Coinbase Files With CFTC to List Perpetual Futures on Individual Stocks

According to a Wall Street Journal report cited by BitKE, the company is initially aiming for roughly 50 to 60 stocks, including Apple, Microsoft, Tesla, and Nvidia.

The CFTC filing follows a Form 1-N registration that Coinbase Derivatives submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on September 1, 2026, to register as a national securities exchange for the limited purpose of offering security futures. The proposed contracts are still subject to regulatory approval and are not yet available to U.S. traders. Coinbase already offers equity perpetual futures to eligible customers outside the United States, having launched the products internationally in March 2026.

The European Central Bank has introduced Pontes, a settlement system linking its payment infrastructure to blockchain-based markets, with full implementation targeted for 2028.