Coinbase has secured a full MiFID-equivalent investment services authorization from the UK FCA, allowing it to offer traditional equities, derivatives, and perpetual futures under a single regulated umbrella in the UK. The centerpiece is tokenized stocks backed 1:1 by underlying US equities with full dividend rights, distinguishing this product from synthetics or CFDs as a blockchain-native representation of actual equity exposure. The platform now competes directly with established derivatives venues for UK retail investors who were historically restricted under FCA rules. In the US, the product offers access to over 8,000 US-listed stocks and ETFs, 24/5 trading, zero commission, and fractional shares starting at $1.
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