Coinbase Launches Easy Access to DEX Trading in Brazil, United Kingdom and Australia
TLDR: Brazilian, UK and Australian users will soon be able access millions of crypto assets directly in the Coinbase app through DEX trading.
Coinbase users in Brazil, the UK and Australia historically have had to navigate the more complicated user interface of decentralised protocols to access the millions of assets launched onchain everyday. Coinbase users will soon be able to access these assets through our decentralised exchange (DEX) trading integration within moments of their creation, all within the easy-to-use and familiar interface of the Coinbase app. This will increase the number of assets they can trade on Coinbase from 300 to millions.
DEX Trading Details
International expansion of DEX trading has progressed across numerous geographies. DEX trading in Brazil progressively started rolling out on November 19, 2025. Australian access started progressive rollout on December 22, 2025, with full access launching May 19, 2026. British users gained access on April 13, 2026.
This gives users access to the growing list of Base-native tokens launching onchain everyday. Built on the idea of the “DeFi Mullet” – Coinbase in the front, powered by DeFi in the back – Coinbase’s DEX integration abstracts away the complexities of decentralized protocols, providing users with a simple yet powerful gateway to onchain markets.
The core benefits and changes include:
Faster Access to More Assets - Trade assets on the Base and Solana networks within moments of being indexed onchain—no more waiting for listings.
Simplified DEX Trading - Makes every trade as simple as possible by providing a self-custody wallet to make DEX trades. Users can also fund their trades, track performance, and manage their portfolio — all within one unified interface.
“Defi Mullet” - Using our DEX integration, users can trade on popular DEXs, like Aerodrome and Uniswap, without leaving the familiar ease of the Coinbase interface. When users submit a trade, DEX aggregators automatically scan the available liquidity across top DEXs to find the best prices.
Transparent and Informed Trading - Consistent with Coinbase’s position as the most trusted crypto exchange (1), Coinbase’s easy access to DEX trading platforms shows users key market data and risk insights where available from onchain data (provided by third parties). Meanwhile, assets that are identified by a trusted third-party vendor as confirmed malicious or fraudulent assets will not be available. Importantly, Coinbase does not hold or review the assets available through our DEX trading integration.
The Next Step Towards an App to Exchange Everything
DEX trading is the latest step in a bold push by Coinbase to build an app to exchange everything, which aims to allow users to trade anything from anywhere in the world with 24/7 access. As regulatory clarity continues to mature globally, we are looking forward to updating our users on new and expanded services in line with this vision.
Disclaimers:
Information is provided for informational purposes only and is not investment advice. This is not a recommendation to buy or sell a particular digital asset or to employ a particular investment strategy. DEX trading comes with risk. Please carefully consider whether trading or holding cryptocurrencies is suitable for you given your financial situation.
Brazil: DEX trading requires users to create a self-custody wallet prior to trading, and is subject to the Decentralized Protocol Integrations Terms of Service. This service is is powered by Coinbase Bermuda Technologies Inc. DEX assets are held in the user’s self-custody wallet accessible through the Coinbase app and website, not by Coinbase. DEX assets have not been reviewed by Coinbase. Fees may apply.
UK: DEX software is provided by Coinbase Bermuda Technologies Ltd, which is not regulated or supervised by the FCA or any other regulator. DEX assets have not been reviewed or approved by Coinbase. You should do your own research and ensure that you understand the risks of DEX trading, self-custody, and DEX assets. Learn more here. In-app data is sourced from CoinMarketCap, CoinGecko and other third parties. Audit information, risk labels and alerts are generated by Blockaid. We make no representation on the accuracy or completeness of the data, risk labels and alerts provided. DEX trading requires users to create a self-custody wallet prior to trading, and is subject to the Decentralized Protocol Integrations Terms of Service.
Australia: To access DEX trading, users must create a self-custody DEX Wallet prior to trading. DEX Wallet is a self hosted wallet technology solution provided by Coinbase Australia Pty Ltd and is subject to its Terms of Service. Coinbase has no control over any funds stored in your DEX Wallet and users must sign transactions onchain. Fees may apply.
(1) Most Trusted: Based on results of 2025 International YouGov Brand Research, see here.
Update: As of March 5, 2026 users in the following jurisdictions can also access DEX trading on Coinbase: Albania, Armenia, Angola, Aruba, Azerbaijan, Barbados, Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Bahrain, Benin, Bermuda, Bolivia, Bahamas, Botswana, Belize, Congo (Republic), Côte d'Ivoire, Chile, Cameroon, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Algeria, Ecuador, Egypt, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gabon, Ghana, Guatemala, Honduras, Indonesia, Israel, Jamaica, Jordan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Cambodia, Kuwait, Cayman Islands, Saint Lucia, Sri Lanka, Morocco, Moldova, North Macedonia, Mongolia, Macao, Mauritania, Mauritius, Maldives, Malawi, Mexico, Malaysia, Mozambique, Niger, Nigeria, Nepal, Oman, Panama, Peru, Papua New Guinea. Pakistan, Paraguay, Serbia, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Seychelles, Senegal, Suriname, El Salvador, Togo, Thailand, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Türkiye, Trinidad and Tobago, Ukraine, Uganda, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, British Virgin Islands, Vietnam, South Africa and Zambia.
Note - This blog was updated on April 13, 2026, to reflect the launch of DEX trading in the United Kingdom. It was also updated on May 19, 2026 to reflect the full launch of DEX trading in Australia, which began progressively rollout on December 22, 2025, and the inclusion of assets on the Solana network.
About John O’LoghlenRegional Managing Director APAC & Country Director AustraliaJohn O'Loghlen is the Coinbase Country Director, Australia. Prior to joining Coinbase, John led the expansion of Alibaba Group and Ant Group in Australia and New Zealand as well as overseeing the WorldFirst cross border payments business. Before relocating to Sydney in 2014, John spent the previous 11 years in China building businesses in the food delivery space following on from a career in investment banking with Goldman Sachs in London, New York and Beijing.
