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Coinbase (COIN) Gets a Path to Tokenized Stocks in the US. But Can It Turn That Into Revenue?

The SEC approved a temporary framework for trading tokenized US equities, potentially benefiting Coinbase (COIN). Coinbase already offers tokenized stocks internationally and aims to expand this to the US. Baird reiterated a Neutral rating on COIN with a $130 price target, citing the regulatory change. Coinbase must meet SEC conditions and demonstrate domestic demand to generate revenue from this opportunity.

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Published Sep 26, 2026, 4:47 PM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$COINBullishMed
01

Why it matters

The SEC's Innovation Exemption provides a five‑year window for Coinbase to test tokenized equities, potentially diversifying revenue away from Bitcoin spot trading.

02

Market read

Regulatory clearance could reshape Coinbase's business model and influence the crypto‑exchange landscape.

03

What to watch

Potential legal challenges or operational hurdles in adapting the existing non‑U.S. infrastructure to domestic compliance.

Relevance 8/10Novelty 8/10Timing: near‑term as Coinbase prepares US rollout

Background

Coinbase has previously launched tokenized stocks for non‑U.S. users and now seeks to expand this product to the U.S. under a temporary SEC exemption.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$COINBullishHigh confidence
Context

SEC approved a temporary framework allowing Coinbase to offer tokenized US equities, a new regulatory permission for its Everything Exchange.

Expected impact

likely upward pressure as investors price in potential tokenized‑stock revenue.

Evidence & confidence

Regulatory clearance is a primary catalyst; market has not yet fully priced the opportunity.

Market effects

Sector

May boost the broader crypto‑exchange sector and pressure competitors to accelerate tokenized‑stock offerings.

Regional

U.S. market could see increased activity in crypto‑linked securities.

Global

Sets a precedent for other jurisdictions considering similar tokenized‑stock frameworks.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

Regulatory conditions are strict and demand 1:1 backing, which could limit scalability and profitability.

Key entities

  • company
    Coinbase Global, Inc.

    U.S. crypto exchange seeking to offer tokenized US equities.

  • regulator
    U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

    Approved the temporary Innovation Exemption framework.

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