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Polymarket archives nuclear market following backlash over war betting

4 March 2026 at 13:00
Offshore prediction market Polymarket has quietly archived a longstanding contract that allowed users to wager on the likelihood of a nuclear weapon detonation within specific timeframes, removing the market from its platform amid mounting public and political scrutiny. Polymarket’s nuclear…

Will XRP price rally as it eyes breakout above descending trendline?

4 March 2026 at 12:23
XRP price is close to confirming a breakout from a multi-week descending trendline that could potentially kickstart an uptrend over the coming sessions. XRP (XRP) price has dropped nearly 17% from mid-February and nearly 43% from its year-to-date high of…

Crypto-paid ‘revenge for hire’ ring busted in South Korea

4 March 2026 at 11:34
South Korean police have arrested a series of individuals believed to be acting as hired agents committing what authorities describe as “private revenge” attacks, which have involved vandalism and threatening behavior directed at private residences. South Korean police arrest agents…

Bitwise’s Hougan: Geopolitical shock showed why finance is moving on-chain soon

4 March 2026 at 11:12
In a memo titled “The Weekend That Changed Finance,” Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan says a recent geopolitical shock has revealed a fundamental shift in how financial markets operate, potentially accelerating the migration of global finance onto blockchain-based infrastructure.…

Ark Invest adds Coinbase and Robinhood shares as crypto equities slide

4 March 2026 at 10:50
Ark Invest has added more shares of Coinbase and Robinhood across its exchange-traded funds on Tuesday as crypto equities dipped in response to geopolitical concerns. The Cathie Wood-led firm has acquired a total of 22,452 shares in Coinbase through its…

Vitalik Buterin defends Ethereum’s neutrality amid calls for political engagement

4 March 2026 at 10:47
Vitalik Buterin has sparked debate within the crypto community after outlining a vision for Ethereum as part of a broader ecosystem of what he calls “sanctuary technologies,” open-source systems designed to preserve freedom, privacy and resilience in an increasingly unstable…

Is AAVE price at risk as major delegator ACI exits after $51M funding dispute?

4 March 2026 at 10:43
AAVE price remains at risk of a crash as a major delegator and service provider, the Aave Chan Initiative, has chosen to exit the Aave DAO following an internal governance dispute within the ecosystem. According to a statement on Tuesday,…

AI models prefer Bitcoin over fiat as top store of value, research shows

4 March 2026 at 10:22
A new study from the Bitcoin Policy Institute finds that leading artificial intelligence models show a strong preference for Bitcoin and other digitally native forms of money when placed in simulated economic scenarios. Study of 36 AI models finds Bitcoin…

U.S. shifts $23,000 in seized Bitcoin as ‘Villanueva’ wallet empties

4 March 2026 at 10:04
A wallet on the Bitcoin blockchain associated with U.S. government seizure funds moved approximately 0.3346 BTC, roughly $23,000, marking the first on-chain transfer from a federal forfeiture account since late 2025, according to blockchain analytics data. Data flagged by on-chain…

Binance eyes five new Asia licenses as crypto adoption accelerates in APAC

4 March 2026 at 09:18
Binance’s regional head has confirmed that the exchange is expecting five additional licenses across Asia this year. Speaking to Nikkei Asia, SB Seker, Binance’s head of Asia-Pacific, who joined the company last year, said the exchange is planning to secure…

CLARITY Act debate intensifies as Trump and Dimon diverge on crypto rules

4 March 2026 at 09:17
Tensions over U.S. crypto market structure escalated this week after President Donald Trump accused major banks of attempting to undermine pro-crypto legislation, while Jamie Dimon defended stricter regulatory guardrails for digital asset firms. Trump pressures banks over CLARITY Act; Dimon…

Altcoin capitulation deepens as 38% of tokens trade near ATL

3 March 2026 at 23:30
Over a third of tracked altcoins now sit near cycle lows despite a broader market stabilization. On-chain analytics firm CryptoQuant reports that 38% of altcoins are currently trading close to their all-time lows, marking a more severe retracement than the…

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Visa to rollout stablecoin-backed cards in 100+ countries via Stripe’s Bridge

3 March 2026 at 22:39
Global payments giant Visa is expanding its partnership with Stripe-owned Bridge to scale stablecoin-backed cards to more than 100 countries. In a statement published on March 3, Visa confirmed that the expanded program will allow businesses and developers to issue…

Here’s why Pi Network is suddenly beating Bitcoin, XRP, and Solana

3 March 2026 at 22:10
Pi Network price is suddenly doing better than top cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, XRP, and Solana this year, driven by key catalysts like the potential Kraken listing and the upcoming validator rewards distribution. Pi Coin (PI) token has dropped by 17%…

Ethereum price outlook as exchange withdrawals hit highest level since November — will $2K support hold?

3 March 2026 at 21:25
Ethereum price faces $2,000 support as exchange withdrawals surge to the highest level since November, indicating potential shifts in market supply and momentum. Ethereum (ETH) is trading at $2,001 at press time, down 4.3% in the past 24 hours. The…

Brazil central bank orders daily crypto exchange asset proof by 2027

3 March 2026 at 20:56
Brazil’s central bank will force licensed crypto exchanges to prove asset sufficiency daily from Jan. 1, 2027. Brazil’s central bank has introduced a new regulatory framework that will require all licensed cryptocurrency trading platforms in the country to submit daily…

XRP capital surge: $1.4b ETF inflows as investors build stable passive income via BFXMining

3 March 2026 at 20:49
Spot XRP ETF inflows top $1.2b as rising exchange outflows signal tightening supply dynamics. As spot XRP ETF inflows accelerate, the market is showing a highly significant and signal-rich shift: capital is entering, while tokens are leaving exchanges.  Multiple data…

YZi’s $100m BNB bet reframes utility yield for institutions

3 March 2026 at 20:28
YZi Labs commits $100m to Hash Global’s BNB Holdings Fund, pitching BNB as institutional-grade yield infrastructure. YZi Labs is putting a nine‑figure stamp on its BNB (BNB) thesis, committing $100m to Hash Global’s new BNB Holdings Fund and openly pitching…

XRP price retests range lows as open interest crashes 70% — volatility expansion next?

3 March 2026 at 19:59
XRP price is retesting range lows as open interest drops 70%, putting $1.30 support in focus. XRP (XRP) is back near the bottom of its range amid continued selling pressure. At press time, the token trades at $1.34, down 4.4%…

ECB warns stablecoins threaten bank funding as Visa, Mastercard expand

3 March 2026 at 19:58
New paper flags risk to bank funding just as payments giants ramp up tokenized settlement. The European Central Bank (ECB) has fired a shot across the bow of the stablecoin industry, warning that widespread use of private tokens could undermine…

Bitcoin ETFs snap back with $458m day as institutional demand returns

3 March 2026 at 19:26
After four weeks of redemptions, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF products snap back with a $458m daily surge and renewed institutional demand. U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs are quietly back in accumulation mode, and the tape looks more like the start of…

Ondo secures approval to trade tokenized stocks, ETFs in Abu Dhabi

3 March 2026 at 19:17
Ondo Finance has received approval to offer tokenized U.S. stocks and exchange-traded funds in the Abu Dhabi Global Market, marking a new regulatory milestone for the company. In a Mar. 3 announcement, Ondo said its digital securities from the Ondo…

Shiba Inu Coin price prediction as open interest surge 5% in 24 Hours

3 March 2026 at 19:03
Shiba Inu Coin price retreated for six consecutive days even as its futures open interest rebounded.  Shiba Inu (SHIB) token slumped to $0.0000054, continuing a strong downward trend that has been going on since November 2024 when it peaked at…

Ethereum price: stuck near $2k with $1.83k–$2.2k defining next big move

3 March 2026 at 19:00
Ethereum price flat near $2k, one month from rare capitulation, $2.2k breakout or $1.83k breakdown now key trigger. Ethereum (ETH) price is sitting at an awkward crossroads: technically fragile, but primed for a sharp reversal if one key level flips.…

Bitcoin jumps 4.8% as Iran outflows spike after U.S.–Israel strike

3 March 2026 at 18:49
BTC rebounds ~4.8% to $68.8k after Iran strikes as outflows spike. Joint U.S.–Israeli airstrikes on Iranian targets have turned the country’s already‑fraught relationship with digital assets into a live‑fire test of how crypto behaves under extreme geopolitical stress. Within minutes…

Uniswap price rebounds toward $4 as judge dismisses 4-year scam-token lawsuit

3 March 2026 at 18:18
Uniswap price has rebounded toward $4 after a U.S. judge dismisses a long-running scam-token lawsuit against Uniswap Labs. Uniswap (UNI) is trading at $2.83 at press time, up 1.6% in the past 24 hours. The token has gained roughly 15%…

The ultimate alpha play: Patos P2E vs SUI tokenomics

3 March 2026 at 17:11
A new analysis compares SUI and Solana-based presale token PATOS, outlining how tokenomics, liquidity, and exchange strategy could shape their 2026 upside potential. As of Sunday, March 1, 2026, the cryptocurrency market is experiencing a profound macroeconomic rotation, transitioning from…

Will Solana price crash now that it has charted a bearish flag pattern?

3 March 2026 at 13:44
Solana price tanked over 7% on Monday as fears of the impact of the ongoing U.S.-Iran war continued to drive investors away from risk assets. Current technical signals suggest the token could be set for a downturn. According to data…

Is the Fed Rate cut at risk as Janet Yellen flags inflation from the U.S.-Iran war?

3 March 2026 at 11:38
Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned this week that escalating conflict between the United States and Iran could complicate Federal Reserve efforts to cut interest rates in 2026, as geopolitical risk feeds through energy markets and inflation expectations. According…

Ethereum price outlook as Bitmine buys another $103 million worth of ETH

3 March 2026 at 11:35
Ethereum price rebounded sharply back above the $2,000 psychological support on Monday as market risk-on sentiment improved and as Bitmine made another large purchase of over 50,000 ETH.  According to data from crypto.news, Ethereum (ETH) shot up 7.5% to an…

Iranian crypto outflows from Nobitex surge 700% following Tehran strikes

3 March 2026 at 11:33
Withdrawals from Iran’s leading cryptocurrency exchange surged over 700% as the United States and Israel launched coordinated airstrikes on Tehran on Saturday. Data tracked by blockchain analytics firm Elliptic shows that Iranian crypto users withdrew over $500,000 within minutes of…

ProCap buys 450 Bitcoin amid Middle East tensions, steps up share buybacks

3 March 2026 at 10:25
ProCap Financial, the Bitcoin-focused investment firm owned by Anthony Pompliano, announced it has acquired 450 Bitcoin while aggressively repurchasing shares in an effort to close the company’s discount to net asset value (NAV). Pompliano’s ProCap turns volatility into Bitcoin opportunity…

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Chainlink brings Coinbase’s cbBTC to Monad DeFi through CCIP integration

2 March 2026 at 21:43
Chainlink has enabled Coinbase cbBTC bridging to Monad, unlocking over $5B in Bitcoin-backed liquidity for decentralized finance applications. Chainlink (LINK) is now supporting the bridging of Coinbase Wrapped BTC from Base to Monad using its Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol.  According to Chainlink’s March 2 announcement,…

Polkadot price prediction ahead of tokenomics upgrade capping DOT supply

2 March 2026 at 21:11
Polkadot price prediction leans bullish as traders position ahead of a major DOT supply cap upgrade. Polkadot (DOT) is trading at $1.57 at press time, up 1.6% over the past 24 hours. The token has climbed 22% in the last…

Bitcoin price outlook: Are short-term holders staying calm amid US-Iran tensions?

2 March 2026 at 20:13
Bitcoin price holds near $68,000 as short-term holders show restraint despite US-Iran war tensions. Bitcoin (BTC) trades at $68,308 at press time, up 1.3% over the past 24 hours. The asset is positioned near the top of its seven-day range…

Will XRP price rebound as Brad Garlinghouse predicts $10 trillion flowing to XRPL?

2 March 2026 at 19:51
XRP price continued its downtrend in February despite notable catalysts, including higher ETF inflows than Ethereum and Bitcoin, the launch of the permissioned DEX feature, and substantial inflows of real-world assets. Ripple (XRP) token dropped to a low of $1.1137…

CRV price slides towards range lows as LlamaLend pool exploit weighs on sentiment

2 March 2026 at 19:11
CRV price trades near $0.24 as LlamaLend exploit concerns weigh on short-term sentiment. Curve DAO (CRV) token is trading at $0.24 at press time, down 3.5% over the past 24 hours. The pullback comes during a recovery attempt, with price…

BitMine stock slumped for five straight months: will it rebound in March?

2 March 2026 at 18:52
BitMine stock price retreated for five consecutive months, reaching its lowest level since June last year as Ethereum and other altcoins slumped. BMNR stock was trading at $20 on Monday, down substantially from last year’s high of $161. Still, despite…

Strategy buys 3,015 BTC for $204M as holdings climb past 720K

2 March 2026 at 18:12
Strategy Inc has purchased 3,015 Bitcoin for about $204 million, lifting its total holdings to 720,737 BTC despite ongoing market weakness. Strategy has added more Bitcoin (BTC) to its balance sheet after spending over $200 million on a fresh purchase, continuing…

Crypto funds snap outflow streak with $1bn inflows amid Middle East strikes

2 March 2026 at 16:21
Crypto funds demonstrated remarkable resilience this week as investment products recorded $1.06 billion in net inflows, effectively terminating a grueling five-week stretch of $4.0 billion in outflows. Crypto funds see $1 billion resurgence This pivot comes at a critical juncture…

46% of Bitcoin supply now in loss, near 2022 bear levels

2 March 2026 at 16:00
Around 46% of BTC, or 9.09m coins, sit at a loss in early 2025, nearing 2022 bear‑market loss concentrations after the 2024–2025 rally unwound. Approximately 9.09 million Bitcoin (BTC), representing roughly 46% of the cryptocurrency’s circulating supply, is currently held…

Vitalik Buterin targets 80% proving costs with EIP-7864 shift

2 March 2026 at 15:00
ETH tackles 80% proving bottleneck as Vitalik proposes binary state tree and long-term RISC-V VM swap. Ethereum (ETH) co-founder Vitalik Buterin has proposed two technical changes aimed at addressing proof-efficiency challenges in the blockchain network, according to a proposal outlined…

Bitcoin’s “whale ratio” spikes as US-Iran conflict escalates: Here’s what it means for price

2 March 2026 at 14:39
The Bitcoin market is currently navigating a high-stakes “defensive liquidity” environment as global markets reel from the sudden escalation of the US-Iran conflict. BTC whales position for volatility amid Middle East strikes Following military strikes on February 28, 2026, and…

Ethereum price prediction: could it remain below $2k as whales cut holdings over 90 days?

2 March 2026 at 13:40
Ethereum price dips about 1–2% near $1.95k, nearing a 7‑month losing streak as whales trim holdings on macro pressure. Ethereum (ETH) faces a potential seventh consecutive monthly decline, a rare occurrence in cryptocurrency market history, according to market data. The…

Kyber Network up 23% while majors lag, cross‑chain DEX upgrades fuel bid

2 March 2026 at 13:35
Kyber Network jumps about 23% in 24h as volume spikes on Kyber swap upgrades and new liquidity integrations. Kyber Network Crystal (KNC) gained more than 23% in recent trading sessions, driven by increased trading volume and recent platform upgrades, according…

Hong Kong to license fiat stablecoins, tighten VA dealers and custody

2 March 2026 at 13:30
Bitcoin trades flat as Hong Kong readies March stablecoin licenses and 2026 dealer–custodian rules to boost tokenized finance. Hong Kong is set to grant its first stablecoin issuer licenses in March and introduce legislation for crypto asset dealers and custodians…

XRP near $1.36 after $652m Binance inflows on Iran risk-off

2 March 2026 at 13:20
XRP slips about 4% in 24h as $652m flows to Binance amid Iran‑linked risk‑off move. XRP (XRP) exchange inflows to Binance have risen sharply, creating potential sell-side pressure as geopolitical tensions involving the United States, Israel and Iran escalate, according…

Arthur Hayes eyes Fed easing bid as Iran strikes continue to echo into crypto markets

2 March 2026 at 13:13
BTC swings about 8% in hours after Iran strikes, stays on a 5‑month losing streak as Hayes ties prolonged conflict to future Fed easing. BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes published an analysis on March 1 examining potential connections between U.S. military…

Bitcoin shrugs off $306.1b bank losses, trades steady near $63k

2 March 2026 at 13:08
Bitcoin trades flat near $63k as US banks’ unrealized losses fall 9.2% in Q4 2025, easing systemic risk concerns. American banks reported $306.1 billion in unrealized losses on securities during the fourth quarter of 2025, according to the Federal Deposit…

Senators target death-linked markets on Kalshi, Polymarket after Iran

2 March 2026 at 13:04
Polymarket and Kalshi face backlash as Iran strike, Khamenei death bets trigger insider trading and ethical scrutiny. Prediction market platforms Kalshi and Polymarket are facing increased scrutiny over contracts tied to U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran, with lawmakers calling for new…

JPMorgan: CLARITY Act mid-year OK sparks H2 crypto rebound

2 March 2026 at 12:53
JPMorgan projects CLARITY Act approval by mid-2026, catalyzing H2 crypto recovery despite stalled Senate talks. JPMorgan Chase & Co. has projected that the CLARITY Act, a comprehensive cryptocurrency regulatory framework, could receive approval by mid-year, potentially serving as a catalyst…

X allows crypto promotion under new paid partnership policy

2 March 2026 at 12:33
Elon Musk-owned X will allow crypto-related promotional content under an updated paid partnership policy. According to X’s updated paid partnership policy, influencers will be allowed to publish promotional content related to cryptocurrencies, as long as it is in compliance with…

South Korea to review crypto seizure practices after security lapses

2 March 2026 at 11:45
South Korea’s finance minister has pledged reforms to strengthen how government agencies manage seized cryptocurrency, following a digital asset information leak involving the National Tax Service. Seized Bitcoin under scrutiny as South Korea tightens digital asset controls In a statement…

Is crypto market crash deepening after Trump confirms more strikes on Iran?

2 March 2026 at 11:30
Crypto markets remain under pressure after U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed that military operations against Iran will continue following joint U.S.–Israeli strikes that killed Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Trump said combat operations are ongoing and will persist until…

Crypto rally in H2 2026? JPMorgan points to Clarity Act, analyst says ‘buy the rumor’ starts now

2 March 2026 at 10:49
JPMorgan analysts say a long-anticipated U.S. crypto market structure bill could be approved by mid-2026 and act as a major positive catalyst for digital asset markets in the second half of the year. The report highlights that despite subdued sentiment…

Record trading on Polymarket amid Iran strikes; Six wallets net $1.2M

2 March 2026 at 10:09
Polymarket recorded historic trading activity on the day of the joint U.S.–Israel strike on Iran, with single-day nominal trading volume reaching $478 million, according to an analyst tracking platform data. War bets surge: Polymarket hits $478M daily volume The surge…

Ethereum roadmap could move faster with AI support: Vitalik

2 March 2026 at 02:30
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin said artificial intelligence could ramp up the network’s development roadmap while improving security standards. Responding to an experiment where someone “vibe-coded” Ethereum’s entire 2030 roadmap within weeks, Buterin wrote that “six months ago, even this was…

Bitcoin drops to $63K on Iran strikes, Goliath Ventures CEO arrested for $328M fraud, MetaMask card launches nationwide | Weekly recap

1 March 2026 at 19:08
In this week’s edition of the weekly recap, Bitcoin fell to $63,062 before recovering following explosive strikes in Tehran amid U.S.-Israel operations and Iranian retaliatory missiles. In other prominent news, federal authorities arrested Goliath Ventures founder Christopher Alexander Delgado on…

2026’s free cloud mining websites: Explore Bitcoin Mining platforms without upfront costs

1 March 2026 at 18:00
Cloud mining regains momentum in 2026 as crypto investors revisit its profitability amid rising adoption and changing market conditions. As the cryptocurrency industry continues to grow, more and more cryptocurrency enthusiasts are turning to cloud mining as their preferred way…

Social media accounts, digital assets, AI investments, and orbital data centers converge | Opinion

1 March 2026 at 16:11
Social media, crypto, AI, and space infrastructure are converging into one vertically integrated stack — from wallets and tokenized assets to orbital data centers powering agentic capital markets.

New cryptocurrency Mutuum Finance advances decentralized lending on Ethereum network

1 March 2026 at 14:00
Mutuum Finance raises more than $20.6m as it builds a non-custodial lending protocol on Ethereum. Mutuum Finance (MUTM), a new cryptocurrency project building decentralized lending infrastructure on Ethereum, continues expanding its protocol development as fundraising surpasses $20.6 million. The non-custodial…

Crypto market update: Bitcoin and Ethereum price drop after explosion reported in Tehran

1 March 2026 at 01:15
Bitcoin fell to $63,062 before recovering to $66,201 following reports of large explosions in Tehran as the United States and Israel launched strikes across Iran. Ethereum (ETH) dropped to $1,837 before rebounding to $1,940. As per the data at the…

Today’s crypto alert: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, and new utility protocols

28 February 2026 at 19:47
Investors shift focus as Bitcoin and Ethereum align with emerging high-utility crypto protocols. While the primary focus remains on the price action of major cryptocurrencies, a deeper shift is happening in the background. Investors are increasingly looking at how the…

Ethereum price outlook: Buy/sell ratio signals potential pivot

27 February 2026 at 20:41
Ethereum price trades near $1,950 as the Binance buy/sell ratio hints at a potential shift in derivatives positioning. Ethereum (ETH) trades at $1,947 at press time, down 4% in the past 24 hours. Price is sitting near the bottom of…

PayPal, MoonPay launch platform to support custom stablecoin issuance for PYUSD apps

27 February 2026 at 19:50
PayPal and MoonPay have introduced a new platform that allows developers to create custom stablecoins backed by PayPal’s PYUSD. In a joint Feb. 27 press release, the companies announced the launch of PYUSDx, a framework developed with M0 to support…

Crypto market at risk as US PPI report shows sticky inflation: Will BTC, SOL, ETH slide further?

27 February 2026 at 19:15
The crypto market is facing new pressure after fresh U.S. inflation data showed that price growth is still stubbornly high, raising concerns about tighter financial conditions. The January 2026 Producer Price Index report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics was…

Crypto market surges as BTC eyes $70k: 3 reasons behind the bullish reversal

27 February 2026 at 19:15
Crypto market rebounds as buying surge drives total capitalization toward $2.4 trillion. The cryptocurrency market has experienced a decisive shift in momentum over the last 24 hours. After weeks of horizontal trading and minor corrections, a wave of buying pressure…

Solana price prediction: chart holds mid‑$80 range but weekly chart flags $50 downside

27 February 2026 at 15:53
Solana price dipped about 1.9% in 24h to around $86 on Feb 27 as intraday volatility clashed with a still‑bearish weekly structure highlighting deeper support near $50. Solana (SOL) price displayed early signs of recovery as of Feb. 27, though…

Three cryptocurrencies trading under $0.10 attract investor attention in March

27 February 2026 at 15:29
VET, HBAR, DOGE trade below $0.1 with neutral RSI as tax refund season sparks speculative March flows as cryptocurrencies continue to plummet. As Bitcoin (BTC) faces resistance and major cryptocurrencies trade within established ranges, several low-priced digital assets are drawing…

Bitcoin integration push sees Citi build $30t custody rails for 2026

27 February 2026 at 15:18
BTC integration plans lift Citigroup’s 2026 crypto custody launch, driven by institutional demand and ETF flows. Citigroup Inc., a banking institution with approximately $2.5 trillion in assets, has announced plans to develop infrastructure for integrating Bitcoin (BTC) into traditional financial…

SBI, Startale prep JPYSC yen stablecoin under Japan’s Type III rules

27 February 2026 at 15:08
SPI pegs JPYSC and targets Q2 2026 launch, with 1:1 JPY backing under Japan’s Type III framework for institutional cross-border and treasury payments. SBI Holdings and Startale Group announced the launch of JPYSC, a Japanese yen-denominated stablecoin designed for institutional…

OCC unveils GENIUS Act rulebook for U.S. payment stablecoins

27 February 2026 at 14:56
OCC’s GENIUS Act rule drafts 100%‑reserved payment stablecoin regime, tightening oversight. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency released draft regulations Wednesday outlining how payment stablecoins would be issued, backed, and supervised under federal oversight, according to the agency’s…

Inside Vitalik Buterin’s plan to make Ethereum quantum-resistant

27 February 2026 at 14:15
Ethereum is preparing for a future where quantum computers could break much of today’s internet cryptography, as co-founder Vitalik Buterin outlined a step-by-step “quantum resistance roadmap” targeting the network’s most vulnerable components. Ethereum braces for quantum future as Vitalik Buterin…

TruStage pilots TSDA dollar stablecoin for U.S. credit unions

27 February 2026 at 14:13
TruStage pilots TSDA runs through H1 2026, leveraging GENIUS Act-driven stablecoin growth and $2t cap forecasts. TruStage has announced a pilot program for a dollar-pegged stablecoin targeting US credit unions, representing one of the sector’s largest coordinated efforts to test…

Pi Network price outlook as Protocol Upgrade deadline nears on March 1

27 February 2026 at 14:07
Pi ecosystem tokens prioritize utility and user acquisition over speculative fundraising, debuting from Testnet to Mainnet rollout. Pi (PI) Network has announced the incorporation of ecosystem tokens on its Mainnet, with co-founder Chengdiao Fan detailing the initiative’s structure and objectives…

Hedera price eyes bullish crossover as stablecoin activity fires up, will it break out?

27 February 2026 at 13:44
Hedera price rallied over 8% this week amid a notable jump in the stablecoin supply held on the network. According to data from crypto.news, Hedera (HBAR) price rallied 8.7% over this week amid a broader crypto market rebound largely fueled…

Ethereum price outlook as foundation unveils “Strawmap” for network upgrades

27 February 2026 at 13:14
Ethereum is attempting to stabilize above the $2,000 level as fresh details around the network’s long-term scaling roadmap, dubbed the “Strawmap,” inject renewed fundamental optimism into the market. The proposal, outlined by Vitalik Buterin and backed by the Ethereum Foundation,…

Trescon marks 10 years building MENA government-backed platforms

27 February 2026 at 12:09
Trescon marks 10 years, delivering 500+ government-backed events and scaling from Bengaluru to Dubai-led MEASA expansion. Trescon, a business events company, has marked its 10-year anniversary as a provider of government-backed business platforms in the Middle East and North Africa…

Elizabeth Warren grills OCC chief over World Liberty’s bank charter bid

27 February 2026 at 12:04
A tense exchange unfolded at a Senate Banking Committee hearing as Senator Elizabeth Warren pressed Comptroller of the Currency Jonathan Gould over a pending bank charter application tied to President Donald Trump’s crypto company, World Liberty. Elizabeth Warren demands answers…

BlackRock snaps up BTC as US spot ETFs see $507m inflow

27 February 2026 at 12:03
BTC ETFs saw ~+$507m net inflow Feb. 25 as BlackRock bought thousands of BTC from Coinbase Prime, but BTC still slipped on profit‑taking. BlackRock purchased a substantial amount of bitcoin during the strongest single-day inflow for U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded…

Arbitrum price nears historic low, traders eye long-term rebound

27 February 2026 at 11:56
ARB is trading ~96% below its 2024 ATH, with analysts framing current demand-zone compression as a potential long-term accumulation phase for a future trend reversal. Arbitrum’s (ARB) native token is trading near historic lows following a prolonged decline from its…

Morgan Stanley plans to offer in-house Bitcoin custody, trading, and yield products

27 February 2026 at 11:27
Banking giant Morgan Stanley has plans to offer multiple Bitcoin-related product offerings in the future, according to its digital assets strategy head Amy Oldenburg. Morgan Stanley currently manages roughly $9 trillion worth of assets, and it will consider giving its…

MARA partners with Starwood to build AI data centers, shares rally 17%

27 February 2026 at 11:25
Bitcoin miner MARA Holdings has announced a partnership with Starwood Property Trust to develop AI-focused data centers. According to a Feb. 26 announcement, the two companies have entered into a strategic agreement to “jointly develop, finance, and operate digital infrastructure…

Bitcoin price holds above $66K support after ETF comeback, can it reclaim $70K next?

27 February 2026 at 11:23
Bitcoin bulls managed to defend the $66K support level as the leading crypto asset reversed part of its strong gains yesterday that was partly fueled by a strong uptick in ETF inflows. According to data from crypto.news, Bitcoin (BTC) price…

Spend straight from your wallet: MetaMask debit card goes live across the U.S.

27 February 2026 at 11:22
MetaMask and Mastercard have officially launched the MetaMask Card across the United States, marking a significant step in bringing cryptocurrency spending into everyday commerce. New MetaMask and Mastercard card lets users spend crypto The announcement follows successful pilot programs in…

Florida executive charged with wire fraud, money laundering in $328M crypto scam

27 February 2026 at 11:06
Federal authorities have arrested Christopher Alexander Delgado, the founder and CEO of Goliath Ventures, on federal charges tied to an alleged $328 million Ponzi crypto scam, the U.S. Department of Justice announced. Goliath Ventures CEO arrested in $328M crypto scam…

‘Looking for a pardon’: Senators fire back at Sam Bankman-Fried over CLARITY Act

27 February 2026 at 10:45
Disgraced FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried has reignited controversy from prison after publicly endorsing the proposed CLARITY Act, calling it a “huge milestone for crypto” and “a huge achievement” for Donald Trump. Sam Bankman-Fried backs CLARITY Act, draws swift rebuke from…

XRP price outlook: Market gears for reset as 90-day open interest shows deleveraging

26 February 2026 at 23:59
XRP price outlook leans towards a market reset amid falling open interest and a spike in realized losses. XRP (XRP) was trading at $1.39 at press time, down 5.4% over the past 24 hours, as the broader crypto market extended…

Ethereum adds $15b in market value amid rising allocations to emerging crypto protocols

26 February 2026 at 22:36
Mutuum Finance gains momentum as Ethereum rebounds, raising $20.6m with 19,000+ holders. While much of the early year was defined by caution, a sudden surge in crypto buying activity has caught the attention of global analysts. Ethereum (ETH), the world’s…

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