Coinbase to launch Everything Exchange in Canada

Coinbase is preparing to launch its comprehensive "Everything Exchange" platform in Canada, aiming to transform its presence from a cryptocurrency exchange into a multi-asset financial hub. The company is currently working with Canadian regulators on the initiative, which would allow users to trade cryptocurrencies, stocks, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and prediction markets from a single application, according to Eric Richmond, CEO of Coinbase Canada.

The planned expansion follows the company's strategy in the United States, where it began offering stock and ETF trading to eligible users in February 2026. Richmond described the company's initial phase in Canada, which began after it became the first international crypto exchange registered there in April 2024, as focused on building a regulated crypto exchange. He said the new phase is about creating a unified financial experience underpinned by blockchain technology, which enables 24/7 trading and faster settlement.

A key component of the rollout is the imminent launch of tokenized stocks for customers outside the United States, which Richmond confirmed is planned for this month. These digital assets would represent direct,...