Coinbase launches US stock trading for UK customers

Coinbase has launched trading of U.S. stocks for eligible customers in the United Kingdom, expanding its platform beyond cryptocurrency. The phased rollout began on August 6, 2026, allowing users to buy, sell, and manage nearly 4,000 U.S. equities directly within the same Coinbase app they use for digital assets and cash balances.

The service features zero-commission trading, fractional share purchases starting from 1 British pound, and the ability to fund orders instantly with either GBP or the USDC stablecoin. Trading will be available 24 hours a day, five days a week, extending access beyond standard U.S. market hours, though fractional trading is limited to regular market sessions. Orders are executed by Apex Clearing, which also custodies the shares in the United States, separating the equity trading from Coinbase's digital asset operations.

Company officials described the launch as a key step in its "Everything Exchange" strategy, aimed at becoming a single destination for a range of financial services. Keith Grose, Coinbase's regional managing director for the UK and Europe, said the company is building a one-stop shop where users can access stocks, crypto, savings, and...