Crypto exchange giant pivots to bridge traditional finance — igniting market buzz

:Coinbase Redefines Crypto Platforms — Expansion Into Stock Trading & Prediction Markets**

**Date:** *December 18, 2025*

Summary:

Coinbase shocked the crypto and financial world by announcing an expansion **beyond digital assets** into **stock trading and prediction markets** — a move that instantly trended on Twitter’s crypto community.

**Key Highlights**

* **Stock Trading via USDC:** Users will soon be able to trade U.S. equities.

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