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Martin Young3 hours agoCoinbase futures approval seen as a major win amid the war on cryptoThe recent approval allows Coinbase to join the ranks of the two major derivative exchanges in the United States, CME and CBOE.4097 Total views7 Total sharesListen to article 0:00Follow upJoin us on social networksThe approval for America’s largest digital asset exchange, Coinbase, to offer crypto futures to U.S. retail customers is being seen as a major regulatory victory amid a heated battle with the country’s securities regulator.


On Aug. 16, the National Futures Association (NFA) — designated by the U.S. commodities regulator as a registered futures association — grantedCoinbase permission to operate a Futures Commission Merchant (FCM) platform.A loud signal


Some crypto industry commentators see the approval as a significant regulatory victory for Coinbase and crypto, given thathe U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has accused the exchange of avoiding the registration of its offerings.


“If I were a judge I"d wonder why somehow [Coinbase] manages to register with the [CFTC] yet the [SEC] claims that Coinbase is unwilling to do the hard work to register," investment management firm Electric Capital founder Avichal Garg wrote in an Aug. 17 tweet.Getting an FCM via the @CFTC is a big deal. It takes years of work.

If I were a judge I'd wonder why somehow @coinbase manages to register with the @CFTC yet the @SECGov claims that Coinbase is unwilling to do the hard work to register. https://t.co/axDHt8ya3F— Avichal - Electric ϟ Capital (@avichal) August 16, 2023


Former CFTC Commissioner Brian Quintenz, thpolicy head at crypto investment firm a16z, said that “Customers and innovation can both win when a regulator is open to having a constructive dialogue around new technology.”


Meanwhile, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said the approval was a major moment for crypto clarity in the United States.A response to Coinbase securing futures approval. Source: X/SMTuffy


The move has also placed Coinbase in a position normally helmed by traditional finance firms.


Two institutional exchanges, the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and the Chicago Board Options Exchange, currently offer Bitcoin and Ether futures in the United States. 


Coinbase labeled the move as a “critical milestone,” adding it makes it the first crypto-native company to directly offer traditional spot crypto trading alongside futures products.Tapping into a massive market


In May, CoinGecko reported that the global crypto derivatives market was worth just under $3 trillion, while Coinbase highlighted that the global crypto derivatives market represents around three-quarters of all trading volumes.


“Since the global crypto derivatives market can be three to four times larger than spot, this approval increases Coinbase’s total addressable market,” Dan Dolev, an analyst at Mizuho Securities, wrote in an Aug. 16note, as reported by Barron’s.


Orca Capital"s Jeff Sekinger said “Coinbase is set to become a pivotal access point for traders,” adding that its new products will “cater to this demand and provide enhanced exposure and flexibility for investors.”


CoinShares Chief Strategy Officer Meltem Demirors said it was “exciting times in US crypto markets,” particularly given a pivot toward U.S. trading hours.


Related:Coinbase Derivatives Exchange set to roll out BTC and ETH futures


The firm initially unveiled plans to offer BTC and ETH futures contracts in mid-2022. The new approval will allow Coinbase to offer the crypto futures directly to eligible U.S. retail customers, rather than just institutional clients. The exchange did not specify when it would become available, however.


Company stock (COIN) did not react to the news, dropping 1.56% on the day to reach $77.7 in after-hours trading; however, Coinbase shares are up 130% so far this year.


Cointelegraph has reached out to Coinbase for further comments.


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