Coinbase has opened a regulated route for U.S. institutions to trade global crypto derivatives through its futures commission merchant.
Summary
- Coinbase Financial Markets now offers U.S. institutions regulated access to global crypto derivatives, starting with Deribit options.
- CFTC staff action supports the structure, with certain crypto perpetual contracts treated as foreign futures under specific conditions.
- Coinbase’s partnership with Standard Chartered adds fiat funding rails for major currencies, supporting institutional spot, derivatives, and financing strategies.
Coinbase said on May 29 that Coinbase Financial Markets now gives eligible U.S. clients access…
