CySEC Regulated Coinbase Expands OTC Derivatives Offering Across the EEA Coinbase, a cryptocurrency exchange regulated by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), has launched over-the-counter derivatives products for users in the European Economic Area (EEA). The offering, its first under a MiFID II licence obtained earlier this year through the acquisition of BUX Cyprus, allows traders to access both cryptocurrency and traditional market exposure through regulated financial instruments. The contracts are available to Coinbase Advanced users in 26 countries, including Germany, France, and the Netherlands. The new product lineup includes futures contracts tied to Bitcoin and equity-index products that combine exposure to the so-called Magnificent Seven stocks—Apple, Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, Nvidia, Meta, and Tesla—with crypto-linked equities and BlackRock iShares exchange-traded funds tied to Bitcoin and Ether. These contracts are designed to provide traders with diversified investment opportunities, blending traditional asset classes with cryptocurrency assets. Coinbase has introduced two types of cash-settled futures contracts. One type is perpetual-style futures with five-year expiries, while the other includes dated contracts with monthly or quarterly expiries. Traders can access up to 10x leverage on certain products, though fees start at 0.02% per trade. The offering reflects the exchange’s strategy to expand its services in Europe, where regulatory frameworks like MiFID II have created a more structured environment for derivatives trading. This expansion follows similar moves by other crypto exchanges, such as Kraken, which began offering derivatives under a MiFID II licence after acquiring a Cyprus-based entity last year. Other firms with European crypto licences include Crypto.#blackrock #coinbase #mifid_ii #cysec #eea
Coinbase Launches Crypto Futures for European Traders Coinbase has introduced regulated crypto futures trading for users in 26 European countries, offering perpetual futures, dated contracts, and equity-index products. The platform is expanding its derivatives offerings to European traders for the first time, with products available through Coinbase Advanced under the MiFID II regulatory framework. This move provides European users with a regulated alternative to offshore platforms traditionally used for crypto derivatives. The new product suite includes perpetual-style futures with five-year expirations and dated contracts that expire monthly or quarterly. Leverage of up to 10 times is available on selected contracts, such as Bitcoin and Ethereum, with transaction fees as low as 0.02% per contract. Users can fund their accounts in euros or USDC. The offering also features the Mag7 + Crypto Equity Index Futures, which combines exposure to the Magnificent Seven tech stocks with crypto-linked equities and BlackRock iShares ETFs tied to Bitcoin and Ethereum. Coinbase’s expansion aligns with growing demand for regulated crypto derivatives in Europe. The platform’s futures products are offered under a Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID II) license, which allows firms to provide traditional financial products like stocks, bonds, and derivatives to EU customers. While Coinbase is a crypto exchange, its derivatives offerings fall under MiFID II regulations, ensuring compliance with European financial standards. The launch follows similar moves by competitors such as Kraken and Crypto.com, which introduced their own crypto futures products in May 2025. Coinbase’s entry into the European derivatives market positions it as a key player in the region’s evolving crypto landscape.#blackrock #coinbase #mifid_ii #mag7 #crypto_equity_index_futures
