Coinbase Faces Regulatory Roadblocks but Eyes Strong 2026

Key Takeaways COIN will suspend USDC-ARS trades in Argentina from Jan. 31, 2026, though crypto trading will stay live.Crypto access in the Philippines was blocked after COIN ran into licensing issues with local regulators.COIN is targeting RWA perpetuals, DeFi infrastructure and AI to build an "everything exchange."Coinbase Global (COIN) has paused some of its Argentina operations. The crypto leader has suspended buying or selling the USDC stablecoin using Argentine pesos, effective Jan. 31, 2026. However, ...