# Coinbase secures UK investment services licence, adds equities and

**Published:** 2026-07-07T16:42:48.375Z  
**Topic:** Coinbase  
**Sentiment:** neutral  
**Publisher:** TrendWatcher — https://www.trendwatcher.in/article/3d9c6aa4-a28f-4ebc-858b-749c0508bacc

Coinbase now authorised to offer UK users equities and crypto‑linked derivatives, expanding its regulated product suite and targeting both institutional and

Coinbase announced on Tuesday, July 7, that the UK Financial Conduct Authority has granted it an investment services authorisation, enabling the platform to offer traditional financial instruments—including equities and perpetual futures on crypto, equities and commodities—to UK users for the first time【1】. The approval widens Coinbase’s product range beyond crypto and is positioned as the “largest UK product expansion to date,” aiming to attract both institutional traders and retail investors seeking regulated access to multiple asset classes【2】.  

| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| Licence type | UK investment services authorisation (MiFID) |
| New offering | Equities trading for retail users; crypto, equity and commodity derivatives for institutional and advanced traders |
| Existing regs | e‑money licence and crypto registration already held in the UK |
| Strategic goal | Build an “Everything Exchange” that combines trading, financial services and on‑chain applications |

## Expanded product suite  

The authorisation unlocks a suite of new products. Institutional and advanced traders can now trade perpetual futures across three asset classes—crypto, equities and commodities—while retail customers will be able to buy and sell equities on Coinbase for the first time【1】. Coinbase frames the licence as a concrete step toward its “Everything Exchange” vision, which combines spot trading, financial utilities such as custody and lending, and developer tools for on‑chain applications【1】.  

## Market context and regulatory backdrop  

The FCA’s own research estimates that roughly 7 million British adults already hold crypto, and a quarter of those who do not hold crypto say they would be more likely to participate if the sector were properly regulated【4】. Coinbase argues that the new licence cements its status as the most comprehensively regulated crypto player in the market, complementing its existing e‑money licence and crypto registration【4】. The UK’s full crypto regime is slated to take effect in October 2027, but the current authorisation gives users immediate regulated access to traditional investments【1】.  

## Competitive implications  

By consolidating crypto and traditional finance on a single platform, Coinbase seeks to reduce the fragmentation that typical UK investors face—juggling separate banking, brokerage, savings and crypto wallets【4】. The move positions Coinbase against both legacy brokers expanding into digital assets and emerging crypto‑centric platforms that lack full regulatory coverage.  

## What to watch  

- **Regulatory milestones:** The UK’s full crypto regime scheduled for October 2027, which could further broaden product offerings.  
- **Product rollout:** Timing of the launch of equity trading for retail users and the activation of derivatives markets for institutional clients.  
- **User adoption:** Changes in UK retail and institutional trading volumes on Coinbase following the licence, especially in equities versus crypto‑derived products.  

The UK authorisation marks a pivotal step in Coinbase’s strategy to merge crypto and traditional finance under one regulated roof, testing whether a single‑login “Everything Exchange” can attract a broader investor base in a market that already shows strong crypto interest.

## Sources
1. Pymnts — [Coinbase Gains UK’s Permission to Offer Investment Services](https://www.pymnts.com/cryptocurrency/2026/coinbase-gains-uks-permission-to-offer-investment-services/)
2. Crypto Briefing — [Coinbase gains UK approval to expand into equities and ...](https://cryptobriefing.com/coinbase-gains-uk-approval-offer-equities-and-derivatives/)
3. Crowdfund Insider — [Coinbase Now Offers Crypto Backed Loans in the UK, Shares Rise](https://www.crowdfundinsider.com/2026/04/274603-coinbase-now-offers-crypto-backed-loans-in-the-uk-shares-rise/)
4. Coinbase — [Coinbase Obtains MiFID License in the United Kingdom](https://www.coinbase.com/en-gb/blog/coinbase-obtains-mifid-license-in-the-united-kingdom)
5. Coinlaw — [Coinbase Wins UK MiFID License for Stocks and Derivatives](https://coinlaw.io/coinbase-uk-mifid-license/)

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