekly MCR stream to get a tune-up. Worry not, though…
September 16, 2021

Spotlight: Aviad, MobileCoin CFO

Aviad (He/Him)Hey Aviad! Thanks for joining me for this interview. To start us off, could you tell me what your relationship is with MobileCoin?Hey! I’m the CFO for MobileCoin.How did you find your way into the world of Cryptocurrency?I bought my first Bitcoin in 2014 after my friend Kevin turned me…
September 16, 2021

MobileCoin joins the Blockchain Association

The Blockchain Association is the foremost institution dedicated to improving the public policy environment for crypto networks. Their work in advocacy, sensible policy, and regulatory transparency is paving the road to a brighter future, and MobileCoin is proud to announce our official membership.W…
September 15, 2021

MobileCoin Radio Presents: The Rewind 9/15

This Wednesday, September 15th, join us at the MobileCoin Radio stream for a look back at some of our favorite artists from previous shows.To get in on the action, join us over on MobileCoin Radio’s website or at Twitch starting 12 PM PST(Los Angeles) / 8 PM BST(London)There will also be an AirDrop …
September 13, 2021

MOB Air Drop: Wednesday 9/15

Thank you for another sold-out Drop last week! We’re excited to invite you to join us for another Air Drop during this week’s episode of MobileCoin Radio: Rewind. MOBot, the open-source payment chatbot will be giving away MOB to the first 100 Signal users who tune in!Here’s how it works:1. Be in the…
September 10, 2021

Privacy is the New Celebrity Ep 6: Tony Nguyen

In this episode, MobileCoin CEO Joshua Goldbard interviews Tony Nguyen, the founder of the American Young Leader Exchange (AYLX), an organization that provides free cultural exchange experiences for high school students. Through his work with AYLX, Tony thinks deeply about how information silos are …
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 MobileCoin Frequently Asked Questions

  • When was MobileCoin founded?

    MobileCoin was founded in 2017.

  • Who are MobileCoin key executives?

    MobileCoin's key executives are Joshua Goldbard, Shane Glynn and Moxie Marlinspike.

  • How many employees does MobileCoin have?

    MobileCoin has 4 employees.

  • Who are MobileCoin competitors?

    Competitors of MobileCoin include Verge, Dash and PIVX.

  • Where is MobileCoin headquarters?

    MobileCoin headquarters is located at San Francisco, San Francisco.

  • Where are MobileCoin offices?

    MobileCoin has an office in San Francisco.

  • How many offices does MobileCoin have?

    MobileCoin has 1 office.