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Coinbase adds tokenized stocks and options trading alongside an SEC-registered AI advisor as it expands into a full financial platform.
Coinbase will launch tokenized stocks and options trading for crypto and equities next month as part of a broad expansion to transform the exchange into a single financial platform [1]. The move introduces 24/7 trading for tokenized equities backed one-to-one by underlying shares, available initially to customers outside the US, marking a significant step in the company's "everything exchange" strategy [1].
| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| Tokenized Stocks | Launch next month for non-US customers [1] |
| Options Trading | Rolling out for crypto and stocks in coming months [1] |
| AI Advisor | SEC-registered AI investment advisor for Coinbase One [1] |
| Stablecoin Volume | Nearly $1 trillion processed last year [1] |
Coinbase’s expansion bridges crypto and traditional finance by offering tokenized stocks that function as actual shares with dividend payouts and shareholder rights [1]. Users can lend these shares for yield, use them as collateral, or transfer them peer-to-peer, while options trading for both crypto and stocks will follow in the coming months, starting in the US [1][2]. The exchange is also deepening its derivatives suite with real world asset perpetual futures tied to thematic baskets like AI, China, and Tech 100, alongside pre-IPO perpetual futures for private firms such as SpaceX, Anthropic, and OpenAI [1][2]. Institutional clients can begin onboarding immediately for these derivatives products, while broader retail access is expected to follow [3].
Artificial intelligence integration is a core component of the update. Coinbase launched Coinbase Advisor for US Coinbase One members, describing it as an SEC-registered AI investment advisor capable of tax loss harvesting and multi-asset trade recommendations [1][2]. Additionally, "Coinbase for Agents" will allow users to grant AI agents permission to execute trading strategies within defined limits and isolated sub-accounts [1]. Beyond trading, Coinbase introduced a travel portal offering 5% Bitcoin back on bookings, a Coinbase One Card with USDC-backed access, and borrowing capabilities against staked Solana [1].
Coinbase is aggressively moving beyond pure crypto exchange functionality to compete directly with traditional brokerages and fintechs, betting that tokenization and AI will drive the next phase of financial services adoption.
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