Coinbase receives DCO approval from CFTC, completing full derivatives stack

What happened

This completes Coinbase's derivatives infrastructure, allowing it to list, broker, and clear fully collateralized products in-house.

Why it matters

The decision may change compliance obligations, market access or operating costs for Coinbase, CFTC.

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2 reports · 1 original report · 2 independent

1. The BlockPrimary source · Supports · EN · 100%
   Coinbase receives DCO approval from CFTC, completing full derivatives stack ↗Sep 28, 2026, 10:02 PM
2. CointelegraphIndependent · Supports · EN · 65%
   Coinbase gets CFTC approval for US derivatives clearinghouse ↗Sep 29, 2026, 12:02 AM

Claims

• Coinbase receives DCO approval from CFTC, completing full derivatives stack Observed

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Timeline

1. September 28, 2026 at 10:02 PMFirst reported
2. Sep 29, 2026, 12:07 AMUnverified · 78/62%

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