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Coinbase Wins Abu Dhabi License for Tokenized Securities Hub
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Fusion42 · 23 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Coinbase has secured a Financial Services Permission from Abu Dhabi Global Market's FSRA to establish an international hub for tokenized securities, enabling arranging deals and custody for tokenized public equities backed 1:1 by underlying shares, with shareholder rights under FSRA supervision. The license allows Coinbase to operate a tokenized securities platform where investors use wallets instead of brokerage accounts, targeting global capital market access beyond the US.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 5 sources have reported it between 11 Aug 2026 and 14 Aug 2026.
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You must re-evaluate how tokenized securities can widen market access using wallets instead of brokerages. Coinbases new hub opens direct routes into capital markets for global investors outside the US, bypassing traditional custody and trading setups.
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5 sources · first reported 11 Aug 2026 · latest 14 Aug 2026
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