
This is Why Coinbase is Considering Deribit Acquisition
Coinbase is reportedly in talks to acquire Deribit, but nothing is certain yet. If the deal goes through, it could turn Coinbase into a “crypto empire,” thanks to the lucrative derivatives market. Last year, Deribit posted nearly $1.2 trillion in options, futures, and spot trading. Coinbase has comparatively little derivatives volume, and this merger could…