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Coinbase supports nine market sectors
Coinbase’s venture capitalist arm is targeting nine areas for new investment throughout 2026. In a recent blog post, the exchange He explains The need to respond toWhat do we build next? Questions as more protocols start to emerge.
Coinbase Ventures is keen on tokenization and RWA, niche exchanges, trading terminals, expanding decentralized finance (DeFi), proof of humanity, AI and robotics, etc. This will expand adoption in these areas, strengthening its bullish stance on the future of the market.
this year, Stablecoin growth It attracted Coinbase, with analysts pointing to how it is reshaping its payments infrastructure. Speed and cross-border settlements have also been at the center of mainstream adoption. A wide range of investors are looking for new exposure to trading assets.
Coinbase Ventures is planning a massive RWA to onboard exotic assets on-chain and improve the crypto trader base. The tokenization highlights a recent traditional influx into the sector that has been avoided for more than a decade.
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Traditional investments have flowed into tokenization in recent months through new global partnerships. Many governments, including the United States, are currently developing regulatory frameworks, while others have advanced to the pilot phase.
Aside from coding, AI is a top priority for both developers and executives. Markets are keen to integrate the tools needed for expansion. Some commentators argue that the right AI tools would make the ecosystem more secure and prevent rampant hacks.
Coinbase Ventures has backed 618 investments across multiple industries since 2018. YZi Labs, formerly known as Binance Labs, competes with the company. The two companies have supported startups by providing capital to expand operations.
These investments underscore Coinbase’s bullish market position. The exchange has been vocal about positive cryptocurrency rules, fair policies, and global adoption. Recently, CEO Brian Armstrong Expected Bitcoin price To reach $1 million by 2030. This bullish target has become popular for most analysts, citing increased government involvement.
