Coinbase in talks to acquire crypto derivatives exchange Deribit

#Coinbase is in advanced discussions to acquire #Deribit , the largest platform for #Bitcoin and #Ether options trading. The negotiations, which have been disclosed to regulators in Dubai, could value Deribit between $4 billion and $5 billion. However, no final agreement has been reached. If completed, the acquisition would mark a significant expansion for Coinbase into the crypto derivatives market. Deribit’s trading volume nearly doubled last year to $1.2 trillion.