Coinbase, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the United States, is expanding beyond crypto. The company is soon going to enable users to trade tokenized stocks and prediction markets on its platform, as reported by CNBC.
Tokenized stocks are digital versions of real company shares, like Apple or Tesla, that live on a blockchain. They trade similarly to regular stocks; however, they can be traded 24 hours a day and are more accessible to trade worldwide. Prediction markets let users bet on future events, such as elections or economic data, using tokens.
Coinbase’s move comes as the U.S. government, under U.S. President Donald Trump, is showing strong support for crypto. Just hours before Coinbase’s announcement, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) introduced “Project Crypto,” a plan to update old financial rules for today’s digital asset market.
Max Branzburg, Vice President of Product at Coinbase, said the company wants to become an “everything exchange,” a single platform where users can trade cryptocurrencies, stocks, early-stage assets, and more.
All trades will happen on public blockchains, making them transparent and verifiable. The launch will begin in the United States in the coming months. After that, Coinbase plans to expand globally, depending on local regulations.
Coinbase Increases Its Bitcoin Holdings
In Q2 2025, it purchased 2,509 BTC, raising its total to 11,776 BTC. CEO Brian Armstrong confirmed the move on X (formerly Twitter), stating, “We keep buying more.” The company spent $740 million on its Bitcoin reserves, which are now worth $1.26 billion.
COIN shares rose slightly to $377.76 after the announcement, according to Google Finance.
The expansion could make it easier for investors familiar with crypto to engage with traditional financial markets.
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