According to Cointelegraph, the Financial Times has revealed that Deribit, a cryptocurrency options exchange, is re evaluating the possibility of entering the US market. The company's CEO, Luuk Strijers, stated that the recent shift towards a more friendly regulatory attitude towards cryptocurrencies in the US is a key factor driving its consideration of expansion.
Deribit is headquartered in Dubai and has been rumored to be in deep talks with Coinbase regarding a potential acquisition. It is reported that both parties have informed Dubai regulators that if the transaction is completed, Deribit's license will need to be transferred to Coinbase.