Coinbase is exploring the possibility of offering tokenized shares of its COIN stock to domestic users through its Ethereum Layer-2 network, Base. The move would combine traditional stocks with blockchain technology and could position Coinbase as a leader in financial innovation. Regulatory compliance is the main obstacle, but Coinbase is committed to addressing these challenges to ensure a secure and legal rollout of tokenized assets. Currently, tokenized COIN shares are only available to international users, but expanding access in the US hinges on clearer regulatory guidelines. This move could pave the way for blockchain-based financial systems to reach a wider audience. The lead developer of Base expressed confidence in the platform's potential to manage $1 trillion in assets, making it a hub for next-generation financial solutions. The tokenization trend in the cryptocurrency sector is seen as a way to reshape equity markets and create a more inclusive capital market system, allowing smaller businesses to access equity markets without large-scale public offerings. Coinbase, as the first publicly traded crypto exchange in the US, has a market capitalization of around $70 billion and is seen as playing a pivotal role in resisting excessive regulatory overreach against the crypto industry in the US.



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