The deal with Deribit includes $700 million in cash and 11 million shares of Coinbase Class A common stock, according to the companies, making it one of the largest deals in the i

Coinbase Global Inc. said it is acquiring Deribit, the world’s largest exchange for Bitcoin and Ether options, for $2.9 billion as the biggest US crypto exchange makes a push into the derivatives market.

The transaction – the crypto sphere’s largest of the year – positions Coinbase to boost its international foothold and diversify its trading revenue.