What does Coinbase's Australian license mean for traders?

It greenlights crypto and equity perpetuals now, futures/options soon—use, expiry-free bets on assets like BTC or Apple stock, all ASIC-approved.

Is Australia becoming a crypto hotspot?

Absolutely—reg clarity plus Coinbase's push positions it as Asia-Pacific leader, potentially topping Singapore volumes in two years.

Will Coinbase perpetuals beat Binance in Australia?

Likely, thanks to brand trust and regulation; expect faster adoption among retail wary of offshore risks.

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Coinbase Blasts into Australia with License for Crypto and Stock Perpetuals

Picture this: Sydney traders, screens ablaze, diving into endless crypto bets without expiry. Coinbase just made it real with a blockbuster Australian license.

theAIcatchup Apr 08, 2026 3 min read

Coinbase exchange interface showing perpetual futures charts with Australian flag overlay

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Coinbase's Australian license unlocks crypto and equity perpetuals immediately, with futures and options next. 𝕏
This positions Australia as an Asia-Pacific crypto hub, mirroring NYSE's deregulation boom. 𝕏
Perpetuals blend DeFi speed with TradFi assets, supercharged by AI trading tools. 𝕏

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