According to Coinbase International Exchange, Coinbase is acquiring Deribit, the leading crypto options platform, to merge Deribit's options expertise with Coinbase's expanding perpetual futures business. This strategic acquisition aims to create a more comprehensive and efficient derivatives offering for crypto traders, increasing market liquidity and potentially reducing trading costs. The move is expected to enhance Coinbase's competitiveness in the global derivatives market, further integrating options and futures for advanced trading strategies (Source: @CoinbaseIntExch, May 8, 2025).