Coinbase Launches Stablecoin Bootstrap Fund for DeFi Liquidity

Coinbase has announced its acquisition of Deribit, a major move that positions the company as the #1 global platform for crypto derivatives by open interest and options volume. Key details: - Deribit brings ~$30B in open interest and over $1T in trading volume - Integration will offer spot, futures, perpetuals, and options trading - Strengthens Coinbase's international presence in crypto derivatives The merger combines Coinbase's regulated operations with Deribit's options expertise, creating a comprehensive trading platform for global markets. [Read the full announcement](https://www.coinbase.com/blog/deribit-joins-coinbase-unlocking-the-future-of-global-crypto-derivatives)

Brian Armstrong, Coinbase CEO, joins for an in-depth discussion covering several key areas: - New Coinbase product developments and roadmap - Current state of cryptocurrency regulation - Emerging technology trends - Integration of brain-computer interfaces - Insights on entrepreneurship in Web3 The conversation explores how these interconnected themes are shaping the future of digital assets and technology innovation. Watch the full discussion: [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSToBYLSSew) *Previous related content includes a financial update discussion with Alesia Haas, focusing on Coinbase's performance and industry outlook.*

**Coinbase** and **Squads Protocol** have formed a strategic partnership to establish USDC as the default stablecoin across Squads' product suite on Solana. This comes as USDC reaches a new all-time high of $56B in supply, doubling over the past year. Key developments: - USDC integration across Squads Protocol's Solana ecosystem - Free transfers enabled on 10+ networks including Base, Arbitrum, and Solana - Up to 4.5% APY available on USDC rewards - 200+ spot trading pairs and 100+ derivatives now accessible More details at [Squads' announcement](https://squads.xyz/blog/squads-announces-strategic-partnership-with-coinbase-to-accelerate-usdc-adoption)

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