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Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN) is now allowing U.S. retail investors to request allocations in initial public offerings directly through its platform, a move that expands the exchange's retail toolkit beyond digital assets.
The feature launches with the upcoming IPO of smart ring maker Oura, giving customers the ability to submit conditional offers at the offering price before the stock begins public trading.
This marks a concrete shift in how the company structures its order flow for traditional equities.
The Mechanics of Allocation The service operates through Coinbase Capital Markets, the company's FINRA-registered broker-dealer. CCM participates in these offerings as a best-efforts selling-group member.
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