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Coinbase receives CFTC approval for derivatives clearinghouse

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Published 2026-09-28 22:27 UTCUpdated 2026-09-29 09:40 UTC
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Overview

Coinbase received CFTC approval for Coinbase Clearing as a US derivatives clearinghouse. The approval enables settlement of fully collateralized contracts using USDC and supports around-the-clock settlement, while margined products remain with partners.

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CoinbaseCoinbase ClearingCFTCUSDC
Why now
  • The CFTC approval is the immediate trigger for Coinbase’s expanded derivatives-clearing setup.
  • Several outlets reported the approval within the same 24-hour news cycle.
Why it matters
  • The approval gives Coinbase an in-house clearing capability for fully collateralized derivatives.
  • USDC is identified as collateral for the contracts, with settlement available around the clock.
Evidence assessment
Recurring claims
  • The CFTC approved Coinbase Clearing as a derivatives clearinghouse.
  • The approval supports fully collateralized contracts settled with USDC and 24/7 settlement.
  • Coinbase now controls the main layers of its derivatives stack, while margined products remain with partners.
How sources frame it
  • Cointelegraph And Decrypt: neutral
  • The Block: neutral
Multiple reports cover the same CFTC approval and Coinbase derivatives infrastructure expansion.
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Coinbase gets CFTC approval for US derivatives clearinghouse
cointelegraph.com · cointelegraph.com · 2026-09-29 04:02 UTC
Coinbase receives DCO approval from CFTC, completing full derivatives stack
theblock.co · theblock.co · 2026-09-29 02:03 UTC
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