Coinbase secures MiFID license in the UK to offer equities and perpetual futures alongside crypto trading.
Regulation & Gov ·
Coinbase has obtained a MiFID license in the United Kingdom, enabling the platform to offer equities trading and perpetual futures contracts in addition to its existing cryptocurrency services. The license grants regulatory authorization under the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive framework, which governs investment firms across the European Economic Area.
The MiFID credential expands Coinbase's product scope in a major financial hub and signals regulatory approval for operating a multi-asset venue. The license permits the company to serve UK customers with traditional financial instruments alongside digital assets, subject to applicable regulatory oversight.
The exact mechanics of how Coinbase will structure these offerings—including custody arrangements, trading mechanics for equities and perpetuals, and the timeline for customer access—remain unspecified. Whether the company plans to extend this licensed model to other jurisdictions is also unclear.