Coinbase Launches 24/5 US Stock Trading in the UK as Circle Renews USDC Partnership

• Coinbase UK launches 24/5 US stock trading for nearly 4,000 US-listed equities in a major expansion beyond crypto
• Circle USDC renews its partnership with Coinbase, keeping the stablecoin at the core of the exchange’s ecosystem
• These announcements strengthen Coinbase’s push to become an all-in-one investment platform combining stocks, crypto, and stablecoins

For several years, Coinbase has talked about becoming more than a crypto exchange. This week, it took another step in that direction. The company has expanded into US stock trading for customers in the UK while also reaffirming its relationship with Circle, the issuer of USDC. Both these announcements point towards how Coinbase is slowly building a platform where traditional investments and digital assets can exist side by side.

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Coinbase UK Expands Into US Stock Trading

Eligible users of Coinbase UK can now trade nearly 4,000 US-listed stocks directly through the app, with trading available 24 hours a day, five days a week. Customers can also buy fractional shares from as little as £1. This allows them to invest in companies without purchasing a full share. According to Coinbase, the service combines equities and crypto within a single account. It further lets users fund trades with either pounds or USDC.

The rollout builds on Coinbase’s MiFID investment license, secured in July, and complements its MiCA authorization in Europe. Those regulatory approvals paved the way for the exchange to boost its offerings beyond cryptocurrencies and into traditional financial markets. Rather than positioning stocks and crypto as separate products, Coinbase is betting that investors increasingly want both under one roof.

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Circle USDC Partnership Remains Intact

The expansion came along with another important development for Coinbase’s ecosystem. Circle confirmed it has renewed its long-standing agreement with Coinbase on existing terms, ensuring Circle USDC remains at the center of the exchange’s products.

During the company’s latest earnings discussion, CFO Jeremy Fox-Geen said Circle has no plans to introduce quarterly shareholder payouts. Instead, they are choosing to reinvest capital into growth initiatives and USDC distribution. The company also noted that it will continue pursuing additional strategic partnerships while maintaining its relationship with Coinbase.

The renewed Coinbase USDC partnership comes as stablecoins continue gaining traction in digital payments and tokenized finance. Circle reported that USDC circulation climbed 19% year over year to $73.3 billion. Meanwhile, on-chain transaction volume increased 151%.

For Coinbase, launching US stock trading while doubling down on its stablecoin partnership points to a bigger strategy. The exchange is evolving from a crypto marketplace into a wider investment platform. It is bringing traditional equities, digital assets, and stablecoins together within a single ecosystem.

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