The approval allows UK users to trade crypto, equities, and derivatives on a single platform for the first time.
Coinbase (COIN) has obtained UK investment services authorization, enabling the platform to offer equities and derivatives trading alongside cryptocurrencies. The move marks the exchange’s expansion beyond digital assets for UK customers, consolidating multiple asset classes under one login.
The license follows growing demand from institutional and advanced traders for integrated trading solutions. Coinbase previously focused on crypto but has gradually broadened its offerings to include traditional financial instruments. No timeline for the rollout was provided.
The development reflects increasing convergence between crypto and traditional markets, as regulators approve hybrid trading models. Competitors like Binance and Kraken have also pursued similar expansions in key jurisdictions.