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Coinbase buys The clearing companya startup that focuses on prediction markets, as the crypto exchange looks to expand its range of regulated on-chain products tied to real-world events.
The agreement comes shortly after Coinbase rolled out prediction markets to its users, allowing them to transact on outcomes such as elections, economic data, sports and even cultural moments, all from the same platform they already use for crypto, derivatives and stocks. Coinbase says the acquisition will help build on this launch and evolve prediction markets as part of what it calls its vision of an “Everything Exchange.”
Coinbase Acquires The Clearing Company as It Joins Prediction Markets Competition
In his press releaseCoinbase said the deal aims to “power the future of prediction markets”, highlighting how important it is to bring event-based contracts onto the same platform as more traditional financial products. The company noted that The Clearing Company brings hands-on experience in creating and managing prediction markets, which Coinbase believes will help it grow this category in a regulated setup.
We first announced the prediction markets on Coinbase.
We are now tapping specialist talent to take our projects to the next level.
Welcome to Coinbase, @theclearingco. pic.twitter.com/KfRZSp9w9j
— Coinbase
(@coinbase) December 22, 2025
The Clearing Company is led by founder Toni Gemayel, who Coinbase describes as a product and growth leader with extensive industry experience. According to Coinbase, Gemayel and his team will help “scale world-class prediction markets on Coinbase” and advance the company’s broader platform goals.
Prediction markets allow people to trade contracts based on the probability of future events. Coinbase said it sees a big opportunity to bring these markets to millions of users around the world, integrating them directly into wallets already containing cash, cryptocurrencies, stocks and derivatives.
Looking forward to sharing this @theclearingco joined @coinbase! We set out to transform the way people interact with prediction makers, and now we’re taking it to the next level. More soon to come
https://t.co/GG7yVM8Ifz
-Nina Qi (@theninaqi) December 22, 2025
More broadly, Coinbase presented the acquisition as another step toward bringing together multiple asset classes in one place. However, the deal must still be subject to standard closing conditions and is expected to be finalized in January. Coinbase also highlighted that listed futures and swaps are offered through Coinbase Financial Markets, which is registered with the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission, while spot accounts are held separately by Coinbase, Inc.
The company’s CEO, Brian Armstrong, may have accidentally highlighted real concerns about prediction markets after he made a list of buzzwords which would have been chosen based on what users of prediction market platforms Kalshi and Polymarket had bet would be presented on the call.
Even though it was a joke, the moment highlighted how easy it could be for individuals to influence the outcome of what was, in this case, an $84,000 betting market.
Featured Image: Coinbase Press Release
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