Coinbase Announces Expansion Into Stocks, ETFs, Prediction Markets, and Solana DEX Trading
Coinbase’s acquisition of The Clearing Company boosts its prediction market capabilities, following recent launches in stock trading, Solana DEX integration, and AI investment tools.
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Summary
Coinbase announced on Dec. 22 its acquisition of The Clearing Company, with the deal expected to close in January. According to the company’s official statement, the 10-member team, primarily from Polymarket and Kalshi, will support expansion of Coinbase’s prediction market products. The Clearing Company had previously secured $15 million in seed funding. This move follows Coinbase’s Dec. 17 launch of U.S. stock trading in USD and USDC, prediction markets, Solana DEX integration, AI investment tools, and plans for tokenized assets.
Terms & Concepts
- USDC: A U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin used for funding and settlement on Coinbase; the platform is offering a 3.5% APY on USDC.
- Tokenization: The process of issuing blockchain-based tokens representing real-world or traditional assets such as stocks, funds, or real estate.
- Prediction Markets: Platforms where users trade contracts based on event outcomes, with prices reflecting collective probabilities.