The crypto exchange is expanding beyond digital assets as competition intensifies around the super-app model.
Coinbase is positioning itself for 2026 with a broader financial vision that goes far beyond crypto trading. The company plans to focus on stablecoins, its Ethereum layer-2 Base network, and an ambitious “everything exchange” strategy designed to unify multiple financial products under one platform.
Everything Exchange Strategy and Product Expansion
The concept of an everything exchange centers on offering crypto, stocks, prediction markets, commodities, and derivatives within a single interface. Coinbase has already rolled out stock trading and onchain prediction markets, marking a shift toward direct competition with traditional brokerages. The platform is also preparing for 24/7 trading of stocks, ETFs, and perpetual futures, removing time restrictions that define legacy markets.
This approach aligns with a wider industry trend. Major exchanges are evolving into distribution layers for digital financial services, aiming to become daily-use applications rather than niche trading venues.
Jesse Pollak, Coinbase’s vice president of engineering, says SocialFi remains a priority:
Stablecoins represent a critical pillar of Coinbase’s roadmap. The company views them as foundational tools for remittances, payroll, and settlements, with expectations that banks will increasingly demand interest-bearing stablecoin products. This positions stablecoins as a bridge between traditional finance and blockchain-based systems.
Despite growth ambitions, concerns remain. Security incidents involving outsourced support and criticism around Base’s creator-coin strategy have sparked debate within the community. While Coinbase maintains that SocialFi and creators remain key onboarding channels, trust and transparency will be essential as it pursues its super-app future.
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