$USDC Coinbase Derivatives announcement states that it is working with the derivatives clearing organization Nodal Clear, and USDC will officially become compliant collateral in the U.S. futures trading market after receiving approval from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). It is expected to go live in 2026 and will be custodied through Coinbase Custody.

This will be the first time USDC enters the federally regulated derivatives system, symbolizing that the product is gradually being recognized by TradFi as a true cash equivalent, applicable for leveraged trading, risk hedging, and capital allocation. This is not just a small breakthrough in the crypto space, but a significant step for stablecoins to become a backbone of traditional finance.