Coinbase locks in UK authorization to offer traditional investments alongside crypto
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Nasdaq-listed Coinbase (COIN) has secured U.K. regulatory approval to offer equities and derivatives alongside crypto, expanding its product suite in one of its largest international markets.
Key facts
- Stablecoin market cap fell to $312B in June, its largest monthly drop since TerraUSD, while tokenized equity volumes surged 145% to a record $3.86B
- The U.K.’s full crypto framework is expected to take effect in October 2027
- The new license enables institutional and advanced traders to access crypto, equity and commodity perpetual futures, Coinbase said in a blog post
- The authorization sits alongside Coinbase’s U.K. e-money license and crypto registration
Summary
Coinbase secured UK authorization to offer traditional investment services, including derivatives and equities. The license allows institutional traders to access perpetual futures and gives U.K. retail customers the ability to trade equities to begin with. This authorization boosts Coinbase’s "Everything Exchange" strategy, expanding its offerings beyond crypto into stocks and derivatives. The new license enables institutional and advanced traders to access crypto, equity and commodity perpetual futures, Coinbase said in a blog post.