CFTC chairman Michael Selig plans to enable US-listed crypto perpetual futures within weeks. The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is preparing to clear a formal path for crypto perpetual futures to operate onshore, in what could mark one of…

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…

Bitcoin perpetual open interest posts its largest daily rise since 2025 as BTC stalls below $70k. Bitcoin’s (BTC) derivatives market has shifted into a more fragile configuration after a sudden surge in perpetual futures open interest coincided with a stalled…

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…

Binance debuts seven AI Agent Skills to automate trading, data, and risk workflows. Binance has introduced its first batch of seven AI Agent Skills, creating a unified interface that lets AI agents access spot trading, wallet data, and execution tools…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

Tokenized gold PAXG and XAUT climb about 1–2% toward $5.4k as Middle East conflict sends BTC, ETH and SOL lower in 24h risk‑off trade. Tokenized gold is suddenly back in fashion as geopolitical risk flares, with on‑chain proxies for bullion…

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…

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…

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 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…

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 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…

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 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…

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 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…

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…

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…

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…

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’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…

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 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…

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…

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…

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…