[Approved for Self-Clearing, Coinbase Gains CFTC Derivatives Clearing Organization Status] Odaily Planet Daily News: The CFTC has approved Coinbase as a Derivatives Clearing Organization (DCO), applicable to fully collateralized futures, futures options, and swaps. Following the approval, Coinbase can self-clear related derivatives without third-party involvement. This approval does not certify any specific market, particularly excluding prediction markets. Coinbase and Nodal Clear announced in June 2025 plans to launch a USDC-collateralized futures collaboration, which is expected to materialize. The CFTC has not disclosed the scope of underlying assets for the related derivatives or the categories of swaps eligible for clearing.