Coinbase Opens Regulated Token Sales, Monad Debuts First

Coinbase Opens Regulated Token Sales in US, Monad to Lead First Launch

Written by Aaron S.,

Editor-In-Chief

Last Updated: November 11, 2025

Key Takeaways

Coinbase reopens access to regulated crypto sales for US retail users, starting with Monad’s token launch from November 17 to 22;
Each token sale lasts one week, with smaller buyers prioritized and future limits placed on quick resellers;
Verified Coinbase users can join using USDC; project teams face a six-month lockup on token sales.

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Coinbase $2.5B has launched a new service that lets US retail investors take part in regulated initial cryptocurrency offerings (IPOs).

The first project to appear on the platform will be Monad, a blockchain network releasing its native token from November 17 to 22.

According to a November 10 blog post, the company plans to offer roughly one sale per month. Each event will remain open for a week, which allows users to place requests for token purchases.

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When the sale ends, an automated system will distribute tokens by giving smaller buyers priority before filling larger orders.

To discourage quick reselling, Coinbase will track post-sale activity. Users who sell their tokens immediately may receive smaller allocations in future sales.

Only verified Coinbase users who pass standard compliance checks will be able to participate. All purchases must be made using USDC USDC $1.00 , a stablecoin backed by the US dollar and issued by Circle.

Projects using the platform must agree to a six-month lockup period. During that time, project founders and their associates cannot sell tokens on secondary markets or through private deals unless Coinbase approves and the sale is publicly disclosed.

There are no participation fees for buyers. However, token issuers will pay Coinbase a fee based on the amount of USDC they raise, along with any extra costs related to listing their tokens on the exchange.

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