According to @PolynomialFi, Coinbase Derivatives and Nodal Clear are collaborating to integrate the USDC stablecoin as collateral for regulated U.S. futures trades, with a target launch in 2026. This move, which is pending approval from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), would mark the first instance of a stablecoin being formally accepted as collateral for margined futures in the United States. The source states that Coinbase Custody Trust would hold the USDC, while Nodal Clear would manage the clearing process. This development is part of a broader bullish trend for stablecoins, highlighted by the recent surge in the stock prices of Circle (CRCL) and Coinbase, and the Federal Reserve's updated stance that crypto no longer carries "reputational risks" for banks, potentially opening doors for greater institutional adoption.

According to Coinbase International Exchange (@CoinbaseIntExch), Vaulta perpetual futures (A-PERP) will be listed on Coinbase International Exchange and Coinbase Advanced, with trading set to open on or after 9:30 am UTC on June 5, 2025. This listing provides increased leverage and hedging opportunities for traders, potentially boosting Vaulta's on-chain activity and liquidity. The addition of A-PERP is expected to increase derivatives trading volume and may influence spot price volatility for $A. This move by Coinbase aligns with rising demand for perpetual futures and could attract institutional and retail traders seeking exposure to new crypto derivatives. (Source: Coinbase International Exchange on Twitter, May 30, 2025)