According to the official announcement, the Gate.com stock trading platform will launch perpetual contracts for RTX (Raytheon), GD (General Dynamics), NOC (Northrop Grumman), BA (Boeing), TSM (TSMC), WMT (Walmart), and COST (Costco) on March 3rd at 12:00 (UTC+8), supporting leverage of 1-20x. Simultaneously, the Gate.com index trading platform will launch the GER40 (German DAX 40 Index), supporting leverage of 1-20x.

Rescue teams in Tehran have been working to recover bodies from the rubble of a residential area hit by an airstrike. According to Ming Pao, footage released by the Iranian Red Crescent shows rescuers carrying a body from the debris. Search dogs were deployed to assist in the operation.

Asian government bonds experienced a decline as concerns over inflation were heightened by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Wall Street Journal (Markets) posted on X, highlighting that the geopolitical tensions have led to increased volatility in the financial markets. Investors are worried that the conflict could disrupt oil supplies, leading to higher energy prices and subsequently fueling inflation. The bond market's reaction reflects broader concerns about the potential economic impact of the conflict. Analysts suggest that the uncertainty surrounding the situation may lead to a cautious approach from investors, who are closely monitoring developments in the region. The decline in bond prices indicates a shift in investor sentiment, as they reassess the risks associated with holding government debt in the current environment. The situation remains fluid, and market participants are advised to stay informed about any changes that could affect their investment strategies.

Lookonchain monitoring reveals that a whale associated with Matrixport, while holding a long position of 120,000 ETH, has opened a new long position of 400 BTC with 20x leverage, bringing the total position size to approximately $27.3 million. Data shows that this address previously held approximately 120,000 ETH long positions, and the current addition of a leveraged BTC position is undisclosed.

U.S. President Donald Trump has committed to taking decisive action in the ongoing conflict with Iran. Bloomberg posted on X, highlighting the aftermath of recent strikes in Tehran, where damaged buildings and vehicles are visible, and rescue crews are actively working on the ground.

The Korea Exchange has implemented a temporary sell-side trading curb on the KOSPI index, marking the third intervention of this nature this year. According to NS3.AI, this measure is intended to prevent further declines in the market amid volatile trading conditions. The sell-side curb is part of efforts to stabilize the benchmark index during periods of sharp sell-offs.

The South Korean stock market witnessed a significant downturn as the KOSPI index dropped more than 5%. According to NS3.AI, the index fell over 4% in just one day, triggering the circuit breaker mechanism. This decline highlights increased market volatility and growing investor apprehension in the region.

Japan's latest auction for 10-year government bonds has seen a rise in demand, with the bid-to-cover ratio reaching 3.30, surpassing the previous auction's ratio of 3.02. According to Jin10, this indicates a growing interest in Japanese government securities among investors. The increased demand may reflect market sentiment towards Japan's economic outlook and monetary policy. The higher bid-to-cover ratio suggests that investors are seeking stable returns amid global economic uncertainties. This development could influence future bond auctions and interest rates in Japan.

U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet with German Chancellor Merz at the White House on Tuesday at 11 a.m. Eastern Time (midnight UTC+8). According to Jin10, the meeting is expected to cover a range of bilateral and international issues. The discussions may include topics such as trade relations, security cooperation, and other areas of mutual interest. This meeting comes at a time when both countries are navigating complex geopolitical landscapes, and it is anticipated that the leaders will seek to strengthen their diplomatic ties. Further details on the agenda have not been disclosed.

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A New York federal court dismissed a class action against Uniswap Labs, ruling the firm is not responsible for scam tokens traded by third parties on its decentralised protocol. Katherine Polk Failla threw out the remaining claims with prejudice, bringing the lawsuit first filed in 2022 to a close.

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