Financial Innovation

Coinbase Debuts Tokenized Stocks on Base Network, Joining Race to Bring Equities on Blockchain

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase announced on August 24, 2026, the launch of tokenized stock trading on its Base network. The initial offerings include tech giants Apple, Nvidia, Meta, and Alphabet, with these tokenized shares issued under its newly established Abu Dhabi framework. This move marks Coinbase’s official entry into the tokenized equity market, competing with rivals like TradFi and Securitize.

Securitize Becomes First to Debut Shares on NYSE and Onchain, Tokenizing $295 Million in Stock

Blockchain fintech company Securitize has become the first company to simultaneously list shares on the New York Stock Exchange and on blockchain, tokenizing $295 million of its own stock on Solana and Avalanche. The company president says discussions are underway to tokenize more IPOs within the next year.

French Banking Giant Credit Agricole Launches Euro Stablecoin EURXT

France’s Credit Agricole has officially launched EURXT, a euro-denominated stablecoin, marking a major breakthrough for traditional banking in the digital currency space.