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Coinbase plans to introduce prediction markets and tokenized stocks on December 17, expanding its reach into two of the fastest-growing sectors in the digital economy. According to media reports, Coinbase will not rely on external partners to source equities and instead will release them internally. Soon, Coinbase users will be able to trade blockchain-based representations of equity securities and speculate on future events. Coinbase aims to become a one-stop shop for all asset types. However, its foray into the blockchain-based prediction market will not be easy. The company will face stiff competition from market leaders like Polymarket and newcomers like Edel Finance, an on-chain securities, lending, and borrowing infrastructure explicitly built for tokenized equities diversification. The Rise of Prediction Markets Coinbase is the largest US-based crypto exchange with over 105 million verified users. The platform launched in 2012 and has swiftly risen to the top of the crypto industry. However, as the investors’ interest in digital assets cools, the company is looking to explore new financial territories. Its expansion into the prediction markets is powered by Kalshi, a web-based prediction betting platform launched in 2021. For now, Kalshi will be the only prediction markets operator working with Coinbase, but their partnership is not exclusive. The exchange seeks to expand its Coinbase tokenized stocks services to include other operators in the long run. Coinbase is not the first trading platform to enter the tokenized equities market. Some of its rivals in the crypto exchange market, such as Gemini and Kraken, have already launched similar services to non-US users. In June, Robinhood, an American financial services company, launched US stock and ETF tokens in the EU, giving eligible customers exposure to US equities. Coinbase’s announcement comes as the equities market heats up. Recent competitor offerings such as the Edel Finance testnet &…

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