It complements the existing licence in the country, expanding beyond standard cryptocurrency services. Institutional and experienced traders will now be able to access perpetual futures on cryptocurrencies, stocks, and commodities. Retail users, meanwhile, will be able to trade stocks on Coinbase for the first time. These changes are part of the company’s push to build a comprehensive exchange model. Coinbase intends to give users access to stablecoin payments, savings, lending, cryptocurrencies, derivatives, and stocks. Future plans also include expanding the use of RWAs. Coinbase said the expansion is tied to the UK’s new framework for developing digital finance. A full crypto regulatory regime in the country is expected to come into force in October 2027.