Coinbase Clearing LLC launches as USDC-native clearinghouse after CFTC approval

REGULATORY DECISIONCoinbase Clearing LLC launches asUSDC-native clearinghouse afterCFTC approval56IMPORTANCECLOSED13NEWS MEDIA13PIECESSep 28, 2026 22:11blockboard.net
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The CFTC registered Coinbase Clearing LLC as a derivatives clearing organization on Sept. 28, giving Coinbase its own U.S. clearinghouse for fully collateralized futures, options on futures and swaps. The approval adds clearing to Coinbase’s existing brokerage and exchange setup, and several pieces say the firm can use USDC as collateral with 24/7 settlement for eligible contracts. Coinbase still keeps margined products and some planned products with outside clearing partners.

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The registration permits clearing for fully collateralized futures, options on futures and swaps.
CFTC Approves Coinbase’s Own Clearinghouse, but Only for Fully Collateralized Co
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The CFTC registered Coinbase Clearing LLC as a derivatives clearing organization on Sept. 28.
Coinbase Wins CFTC Approval for In-House Derivatives Clearing
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Coinbase now has its own clearing layer in the U.S. derivatives stack, alongside its brokerage and exchange businesses.
Coinbase Wins CFTC Approval for In-House Derivatives Clearing
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Coinbase Clearing gives the company control over a clearing function that had been handled by a third party.
Coinbase Brings Derivatives Clearing In-House After CFTC Registration
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Coinbase Clearing can clear fully collateralized futures, options and swaps using USDC, while margin products remain with external partners.
Coinbase Wins CFTC Approval for Its Own Derivatives Clearinghouse
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Coinbase says the new clearinghouse will use USDC collateral and support 24/7 settlement.
Coinbase Gets CFTC Approval For Its Own USDC-Native Clearinghouse

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In practice, Coinbase’s setup now includes the clearing layer for fully collateralized derivatives, while margined products stay with outside partners. The change does not extend to everything: some products remain outside the new clearinghouse, and Coinbase’s existing brokerage and exchange roles continue as before.

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