Here’s a **10‑line update on USDC and its futures/derivatives landscape:
Regulators in the U.S. (CFTC) launched a pilot allowing USDC to be used as collateral in regulated futures/derivatives markets, a major institutional milestone. �
Investing.com
This pilot lets Futures Commission Merchants accept USDC as margin, enhancing capital efficiency and institutional flow into crypto derivatives. �
Investing.com
Coinbase and Nodal Clear have plans to integrate USDC as collateral for futures trading in the U.S. by 2026 (pending regulatory approval). �
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Some crypto exchanges support USDC‑margined futures and perpetual contracts, offering traders alternatives to USDT. �
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Platforms like Phemex have recently performed maintenance that briefly affected USDC‑margined futures trading, showing its active use. �
Phemex
Derivatives exchange Deribit previously announced USDC‑settled futures and options contracts for BTC and ETH to meet growing demand. �
Investing.com
Binance and other derivatives platforms have listed or expanded USDC‑based perpetual and futures products, increasing trading choice. �
Binance
Broader adoption of USDC (e.g., in settlement and collateral rails) supports its role as a “cash‑like” asset in futures/derivatives markets. �
Investing.com
Institutional infrastructure (clearing, custody) is evolving to support USDC futures collateral, improving transparency and risk management. �
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This trend reflects wider fintech and regulatory shifts toward integrating stablecoins like USDC into mainstream financial products beyond spot trading. �
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