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07/07/2026

Coinbase Secures UK MiFID License, Expanding Into Derivatives and Equities

What happened: Coinbase has obtained a UK MiFID investment services license from the Financial Conduct Authority, allowing it to offer crypto, equity, and commodity perpetual futures to institutional

Coinbase Secures UK MiFID License, Expanding Into Derivatives and Equities

What happened: Coinbase has obtained a UK MiFID investment services license from the Financial Conduct Authority, allowing it to offer crypto, equity, and commodity perpetual futures to institutional and advanced traders, and equities trading to UK retail users for the first time. This move is part of Coinbase's "Everything Exchange" strategy, aiming to provide multi-asset trading under a single account. FCA research indicates that about 7 million UK adults hold crypto, and regulatory clarity could encourage further adoption.

Why it matters: The license positions Coinbase as a multi-asset platform in one of the world's largest financial centers, enabling it to compete with both traditional brokers and crypto-native exchanges. The UK is now among the first markets to experience this convergence of asset classes. However, actual launch dates for new products have not been disclosed, and regulatory compliance will remain a key factor in execution.

Source: The Block