Coinbase Secures UK License for Derivatives and Equities Expansion

Coinbase has secured a UK investment services license, allowing it to expand its offerings beyond spot trading and into equities and derivatives.

The authorization enables UK users to trade financial instruments alongside cryptocurrency on Coinbase's platform.

Institutional traders will have access to perpetual futures tied to crypto, equities, and commodities, while retail users can access equities.

Coinbase views this as a significant step towards its goal of creating an 'everything exchange' that combines traditional financial assets with cryptocurrency under one platform.