Coinbase Derivatives is teaming up with clearinghouse Nodal Clear to allow Circle’s USDC stablecoin to be used as collateral for futures trading in the United States.
The integration marks a significant step toward expanding the role of stablecoins in traditional financial infrastructure.
According to a company release, the two firms plan to finalize USDC’s approval as acceptable collateral by 2026. Currently, only fiat currency meets margin requirements for U.S.-based futures trading. Coinbase Derivatives CEO Boris Ilyevsky noted the collaboration intends to designate USDC as a fiat-equivalent, bringing crypto-backed assets closer to mainstream finance.
The development is part of a broader effort by Coinbase to grow the utility of USDC across its ecosystem.
The move positions USDC as a bridge between crypto and institutional finance, allowing traders to maintain exposure within the crypto ecosystem while accessing regulated futures markets. As stablecoin use gains legitimacy in margin and settlement systems, the partnership underscores the evolving intersection between digital assets and traditional derivatives infrastructure.
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