Robinhood Markets released its operating data for February 2026. As of the end of February, the platform had 27.4 million users with money accounts, an increase of approximately 140,000 from January and approximately 1.74 million year-over-year; total assets on the platform were $314 billion, a 3% decrease month-over-month and a 68% increase year-over-year. In terms of trading, stock trading volume in February was $194.4 billion, a 14% decrease month-over-month and a 36% increase year-over-year; options trading volume was 180.3 million contracts, a 10% decrease month-over-month and a 9% increase year-over-year. Cryptocurrency trading volume was $25 billion, a 9% increase month-over-month and a 74% increase year-over-year. Of this, Robinhood App cryptocurrency trading volume was $9.4 billion, an 8% increase month-over-month, and Bitstamp trading volume was $15.6 billion, a 10% increase month-over-month. Furthermore, Robinhood's net deposits in February were $5.6 billion, with cumulative net deposits over the past 12 months reaching $67.8 billion. Margin financing balance reached $17.2 billion, a significant year-on-year increase of 98%. Overall data shows that although stock trading activity has declined somewhat, crypto trading volume continues to grow rapidly.

The U.S. Postal Service is confronting a significant financial crisis, with its cash reserves projected to be depleted in less than 12 months. According to Jin10, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy is set to testify before Congress on Tuesday, highlighting the urgent need for financial intervention. The testimony is expected to address the challenges faced by the Postal Service, including declining mail volumes and increasing operational costs. DeJoy's appearance aims to seek legislative support to stabilize the agency's finances and ensure its continued operation. The situation underscores the critical financial state of the Postal Service and the necessity for immediate action to avert a potential shutdown.

Robusta coffee prices have stabilized following a decline to a seven-month low. Bloomberg posted on X that this development comes as expectations rise for a record output of high-end arabica beans from Brazil. The increased production of arabica is anticipated to reduce the demand for the more affordable robusta variety. This shift in market dynamics highlights the influence of Brazil's coffee production on global coffee prices.

According to the latest data from Gate, gold prices rose to $5,019.61 per ounce, a daily increase of 0.00%. Silver prices rose to $80.860 per ounce, a daily increase of 0.37%. The BVIX (BTC Volatility Index) is currently quoted at 53.22, a daily decrease of 1.08%. The EVIX (ETH Volatility Index) is currently quoted at 75.22, a daily decrease of 0.23%. In the foreign exchange market, the USD/CNH exchange rate fell 0.16% to 6.89005. The USD/JPY exchange rate fell 0.30% to 159.087. In global stock indices, the Euro Stoxx 50 rose 1.11% to 5,750.33 points; the UK FTSE 100 rose 0.91% to 10,328.22 points; and the German DAX 40 rose 1.28% to 23,624.85 points. In commodities, WTI crude oil fell 4.89% to $94.29 per barrel, while Brent crude oil fell 2.23% to $101.56 per barrel. Gate allows users to directly trade traditional financial market products on its platform, providing a one-stop solution for precious metals, forex, global equity CFDs, major indices, and commodities, achieving deep integration of crypto assets and traditional financial assets. Gate TradFi features have been fully integrated into the Gate App and Web platform, allowing users to easily participate in global asset price trading without switching platforms, unlocking more strategies and opportunities outside the crypto market, and continuously enhancing their diversified asset allocation experience.

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has initiated legal proceedings to contest a potential return to prison over accusations related to an electoral funding scandal. Bloomberg posted on X, highlighting Sarkozy's alleged involvement with the regime of the late Libyan leader Moammar Qaddafi. The case revolves around claims that Sarkozy received illicit campaign funds from Qaddafi during his 2007 presidential campaign. Sarkozy has consistently denied these allegations, asserting his innocence and challenging the validity of the charges. The legal battle is set to unfold as Sarkozy seeks to overturn the decision that could see him imprisoned once more. This case adds to the series of legal challenges Sarkozy has faced since leaving office, further complicating his post-presidential legacy.

The CoinDesk 20 index experienced a 5.1% increase, reaching 2140.46 since 4 p.m. ET on Friday. According to NS3.AI, Ethereum led the gains with an 8.8% rise. All 20 assets within the index saw positive trading activity.

International spot gold has entered a consolidation phase following a recent decline, raising questions about whether it is forming a bottom or preparing for further downward movement. According to Jin10, the market is observing the formation of a new area of concentrated trading activity after the accumulation phase. Investors are advised to monitor the testing and potential breakthrough of the upper and lower boundary points within this zone. Additionally, secondary peak levels may attract attention from market participants as potential focal points for capital allocation.

According to data from msx.com, at the opening of the US stock market, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.7%, the S&P 500 rose 0.89%, and the Nasdaq Composite rose 1%. Cryptocurrency stocks generally rose, with Circle up 5.49%, Coinbase up 4.35%, Robinhood up 1.09%, and Strategy up 5.19%. msx.com is a decentralized RWA trading platform that has listed hundreds of RWA tokens, covering US stocks and ETF tokens such as AAPL, AMZN, GOOGL, META, MSFT, NFLX, and NVDA.

Bank of America has revised its forecast for the average price of Brent crude oil in 2026, increasing it to $77.5 per barrel from the previous estimate of $61 per barrel. According to Jin10, this adjustment comes in response to ongoing disruptions in the Hormuz Strait, a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments. The bank's updated projection reflects concerns over potential supply constraints and geopolitical tensions affecting the region. The Hormuz Strait is a vital passage for oil exports from the Middle East, and any prolonged interruptions could significantly impact global oil markets.

Bank of America stated that if the Middle East conflict continues into the second half of this year, its team predicts that the average price of Brent crude oil will reach $130 per barrel. Once the war with Iran ends, the team expects the oil market to return to a state of oversupply, pushing Brent crude oil prices back down to $65 per barrel by 2027. (Jinshi)

Two weeks after the outbreak of the conflict in Iran, gold prices have fallen instead of rising, dropping by about 6% since before the war began, which has suddenly fueled doubts about its safe-haven properties.

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