Coinbase is expanding itsoperations in Australia after obtaining an Australian financial serviceslicense. The license will allow the exchange to offer crypto and equityperpetuals initially, with plans to introduce futures, options, and othertraditional financial products over time.SingaporeSummit: Meet the largest APAC brokers you know (and those you still don't!).The move aligns withCoinbase’s global strategy to become a multi-product platform. The company hasbeen building a “gateway to everything in finance,” combining crypto withequities, derivatives, and other financial products under a single platform.The Australian expansion is a step in this broader push to move beyondcrypto-only offerings.Coinbase AFSL BringsFull Regulatory OversightTheAFSL subjects Coinbase to the same regulatory standards that govern traditionalfinancial services providers, including requirements for conduct, disclosure,governance, and consumer protection. The move comes as Australia advances adedicated regulatory framework for digital assets.TheCorporations Amendment Bill 2025 passed both houses of Parliament on April 1and is awaiting royal assent. The bill is expected to take effect 12 monthsafter assent.AustraliansIncreasingly Using Crypto PaymentsCoinbasehas also been hiring locally across legal, compliance, marketing, andoperations roles, drawing talent from other regulated industries. In September,the company and competitor OKX launched services for self-managedsuperannuation funds, enabling individuals to include crypto in retirementsavings.Coinbase secures Australian license, plans to offer crypto and equity perpetuals https://t.co/bPf7duoT6V— The Block (@TheBlockCo) April 8, 2026Accordingto the Independent Reserve Cryptocurrency Index, around 33% of Australians nowhave exposure to cryptocurrency, up from 31% in 2025. The data also suggestsmore Australians are using crypto to pay for goods and services.US Equity PerpetualsExpand Coinbase OfferingsLast month, Coinbaselaunched stock perpetual futures for eligible non-US users, expandingcrypto, equities, and prediction market offerings outside the US. The contracts provideleveraged, cash-settled exposure to major US stocks and indices, accessible onCoinbase Advanced for retail users and Coinbase International Exchange forinstitutions. The move follows earlier launches in the US and Europe, formingpart of Coinbase’s 2026 strategy to build a global multi-asset brokerage model.This article was written by Tareq Sikder at www.financemagnates.com.