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Coinbase Eyes Acquisition of Derivatives Exchange Deribit: Report

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase is reportedly in talks to acquire derivatives exchange Deribit, according to a report by The Block.

Deribit, which is one of the largest cryptocurrency options and derivatives exchanges, has been struggling with liquidity issues and has seen its trading volume decline in recent months. The exchange has also faced issues with its platform stability, with users experiencing downtime and errors.

Coinbase, which is one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world, has been looking to expand its offerings and increase its presence in the derivatives market. The acquisition of Deribit would give Coinbase a significant foothold in the derivatives market and allow it to offer its users a wider range of trading products.

The acquisition talks are reportedly in the early stages, and it is unclear whether a deal will ultimately be reached. However, if successful, the acquisition would be a significant move for Coinbase and would likely have a major impact on the cryptocurrency derivatives market.

Deribit was launched in 2016 and has grown to become one of the largest cryptocurrency derivatives exchanges, with a daily trading volume of over $100 million. However, the exchange has faced challenges in recent months, including a hack in December 2020 that resulted in the loss of millions of dollars in cryptocurrencies.

Coinbase has been expanding its offerings in recent months, including the launch of a new derivatives platform and the addition of new cryptocurrencies to its trading platform. The acquisition of Deribit would be a major move for the exchange and would likely be seen as a significant development in the cryptocurrency derivatives market.