Coinbase Expands into Traditional Finance with Unified Platform

Coinbase has announced a major system update that marks its transition toward becoming an 'Everything Exchange'. The platform expansion includes in-app stock and ETF trading for U.S. users, prediction markets, perpetual futures, and integration with decentralized asset aggregators.

The update also introduces the global Base App and additional APIs for developers, alongside new payment infrastructure. This move signals Coinbase's intention to aggregate equities, derivatives, payments, and on-chain services within a single platform.

This system update was announced on December 17, 2025, and outlines Coinbase's expansion into new areas, including traditional finance and crypto services. The unified platform combines digital assets such as Bitcoin with traditional financial products like stocks and ETFs.