Coinbase 获得英国许可扩展到衍生品和股票Coinbase gets UK license to expand into derivatives, equities

Written by Ezra Reguerrastaff writerReviewed by Yohan Yunstaff writer Written by Ezra Reguerrastaff writer Reviewed by Yohan Yunstaff writer Coinbase gets UK license to expand into derivatives, equities Latest NewsPublishedJul 7, 2026 Coinbase said its UK investment services authorization will allow institutional and advanced traders to access derivatives, while retail users will be able to trade equities. Coinbase announced it secured a United Kingdom investment services license, allowing the platform to expand its local offering beyond spot trading and into products like equities and derivatives. On Tuesday, Coinbase said the authorization would enable UK users to trade financial instruments alongside crypto on its platform. Institutional and advanced traders would gain access to perpetual futures tied to crypto, equities and commodities, while retail would be able to access equities. The company said the approval marks its largest UK product expansion since entering the market and advances its vision of an “everything exchange” that combines crypto and traditional financial assets under a single platform. Coinbase said future rollouts would remain subject to regulatory permissions and UK market rules. FCA research cited by Coinbase estimates that around 7 million UK adults hold crypto assets. A quarter of UK adults who do not currently own crypto said they're more likely to participate under clearer regulation. The authorization also comes ahead of the UK's new crypto regime, which will begin accepting applications in September before taking effect in October 2027. It will require crypto trading platforms, custodians, stablecoin issuers, staking providers and other intermediaries to obtain FCA authorization. The FCA did not comment before publication. UK retail crypto derivatives remain restricted The differing product offerings reflect FCA rules governing retail access to crypto investment products. In 2021, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) banned the sale, marketing and distribution of derivatives and exchange-traded notes (ETNs) referencing certain crypto assets to retail consumers. Related: Coinbase, Kraken and OKX move to swoop up EU users affected by MiCA restrictions The FCA has since reopened retail access to certain crypto ETNs, with the change taking effect on Oct. 8, 2025. As a result, retail consumers can access crypto ETNs only if they are traded on an FCA-approved, UK-based Recognised Investment Exchange, while financial promotion rules and consumer protection requirements apply. However, the FCA said its ban on retail access to crypto derivatives remains in place. Magazine: Bitcoin decouples from tech stocks, Ether eyes ‘selling wave’: Market Moves Cointelegraph is committed to independent, transparent journalism. This news article is produced in accordance with Cointelegraph’s Editorial Policy and aims to provide accurate and timely information. Readers are encouraged to verify information independently. Coinbase United Kingdom Policy Regulation More on the subject FCA warns of major shakeup as AI agents meet tokenized money 22 hours ago Robert Lakin Belgian regulator flags 6 unauthorized crypto providers after MiCA deadline Jul 6, 2026 Ezra Reguerra South Korea weighs action against Polymarket over gambling concerns Jul 6, 2026 Ezra Reguerra FCA warns of major shakeup as AI agents meet tokenized money 22 hours ago Robert Lakin Belgian regulator flags 6 unauthorized crypto providers after MiCA deadline Jul 6, 2026 Ezra Reguerra South Korea weighs action against Polymarket over gambling concerns Jul 6, 2026 Ezra Reguerra