The approval allows Coinbase to operate fully within UK regulations. Offering services such as crypto trading, custody, and payments.
This decision aligns with the UK’s growing interest in becoming a leader in financial technology. Including blockchain and digital currencies. The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has been working to create a balanced regulatory environment.
Coinbase Gains UK Approval, Expanding Crypto Access
This move is not just a win for Coinbase but also for UK residents who now have more regulated options to buy, sell, and store their digital assets. With increased regulatory clarity, users can feel more confident about engaging in crypto transactions without worrying about legal uncertainties.
Coinbase has been actively expanding its global operations, and securing approval in the UK is a strategic victory. The UK is a key financial center, and gaining regulatory approval strengthens Coinbase’s position in the European market. This also comes at a time when crypto regulations in the U.S. remain uncertain, pushing many companies to look for friendlier jurisdictions to grow their businesses.
Coinbase is now the UK’s largest VASP. 
The United Kingdom is our biggest international market, and this registration represents an important chapter in our international expansion strategy. pic.twitter.com/QdjP4XCtWb
— Coinbase 
(@coinbase) February 3, 2025
This approval could also encourage other major crypto firms to follow suit, boosting competition and innovation in the UK’s crypto sector.
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