According to The Wall Street Journal, Coinbase will acquire the cryptocurrency options platform Deribit in cash and stock for approximately $2.9 billion, with the aim of driving global expansion and strengthening its presence in the cryptocurrency derivatives market. Deribit is currently the world's largest Bitcoin and Ethereum options platform, with a trading volume of $1.2 trillion by 2024. The transaction still requires regulatory approval, and Coinbase will also take over Deribit's operating license in Dubai. https://www. (wublock123.com)/index.php? m=content&c=index&a=show&catid=6&id=42153