Coinbase Secures Approval for Regulated Crypto Futures Trading in the US
Coinbase has received approval from the National Futures Association (NFA) to operate as a Futures Commission Merchant (FCM), allowing the cryptocurrency exchange to list crypto futures in the US. This makes Coinbase the first US platform to offer regulated and leveraged crypto futures alongside traditional spot trading. The approval is seen as a significant step in unlocking growth and broader participation in the crypto economy for US investors.