Key Takeaways Coinbase launched equity index futures, a USDC lending product, and DEX trading for U.S. users.COIN deepened DeFi ties via Morpho, expanded into crypto lending, and advanced tokenization services.The Derbit acquisition and partnerships boost COIN's global futures reach and institutional offerings.Coinbase Global Inc. (COIN) is intensifying its focus on staying aligned with CEO Brian Armstrong’s broader vision of becoming the industry’s premier “everything exchange.” Its recent initiatives in t ...

U.S.-listed cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase (COIN) has rolled out a USDC lending product that allows its customers to earn yield directly from the exchange’s app, deepening its integration with decentralized finance (DeFi). The feature is powered by Morpho, a protocol that routes deposits through curated “vaults” managed by Steakhouse Financial, according to a blogpost on Thursday When users deposit USDC, their funds are lent out to borrowers — including those already tapping Coinbase’s crypto-backed lo ...