Coinbase has announced the acquisition of Liquifi, a token management platform, in a strategic move aimed at streamlining and supporting the lifecycle of token launches for onchain developers. The deal marks Coinbase’s fourth acquisition this year, reinforcing its ambition to become a one-stop solution for early-stage token projects.
Supporting Early-Stage Tokenisation Projects
The US-based cryptocurrency exchange confirmed the acquisition on Wednesday, highlighting Liquifi’s capabilities in managing token cap tables, vesting schedules, and regulatory compliance. Liquifi, known for its automation of key token workflows, is designed to reduce complexity and risks typically associated with new token launches.
“Acquiring Liquifi gives us best-in-class capabilities in token cap table management, vesting, and compliance, and positions Coinbase to support builders earlier in their journey,” said Greg Tusar, Coinbase’s vice president of institutional product.
The integration will enable Coinbase to work more closely with project creators from the pre-launch stage, allowing developers to benefit from expert support and tools before their tokens hit the market.
Coinbase’s Fourth Acquisition of 2025
This latest acquisition follows a series of high-profile deals for Coinbase this year. In May, the exchange acquired Deribit, one of the world’s largest crypto derivatives trading platforms, in a $2.9 billion transaction. Earlier in the year, Coinbase also acquired Spindl, an onchain ads and attribution platform, as well as the team behind Iron Fish, a blockchain project focused on privacy tools.
These strategic moves signal Coinbase’s intent to build a robust infrastructure to cater to both institutional and independent crypto builders.
Making Token Launches Easier and Safer
Tusar emphasised the company’s broader mission: “We want to remove barriers by providing both the product and the expertise to make token launches simple, compliant, and scalable.”
He explained that token creators often face a range of challenges, including legal, tax, and compliance issues, that delay or complicate their projects. Liquifi addresses these hurdles by automating token management processes, thus reducing risks and streamlining operations.
“This acquisition will enable us to partner more effectively with builders earlier in their lifecycle, before tokens are launched or listed,” Tusar noted. He added that Coinbase’s vision is to make launching tokens “easier, faster and more global than issuing traditional startup equity.”
Liquifi to Be Integrated With Coinbase Prime
Coinbase plans to integrate Liquifi’s offerings into its institutional platform, Coinbase Prime, over time. This integration will allow token issuers to access a suite of tools directly from the Prime interface, including solutions for custody, trading, and financing.
“Over time, we’ll integrate these capabilities with Coinbase Prime to give issuers best-in-class tools directly out of our market-leading Prime platform, while tightening our integration across custody, trading, financing and beyond,” Tusar explained.
Coinbase Prime is widely used by institutional clients and is expected to become even more comprehensive with the addition of Liquifi’s automation features.
A Strategic Move Amidst Increasing Regulatory Scrutiny
Coinbase’s move to acquire Liquifi comes at a time when crypto firms are navigating increasing regulatory pressure globally. By enhancing compliance and legal support for token issuers, Coinbase positions itself as a safer and more reliable launchpad for new projects.
The acquisition further cements Coinbase’s role as a key player in the crypto infrastructure space, enabling it to support the next generation of blockchain-based startups with both technological and institutional backing.
