TechFlow, Dec 18 — According to CoinDesk, U.S.-listed cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase announced a major expansion of its platform's tradable assets during its System Update event on December 18, introducing new services including stock trading, prediction markets, novel cryptocurrencies, and perpetual futures, aiming to solidify its market positioning as an "all-in-one exchange."
Coinbase will first launch stock trading services for hundreds of stocks selected based on market capitalization and trading volume, with plans to add thousands more stocks and ETFs in the coming months. Users will enjoy zero-commission trading不受 traditional market hours, enabling trading 24 hours a day, five days a week. Additionally, Coinbase has partnered with Kalshi, an $11 billion prediction market provider, allowing users to trade outcomes of real-world events such as elections, sports, collectibles, and economic indicators.
Meanwhile, Coinbase also unveiled an AI-driven wealth management tool, Coinbase Advisor, and Coinbase Business services tailored for startups, further broadening its business scope. Company executives stated that these new features will be supported by the Coinbase Tokenize platform, an end-to-end institutional-grade platform designed for tokenizing physical assets.
