<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>Coinbase Derivatives plans to integrate USDC as futures collateral through Nodal Clear.</li><li>The move is significant for expanding stablecoins' role in traditional financial infrastructure.</li><li>USDC's approval as collateral is expected by 2026, aiming to be a fiat-equivalent for futures trading margin requirements.</li><li>Coinbase aims to bring crypto-backed assets closer to mainstream finance by designating USDC as fiat-equivalent.</li><li>This effort is part of Coinbase's broader initiative to enhance USDC's utility throughout its ecosystem.</li><li>The integration allows USDC to act as a bridge between crypto and institutional finance, enabling exposure in the crypto ecosystem alongside regulated futures markets.</li><li>Stablecoin acceptance in margin and settlement systems indicates an evolving intersection of digital assets and traditional derivatives infrastructure.</li></ul>

Coinbase Derivatives to Integrate USDC as Futures Collateral via Nodal Clear

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