A stablecoin may soon become a mainstream fixture in U.S. derivatives markets. Coinbase Derivatives and clearinghouse Nodal Clear plan to make USDC eligible collateral for margined futures trading, marking what could be a landmark shift in how digital assets interact with traditional financial infrastructure. If regulators approve the move, it will be the first time a stablecoin is formally allowed as collateral in regulated U.S. futures markets. The initiative, now under review by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), targets a 2026 launch. According to Coinbase, the move would see Coinbase Custody Trust ... (full story)