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Ethereum eyes faster, tougher finality with Minimmit

6 March 2026 at 23:55
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin backs a controversial shift from Casper FFG to Minimmit, betting that making censorship harder matters more than preserving textbook fault‑tolerance as ETH trades near $2,000. Vitalik Buterin has put his weight behind one of the most…

Hyperliquid oil perps: as WTI rips past $90, is there a weekend opportunity?

6 March 2026 at 23:05
Oil’s violent intraday squeeze is colliding with fragile crypto risk sentiment, setting up a tense weekend for Hyperliquid oil perps and broader macro-linked digital assets. WTI crude’s surge to around $89.21 per barrel, a 13% intraday jump is a full-blown…

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Curve Finance accuses PancakeSwap of copying its code without permission

6 March 2026 at 21:06
A code dispute has surfaced between Curve Finance and PancakeSwap over the use of StableSwap technology. Curve Finance (CRV) has publicly accused PancakeSwap (CAKE) of copying parts of its code without permission. The allegation was posted on X on March…

How BlockDAG could grow if market makers’ $0.05 target plays out — $1,000 could become $5,000

6 March 2026 at 21:00
BlockDAG (BDAG) began trading at $0.01, establishing an early price benchmark that traders are now using to evaluate potential upside. Some market participants see $0.05 as a possible next milestone if liquidity and demand continue to build. When a token…

Machi doubles down on leveraged ETH longs as market bleeds out

6 March 2026 at 20:41
High-profile whale reloads on 25x ETH leverage despite racking up over $29.7 million in realized losses as majors slide and funding turns negative. In the middle of a red day for majors, on-chain data shows Machi (machibigbrother) wiring an additional…

Binance formally responds to allegations of violating Iran sanctions

6 March 2026 at 20:37
Binance has rejected allegations that its platform allowed transactions linked to entities in Iran. The exchange issued a response on March 6 to a letter sent by Richard Blumenthal regarding sanctions compliance and anti-money laundering controls. The inquiry referenced several…

The 50,000 ETH accumulation: How Ethereum buys are powering the next wave of utility protocols

6 March 2026 at 20:35
Institutional accumulation of Ethereum signals rising confidence and renewed momentum for DeFi expansion. The top crypto market is currently witnessing a concentration of capital as institutional players increase their holdings of Ethereum (ETH). This trend of accumulation is providing a…

Bitcoin options show market panic is fading as BTC pulls back from highs

6 March 2026 at 20:01
Implied volatility cools, skew normalizes, and options flows turn more balanced even as majors trade lower across the board. After Bitcoin’s (BTC) brief push to around $74,000, the market has given back ground, with BTC retreating toward the high-$60,000s and…

Can Solana price break $90 resistance as MACD histogram turns positive?

6 March 2026 at 19:48
Solana price is nearing the key $90 resistance level as the MACD histogram turns positive, hinting that short-term momentum may be shifting in favor of buyers. Solana (SOL) was trading around $84.53 at the time of writing, down about 6.5%…

Will Polkadot price rebound as 21Shares launches first DOT ETF?

6 March 2026 at 19:07
Polkadot price retreated by 3% today, March 6, even as market participants waited for the first DOT ETF and tokenomics overhaul. Polkadot (DOT) token dropped to $1.4753, down substantially from this month’s high of $1.745. This retreat happened ahead of…

XRP holds $1.30 support as exchange reserves plunge — Is a supply crunch forming?

6 March 2026 at 18:27
XRP price is holding near a critical support level as exchange reserves fall sharply, a development that could tighten available supply in the market. XRP (XRP) was trading at $1.38 at press time, down 3.1% over the past 24 hours.…

Bitcoin price eyes trend reversal as key indicator confirms bullish golden cross setup

6 March 2026 at 17:46
Bitcoin price is showing early signs of a possible trend shift after a key on-chain indicator flashed a rare bullish signal, even as the market continues to consolidate. Bitcoin (BTC) was changing hands at around $70,080 at the time of…

Arthur Hayes warns U.S.–Iran war could force Fed back to the printer, supercharging Bitcoin

6 March 2026 at 17:45
Bitcoin is pinned in a heavy macro crossfire as Arthur Hayes argues that an Iran‑driven oil shock could drag the Fed into fresh money printing and ultimately catapult BTC toward six‑figure territory. War, oil, and the Fed: why Arthur Hayes…

Ethereum traders cross for SPL: is Patos token Solana’s Shiba Inu?

6 March 2026 at 17:14
A new Solana-based meme coin, Patos, is preparing for launch as traders increasingly shift attention from Ethereum to faster, lower-cost networks. The project aims to attract meme-coin liquidity by leveraging Solana’s speed, low fees, and native SPL integration. This report…

OKX introduces social networking feature to connect crypto traders inside its app

6 March 2026 at 13:53
Crypto exchange OKX has launched a new social trading platform called Orbit, designed to connect traders through shared strategies, market insights, and community-driven discussions. OKX launches in-app trader network According to the exchange, Orbit functions as a social network built…

Federal Reserve issues guidance on how banks should treat tokenized securities

6 March 2026 at 13:25
U.S. banking regulators have clarified how tokenized securities should be treated under existing capital rules, stating that blockchain-based versions of traditional financial instruments will generally receive the same regulatory treatment as their conventional counterparts. Regulators clarify capital rules for tokenized…

Dubai regulator issues alert over KuCoin-linked entities advertising crypto services

6 March 2026 at 13:07
Dubai’s virtual assets regulator has issued a public warning about several companies linked to the crypto exchange KuCoin, alleging they may have been promoting or providing services to residents without the required authorization. Dubai watchdog flags KuCoin-linked companies for unlicensed…

Will Bitcoin price drop below $70K as $2.2B BTC options expiry looms?

6 March 2026 at 12:07
Bitcoin price fell to near $70,000 on Friday following a sharp rebound the previous day. A looming BTC options expiry event is now keeping investors on edge as the market anticipates potential volatility. According to data from crypto.news, Bitcoin (BTC)…

Cardano price prediction as ADA accepted at 137 Spar stores in Switzerland

6 March 2026 at 11:45
Cardano’s native token ADA is drawing renewed attention after the Cardano Foundation announced that the cryptocurrency can now be used for payments at Spar supermarkets across Switzerland, marking a real-world adoption milestone for the blockchain network. According to the foundation,…

Culper Research shorts Ether, warns of Ethereum ‘death spiral’

6 March 2026 at 11:24
Short-selling firm Culper Research says it has taken a bearish position against Ethereum’s native token and companies closely tied to it, arguing that the blockchain’s economic model is deteriorating following recent network changes. Short seller Culper targets Ethereum and BitMine…

Vancouver’s Bitcoin ambitions face setback as staff urge council to drop plan

6 March 2026 at 10:53
City officials in Vancouver are recommending that councillors abandon a proposal to integrate Bitcoin into municipal financial strategy, dealing a potential blow to a high-profile initiative championed by Mayor Ken Sim. Vancouver staff throw cold water on the mayor’s Bitcoin…

No one is talking about Altseason — Santiment says that could be bullish

6 March 2026 at 10:34
Discussion around a potential “altseason” has dropped to extremely low levels across crypto social channels, a development that market intelligence platform Santiment says has historically preceded rallies in alternative cryptocurrencies. Altseason mentions collapse as Bitcoin slips to $70K In a…

Why is crypto market going down today? (March 6)

6 March 2026 at 10:09
The crypto market pulled back on Friday following a strong rebound on Thursday. After rallying nearly 5.5% over the past day, the global crypto market capitalization once again retracted, dropping 2% to $2.48 trillion on Friday, March 6. Bitcoin (BTC)…

US SEC drops Justin Sun lawsuit with $10M settlement from Rainberry

6 March 2026 at 09:05
Justin has secured a $10 million settlement in a multi-year lawsuit filed by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission that accused the crypto entrepreneur of alleged fraud and securities violations. A letter from the SEC made public on Feb.…

OpenAI’s new Wall Street AI stack is coming for crypto next

6 March 2026 at 00:00
OpenAI’s latest financial-services tools plug ChatGPT into FactSet, Third Bridge, Excel, and Google Sheets, laying the groundwork for AI agents that can treat crypto as just another institutional asset class. OpenAI’s move to wire ChatGPT directly into FactSet, Third Bridge,…

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Kraken’s tokenized equities platform xStocks launches on-chain trading engine xChange

5 March 2026 at 22:05
Kraken-backed xStocks has launched a new on-chain trading engine designed to connect traditional equity liquidity with decentralized finance infrastructure. In a March 5 announcement, Kraken said its tokenized equity platform xStocks has introduced xChange, an execution layer that allows users…

Coinstore, LBank, BitMart, Pionex USA & Direct Swap: Market makers say BlockDAG can 10x from $0.05 

5 March 2026 at 22:00
BlockDAG (BDAG) has launched simultaneously on several exchanges at a $0.05 starting price, drawing attention from market makers who model a potential move toward $0.20 in the short term and as high as $0.50 if liquidity and demand continue to…

Ethereum derivatives open interest drops 5.62% in 24-hour leverage flush

5 March 2026 at 21:57
Ethereum derivatives markets saw a sharp bout of deleveraging over the past day, with total ETH contract open interest across major centralized exchanges falling 5.62% to 27.119 billion dollars, according to Coinglass data. ​ According to data from Coinglass, the…

Hyperliquid price outlook: Bulls eye $35 as Bollinger Bands tighten 

5 March 2026 at 21:42
Hyperliquid price is approaching a key resistance level, and shrinking volatility suggests a possible breakout toward $35. At press time, Hyperliquid (HYPE) was trading at $31.24, down 5.7% in the past 24 hours. Over the last week, it moved between…

Mantle’s stablecoin surges 75% in 30 days as liquidity flywheel kicks in

5 March 2026 at 20:59
Mantle’s ecosystem stablecoin has added roughly 375 million dollars in market value over the past month, climbing from about 494 million to nearly 870 million and cementing the network’s push to become a full‑stack on‑chain liquidity and banking layer built…

Selective crypto rally: a few mid‑caps soar as BTC, ETH fade

5 March 2026 at 20:49
Bitcoin and major cryptos slipped while a narrow group of mid-cap tokens staged sharp, catalyst-driven moves on both the gaining and losing ends of the leaderboard. Bitcoin and major cryptos traded lower today, but a handful of mid-cap tokens staged…

Russia drafts stablecoin bill to weaponize cross‑border crypto rails

5 March 2026 at 20:34
Russia is fast‑tracking a dedicated stablecoin law to turn fiat‑pegged tokens into sanctioned‑resistant payment infrastructure. The Russian Ministry of Finance is preparing an independent stablecoin bill that would formally regulate digital assets pegged to fiat currencies, rather than folding them…

Core Scientific secures up to $1b financing from Morgan Stanley

5 March 2026 at 19:18
Core Scientific has lined up a $500m loan from Morgan Stanley, with an option to double it. Bitcoin (BTC) mining firm Core Scientific has secured a substantial financing line from Morgan Stanley, marking another sign that large banks see opportunity…

CleanSpark ups mined BTC while selling into strength

5 March 2026 at 19:11
CleanSpark increased its Bitcoin holdings despite selling most of February’s mined coins. Bitcoin (BTC) miner CleanSpark reported a solid production update for February, underscoring how listed miners are navigating a higher price environment by both monetizing output and building balance-sheet…

Crossmint, Western Union partner to bring USDPT stablecoin to Solana

5 March 2026 at 18:44
Western Union is moving deeper into blockchain payments with a new stablecoin initiative tied to the Solana network. The company has partnered with Crossmint to support the rollout of USDPT, a U.S. dollar-denominated stablecoin that will operate on the Solana…

OKB token price surges over 50% as NYSE parent company ICE invests in OKX

5 March 2026 at 18:21
OKB token price jumped sharply after Intercontinental Exchange, the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange, announced a strategic investment in OKB issuer OKX. OKB (OKB) surged from about $77.29 to an intraday high of $117.60 following the announcement.…

XRP price eyes a rebound as ETF inflows rise, exchange outflows rise

5 March 2026 at 18:12
XRP’s price remained flat today, March, continuing the consolidation phase that began in February. However, ongoing inflows into exchange-traded funds and declining exchange supply suggest that a rebound may be on the horizon. Ripple (XRP), one of the top cryptocurrencies,…

Is crypto coming to X Money? Elon Musk responds after first images appear

5 March 2026 at 13:33
The launch of X Money has moved into a high-profile limited external beta, sparked by recent social media activity from Elon Musk and William Shatner. While speculation regarding cryptocurrency integration is high, current reports indicate the initial rollout focuses primarily…

America’s crypto future in 2026: The signal investors are missing

5 March 2026 at 13:00
While market headlines focus on short-term price swings, the real signal shaping America’s crypto future in 2026 lies beneath the surface. Institutional infrastructure, regulatory developments, and a shift toward long-term investor strategy are quietly redefining how digital assets integrate into…

Google warns of iPhone exploit kit used to steal crypto wallets

5 March 2026 at 12:30
Cybersecurity researchers are warning that a powerful iPhone exploit kit is increasingly being used in cybercrime campaigns targeting cryptocurrency users. Hackers deploy iPhone exploit kit to harvest crypto wallet data According to a new report from Google’s Threat Intelligence Group,…

Dogecoin price nears bullish triangle breakout, can it recover to its February highs?

5 March 2026 at 12:13
Dogecoin price is close to confirming a bullish breakout from a symmetrical triangle pattern amid a surge in demand on the derivatives market. Dogecoin (DOGE) price shot up 17% to a weekly high of $0.103 on Thursday morning Asian time…

Solana and XRP price prediction ahead of U.S. employment report for February

5 March 2026 at 11:52
Solana and XRP are holding key technical levels as traders prepare for the release of the February U.S. employment report, a major macro event that could influence risk sentiment across financial markets, including cryptocurrencies. Investors closely watch the U.S. nonfarm…

Eric Trump calls banks opposing stablecoin yields ‘anti-American’

5 March 2026 at 10:56
Eric Trump has accused major U.S. banks of lobbying aggressively against crypto platforms offering higher yields to consumers, escalating tensions between the traditional financial sector and the digital asset industry. Eric Trump accuses big banks of lobbying against crypto yields…

Coinbase, Microsoft and Europol dismantle Tycoon 2FA phishing network

5 March 2026 at 10:37
Crypto exchange Coinbase teamed up with Microsoft and Europol to take down phishing-as-a-service platform Tycoon 2FA. In a Wednesday announcement, Coinbase said that it helped trace blockchain-based transactions linked to the platform, and as a result, law enforcement was able…

Bitcoin price prediction: Can $155M ETF inflows extend the rally?

5 March 2026 at 10:36
Bitcoin is regaining bullish momentum after a week of geopolitical-driven volatility, with fresh inflows into spot exchange-traded funds helping support the latest price rebound. Data from SoSoValue shows that Bitcoin ETFs recorded about $155 million in daily net inflows, reversing…

Can Ethereum price reclaim $2,400 as it eyes a bullish reversal amid market recovery?

5 March 2026 at 10:29
Ethereum bulls pushed its price to nearly $2,200 on Thursday amid a market-wide recovery. According to data from crypto.news, Ethereum (ETH) price rallied over 11% to a 4-week high of $2,192. Ethereum price rallied amid a broader market recovery led…

Banks raise alarm over Kraken’s historic Fed master account approval

5 March 2026 at 09:22
The U.S. banking industry is pushing back against the Federal Reserve’s decision to grant crypto exchange Kraken direct access to its core payments infrastructure, warning the move could introduce new risks to the financial system. Kraken’s Wyoming-chartered banking arm, Kraken…

Zerohash joins wave of crypto firms pursuing US national trust bank charter

5 March 2026 at 09:01
Zerohash is looking to secure a United States national trust bank charter as it plans to operate a federally regulated trust bank. Securing a National Trust Bank charter from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency will allow the…

RedStone deploys price oracle to bolster Stellar DeFi security

5 March 2026 at 01:00
RedStone has launched a price oracle on Stellar after a recent oracle exploit. Oracle provider RedStone has rolled out a dedicated price oracle on the Stellar network, aiming to support the chain’s expanding decentralized finance and tokenization ecosystem with more…

White House to review new CFTC prediction market measures

5 March 2026 at 00:00
The White House will review new prediction market measures proposed by the CFTC. The White House is set to review a new package of prediction market measures submitted by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission, underscoring how on-chain and traditional…

Crypto market hit by $521m in 24-hour liquidations

4 March 2026 at 23:00
A sharp volatility spike has triggered $521m in crypto liquidations over 24 hours. A fresh volatility burst across digital assets has erased roughly $521m in crypto futures positions over the past 24 hours, according to derivatives data aggregators that track…

Hyperliquid price outlook: MACD crossover sparks fresh rally bets

4 March 2026 at 21:31
Hyperliquid flashes a bullish MACD crossover near $33 resistance, setting up a potential breakout as traders weigh momentum against looming token unlock risks. Hyperliquid (HYPE) is trading at $32.63 at press time, up 1.5% in the past 24 hours and…

Hyperdrive introduces a way to use predictable leverage markets for crypto

4 March 2026 at 20:51
Hyperdrive launches Leverage Markets to address structural instability and cascading liquidations in crypto trading. Today, Hyperdrive announced the launch of its Leverage Markets, designed to combat the structural risks that make leverage on cryptoassets unstable.  Crypto leverage relies on real-time…

Sui launches native USDsui stablecoin to power payments and DeFi

4 March 2026 at 20:25
The Sui Foundation has introduced USDsui, a native stablecoin built to power digital payments and decentralized finance across the Sui network. The token went live on mainnet on March 4, 2026. USDsui is issued through Bridge, a subsidiary of Stripe, using its…

Changpeng Zhao backs Predict.fun’s acquisition of Probable

4 March 2026 at 19:35
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao has endorsed Predict.fun’s strategic acquisition of Probable. Binance founder Zhao Changpeng has publicly welcomed a tie-up in the BNB (BNB) Chain prediction market segment, after Predict.fun said it would acquire on-chain platform Probable in a strategic…

Bitcoin price hits $73k as ETF inflows and short-covering drive rebound

4 March 2026 at 19:20
Bitcoin price has reclaimed the $73,000 level as flows and positioning turn more supportive. Bitcoin (BTC) price has climbed back to the $73,000 area after a volatile stretch marked by forced liquidations, ETF outflows, and macro-driven risk aversion. The move…

GMX DAO shifts rewards and liquidity to strengthen token economics

4 March 2026 at 19:10
GMX DAO has approved a plan to redirect rewards and concentrate liquidity on its own rails. GMX DAO has passed a proposal to overhaul how value flows through the derivatives protocol, aiming to restore clearer price discovery and reduce dependence…

Solana price approaches key Fibonacci retracement level near $95

4 March 2026 at 19:08
Solana price is approaching the critical $95 Fibonacci resistance as rising volume and open interest signal a potential breakout or sharp rejection. Solana (SOL) is trading at $90.20 at press time, down 7.4% over the past 24 hours. The token…

Crypto market rallies as top Federal Reserve official maintains support for interest rate cuts

4 March 2026 at 19:06
The crypto market rally resumed on Wednesday as a senior Federal Reserve official maintained his view that the bank should cut interest rates despite the rising inflation jitters. Bitcoin (BTC) zoomed past the key resistance level at $72,000, leading to…

Ethereum price eyes $2,200 as local market structure flips bullish

4 March 2026 at 18:57
Ethereum price has begun showing early signs of recovery as local market structure turns bullish. Consecutive higher highs and higher lows above key volume levels now place the $2,200 resistance zone in focus. Ethereum’s (ETH) recent price action suggests a…

Cyclops raises $8m for enterprise stablecoin infrastructure

4 March 2026 at 18:56
Cyclops has raised $8m to build compliant stablecoin infrastructure for payment firms. Stablecoin infrastructure company Cyclops has secured $8m in fresh funding to expand its platform for enterprises that want to issue, manage, and integrate stablecoin products into their existing…

DDC Enterprise boosts BTC reserves as revenue outlook climbs

4 March 2026 at 18:49
DDC Enterprise has increased its BTC holdings to 2,183 coins alongside record guidance. DDC Enterprise has expanded its bitcoin treasury as it forecasts record revenue for 2025, underscoring how smaller corporates are increasingly adopting BTC as a balance-sheet asset alongside…

GSR pulls 3,000 ETH from Binance as market liquidity shifts

4 March 2026 at 18:41
Market maker GSR has withdrawn 3,000 ETH from Binance, signaling shifting liquidity. On-chain analytics platform The Data Nerd reported that quantitative trading firm GSR withdrew 3,000 ETH, worth roughly $6.23m, from Binance about three hours ago, marking one of the…

Here’s why Mantra price surged 62% despite modest crypto market gains

4 March 2026 at 18:19
Mantra price has surged sharply after upgrade, rebrand, and 1:4 token split. MANTRA jumped 62% in 24 hours to trade at $0.02419 at press time, sharply outperforming a relatively calm broader market where Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP posted gains of…

Bitcoin price climbs above $71k as Middle East tensions fail to trigger fresh sell-off

4 March 2026 at 14:28
Bitcoin price pushed back above $71,000 on Wednesday, defying geopolitical jitters tied to escalating Middle East tensions and a spike in global oil prices, as on-chain data suggests selling pressure may be drying up. Bitcoin seller exhaustion? Exchange flows fall…

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…

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…

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…

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