Breaking: Coinbase Launches Perpetual Futures in Europe’s Regulatory Minefield
On March 10, 2026, cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase launched regulated perpetual futures contracts across 26 European countries, marking a significant expansion into derivatives markets while working through heightened regulatory scrutiny from the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA). The San Francisco-based company announced the rollout through its Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID) entity, targeting Coinbase […]
