BlockBeats news: On May 22, Coinbase announced it will launch its first CFTC-regulated perpetual stock index futures on June 8, with four initial thematic contracts: AI10 (focused on the top 10 companies in AI infrastructure, chips, and data centers), China10 (top 10 Chinese companies listed in the U.S. via ADRs), Defense10 (top 10 defense and aerospace companies), and Tech100 (top 100 innovative companies on Nasdaq). All contracts are cash-settled and feature a funding rate mechanism to maintain close alignment with their underlying indices.
These products provide traders with 24/7 trading, centralized liquidity, and favorable 60/40 tax treatment for futures, enabling investors to conveniently access thematic investments in AI, defense, China concepts, and more within a compliant framework, with plans to gradually expand to retail investors.