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Coinbase has unveiled comprehensive expansion into equities, derivatives, DeFi, and payments infrastructure as competition intensifies from fintech apps and global platforms.
The exchange rolled out commission-free stock trading to United States users through Coinbase Capital Markets Corp, allowing customers to manage equities and exchange-traded funds alongside crypto holdings. Trading operates 24 hours daily, five days weekly, for select stocks using dollars or USDC within single accounts.
The platform will add thousands of additional stocks over the coming months while preparing stock-linked perpetual futures for non-U.S. users. Coinbase Tokenize will support tokenized real-world asset issuance and management for institutions, with equities details expected in 2026.
Prediction markets were launched through a partnership with Kalshi, enabling event-based contract trading with $1 minimum using dollars or USDC. Positions display alongside existing crypto, equities, and cash balances within the app.
Solana token trading expanded through Jupiter integration, allowing users to trade Solana assets immediately after launch without leaving the Coinbase interface. Millions of assets across Solana and Base network become accessible by default, with additional network expansions planned.
Custom stablecoins enable companies to issue branded tokens backed by a flexible USDC and dollar-stablecoin collateral mix. Early partners include Flipcash, Solflare, and R2 exploring the product.
Coinbase also introduced AI-enabled Coinbase Advisor for personalized recommendations, while Base App launched in over 140 countries, combining social feeds, trading, payments, and app discovery. Coinbase Business became generally available in the United States and Singapore for crypto-native business banking alternatives.
The 13-year-old company describes the expansion as a defining moment in building an all-encompassing financial platform. Simplified futures and perpetual futures trading moved from Advanced platform to main app, making derivatives accessible to a broader user base through a streamlined experience.
