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Coinbase Regulated US

★★★⯨ 73.7 PMR Score
A trusted, regulated route for crypto-native users.
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Founded2012
Founder(s)Brian Armstrong & Fred Ehrsam
HeadquartersRemote-first (U.S.)
RegulationCFTC (Coinbase Financial Markets, NFA member)
CategoryRegulated US
StatusLive

Coinbase, the publicly-traded U.S. crypto exchange founded in 2012 by Brian Armstrong and Fred Ehrsam, offers event contracts through Coinbase Financial Markets, which is registered with the CFTC as a futures commission merchant and is an NFA member. The headline strength is trust: a large retail base, strong brand recognition, and integration with Coinbase's broader trading tools.

Because the offering is newer, its market catalog is narrower than dedicated prediction apps, and the overall feel is more finance-focused than community-led. For users who want a regulated, crypto-native venue with a familiar interface, it is a solid choice.

Markets offered

CryptoEconomicsPoliticsSports

Pros & cons

Pros
  • Offered through a CFTC-registered, NFA-member entity
  • Strong brand and a large existing retail base
  • Integrated with full crypto trading tools
Cons
  • Feels finance-focused versus community-led apps
  • A younger, narrower market catalog
Best for Coinbase users who want event contracts beside their crypto trading.

Score breakdown

Liquidity
70
Regulation
86
Market Breadth
58
Cost
76
Transparency
82