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Yesterday — 5 March 2026Main stream

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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