Coinbase Brings Wall Street Closer to UK Crypto Users

Coinbase has launched UK stock trading on its platform in one of its biggest moves yet in the British market. The expansion follows Coinbase's authorization from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) under a MiFID-equivalent investment-services license in July 2026.

The new feature allows eligible UK users to trade nearly 4,000 US equities with zero commissions and fractional investing starting at $1. This is similar to Coinbase's US launch in February 2026 but starts with about 4,000 securities rather than over 8,000.

Coinbase plans to offer tokenized equities to UK users in the future, backed 1:1 by US stocks and including full shareholder rights like dividends. These would trade 24/7, unlike traditional hours, enhancing access.