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Does Coinbase's UK Launch Signal a Strong Global Expansion Push?
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Key Takeaways
COIN launched UK crypto-backed loans, enabling users borrow USDC vs BTC, ETH and cbETH via Morpho on Base.
Coinbase's U.S. rollout began in January 2025. Loan originations topped $2.17B USDC as of Apr 14, 2026.
Coinbase Global is widening its overseas reach. International revenues were 16% of 2025 total, up 61% YoY.
Coinbase Global (COIN - Free Report) has expanded its service to the United Kingdom. Coinbase users in the UK can now borrow USDC against their Bitcoin, Ethereum and Coinbase Wrapped Staked Ether (cbETH) via Morpho on Base. This marks its continuous efforts to be the industry’s premier “everything exchange.”
Providing crypto-backed loans in the UK marks an important step in Coinbase’s broader expansion strategy, following the service’s initial rollout in the United States in January 2025. The offering has seen strong demand in the United States, with total loan originations via Coinbase on Morpho surpassing $2.17 billion in USDC as of April 14, 2026. Coinbase intends to further extend access to crypto-backed loans across additional countries in the near future.
Early this month, COIN’s Australian unit, Coinbase Australia Pty Ltd, received an Australian Financial Services Licence (“AFSL”). It can now offer crypto and equity perpetuals to Australians, followed by futures and options. This was also part of COIN’s international expansion strategy. COIN’s international operations are spread across Australia, Brazil, Kenya, the European Union, India, Japan, the Philippines, Indonesia, Singapore, the United Kingdom and Switzerland, among others.
Coinbase’s international expansion underscores its efforts to diversify revenues and lower dependence on U.S. operations. Revenues from international operations in 2025 increased 61% year over year. However, its contribution to total revenues contracted 100 basis points year over year to 16% in 2025. Revenues from U.S. operations still constitute the majority of its top line.
What About COIN’s Peers?
Circle Internet Group’s (CRCL - Free Report) international expansion strengthened its position as a global fintech powerhouse. By expanding its footprint across Europe, Asia and Latin America, Circle has gained stronger access to regulated digital markets. By accelerating global USDC adoption, Circle positions itself for sustained growth and leadership in the rapidly evolving digital financial ecosystem.
Robinhood Markets’ (HOOD - Free Report) international expansion enables it to tap into rising global retail investing demand. By establishing operations in the United Kingdom and Asia, Robinhood broadens revenue streams and reduces reliance on U.S. markets. With strategic acquisitions and regional hubs, Robinhood is well-positioned for sustained growth and a stronger presence in the global fintech landscape.
COIN’s Price Performance
Shares of COIN have lost 6.4% in the year-to-date period, underperforming the industry.
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COIN’s Expensive Valuation
COIN trades at a price-to-earnings value ratio of 68.52, significantly above the industry average of 12.11. It carries a Value Score of F.
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Estimate Movement for COIN
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for COIN’s first-quarter 2026 and second-quarter 2026 earnings per share (EPS) has moved south in the last seven days. The same holds true for the full-year 2026 and 2027 EPS estimates.
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The consensus estimate for COIN’s 2026 revenues and earnings indicates year-over-year decreases. Nonetheless, the consensus estimate for 2027 revenues and earnings indicates an increase.
COIN stock currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
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Does Coinbase's UK Launch Signal a Strong Global Expansion Push?
Key Takeaways
Coinbase Global (COIN - Free Report) has expanded its service to the United Kingdom. Coinbase users in the UK can now borrow USDC against their Bitcoin, Ethereum and Coinbase Wrapped Staked Ether (cbETH) via Morpho on Base. This marks its continuous efforts to be the industry’s premier “everything exchange.”
Providing crypto-backed loans in the UK marks an important step in Coinbase’s broader expansion strategy, following the service’s initial rollout in the United States in January 2025. The offering has seen strong demand in the United States, with total loan originations via Coinbase on Morpho surpassing $2.17 billion in USDC as of April 14, 2026. Coinbase intends to further extend access to crypto-backed loans across additional countries in the near future.
Early this month, COIN’s Australian unit, Coinbase Australia Pty Ltd, received an Australian Financial Services Licence (“AFSL”). It can now offer crypto and equity perpetuals to Australians, followed by futures and options. This was also part of COIN’s international expansion strategy.
COIN’s international operations are spread across Australia, Brazil, Kenya, the European Union, India, Japan, the Philippines, Indonesia, Singapore, the United Kingdom and Switzerland, among others.
Coinbase’s international expansion underscores its efforts to diversify revenues and lower dependence on U.S. operations. Revenues from international operations in 2025 increased 61% year over year. However, its contribution to total revenues contracted 100 basis points year over year to 16% in 2025. Revenues from U.S. operations still constitute the majority of its top line.
What About COIN’s Peers?
Circle Internet Group’s (CRCL - Free Report) international expansion strengthened its position as a global fintech powerhouse. By expanding its footprint across Europe, Asia and Latin America, Circle has gained stronger access to regulated digital markets. By accelerating global USDC adoption, Circle positions itself for sustained growth and leadership in the rapidly evolving digital financial ecosystem.
Robinhood Markets’ (HOOD - Free Report) international expansion enables it to tap into rising global retail investing demand. By establishing operations in the United Kingdom and Asia, Robinhood broadens revenue streams and reduces reliance on U.S. markets. With strategic acquisitions and regional hubs, Robinhood is well-positioned for sustained growth and a stronger presence in the global fintech landscape.
COIN’s Price Performance
Shares of COIN have lost 6.4% in the year-to-date period, underperforming the industry.
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
COIN’s Expensive Valuation
COIN trades at a price-to-earnings value ratio of 68.52, significantly above the industry average of 12.11. It carries a Value Score of F.
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
Estimate Movement for COIN
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for COIN’s first-quarter 2026 and second-quarter 2026 earnings per share (EPS) has moved south in the last seven days. The same holds true for the full-year 2026 and 2027 EPS estimates.
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
The consensus estimate for COIN’s 2026 revenues and earnings indicates year-over-year decreases. Nonetheless, the consensus estimate for 2027 revenues and earnings indicates an increase.
COIN stock currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.