Coinbase Just Unveiled Real Tokenized Stocks

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Crypto exchange Coinbase has unveiled one of the biggest product expansions in its history, which include tokenized U.S. stocks, AI-powered investing tools, expanded derivatives trading, and new banking-style features. The announcement comes as demand for tokenized assets continues accelerating, and pre-IPO perpetual futures trading volume surged to roughly $12 billion in June. Brian Armstrong says the goal is to bring true ownership of financial assets on-chain and give investors far more ways to trade, earn, and manage their money.

Coinbase Brings Real Tokenized Stocks Onchain

Per the crypto exchange’s blog post on June 16, the centerpiece of Coinbase’s latest platform update is the launch of 1:1-backed tokenized U.S. stocks for customers outside the United States beginning next month. Unlike synthetic products or derivatives, Coinbase says the assets represent actual equity ownership, including shareholder rights and dividend payments.

Armstrong emphasized that distinction as he announced the product:

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“For the first time, these are real 1:1 backed tokenized stocks you can trust. You own an actual chunk of the company onchain.”

According to Coinbase, tokenized stocks will also be available around the clock and can be transferred, used as collateral, or lent to generate yield, combining traditional equity ownership with blockchain functionality.

The company also announced plans to introduce crypto and stock options, real-world asset perpetual futures tied to themes such as AI, defense, China and technology, additional prediction market products, and a redesigned Coinbase Advanced trading platform. 

The more extensive update includes AI investment guidance through Coinbase Advisor, AI-powered trading agents, expanded lending, new travel rewards, and additional stablecoin payment infrastructure for businesses.

Tokenized Assets Keep Growing

The launch arrives as interest in tokenized financial products continues climbing across the crypto industry.

According to CryptoQuant, monthly trading volume for pre-IPO perpetual futures has surged from approximately $2 million in March to around $12 billion in June, and Binance accounts for about 83% of the market.

The rapid increase reflects growing demand for blockchain-based exposure to private companies before they reach public markets.

Armstrong also argued during a Fox Business interview that traditional financial institutions continue lobbying against parts of the Trump administration’s crypto agenda because digital assets threaten existing banking business models.

Coinbase says its long-term vision extends beyond cryptocurrency into becoming a single platform where customers can trade stocks, crypto, derivatives, prediction markets, tokenized assets, and manage everyday financial services through one account.