The launch introduces artificial intelligence (AI), China, defence and Nasdaq-focused contracts on a Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)-regulated exchange.

Coinbase Derivatives is set to launch the first perpetual-style equity index futures listed on a US-regulated exchange on 8 June, bringing the structure into a CFTC-regulated framework. The contracts will aim to provide targeted thematic exposure The initial launch will include four thematic contracts tracking AI, China, defence and the top Nasdaq companies - providing traders capital-efficient exposure to the most in-demand themes in the market. The contracts will aim to provide targeted t