Blog

Coinbase Brings Global Crypto Derivatives to US Market

Tl;dr: Coinbase Financial Markets is now the first and only US-regulated FCM offering access to global crypto derivatives markets, including crypto perpetual futures and options. Existing US providers offer access to domestic futures exchanges, but none connect clients to global crypto perpetual futures and options liquidity. Institutional clients can begin onboarding today.

Expanding TRUST: a privacy-first network for global crypto compliance

TRUST is growing globally. Today, we are announcing major milestones to make global, privacy-first Travel Rule compliance simpler: the launch of TRUSThub, continued international expansion, announcing BNY membership, and a partnership with 21 Analytics to accelerate global connectivity.

Q1 2026 Solana Validator Performance Report

Consumer Protection Tuesday: How to Spring Clean Your Digital Life

Coinbase and Standard Chartered Partner to Unlock Global Fiat Access

Tl;dr: Coinbase is partnering with Standard Chartered to expand Coinbase global, multi-currency funding rails across AUD, SGD, CAD, CHF, EUR, and GBP*. This enhances capital efficiency, reduces FX friction, and enables institutions to operate seamlessly across global markets from a single platform, through Coinbase Prime.

Put your paycheck to work with direct deposit on Coinbase

Direct Deposit is back on Coinbase for US customers, allowing you to automatically allocate any portion of your paycheck across cash and crypto, with zero trading fees.¹ Earn, invest, save, and spend in one place.

Coming June 8: Perpetual-Style Equity Index Futures

Tl;dr: On June 8, Coinbase Derivatives will launch the first perpetual-style equity index futures listed on a US regulated exchange, bringing this proven structure into a CFTC-regulated framework.

Coinbase powers USDF: Flipcash’s Custom Stablecoin

Tl;dr: Coinbase and Flipcash announced the launch of USDF, created with Coinbase’s Custom Stablecoin platform. USDF is a USD stablecoin issued on Solana and fully backed by USDC. This collaboration is a step forward in making stablecoin issuance more accessible.

Protecting customers onchain: How blockchain forensics led to five convictions

Coinbase assisted UK law enforcement in identifying and convicting five individuals involved in a kidnapping and robbery. This case demonstrates how the transparency of the blockchain, combined with our proactive monitoring, helps hold bad actors accountable.