Coinbase Redefines Stock Ownership with Blockchain-Based Shares and Dividends

San Francisco, Wednesday, 17 June 2026.
Coinbase is launching the first true 1:1 backed tokenized stocks, offering direct ownership of U.S. equities on the blockchain with automatic dividend payments. Unlike competitors, these are not derivatives or IOUs—users will own actual shares, trade 24/7, and redeem them anytime. Initially available outside the U.S., this move could reshape global investing by merging traditional finance with decentralized technology, unlocking fractional ownership and instant settlement. The big question: Will regulators embrace this innovation or slow it down?