Coinbase has invested a seven-figure sum in Centrifuge and established it as a core partner for Base Tokenization.

On May 5, Coinbase announced a seven-figure strategic investment in Centrifuge, naming it the primary asset tokenization platform for its in-house public chain Base. Under the partnership, Centrifuge will serve as the core infrastructure for issuing tokenized assets on Base, supporting on-chain trading of real-world assets (RWAs) like ETFs, credit funds, and structured products. The two parties have collaborated previously—including launching the first compliant on-chain S&P 500 index fund on Base. Coinbase noted that Centrifuge was chosen for its institutional-grade infrastructure, compliance capabilities, and scalability. The platform offers an end-to-end solution spanning asset structuring, tokenization tools, yield interfaces, and compliance support. This partnership is viewed as a key step in Coinbase’s efforts to strengthen its asset tokenization strategy, with potential future expansion to include more high-liquidity traditional financial assets.