Coinbase launches SEC-registered AI investment advisor

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Coinbase launches SEC-registered AI investment advisor

Coinbase has launched Coinbase Advisor, an SEC-registered AI investment advisor offering personalized financial guidance to Coinbase One subscribers. The tool analyzes users' portfolio history to provide non-discretionary guidance across stocks, commodities, and cryptocurrencies, requiring user approval before executing trades.

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Registering an AI agent directly with the SEC marks a pivotal step toward institutionalizing the agentic economy and setting regulatory precedents for AI-driven financial advisors.

* SEC registration lowers legal barriers and builds consumer trust for automated financial advice, showing a proactive approach to compliance.

* The non-discretionary operational model protects Coinbase from liability regarding AI hallucinations while keeping users in final control of their funds.

* Simultaneously launching Coinbase for Agents positions the exchange as the primary backend financial infrastructure for autonomous software agents.

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2026-06-17

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