$USDC Institutional & Market Adoption

Coinbase is partnering with Nodal Clear to allow USDC as collateral in regulated U.S. futures starting in 2026—a major step toward mainstream financial integration .

Coinbase also unveiled Coinbase Payments, enabling merchants (e.g., Shopify) to accept USDC, aiming for faster, cheaper, global transactions .

Retail giants Amazon and Walmart are exploring stablecoin payment options, though they await regulatory clarity around the GENIUS Act .