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Coinbase adds 4,000 US equities to its UK app from Aug 6, offering zero‑commission and fractional shares, expanding its “Everything Exchange” strategy.
Coinbase began rolling out 24‑hour‑five‑day trading of roughly 4,000 U.S. stocks to eligible UK customers on Aug 6, letting them fund purchases with GBP or USDC and trade fractional shares from as little as £1 (~$1.35) [1].
| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| Launch date | Aug 6 2026 |
| Stocks offered | ~4,000 U.S. equities |
| Funding options | GBP or USDC |
| Fees | Zero‑commission, fractional shares from £1 |
The move follows Coinbase’s recent UK MiFID licence approval, which cleared the way for retail equity trading and derivatives alongside its crypto‑focused products [2]. By bundling stocks, stablecoins, savings, and borrowing under a single login, Coinbase aims to reduce the “financial fragmentation” that UK investors typically face when juggling multiple apps [2]. The company frames the launch as a step toward its “Everything Exchange” vision, positioning the platform as a one‑stop shop for both digital and traditional assets [1][3].
Coinbase now competes directly with established UK brokers such as eToro, Freetrade, and Trading 212, leveraging its large crypto user base to drive securities trading volume [3]. The firm highlights that UK retail investors lag behind their U.S. counterparts in equity participation, suggesting the new offering could boost market participation among British retail investors [1][3]. While the service is zero‑commission, Coinbase notes that trades are settled instantly via its U.S. clearing partner Apex Clearing, and that the platform will initially roll out “select” U.S. equities before expanding the roster [1].
The launch is underpinned by the recently secured UK investment services authorisation, which sits alongside Coinbase’s e‑money licence and crypto registration [2]. Although the UK’s full crypto regime is slated for October 2027, the MiFID licence allows Coinbase to offer regulated equity and derivative products today, providing a “green light” for further expansion of its Everything Exchange [1][2].
The launch marks the first crypto‑native app to offer U.S. equities in the UK, testing whether a unified platform can attract retail investors away from traditional brokerages and accelerate the convergence of digital and conventional finance.
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