Coinbase is getting into the world of venture capital - looking for the next hot companies in the cryptocurrency and blockchain space, and helping to fund their projects.the company explains on theirAnother interesting twist - they've stated they're even open to investing in companies that 'look competitive with Coinbase'. A move that can keep them dominate in the US cryptocurrency exchange world by owning a piece of their competition, and putting them in a strategically strong position for buy-outs.