Coinbase Wins UK License to Offer Stocks and Derivatives Alongside Crypto
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Coinbase has secured a UK license to offer stocks and derivatives, expanding its services alongside crypto. The FCA authorization enables the exchange to provide equities and derivatives to UK users, aligning with its "everything exchange" vision. This move positions Coinbase to compete with traditional brokers, potentially disrupting the UK financial landscape and increasing its user base.
The FCA authorization lets the exchange offer equities and derivatives to UK users, a step toward its "everything exchange" ambitions.