- Coinbase targets Dec. 17 launch of prediction markets and tokenized stock trading.
- In-house tokenized equities set Coinbase apart from rivals using third-party systems.
- Rising demand fuels growth in tokenized assets and regulated prediction markets.
Coinbase plans to introduce prediction markets and tokenized stock trading on December 17, according to published reports. This initiative reflects sustained demand for blockchain-based investment products. The US crypto exchange is expected to reveal the tools during a scheduled livestream event. The rollout would represent a strategic expansion into markets linked to real-world outcomes and equities.
According to Bloomberg, the announcement will be made at a showcase event of Coinbase. The company is ready to release tokenized equities that have been developed fully on its own technology. This will make Coinbase stand out against competitors that depend on external issuers or infrastructure. Complete internal control can facilitate more integration and operational control.
Coinbase executives have expressed interest in such products in the past. Nevertheless, the company has not validated information. Recent screenshots circulated on social media revealed arrangements in advance of predictive markets and digital stock offerings. The images attached some seriousness to the news prior to the scheduled event.
Coinbase Points to December Livestream for Product Reveal
A Coinbase spokesperson refused to confirm the information. Rather, the company focused on the next broadcast. The spokesperson said that they were launching new products that would be shown in a live stream on Dec. 17. The response indicates a unified disclosure policy.
The launch was reported after remarks made in July by Coinbase. The exchange stated plans to aid tokenized stocks and prediction tools based on blockchain at the time. The project is in line with the Coinbase goal of providing a full trading experience in a platform.
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Custody and settlement services have also been on the rise as a result of the exchange. Coinbase Custody was chosen by prediction market operator Kalshi to store USDC used in its trading business. The structure highlights the expanding role of Coinbase in regulated digital asset infrastructure.
According to market signals, increased interest in tokenized securities is growing. Recent data by rwa.xyz indicates that monthly transfer volumes in blockchain-linked equities grew by 32%. Overall volume was at $1.45 billion. The expansion points to the increasing use of tokenized real-world assets.
Prediction markets are becoming popular among the crypto circle as well. On Wednesday, the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission allowed Gemini to run a regulated prediction market. The approval places Gemini in an exclusive organization of submissive platforms in the industry.
Other financial firms are adopting similar strategies. Recently, Robinhood announced a futures and derivatives platform in a new joint venture. The Trump Media and Technology Group collaborated with Crypto.com to promote the rollout of other prediction-based services. Analysts believe that the wider market is worth over $10 billion.
Prediction markets enable betting on election results, sports and economic statistics, and real-world events. This segment grew at a high pace this year. An increasing institutional interest and a more favorable regulatory environment have fueled this growth.
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