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The Uae, through its financial regulator FSRA in Abu Dhabi, has granted Coinbase a license to establish a tokenized securities hub. This permission, obtained on August 11, 2026, covers arranging deals in investments and custody. However, the license includes specific fine print that restricts which token holders are able to vote their shares. Coinbase has not yet announced a launch date for this new operation.
Overview
The Uae, through its financial regulator FSRA in Abu Dhabi, has granted Coinbase a license to establish a tokenized securities hub. This permission, obtained on August 11, 2026, covers arranging deals in investments and custody. However, the license includes specific fine print that restricts which token holders are able to vote their shares. Coinbase has not yet announced a launch date for this new operation.
Recent developments
Coinbase secured a license from the FSRA in Abu Dhabi on August 11, 2026, to operate a tokenized securities hub. This license permits arranging deals in investments and custody, though the fine print restricts which token holders can vote their shares. A launch date has not been announced.
Historical context
The recorded timeline indicates that Coinbase's license approval in Abu Dhabi occurred on August 11, 2026, followed by further development reports on August 11 and 12, 2026, concerning the tokenized securities hub and international tokenized stock offerings.
Risk factors
The FSRA permission granted to Coinbase in Abu Dhabi includes fine print that limits which token holders can vote their shares.
Outlook
Future developments may include the announcement of a launch date for Coinbase's tokenized securities hub in Abu Dhabi and further details regarding the scope of its international tokenized stock offerings.
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Timeline
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- 11 Aug 2026DevelopmentCoinbase Wins Abu Dhabi License for International Tokenized Stock Offerings
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- 11 Aug 2026ApprovalCoinbase-backed Flowdesk secures full broker-dealer license in Dubai
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