Coinbase agreed to acquire The Clearing Company to expand its prediction markets and advance its goal of becoming an “Everything Exchange.” The deal will bring in specialized talent to accelerate the development of on-chain products based on real-world events, ranging from elections and macroeconomic indicators to sports and culture.
The prediction markets platform allows users to trade event outcomes within the same interface they use for crypto, derivatives, and equities. Coinbase aims to increase engagement and diversify its asset offering under a regulated framework, integrating on-chain infrastructure with event-based contracts.
The Clearing Company brings expertise in scaling prediction markets. Its founder, Toni Gemayel, will lead the development and execution of event trading within Coinbase, ensuring rapid implementation. The acquisition is part of the strategy to unify multiple asset classes on a single platform and reduce reliance on crypto trading.
The acquisition was made possible by improved regulatory clarity and growing demand for new ways to trade information and risk. Coinbase plans to close the transaction in January 2026 and continues to strengthen its position through strategic acquisitions such as Deribit and Echo.
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