Coinbase’s futures contracts debut in Europe allows traders in countries like Germany, France, and the Netherlands to engage with regulated crypto products, featuring both perpetual and term contract types.
The available instruments encompass Bitcoin, Solana, and Mag7+ Crypto stock index futures, with contracts offering leverage up to 10x and competitive fees beginning at 0.02%.
The annual general meeting of shareholders of Hoa Sen Group held on March 7, 2026, agreed to cancel the plan for treasury stock buyback and instead allocate funds for key projects, especially to develop 20,000 social houses in Ho Chi Minh City. HSG signed a cooperation agreement with the Ho Chi Minh City Labor Federation to implement this project in the 2026-2030 period. The group is also restructuring its building materials distribution sector, establishing Hoa Sen Home Corporation with a charter capital of 1 trillion VND, expected to increase to 3 trillion VND through stock issuance. HSG plans to expand its retail network, looking for 300 to 500 new locations. For financial targets, the group set two business scenarios with revenues ranging from 35 trillion to 37 trillion VND and post-tax profits from 500 billion to 600 billion VND for 2025-2026.
Donald Trump’s push for lower interest rates conflicts with inflation from tariffs, which affects import costs and creates uncertainty for investment and employment.
The Federal Reserve, tasked with maintaining price stability and maximum employment, finds itself navigating a complex economic landscape, with Jerome Powell highlighting the risks of inflation and slow growth.
Former CFTC Chair Chris Giancarlo has stated that US banks face greater pressure than crypto firms to obtain regulatory clarity, arguing that without clear guidelines, traditional financial institutions risk falling behind in payment innovation. Giancarlo’s comments highlight the regulatory asymmetry affecting the banking sector as it seeks to integrate crypto-related services.
Three major economic reports are scheduled this week. Tuesday will bring February Existing Home Sales data, followed by February CPI Inflation data on Wednesday. Friday marks the busiest day with US Q4 2025 GDP, January PCE Inflation, and JOLTS Job Openings data. CPI and GDP figures typically have the strongest impact on crypto and traditional markets, as they influence Federal Reserve policy expectations and broader risk appetite.
Hyperliquid HIP-3 achieved a remarkable trading volume of approximately 720 million USD on Sunday, indicating significant market enthusiasm. This surge was primarily driven by trade xyz and influenced by ongoing geopolitical tensions and increased crude oil prices.
Matrixport’s report highlights Bitcoin’s lag on Coinbase relative to other exchanges since October, indicating stronger selling pressure due to investor behavior.
As Bitcoin neared 60,000 USD, the discount lessened, suggesting absorbed selling pressure and potential market stabilization.
Crude oil prices reached all-time highs, driving increased trading activity on the Hyperliquid platform. CL recorded 777 million USD in 24-hour trading volume, while BRENTOIL saw 113 million USD, according to data from the platform. For context, ETH’s 24-hour volume was approximately 1.1 billion USD during the same period, with crude oil trading representing a substantial portion of activity. Traders appear to be rotating capital toward higher-volatility commodities as oil prices reach record levels.
PancakeSwap reported trading activity on the Base network last week. AIXBT, CLAWNCH, HYPE, ZUUX, and VIRTUAL were among the most active tokens on the platform. HYPE traded near $31, while VIRTUAL was around $0.66.
Pendle staking has reached a new all-time high, with 60% of the circulating supply and 35% of the total supply now staked. The milestone reflects growing participation in the protocol’s staking mechanism.