Coinbase gets UK license to offer derivatives and equities
Coinbase has secured a UK investment services license, allowing the platform to expand its local offering beyond spot trading.
The authorization enables UK users to trade financial instruments alongside crypto on its platform.
Institutional and advanced traders will gain access to perpetual futures tied to crypto, equities, and commodities, while retail users can access equities.
Around 7 million UK adults hold crypto assets, with a quarter of non-crypto owners more likely to participate under clearer regulation.