Coinbase expands into stocks, derivatives, and AI

Coinbase is broadening its financial services by introducing an AI advisor, stock and options trading, and pre-IPO markets, aiming to become an all-in-one financial platform. The crypto exchange is now offering tokenized stocks, options for cryptocurrencies and equities, and thematic perpetual futures linked to sectors like AI and defense. Additionally, Coinbase is launching an SEC-registered AI investment tool, Coinbase Advisor, to provide portfolio recommendations and market analysis. These developments signify Coinbase's aggressive push into traditional finance, intensifying competition with established brokerages and fintech companies.