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Coinbase has once again taken center stage with its offshore derivatives platform hitting a <a href="https://www.theblock.co/data/crypto-markets/futures/coinbase-international-daily-volume" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">soaring figure of $287 million on August 18</a>. This milestone underscores the platform’s rapid adoption and the growing interest of traders in its offerings. 
<h2 id="b-coinbase-s-swift-climb-to-success-b">Coinbase’s Swift Climb to Success</h2> 
Coinbase’s offshore <a href="https://thecoinrise.com/coinbase-plans-to-launch-offshore-derivative-trading-platform/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">derivatives exchange has swiftly gained traction since its launch in May</a>. The platform’s trajectory has been particularly notable since August 14, when its trading volumes consistently exceeded the $100 million mark.&nbsp; 
According to Coinbase’s shareholder letter, the new offshore derivatives platform has achieved noteworthy success within its initial phase. The company reports that it has successfully onboarded 50 institutions onto the platform and facilitated trading volumes of approximately $5.5 billion within the first seven weeks of its launch.&nbsp; 
This rapid market penetration highlights the strong demand for crypto derivatives trading among institutional players. 
<h2 id="b-coinbase-expands-amid-regulatory-challenges-b">Coinbase Expands Amid Regulatory Challenges</h2> 
Coinbase’s offshore derivatives platform has been set in motion against a backdrop of heightened regulatory uncertainty in the United States, where the exchange is headquartered. This is in addition to an ongoing legal battle with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC),<a href="https://thecoinrise.com/coinbase-slams-sec-for-not-providing-response-to-rulemaking-petition/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> which filed a lawsuit against the exchange in June</a>. 
It is worth mentioning that the regulatory challenges in the United States are not unique to Coinbase. The crypto industry at large has been grappling with how to operate within an increasingly complex regulatory framework.&nbsp; 
Coinbase’s decision to grow overseas gives it more flexibility to enter international markets and offer a wider range of clients while conforming to the diverse regulatory requirements of other jurisdictions. 
<h2 id="b-coinbase-s-future-plans-and-growth-trajectory-b">Coinbase’s Future Plans and Growth Trajectory</h2> 
While the offshore derivatives platform is still in its early stages, Coinbase said it is committed to growing its liquidity and institutional participation.&nbsp; 
The company’s shareholder letter suggests that Coinbase plans to introduce new features and products over the second half of the year. These include additional asset trading books and spot trading options. These endeavors aim to enhance the platform’s appeal to a wider range of traders and investors. 
Furthermore, the company emphasized that it is committed to partnering with high-standard global regulators. It also encourages the US to adopt progressive regulatory frameworks seen in emerging crypto hubs. 
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Coinbase’s Offshore Derivative Platform Hits Volume of $287M in a Day

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