Coinbase announced significant platform expansions at its Dec. 17 System Update event, introducing stock trading, prediction markets, and perpetual futures to its offerings. The company plans to launch stock perpetuals for international users, enhancing its global reach. Additionally, Coinbase will integrate Kalshi to facilitate event-based trading and incorporate the Solana DEX aggregator Jupiter into its main app, enabling onchain token swaps. These developments aim to diversify Coinbase's trading capabilities and attract a broader user base.