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Bitcoin outperforms stocks, tops $72,000 even as dollar strengthens

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2026. Mar. 13. 10:52

Bitcoin outperforms stocks, tops $72,000 even as dollar strengthens BTC climbed 2% to break through $72,000 while U.S. equity futures slipped and the dollar strengthened, as altcoins and AI tokens joined a broader crypto rally.

Bitcoin holds above $71,000, defying rising dollar, oil and U.S. bond yields

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2026. Mar. 13. 09:32

Bitcoin holds above $71,000, defying rising dollar, oil and U.S. bond yields Stronger dollar, rising Treasury yields, and tech equities treading water contrast with bitcoin’s resilience amid geopolitical tensions.

Bitcoin's early crash to $60,000 now looks like a warning for stocks

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2026. Mar. 13. 07:24

Bitcoin's early crash to $60,000 now looks like a warning for stocks Bitcoin has once again acted as a leading indicator for risk assets, plunging sharply before the ongoing global stock market swoon.

Bitcoin's crash to $60,000 warned stocks first – now they're following

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2026. Mar. 13. 07:24

Bitcoin's crash to $60,000 warned stocks first – now they're following Bitcoin has once again acted as a leading indicator for risk assets, plunging sharply before the ongoing global stock market swoon.

Bitcoin's recent crash to $60,000 warned stocks first – now they're following

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2026. Mar. 13. 07:24

Bitcoin's recent crash to $60,000 warned stocks first – now they're following Bitcoin has once again acted as a leading indicator for risk assets, plunging sharply before the ongoing global stock market swoon.

BlackRock’s new ether ETF for yield hungry investors debuts with $15 million in trading volume

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2026. Mar. 13. 06:23

BlackRock’s new ether ETF for yield hungry investors debuts with $15 million in trading volume The new ETHB fund launched with over $100 million in assets and traded more than $15 million on day one, offering investors exposure to ethereum plus staking rewards.

Pi rallies more than 30% after Kraken announces listing

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2026. Mar. 13. 04:51

Pi rallies more than 30% after Kraken announces listing Bybit previously declined to list the mobile crypto mining platform, with CEO Ben Zhou citing warnings from Chinese police that the project is a scam.

XRP jumps 3% as breakout above $1.39 ends early-2026 downtrend

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2026. Mar. 13. 04:47

XRP jumps 3% as breakout above $1.39 ends early-2026 downtrend Volume surged more than 300% during the move, per CoinDesk analytics data, with traders watching whether the token can hold the former resistance as support.

Bitcoin above $71,000, ETH, SOL, ADA zoom higher as cryptos shrugs off stock weakness

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2026. Mar. 13. 04:39

Bitcoin above $71,000, ETH, SOL, ADA zoom higher as cryptos shrugs off stock weakness Majors posted modest gains Friday with BTC hovering near the top of its month-long range even as equities struggle under rising energy prices and geopolitical stress.

Bitcoin climbs to near $72,000 after Treasury Secretary Bessent attempts to calm oil fears

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2026. Mar. 13. 00:38

Bitcoin climbs to near $72,000 after Treasury Secretary Bessent attempts to calm oil fears Bessent said the U.S. Treasury Department will provide temporary authorization to allow countries to purchase Russian oil currently in transit.

Stricter MiCA rules could thin crypto industry across the EU, says Swiss wealth manager

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2026. Mar. 12. 22:47

Stricter MiCA rules could thin crypto industry across the EU, says Swiss wealth manager Crypto wealth manager Swissborg gets MiCA approval and prepares to move its European operations to France while targeting growth in markets including Germany, Italy and Spain.

Crypto investor turns $50 million into $36,000 in one botched move

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2026. Mar. 12. 22:19

Crypto investor turns $50 million into $36,000 in one botched move Aave founder Stani Kulechov said the interface displayed multiple slippage warnings, which the user manually accepted on a mobile device.

SEC's advisory group backs tokenized securities push, outlines how to keep it safe

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2026. Mar. 12. 21:56

SEC's advisory group backs tokenized securities push, outlines how to keep it safe The committee that steers the U.S. securities regulator on investor issues voted to support a new effort to regulate stock transactions on blockchains.

Donald Trump to hold another Mar-a-Lago lunch for his token holders

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2026. Mar. 12. 20:25

Donald Trump to hold another Mar-a-Lago lunch for his token holders The U.S. President will be the keynote speaker at a "gala luncheon" for the top 297 holders of the $TRUMP token.

The Emperor has no wallet

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2026. Mar. 12. 17:06

The Emperor has no wallet Why crypto still hasn’t solved a single everyday problem, argues VerifiedX’s Pollak.

U.S. Senate votes to ban CBDCs in housing bill that may face trouble in the House

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2026. Mar. 12. 16:21

U.S. Senate votes to ban CBDCs in housing bill that may face trouble in the House A bipartisan housing bill was approved in the Senate, carrying an unrelated ban on U.S. central bank digital currencies, but its future remains uncertain.

Ethereum layer-2 developer OP Labs cuts roles to 'narrow focus'

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2026. Mar. 12. 16:19

Ethereum layer-2 developer OP Labs cuts roles to 'narrow focus' The firm plays a central role in the development of Optimism, an Ethereum layer-2 scaling network designed to make transactions faster and cheaper by processing activity off the Ethereum main chain.

Here is what $100 oil means for Bitcoin network

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2026. Mar. 12. 15:57

Here is what $100 oil means for Bitcoin network Research shows that only 8% to 10% of global Bitcoin hashrate runs in oil-sensitive power markets, suggesting that geopolitical shocks may affect BTC prices more than mining costs.

Alleged Ponzi scheme victims sue JPMorgan for banking supposed $328 million scam

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2026. Mar. 12. 15:48

Alleged Ponzi scheme victims sue JPMorgan for banking supposed $328 million scam The proposed class action suit said Chase provided “the essential banking infrastructure” for Goliath Ventures’ alleged fraud, despite red flags it claims made the scheme “obvious.”

Bitcoin holds $70,000 level as surging oil prices and credit issues have stocks tumbling

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2026. Mar. 12. 15:41

Bitcoin holds $70,000 level as surging oil prices and credit issues have stocks tumbling U.S. President Trump said stopping Iran is more of a concern than oil prices, as crude climbed 10% on Thursday.

Cathie Wood's Ark Invest says quantum computing is a long-term risk for bitcoin, not an imminent threat

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2026. Mar. 12. 15:28

Cathie Wood's Ark Invest says quantum computing is a long-term risk for bitcoin, not an imminent threat Today’s quantum computers are far from breaking Bitcoin’s cryptography and any real threat would likely emerge gradually, giving the network time to adapt.

Prediction markets get tailored U.S. guidance from former foe CFTC

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2026. Mar. 12. 15:26

Prediction markets get tailored U.S. guidance from former foe CFTC The agency that once fought the events contracts platforms in court has now issued a new policy stance and is proposing permanent rules for oversight.

Vitalik Buterin says Ethereum should be used as a simple digital bulletin board

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2026. Mar. 12. 15:25

Vitalik Buterin says Ethereum should be used as a simple digital bulletin board Ethereum’s co-founder wants developers to stop forcing blockchain into every problem and start treating it as a reliable, shared memory for the digital world.

Circle’s outperformance highlights USDC’s staying power, says bullish Wall Street analyst

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2026. Mar. 12. 15:00

Circle’s outperformance highlights USDC’s staying power, says bullish Wall Street analyst William Blair said Circle’s recent rally reflects more than macro factors, pointing to USDC resilience and growing recognition of the firm’s stablecoin infrastructure advantage.

Lido launches stablecoin yield product to expand beyond ether

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2026. Mar. 12. 15:00

Lido launches stablecoin yield product to expand beyond ether The goal is to make it easier for users to earn returns on crypto without having to choose or manage strategies themselves.

Crypto for Advisors: Crypto accounting; comparing the US and Europe

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2026. Mar. 12. 15:00

Crypto for Advisors: Crypto accounting; comparing the US and Europe Crypto assets defy traditional accounting rules, posing huge risks for auditors and fund managers. Ganna Vitko breaks down U.S. vs EU trends.

Avalanche’s business chief says crypto must grow up and solve real problems

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2026. Mar. 12. 14:55

Avalanche’s business chief says crypto must grow up and solve real problems John Nahas argues blockchain’s next phase is custom infrastructure for companies, not one-size-fits-all chains chasing hype.

Bitcoin selling intensifies across all wallet sizes despite price holding near $70,000

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2026. Mar. 12. 14:29

Bitcoin selling intensifies across all wallet sizes despite price holding near $70,000 Glassnode’s Accumulation Trend Score drops to 0.04 as smaller wallet cohorts offload BTC while macro headwinds intensify.

Eightco shares jump on $125 million funding commitment, investment in OpenAI, Beast Industries

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2026. Mar. 12. 14:03

Eightco shares jump on $125 million funding commitment, investment in OpenAI, Beast Industries Eightco holds a digital asset treasury that includes some 277 million WLD tokens and 11,000 ether.

Tether invests in Ark Labs to make Bitcoin ready for stablecoins and payments

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2026. Mar. 12. 13:19

Tether invests in Ark Labs to make Bitcoin ready for stablecoins and payments The issuer behind the USDT stablecoin joined a $5.2 million funding round for Ark Labs, backing software that could let stablecoins move and settle on Bitcoin rails.

CoinDesk 20 performance update: Polkadot (DOT) drops 2.3% as index trades lower

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2026. Mar. 12. 13:16

CoinDesk 20 performance update: Polkadot (DOT) drops 2.3% as index trades lower Aptos (APT), down 2.3% from Wednesday, was also among the underperformers.

Crypto accounting firm Cryptio raises $45 million as institutional demand accelerates

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2026. Mar. 12. 12:49

Crypto accounting firm Cryptio raises $45 million as institutional demand accelerates The company's platform tracks digital assets, storage locations and crypto loans, enabling financial institutions and corporations to produce accounting records and financial reports.

BlackRock debuts staked ether ETF as demand grows for yield in crypto funds

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2026. Mar. 12. 12:00

BlackRock debuts staked ether ETF as demand grows for yield in crypto funds The BlackRock’s iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHB) lets investors earn staking rewards alongside spot ETH exposure.

Bitcoin futures trading is now five times bigger than spot on Binance

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2026. Mar. 12. 11:15

Bitcoin futures trading is now five times bigger than spot on Binance The futures-to-spot ratio has climbed to 5.1, reflecting a structural shift in how the market trades.

Strategy’s STRC buys an estimated 7,000 bitcoin this week, but Two Prime CEO warns ‘no free lunch’

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2026. Mar. 12. 10:53

Strategy’s STRC buys an estimated 7,000 bitcoin this week, but Two Prime CEO warns ‘no free lunch’ Two Prime CEO Alexander Blume says the high yield product driving the buying surge carries risks despite strong momentum.

Bitcoin climbs the wall of worry amid escalating Iran war and stock market losses

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2026. Mar. 12. 10:51

Bitcoin climbs the wall of worry amid escalating Iran war and stock market losses BTC holds near $70,000 and outperforms major assets during Middle East tensions, even as derivatives data and fear indicators signal deep market pessimism.

Bitcoin steady near $70,000 as rising open interest hints at cautious, bearish positioning

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2026. Mar. 12. 10:33

Bitcoin steady near $70,000 as rising open interest hints at cautious, bearish positioning Bitcoin traded around $69,800 as open interest rose to $102 billion, suggesting defensive, bearish bets while altcoins outperformed in a risk-off macro backdrop.

Meet LITRO: The tokenized crude project to start pilot testing soon for 2027 debut

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2026. Mar. 12. 07:15

Meet LITRO: The tokenized crude project to start pilot testing soon for 2027 debut LITRO aims to modernize the $6 trillion oil market by replacing slow, paper-based settlement with 24/7, on-chain trading and redemption.

Tokenized crude oil: Inside LITRO’s blockchain pilot ahead of its 2027 launch

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2026. Mar. 12. 07:15

Tokenized crude oil: Inside LITRO’s blockchain pilot ahead of its 2027 launch LITRO aims to modernize the $6 trillion oil market by replacing slow, paper-based settlement with 24/7, on-chain trading and redemption.

Former Petronas head of oil trading is putting the $6 trillion crude market on blockchain

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2026. Mar. 12. 07:15

Former Petronas head of oil trading is putting the $6 trillion crude market on blockchain LITRO aims to modernize the $6 trillion oil market by replacing slow, paper-based settlement with 24/7, on-chain trading and redemption.

Asia’s biggest bitcoin buyer now wants to build the BTC ecosystem

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2026. Mar. 12. 06:55

Asia’s biggest bitcoin buyer now wants to build the BTC ecosystem Tokyo-listed Metaplanet is expanding beyond holding BTC into funding, incubating, and granting to companies building bitcoin financial infrastructure.

Across's acx rockets 80%, massively beating bitcoin, on plans to dump its DAO structure

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2026. Mar. 12. 06:41

Across's acx rockets 80%, massively beating bitcoin, on plans to dump its DAO structure The bridging protocol's team wants to exchange ACX tokens for equity in a new U.S. C-corp or buy holders out at a 25% premium, in what would be one of the first major reversals from token to traditional corporate structure.

Crypto code commits fall 75% as developers move to AI projects

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2026. Mar. 12. 06:39

Crypto code commits fall 75% as developers move to AI projects Developers are shifting toward artificial intelligence infrastructure as blockchain ecosystems lose contributors across major networks, from Ethereum to Solana.

XRP steadies near $1.38 as Bollinger squeeze hints at breakout before CPI

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2026. Mar. 12. 05:15

XRP steadies near $1.38 as Bollinger squeeze hints at breakout before CPI nvestors are closely watching the upcoming U.S. Consumer Price Index release, which could influence Federal Reserve policy expectations and risk appetite.

XRP steadies near $1.38 as Bollinger squeeze hints at breakout

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2026. Mar. 12. 05:15

XRP steadies near $1.38 as Bollinger squeeze hints at breakout The U.S. Consumer Price Index release tends to influence Federal Reserve policy expectations and risk appetite.

Bitcoin slips below $69,500 as tanker attacks send oil back above $100

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2026. Mar. 12. 04:56

Bitcoin slips below $69,500 as tanker attacks send oil back above $100 Brent crude surged 10% after attacks on two oil tankers in Iraqi waters, with the prompt spread hitting levels not seen in years and MSCI Asia Pacific stocks falling 1.8%.

Bonk.fun hacked: Domain hijacked, crypto drainer planted

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2026. Mar. 12. 04:27

Bonk.fun hacked: Domain hijacked, crypto drainer planted The operator, known as Tom, said only users who signed a fake terms-of-service message on the compromised site after the breach were affected.

SEC, CFTC end years of rivalry with deal that will mean combined crypto oversight

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2026. Mar. 11. 23:00

SEC, CFTC end years of rivalry with deal that will mean combined crypto oversight The two agencies sealed their memorandum of understanding to link the parts of their work that overlap, and coordinated crypto oversight is among the top goals.

Crypto platform Bullish climbs past Coinbase to become third-largest crypto exchange by spot volume

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2026. Mar. 11. 20:33

Crypto platform Bullish climbs past Coinbase to become third-largest crypto exchange by spot volume The institutional-focused exchange saw spot trading jump 62% to $76 billion in February, surpassing Coinbase’s market share.

Bitcoin holds $70,000, starting to show relative strength versus stocks, software sector, and gold

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2026. Mar. 11. 20:23

Bitcoin holds $70,000, starting to show relative strength versus stocks, software sector, and gold Bitcoin is up about 7% from the Sunday lows, even as equities and gold tread water. Analysts point to seller exhaustion, shifting gold correlation and improving ETF flows.

Ripple's share buyback program values the firm at $50 billion: Bloomberg

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2026. Mar. 11. 19:19

Ripple's share buyback program values the firm at $50 billion: Bloomberg Despite the bear market, today's report suggests a higher valuation than the $40 billion at which the firm raised funds in November.

Ripple's share buyback program values the firm at $50 billion

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2026. Mar. 11. 19:19

Ripple's share buyback program values the firm at $50 billion Despite the bear market, today's report suggests a higher valuation than the $40 billion at which the firm raised funds in November.

Bloomberg strategist doubles down on $10,000 bitcoin call but peers say it would take a nuclear war to get there

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2026. Mar. 11. 17:00

Bloomberg strategist doubles down on $10,000 bitcoin call but peers say it would take a nuclear war to get there The longtime bitcoin bear's gloom-and-doom call met with fierce rebuttal from industry analysts.

Crypto-friendly fintech Revolut gains full UK banking license

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2026. Mar. 11. 16:41

Crypto-friendly fintech Revolut gains full UK banking license The move is a major step in Revolut's goal to become a global digital bank. Services like crypto and stock trading remain separate.

Stablecoins won't get any kind of deposit insurance under GENIUS rules, says FDIC chief

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2026. Mar. 11. 16:08

Stablecoins won't get any kind of deposit insurance under GENIUS rules, says FDIC chief The chairman of the U.S. Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. made clear that even pass-through deposit insurance won't be allowed from third-party firms.

Crypto Long & Short: AI agents choosing denationalized money

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2026. Mar. 11. 16:02

Crypto Long & Short: AI agents choosing denationalized money In this week’s Crypto Long & Short Newsletter, Sylvia To on AI agents choosing denationalized money.

Wells Fargo signals deeper push into crypto, filing trademark for WFUSD

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2026. Mar. 11. 15:23

Wells Fargo signals deeper push into crypto, filing trademark for WFUSD The move mirrors JPMorgan's similar trademark filing that foreshadowed the bank's introduction of tokenized deposits on Ethereum layer-2 network Base.

European Central Bank unveils tokenized finance plan to bolster EU's financial autonomy

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2026. Mar. 11. 15:11

European Central Bank unveils tokenized finance plan to bolster EU's financial autonomy The Appia roadmap for a euro-based tokenized financial system is part of the European Union’s push to reduce reliance on foreign financial infrastructure.

The Protocol: Ethereum Foundation starts experimenting with ‘DVT-lite’ technology

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2026. Mar. 11. 15:09

The Protocol: Ethereum Foundation starts experimenting with ‘DVT-lite’ technology Also: Nvidia’s rare blog, Aave liquidations, and Pudgy Penguins new game.

Binance.US names compliance veteran as CEO as regulation, competition get tougher

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2026. Mar. 11. 15:05

Binance.US names compliance veteran as CEO as regulation, competition get tougher The appointment of Stephen Gregory comes as U.S. crypto exchanges intensify competition and broaden offerings beyond digital assets.

Former legal executives from crypto exchange OKX unveil DeFi connectivity, risk-rating service

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2026. Mar. 11. 15:00

Former legal executives from crypto exchange OKX unveil DeFi connectivity, risk-rating service Shredpay targets U.S. retail and institutional users looking for ease of use and a comprehensive risk rating.

Bitcoin reverses overnight losses, rising to above $70,000 as oil renews decline

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2026. Mar. 11. 14:21

Bitcoin reverses overnight losses, rising to above $70,000 as oil renews decline Wednesday morning's U.S. inflation data was in line with forecasts, and markets continue to price out any chance of a Fed rate cut at either the March or April meetings.

Strategy's STRC preferred series gets $50 million investment from fellow BTC treasury company Strive

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2026. Mar. 11. 14:07

Strategy's STRC preferred series gets $50 million investment from fellow BTC treasury company Strive Strive also added to its bitcoin holdings and boosted the dividend on its own SATA preferred stock.

CoinDesk 20 performance update: Hedera (HBAR) drops 1.8%, leading index lower

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2026. Mar. 11. 13:27

CoinDesk 20 performance update: Hedera (HBAR) drops 1.8%, leading index lower Stellar (XLM), down 1.6% from Tuesday, joined Hedera (HBAR) as an underperformer.

Ghana opens crypto trading sandbox with 11 firms under new VASP law

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2026. Mar. 11. 13:21

Ghana opens crypto trading sandbox with 11 firms under new VASP law The companies will be able to run their products in a controlled environment while regulators monitor risks and compliance.

Mining giant Foundry to introduce institutional zcash mining pool

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2026. Mar. 11. 13:00

Mining giant Foundry to introduce institutional zcash mining pool The pool is designed for institutional and public company miners, focusing on compliance and regulated infrastructure.

U.S. February inflation data matches forecasts, reinforcing expectations for no near-term rate cuts

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2026. Mar. 11. 12:35

U.S. February inflation data matches forecasts, reinforcing expectations for no near-term rate cuts The price of bitcoin was trading at $69,500 following the news, down 1.2% over the past 24 hours.

U.S. February CPI matches forecasts, reinforcing expectations for no near-term rate cuts

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2026. Mar. 11. 12:35

U.S. February CPI matches forecasts, reinforcing expectations for no near-term rate cuts The price of bitcoin was trading at $69,500 following the news, down 1.2% over the past 24 hours.

Binance sues Wall Street Journal as newspaper says U.S. Dept. of Justice is investigating Iran transactions

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2026. Mar. 11. 12:29

Binance sues Wall Street Journal as newspaper says U.S. Dept. of Justice is investigating Iran transactions The situation adds pressure to Binance, which is already operating under a compliance monitor following its $4.3 billion anti-money laundering and sanctions settlement in 2023.

Binance, PayPal and Ripple join Mastercard’s massive new push into blockchain payments

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2026. Mar. 11. 12:00

Binance, PayPal and Ripple join Mastercard’s massive new push into blockchain payments More than 85 partners will work with Mastercard to connect on-chain payments with banks, merchants and global commerce as part of the payment giant's recent crypto program.

Bitcoin drops on Iran war uncertainty, AI tokens jump

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2026. Mar. 11. 10:35

Bitcoin drops on Iran war uncertainty, AI tokens jump BTC traded near $69,500 after failing to hold $71,000 as the Iran war kept markets cautious. AI tokens including ICP, FET outperformed on strong retail demand.

Oracle jumps 11% premarket as AI demand challenges 'SaaS apocalypse' fears

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2026. Mar. 11. 10:10

Oracle jumps 11% premarket as AI demand challenges 'SaaS apocalypse' fears Cloud and AI growth beat expectations while investors grow less worried about Oracle’s debt plans and software disruption.

Coinbase-backed AI payments protocol wants to fix micropayment but demand is just not there yet

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2026. Mar. 11. 08:11

Coinbase-backed AI payments protocol wants to fix micropayment but demand is just not there yet Agentic commerce holds promise, but data shows that x402 is still in the trial phase

Next week could spice things up for bitcoin as seven central banks face an inflation test

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2026. Mar. 11. 07:14

Next week could spice things up for bitcoin as seven central banks face an inflation test Seven major central banks, including the Federal Reserve, will issue rate decisions next week just as war-driven oil price spikes raise fresh concerns about global inflation.

Senate Democrats push ban on prediction market bets tied to war and death

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2026. Mar. 11. 07:13

Senate Democrats push ban on prediction market bets tied to war and death Senate Democrats' bill would write the prohibition into federal law even as the CFTC shifts toward a more permissive stance on event contracts.

Senate Democrats push prediction market limits, including banning bets on war, death

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2026. Mar. 11. 07:13

Senate Democrats push prediction market limits, including banning bets on war, death One Senate Democrat's bill would write the prohibition into federal law even as the CFTC shifts toward a more permissive stance on event contracts.

Ripple to acquire Australian financial services license as APAC payments volume doubles

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2026. Mar. 11. 05:23

Ripple to acquire Australian financial services license as APAC payments volume doubles The company plans to obtain the license through the acquisition of BC Payments Australia, expanding its regulated footprint to over 75 licenses worldwide.

Bitcoin steady above $70,000 as IEA proposes largest-ever oil reserve release

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2026. Mar. 11. 05:16

Bitcoin steady above $70,000 as IEA proposes largest-ever oil reserve release The largest cryptocurrency gained 7% from Monday's lows as energy price fears eased, with Asian equities rising 1.8% and Brent crude dropping below $90 for the first time since the war began.

XRP Ledger transactions jump to 2.7M as price stays rangebound

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2026. Mar. 11. 05:05

XRP Ledger transactions jump to 2.7M as price stays rangebound Traders are watching whether support near $1.34 holds after repeated rejection near $1.44.

Bitcoin traders bet on a rally above $80,000

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2026. Mar. 11. 05:02

Bitcoin traders bet on a rally above $80,000 Many traders expect bitcoin to recover toward the $80K level between June and September, Derive said.

Dogecoin zooms as Elon Musk announces X Money launch date for April

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2026. Mar. 11. 05:00

Dogecoin zooms as Elon Musk announces X Money launch date for April The payments app offers 6% yield on balances and peer-to-peer transfers inside X, competing directly with the same demand stablecoin products are targeting. No mention of dogecoin or any crypto functionality was included.

Elon Musk announces X Money launch date for April

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2026. Mar. 11. 05:00

Elon Musk announces X Money launch date for April The payments app offers 6% yield on balances and peer-to-peer transfers inside X, competing directly with the same demand stablecoin products are targeting. No mention of dogecoin or any crypto functionality was included.

Ethereum's on fire with record activity, but ether price and blockchain fees lag

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2026. Mar. 11. 04:13

Ethereum's on fire with record activity, but ether price and blockchain fees lag Capital outflows, even as activity surges across Ethereum’s ecosystem, highlight the growing disconnect between usage growth and ETH’s market performance, a CryptoQuant report shows.

DeFi lending platform Aave sees a rare $27 million liquidations after a price glitch

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2026. Mar. 10. 22:15

DeFi lending platform Aave sees a rare $27 million liquidations after a price glitch The blockchain data flagged shows a spike in liquidations over the past 24 hours. Some observers believe the event may have been linked to a price update in an oracle system that Aave uses to determine the value of collateral.

Stablecoin boom could eat into traditional banks' profits, warn Jefferies analysts

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2026. Mar. 10. 20:46

Stablecoin boom could eat into traditional banks' profits, warn Jefferies analysts Digital dollar use in payments and crypto markets may slowly pull deposits from banks, forcing lenders to seek pricier funding, a new report by Jeffries finds.

Investment firm Multicoin bets 'Internet Labor Markets' will drive crypto’s next wave of adoption

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2026. Mar. 10. 19:14

Investment firm Multicoin bets 'Internet Labor Markets' will drive crypto’s next wave of adoption According to the firm, the next wave of users that will onboard into crypto will be thanks to networks where users earn crypto by contributing work rather than buying tokens outright.

Senators try to unlock stalled crypto Clarity Act with compromise on stablecoin yield

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2026. Mar. 10. 19:00

Senators try to unlock stalled crypto Clarity Act with compromise on stablecoin yield As the window narrows to pass a crypto market structure bill this year, lawmakers told bankers at a Washington summit that the final bill won't risk deposits.

Polymarket and Palantir team to protect integrity of sports betting as prediction markets face key moment

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2026. Mar. 10. 18:38

Polymarket and Palantir team to protect integrity of sports betting as prediction markets face key moment The new monitoring platform aims to detect suspicious trading as prediction markets face scrutiny over insider information.

Circle could rally 60% more on stablecoin adoption, AI agentic finance, Bernstein says

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2026. Mar. 10. 18:32

Circle could rally 60% more on stablecoin adoption, AI agentic finance, Bernstein says Stablecoins are decoupling from crypto market cycles as they are increasingly used for digital payments, Bernstein analysts said, which bodes well for USDC issuer Circle.

U.S. SEC chief Atkins said bond with sister agency CFTC to include joint meetings, exams

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2026. Mar. 10. 17:30

U.S. SEC chief Atkins said bond with sister agency CFTC to include joint meetings, exams The SEC chairman made clear that formal new ties between the U.S. markets regulators will run so deep as to include combined meetings with firms pitching products.

Why banks are moving beyond single-provider stablecoin payment rails

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2026. Mar. 10. 17:01

Why banks are moving beyond single-provider stablecoin payment rails Insitutions experimenting with stablecoins are shifting from single-vendor pilots to multi-provider infrastructure designed for global reach.

Why crypto's privacy problem is a total dealbreaker for mainstream users

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2026. Mar. 10. 16:30

Why crypto's privacy problem is a total dealbreaker for mainstream users Without privacy, the industry is fundamentally mismatched with its audience and stalling mass adoption, argues Gruell.

Crypto shouldn’t “die on the hill” of stablecoin yield, Rick Edelman says

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2026. Mar. 10. 16:26

Crypto shouldn’t “die on the hill” of stablecoin yield, Rick Edelman says The veteran financial advisor says the banking lobby will likely win the yield-bearing stablecoin debate.

Crypto shouldn’t 'die on the hill' of stablecoin yield, Rick Edelman says

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2026. Mar. 10. 16:26

Crypto shouldn’t 'die on the hill' of stablecoin yield, Rick Edelman says The veteran financial advisor says the banking lobby will likely win the yield-bearing stablecoin debate.

Bitcoin climbs past $71,000 as oil shock fears continue to ease

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2026. Mar. 10. 15:58

Bitcoin climbs past $71,000 as oil shock fears continue to ease The International Energy Agency (IEA) on Tuesday said it will convene an extraordinary meeting of its member countries to consider releasing emergency oil reserves.

CFTC chair highlights wide crypto agenda, including rules on DeFi, prediction markets

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2026. Mar. 10. 15:45

CFTC chair highlights wide crypto agenda, including rules on DeFi, prediction markets Commodity Futures Trading Commission chief Michael Selig updated his progress on guidance for DeFi developers, crypto derivatives and prediction markets.

Vitalik Buterin pushes ‘DVT-Lite’ to make Ethereum validator setup easier

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2026. Mar. 10. 15:30

Vitalik Buterin pushes ‘DVT-Lite’ to make Ethereum validator setup easier In a post on X, the blockchain's co-founder said the Ethereum Foundation is testing a new method for running validators that could make staking infrastructure significantly easier for institutions holding large amounts of ether.

Solana, XRP ETFs take different paths as crypto investors pile in

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2026. Mar. 10. 15:20

Solana, XRP ETFs take different paths as crypto investors pile in Solana funds are seeing more institutional demand, while the XRP products are retail investor favorites, according to a Bloomberg report.

Jito Foundation acquires and revives SolanaFloor following shutdown over $27 million exploit

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2026. Mar. 10. 15:00

Jito Foundation acquires and revives SolanaFloor following shutdown over $27 million exploit The acquisition follows SolanaFloor's shutdown last month due to a $27 million exploit linked to its parent company, Step Finance.

Kraken's tokenized stock venue starts points program, hinting at possible ecosystem token

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2026. Mar. 10. 14:52

Kraken's tokenized stock venue starts points program, hinting at possible ecosystem token The initiative will reward trading and DeFi use of tokenized stocks as the sector tops $1 billion and gains traction with major exchanges.

Stablecoin market hits $312 billion as banks, card networks embrace onchain dollars

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2026. Mar. 10. 14:48

Stablecoin market hits $312 billion as banks, card networks embrace onchain dollars As regulation advances and institutions adopt blockchain settlement, stablecoins are expanding beyond crypto trading into payments infrastructure.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Stellar (XLM) Gains 5.1%, Leading Index Higher

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2026. Mar. 10. 13:30

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Stellar (XLM) Gains 5.1%, Leading Index Higher Near Protocol (NEAR), up 3.6% from Monday, was also a top performer.

Anthropic is suing the U.S. government for allegedly blacklisting its AI

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2026. Mar. 10. 13:10

Anthropic is suing the U.S. government for allegedly blacklisting its AI The maker of Claude filed suit against multiple federal agencies, arguing it was shut out of government procurement without the legal process required to ban a vendor.

Slumping Strategy and Strive started with buy ratings at B. Riley

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2026. Mar. 10. 12:42

Slumping Strategy and Strive started with buy ratings at B. Riley The bank said the bitcoin treasury sector’s slump reset valuations, but opened the door for new digital credit financing models that could revive growth.

U.S. requests October retrial for Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm

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2026. Mar. 10. 12:17

U.S. requests October retrial for Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm Roman Storm, a Tornado Cash co-founder and developer, has criticized proceedings against him as an attempt “to make writing code a crime.”

A single crypto trader is sitting on a $194 million bet that bitcoin and ether will keep climbing

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2026. Mar. 10. 11:37

A single crypto trader is sitting on a $194 million bet that bitcoin and ether will keep climbing Whales on Hyperliquid are piling into leveraged bitcoin and ether longs as BTC rallies to $71K, fueling bets the cryptocurrency will break above $75,000.

Traders snapped up nearly 600,000 BTC as bitcoin dipped below $70,000, blockchain data show

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2026. Mar. 10. 11:33

Traders snapped up nearly 600,000 BTC as bitcoin dipped below $70,000, blockchain data show Glassnode data shows strong demand during bitcoin’s recent correction, with 200,00 BTC purchased over the past two weeks.

Nvidia's Huang argues AI creates jobs, not destroys them, in rare official blog post

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2026. Mar. 10. 11:31

Nvidia's Huang argues AI creates jobs, not destroys them, in rare official blog post The Nvidia CEO laid out a five-layer framework for AI infrastructure in his first standalone blog post in months, pushing back against the narrative that AI will destroy jobs.

Hyperliquid's next upgrade to let seasoned traders take bigger bets with less capital

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2026. Mar. 10. 11:13

Hyperliquid's next upgrade to let seasoned traders take bigger bets with less capital Hyperliquid will introduce portfolio margin for real trading accounts, letting users offset risk across positions and support larger trades with less collateral.

Bitcoin climbs to $71,000 as dollar, oil weaken after Trump comments on Iran war

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2026. Mar. 10. 10:41

Bitcoin climbs to $71,000 as dollar, oil weaken after Trump comments on Iran war Crypto and risk assets rally as the dollar retreats following comments from Donald Trump suggesting the conflict in Iran may end soon, while bitcoin still faces a broader downtrend.

Strategy logs record STRC equity issuance on Monday, buys estimated 1,420 bitcoin

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2026. Mar. 10. 10:05

Strategy logs record STRC equity issuance on Monday, buys estimated 1,420 bitcoin The company amended its Omnibus Sales Agreement to allow multiple agents to execute sales of the same security outside regular trading hours.

Hyperliquid’s permissionless market hits record $1.2 billion in open positions as oil and equity futures boom

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2026. Mar. 10. 07:54

Hyperliquid’s permissionless market hits record $1.2 billion in open positions as oil and equity futures boom Trading has been driven largely by tokenized futures on equities and commodities such as oil, gold and silver.

Hyperliquid’s tokenized futures hit $1.2B as traders bet on oil, stocks

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2026. Mar. 10. 07:54

Hyperliquid’s tokenized futures hit $1.2B as traders bet on oil, stocks Trading has been driven largely by tokenized futures on equities and commodities such as oil, gold and silver.

Ether treasury firm Bitmine moves $19.5 million in ETH to Coinbase Prime

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2026. Mar. 10. 07:15

Ether treasury firm Bitmine moves $19.5 million in ETH to Coinbase Prime The largest public ether holder sent two transfers totaling $19.5 million to Coinbase Prime hot wallets on Tuesday, though the moves don't necessarily signal selling.

Sharplink Gaming holds 868,000 ether as price drop drove $734 million loss in 2025

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2026. Mar. 10. 06:31

Sharplink Gaming holds 868,000 ether as price drop drove $734 million loss in 2025 The Nasdaq-listed company raised $3.2 billion in 2025 to buy ether, doubled its ETH per share, but watched unrealized losses eat through the income statement as the token fell 45% from its peak.

Pudgy Penguins launches its 'Club Penguin' moment, and the game doesn't feel like crypto at all

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2026. Mar. 10. 06:20

Pudgy Penguins launches its 'Club Penguin' moment, and the game doesn't feel like crypto at all Pudgy World went live with 12 towns, plot-based quests, and mini-games in what the team calls "one of the most technically advanced browser-based games ever created." The PENGU token jumped 9% on the news.

Here's how traders and big buyers stepped in to keep bitcoin steady during the oil shock

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2026. Mar. 10. 06:14

Here's how traders and big buyers stepped in to keep bitcoin steady during the oil shock Several market participants, including MSTR and OTC traders, kept demand steady, helping BTC stay resilient.

AI tokens rally after Nvidia open-source agent plan, beat CoinDesk 20

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2026. Mar. 10. 05:29

AI tokens rally after Nvidia open-source agent plan, beat CoinDesk 20 The AI-linked cryptocurrencies moved higher after a report from Wired said Nvidia is planning an open-source platform for autonomous AI agents.

Bhutan sells $42.5 Million of bitcoin in 2026 as national stack drops 58% from peak

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2026. Mar. 10. 05:09

Bhutan sells $42.5 Million of bitcoin in 2026 as national stack drops 58% from peak The Himalayan kingdom moved another 175 BTC on Monday, continuing a drawdown that has taken its holdings from a peak of roughly 13,000 BTC to under 5,400 in just over a year.

Ether, solana, XRP jump higher as Trump signals Iran war nearing end

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2026. Mar. 10. 04:42

Ether, solana, XRP jump higher as Trump signals Iran war nearing end Major altcoins bounced alongside risk assets on Tuesday after the president said U.S. military objectives were "pretty well complete."

Bitcoin jumps past $70,000 as war volatility fades

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2026. Mar. 10. 03:31

Bitcoin jumps past $70,000 as war volatility fades BTC rebounded from about $65,000 as crude oil retreated and institutional flows helped stabilize the market.

Trump's threat to block Congress over voter-ID law leaves crypto bill on shakier ground

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2026. Mar. 10. 00:11

Trump's threat to block Congress over voter-ID law leaves crypto bill on shakier ground At a Republican event, the U.S. president delivered a speech that doubled down on recent comments he won't sign anything else until he gets the voting bill.

How the war in Iran and trader positioning could be behind the surge in Circle's stock

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2026. Mar. 09. 20:49

How the war in Iran and trader positioning could be behind the surge in Circle's stock Shares were up another 9.7% on Monday, bringing them nearly to double over the past month.

Crypto and stocks add to gains as Trump says Iran war could be over soon

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2026. Mar. 09. 19:48

Crypto and stocks add to gains as Trump says Iran war could be over soon It's been a historic 24 hours for crude oil, which soared to $120 per barrel overnight on Iran worries, but has plunged back to just above $80.

Bitcoin could be the big winner if the U.S.-Iran conflict drags on for months

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2026. Mar. 09. 16:07

Bitcoin could be the big winner if the U.S.-Iran conflict drags on for months Macro strategist Mark Connors says war-driven spending, rising debt and lower interest rates could support bitcoin.

Bitcoin rises to $69,000, stocks reverse big early losses, as crude oil sinks back below $100

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2026. Mar. 09. 16:02

Bitcoin rises to $69,000, stocks reverse big early losses, as crude oil sinks back below $100 WTI crude oil, which soared nearly 30% to $120 per barrel overnight, has pulled back to $95, easing pressure on risk assets.

Josh Swihart's Zcash Open Development Lab raises $25 million in seed funding

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2026. Mar. 09. 15:26

Josh Swihart's Zcash Open Development Lab raises $25 million in seed funding The capital will be used to expand development of the Zcash (ZEC) protocol and its privacy-focused self-custodial mobile wallet, Zodl.

Global insurance broker Aon tests stablecoin payments with Coinbase, Paxos

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2026. Mar. 09. 15:21

Global insurance broker Aon tests stablecoin payments with Coinbase, Paxos The firm used USDC on Ethereum and PayPal USD on Solana for insurance premium payments, testing how stablecoins could reshape settlements.

Stock market volatility hits one-year high, possibly marking bitcoin bottom

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2026. Mar. 09. 14:55

Stock market volatility hits one-year high, possibly marking bitcoin bottom Bitcoin has its own volatility gauge (BVIV), and that spiked in early February, suggesting crypto markets may have already experienced their panic phase.

'Mini crypto winter' nearly over, says Tom Lee as Bitmine ramps up pace of ether acquisition

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2026. Mar. 09. 13:51

'Mini crypto winter' nearly over, says Tom Lee as Bitmine ramps up pace of ether acquisition The company now holds more than 4.5 million ETH, worth over $9 billion, though it is sitting on a loss of nearly $8 billion.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Avalanche (AVAX) Gains 2% as Index Trades Flat

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2026. Mar. 09. 13:22

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Avalanche (AVAX) Gains 2% as Index Trades Flat Internet Computer (ICP), up 1.4% from Friday, was also among the top performers.

KAST raises $80 million at $600 million valuation to expand stablecoin payments platform

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2026. Mar. 09. 12:43

KAST raises $80 million at $600 million  valuation to expand stablecoin payments platform Funding will support product expansion, licensing and compliance as the company scales a platform for cross-border stablecoin payments.

Bithumb faces proposed 6-month partial ban over South Korea AML breaches

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2026. Mar. 09. 12:42

Bithumb faces proposed 6-month partial ban over South Korea AML breaches The suspension, according to local media reports, would only restrict virtual asset transfers for newly registered users, not affecting existing customer operations.

U.S. Treasury signals shift on crypto mixers, acknowledges legitimate privacy uses

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2026. Mar. 09. 12:23

U.S. Treasury signals shift on crypto mixers, acknowledges legitimate privacy uses A congressional report on implementing the Genius Act acknowledges the existence of lawful uses for blockchain privacy tools even as U.S. regulators pursue enforcement cases tied to illicit finance.

Michael Saylor's Strategy made $1.3 billion bitcoin purchase last week

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2026. Mar. 09. 12:11

Michael Saylor's Strategy made $1.3 billion bitcoin purchase last week The company now holds 738,731 bitcoin purchased for about $56 billion and worth roughly $50 billion at the current price just shy of $68,000.

Bitcoin is beating stocks and gold as the Middle East conflict rattles global markets

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2026. Mar. 09. 11:38

Bitcoin is beating stocks and gold as the Middle East conflict rattles global markets Bitcoin has outperformed precious metals and U.S. equities since the war in Iran first began, softening sentiment after a rough start to the year.

Nasdaq and Kraken are teaming up to let you trade tokenized stocks

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2026. Mar. 09. 11:17

Nasdaq and Kraken are teaming up to let you trade tokenized stocks Nasdaq plans to work with Kraken to distribute tokenized versions of public stocks globally as the exchange pushes to bring blockchain infrastructure into traditional markets.

Bitcoin rises as oil spikes, equities drop

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2026. Mar. 09. 10:37

Bitcoin rises as oil spikes, equities drop Bitcoin climbed during European trading hours even as U.S. equity futures, gold and silver fell, highlighting its relative resilience to oil shocks and war risks.

Nigel Farage takes 6% stake in UK bitcoin treasury firm Stack BTC

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2026. Mar. 09. 09:31

Nigel Farage takes 6% stake in UK bitcoin treasury firm Stack BTC Reform UK leader backs London-listed company chaired by former Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng as it expands bitcoin strategy.

Clarity Act will benefit banks more than crypto, former CFTC chair says

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2026. Mar. 09. 08:44

Clarity Act will benefit banks more than crypto, former CFTC chair says Former CFTC Chair Christopher Giancarlo says banks, more than crypto firms, need the stalled Digital Asset Market Clarity Act.

Bitflyer volume surges 200% past Binance, Coinbase as oil spike sends Nikkei sliding

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2026. Mar. 09. 08:04

Bitflyer volume surges 200% past Binance, Coinbase as oil spike sends Nikkei sliding Bitflyer trading spiked even as Japan’s Nikkei tumbled, while Korea and Taiwan equities joined the broader Asian selloff.

Oil pulls back from 25% spike as G7 discusses emergency reserve release

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2026. Mar. 09. 07:39

Oil pulls back from 25% spike as G7 discusses emergency reserve release Crude oil futures on Hyperliquid dropped from $114 to $102 after reports that G7 finance ministers would discuss a joint release of strategic oil reserves to cool the price surge driven by the Iran conflict.

Bitcoin steadies as limited U.S. exposure to oil shocks calms markets

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2026. Mar. 09. 06:02

Bitcoin steadies as limited U.S. exposure to oil shocks calms markets Rising oil prices are shaking global markets, but the U.S. is largely insulated and bitcoin seems to be riding the wave alongside Wall Street.

U.S. isn’t really exposed to oil shocks and that might be helping bitcoin stay resilient

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2026. Mar. 09. 06:02

U.S. isn’t really exposed to oil shocks and that might be helping bitcoin stay resilient Rising oil prices are shaking global markets, but the U.S. is largely insulated and bitcoin seems to be riding the wave alongside Wall Street.

Bitcoin could face deeper downside as odds of U.S. market meltdown rise to 35%

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2026. Mar. 09. 05:04

Bitcoin could face deeper downside as odds of U.S. market meltdown rise to 35% Veteran strategist Ed Yardeni raised his probability of a stock market crash this year as oil tops $100, the dollar posts its best week in a year, and the Iran conflict expands to Saudi Arabia.

Oil shorts on Hyperliquid get wiped out as crude surges 30% on Iran escalation

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2026. Mar. 09. 04:54

Oil shorts on Hyperliquid get wiped out as crude surges 30% on Iran escalation Tokenized crude oil futures saw their largest liquidation event on crypto venues as the conflict expanded to Saudi Arabia and Gulf oil production collapsed.

Oil futures surge 20% past $110 as war fears hammer Asian stocks, bitcoin steady near $67K

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2026. Mar. 09. 03:25

Oil futures surge 20% past $110 as war fears hammer Asian stocks, bitcoin steady near $67K Nikkei drops more than 6%, and Kospi slides about 8% as traders price supply disruption risk, while prediction markets show strong odds of $120 crude.

Bitcoin tumbles below $66,000 as oil prices explode nearly 20% higher

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2026. Mar. 08. 22:43

Bitcoin tumbles below $66,000 as oil prices explode nearly 20% higher There was little sign over the weekend of any de-escalation in the war against Iran.

Crypto’s Rock ’n’ Roll Era Is Over

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2026. Mar. 08. 19:05

Crypto’s Rock ’n’ Roll Era Is Over As crypto passes into mainstream use, it’s losing its rebel soul. It may still express rebellion, but won’t be rebellion anymore, says Callon-Butler.

Bitcoin is still a great way to diversify portfolio even if it trades like a tech stock, analyst says

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2026. Mar. 08. 16:00

Bitcoin is still a great way to diversify portfolio even if it trades like a tech stock, analyst says The central debate has shifted from whether bitcoin can survive to if it can function as a sovereign reserve asset, as critics assess it by institutional standards.

Market structure state of play: State of Crypto

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2026. Mar. 08. 14:00

Market structure state of play: State of Crypto Hopes are rising that the Clarity Act may soon see some forward motion.

Oil leaving Middle East trades over $100 a barrel. Here’s how it could affect bitcoin

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2026. Mar. 08. 13:41

Oil leaving Middle East trades over $100 a barrel. Here’s how it could affect bitcoin Murban crude, a key benchmark for barrels that can bypass the Strait of Hormuz, now trades at $103 per barrel.

Tokenized assets exceed $25 billion after nearly quadrupling in a year

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2026. Mar. 08. 11:04

Tokenized assets exceed $25 billion after nearly quadrupling in a year Treasurys, private credit, and commodities are driving growth, but most tokenized assets remain isolated from DeFi markets.

Canton’s Yuval Rooz says smart contract blockchains face a reckoning over value gap

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2026. Mar. 08. 11:00

Canton’s Yuval Rooz says smart contract blockchains face a reckoning over value gap The network's co-founder says many blockchains pitching financial rails lack the activity to justify their valuations, and stablecoins still lack true product-market fit.

Bitcoin dip may not be over as whales sell into retail buying — a bearish signal

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2026. Mar. 08. 05:16

Bitcoin dip may not be over as whales sell into retail buying — a bearish signal The divergence between large and small holders has historically preceded further downside, with the Crypto Fear and Greed Index dropping to 12

XRP slips as traders watch $1.35 support

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2026. Mar. 08. 05:06

XRP slips as traders watch $1.35 support Traders are watching whether the $1.35 support zone holds after high-volume selling earlier in the session.

Coinbase says new U.S. tax-reporting rules for crypto are cluttered, confusing

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2026. Mar. 07. 21:00

Coinbase says new U.S. tax-reporting rules for crypto are cluttered, confusing The IRS’s 1099-DA tax form for reporting digital asset gains comes with a burden of over-reporting, Coinbase's tax experts warned.

Trump's cyber strategy vows to 'support the security' of cryptocurrencies and blockchain

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2026. Mar. 07. 19:46

Trump's cyber strategy vows to 'support the security' of cryptocurrencies and blockchain This places blockchain security in the context of national technology competition alongside AI and quantum computing.

The Multibillion-dollar shift turning prediction markets into a professional hedging tool

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2026. Mar. 07. 19:01

The Multibillion-dollar shift turning prediction markets into a professional hedging tool Traders are moving beyond sports bets and elections to price "unpriceable" geopolitical and policy risks that standard financial tools can’t handle.

Latin America’s crypto user growth outpaced U.S. by 3x in 2025, report shows

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2026. Mar. 07. 18:00

Latin America’s crypto user growth outpaced U.S. by 3x in 2025, report shows Brazil and Argentina are leading the growth, with Brazil dominating by transaction size and Argentina seeing increasing adoption driven by cross-border payments and stablecoin use.

Bitcoin purist Jack Dorsey says that his firm is reluctantly giving in to stablecoin craze

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2026. Mar. 07. 17:24

Bitcoin purist Jack Dorsey says that his firm is reluctantly giving in to stablecoin craze The shift comes as stablecoins surge in popularity and competitors like Stripe and PayPal add stablecoin options, increasing market pressure.

Top Wall Street minds see AI rotation ahead as bitcoin seeks role in new cycle

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2026. Mar. 07. 17:00

Top Wall Street minds see AI rotation ahead as bitcoin seeks role in new cycle BlackRock’s Rick Rieder, UBS’s Ulrike Hoffmann-Burchardi and Third Point’s Daniel Loeb see steady economic growth but a tougher market environment.

Kalshi, Polymarket seeking $20 billion valuations in fundraising talks: WSJ

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2026. Mar. 07. 16:30

Kalshi, Polymarket seeking $20 billion valuations in fundraising talks: WSJ Kalshi, approved by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, was last valued at $11 billion, while Polymarket was valued at $9 billion.

Circle moves $68 million in just 30 minutes by using its own stablecoin for internal payments

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2026. Mar. 07. 15:03

Circle moves $68 million in just 30 minutes by using its own stablecoin for internal payments The stablecoin issuer used its Mint platform for intercompany transfers, replacing bank wires that often take days to settle, CEO Jeremy Allaire said.

Those who cheered U.S. Bitcoin reserve have spent year watching Trump's order languish

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2026. Mar. 07. 15:00

Those who cheered U.S. Bitcoin reserve have spent year watching Trump's order languish The executive order to build President Donald Trump's Strategic Bitcoin Reserve has awaited congressional action, and sources say there's one idea left for 2026.

Bitcoin slips below $68,000 heading into the weekend as dollar posts steepest weekly gain in a year

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2026. Mar. 07. 06:15

Bitcoin slips below $68,000 heading into the weekend as dollar posts steepest weekly gain in a year Most majors gave back Friday's gains, with solana down 4%, ether falling 4.4%, and 43% of bitcoin's supply now sitting at a loss according to Glassnode data.

Bitcoin slips below $68,000 as dollar posts steepest weekly gain in a year

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2026. Mar. 07. 06:15

Bitcoin slips below $68,000 as dollar posts steepest weekly gain in a year Most majors gave back Friday's gains, with solana down 4%, ether falling 4.4%, and 43% of bitcoin's supply now sitting at a loss according to Glassnode data.

Bitcoin could crash by another 30% as four-year cycle gains strength, investment firm says

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2026. Mar. 07. 05:44

Bitcoin could crash by another 30% as four-year cycle gains strength, investment firm says Bitcoin is now firmly in a deep bear market and could fall another 30% in 2026, firm said.

Why bitcoin couldn't hold $70,000 despite its best week of Wall Street news in months

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2026. Mar. 06. 20:17

Why bitcoin couldn't hold $70,000 despite its best week of Wall Street news in months Institutional interest continues to grow, but a stronger dollar and shifting interest rate expectations are keeping a lid on the latest rally.

Managing financial AI agents is the only skill you’ll need to survive the AI layoffs

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2026. Mar. 06. 19:00

Managing financial AI agents is the only skill you’ll need to survive the AI layoffs To stay in the game, rather than try to outlearn every new release, learn how to use AI to strengthen your finances and build a buffer against industry disruption, says Naja.

BlackRock private credit fund is latest to crack, hitting crypto prices and DeFi markets

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2026. Mar. 06. 17:30

BlackRock private credit fund is latest to crack, hitting crypto prices and DeFi markets Stress in the $3.5 trillion private credit market could ripple into digital assets through both macro contagion and tokenized credit markets, experts warn.

Bitcoin buyers are cashing out fast after short-lived jump to $74,000

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2026. Mar. 06. 15:24

Bitcoin buyers are cashing out fast after short-lived jump to $74,000 The sharp move higher triggered heavy profit-taking from short-term holders, data shows.

Binance tells Senate probe no accounts sent crypto directly to Iran

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2026. Mar. 06. 15:01

Binance tells Senate probe no accounts sent crypto directly to Iran Crypto exchange pushed back on $1.7 billion Iran-linked flow allegations and called media reports behind the probe “defamatory.”

'No deal with Iran': Trump demands unconditional surrender, sending oil surging, bitcoin and stocks lower

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2026. Mar. 06. 14:34

'No deal with Iran': Trump demands unconditional surrender, sending oil surging, bitcoin and stocks lower The outlook for the Fed grew cloudier on Friday, as the employment market weakened appreciably even as inflation could be worsening.

CoinDesk 20 performance update: Aave drops 4.3% as all index constituents trade lower

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2026. Mar. 06. 14:18

CoinDesk 20 performance update: Aave drops 4.3% as all index constituents trade lower Solana (SOL), down 3.1% since Thursday, joined Aave (AAVE) as an underperformer.

U.S. unexpectedly lost 92,000 jobs in February, unemployment rate rose to 4.4%

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2026. Mar. 06. 13:33

U.S. unexpectedly lost 92,000 jobs in February, unemployment rate rose to 4.4% Bitcoin remained under pressure even as the data likely puts back in play the chances of Fed rate cuts in the first half of 2026.

Kazakhstan central bank to invest $350 million worth of gold, forex reserves into digital assets

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2026. Mar. 06. 13:08

Kazakhstan central bank to invest $350 million worth of gold, forex reserves into digital assets The central bank plans to invest in crypto infrastructure firms, tech stocks and funds tied to digital assets.

Strike secures New York BitLicense, opening bitcoin financial services to state residents

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2026. Mar. 06. 12:05

Strike secures New York BitLicense, opening bitcoin financial services to state residents NYDFS approval allows the Bitcoin payments company to offer trading, bill pay and custody products across New York.

Bitcoin extends decline from $74,000, derivatives data point to cautious positioning

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2026. Mar. 06. 11:29

Bitcoin extends decline from $74,000, derivatives data point to cautious positioning BTC traded just above $70,000 as Middle East tensions drove oil higher and traders reassessed inflation in advance of the U.S. jobs report due later Friday.

Bank of Canada, country’s largest banks complete first tokenized bond trial

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2026. Mar. 06. 11:06

Bank of Canada, country’s largest banks complete first tokenized bond trial Project Samara will continue to test issuing, trading and settling bonds using digital Canadian dollars on a distributed ledger.

Bitcoin drops toward $70,000 ahead of U.S. jobs data; oil price rises on Iran war

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2026. Mar. 06. 10:29

Bitcoin drops toward $70,000 ahead of U.S. jobs data; oil price rises on Iran war Investors are turning more defensive as geopolitical tensions rise and key U.S. labor market data approaches.

Dubai crypto regulator says KuCoin exchange is operating without proper license and must stop

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2026. Mar. 06. 09:32

Dubai crypto regulator says KuCoin exchange is operating without proper license and must stop The VARA alert comes just a couple of weeks after Austria's financial regulator prohibited the European arm of KuCoin from conducting new business.

Vancouver mayor's bitcoin investment proposal blocked by city, provincial law

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2026. Mar. 06. 08:39

Vancouver mayor's bitcoin investment proposal blocked by city, provincial law Officials say the Vancouver Charter limits city reserves to government debt, bank instruments and other traditional assets.

Bitcoin and stocks stabilize after early-week slide. The bond market isn’t convinced.

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2026. Mar. 06. 05:35

Bitcoin and stocks stabilize after early-week slide. The bond market isn’t convinced. Risk assets recover from oil-driven selloff as rising yields pressure Fed rate-cut bets.

Bitcoin and stocks stabilize after early week slide. The bond market isn’t convinced.

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2026. Mar. 06. 05:35

Bitcoin and stocks stabilize after early week slide. The bond market isn’t convinced. Risk assets recover from oil-driven selloff as rising yields pressure Fed rate-cut bets.

Almost nobody is talking about altseason anymore. That may be bullish

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2026. Mar. 06. 05:09

Almost nobody is talking about altseason anymore. That may be bullish Social media mentions of "altseason" have dropped to their lowest level in two years, according to Santiment data, a contrarian signal that has preceded previous rallies in speculative crypto assets.

XRP drops 3% after failing to break $1.45 resistance

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2026. Mar. 06. 04:55

XRP drops 3% after failing to break $1.45 resistance Traders are watching $1.40 support after high-volume selling confirmed continued bearish structure.

Bitcoin drops under $71,000, ETH, DOGE slide as war-week rally runs into resistance

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2026. Mar. 06. 04:38

Bitcoin drops under $71,000, ETH, DOGE slide as war-week rally runs into resistance BTC surged nearly 12% from Saturday's lows before stalling, with Asia's benchmark equities index headed for its worst week since March 2020.

OKX is building a social network directly into its trading app after massive $25 billion valuation

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2026. Mar. 06. 03:00

OKX is building a social network directly into its trading app after massive $25 billion valuation The move comes shortly after Intercontinental Exchange valued OKX at $25 billion and reflects a broader push to combine trading, community and market data in one platform.

SEC, Justin Sun reach settlement over Tron lawsuit

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2026. Mar. 05. 21:54

SEC, Justin Sun reach settlement over Tron lawsuit Rainberry, a company affiliated with the Tron network, will pay a $10 million fine. Charges against Sun will be dismissed.

U.S. banking agencies say capital should be same for standard or tokenized securities

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2026. Mar. 05. 21:47

U.S. banking agencies say capital should be same for standard or tokenized securities The Federal Reserve and other banking regulators clarified that the capital tally in banks needs identical treatment whether securities are tokenized or not.

Short seller Culper bets against ether, Tom Lee's BitMine citing 'death spiral' risk

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2026. Mar. 05. 21:14

Short seller Culper bets against ether, Tom Lee's BitMine citing 'death spiral' risk The short seller firm said that Ethereum's native token is "impaired," leaving treasury firm BitMine holding the bag while co-founder Vitalik buterin is selling.

Ripple adds Coinbase crypto futures to its $3 trillion trading venue

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2026. Mar. 05. 19:39

Ripple adds Coinbase crypto futures to its $3 trillion trading venue Ripple Prime institutional clients can now trade Coinbase's bitcoin, ether, solana and XRP futures in a regulated U.S. market.

Ripple adds Coinbase crypto futures to its $3 trillion clearing platform

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2026. Mar. 05. 19:39

Ripple adds Coinbase crypto futures to its $3 trillion clearing platform Ripple Prime institutional clients can now trade Coinbase's bitcoin, ether, solana and XRP futures in a regulated U.S. market.

Kraken's surprise Fed win may harken onslaught of crypto firms with narrow Fed access

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2026. Mar. 05. 19:36

Kraken's surprise Fed win may harken onslaught of crypto firms with narrow Fed access The Kansas City Fed may term this "Tier 3" access, but Kraken's entry into the vaunted Fed payments system has riled bankers and raised crypto hopes.

U.S. judge freezes BlockFills assets in dispute over 70 bitcoin with creditor Dominion Capital

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2026. Mar. 05. 18:59

U.S. judge freezes BlockFills assets in dispute over 70 bitcoin with creditor Dominion Capital A New York federal court barred the crypto trading firm from moving bitcoin tied to Dominion Capital, citing suspended withdrawals and insolvency concerns.

Son of U.S. government contractor, accused of stealing millions in seized crypto, arrested in France

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2026. Mar. 05. 17:11

Son of U.S. government contractor, accused of stealing millions in seized crypto, arrested in France John “Lick” Daghita was arrested in a joint FBI-France operation after allegations he siphoned tens of millions of dollars in crypto from government seizure wallets managed by his father’s company.

Sanctions evasions using crypto increased by 700% in 2025: Chainalysis

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2026. Mar. 05. 16:52

Sanctions evasions using crypto increased by 700% in 2025: Chainalysis Russia, Iran and North Korea expanded their use of stablecoins, hacked funds and state-linked exchanges to move more than $100 billion onchain to evade international sanctions.

CleanSpark sold 97% of February bitcoin production to fund AI pivot

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2026. Mar. 05. 16:47

CleanSpark sold 97% of February bitcoin production to fund AI pivot The cash flow generated will support the bitcoin miner's expansion into AI and high-performance computing data centers.

Crypto for Advisors: Tokenization offers always-on global investment access

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2026. Mar. 05. 16:00

Crypto for Advisors: Tokenization offers always-on global investment access Using blockchain technology, tokenization is creating a new, always-on investment market, giving people worldwide easy and fractional access to wealth-building assets.

Bitcoin pulls back to near $71,000 even as software sector soars

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2026. Mar. 05. 15:57

Bitcoin pulls back to near $71,000 even as software sector soars The two battered markets have had a nearly one-to-one correlation in recent months, but are moving in opposite directions on Thursday.

CoinDesk 20 performance update: Stellar (XLM) drops 3.5% as nearly all assets decline

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2026. Mar. 05. 14:13

CoinDesk 20 performance update: Stellar (XLM) drops 3.5% as nearly all assets decline Litecoin (LTC), down 2.8% since yesterday, joined Stellar (XLM) as an underperformer.

Core Scientific secures up to $1 billion loan facility from Morgan Stanley

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2026. Mar. 05. 13:52

Core Scientific secures up to $1 billion loan facility from Morgan Stanley The company initially closed a $500 million loan facility that includes an accordion feature allowing the total commitment to expand to $1 billion..

Bitcoin’s drawdown hasn’t shaken institutional investors yet, says CoinShares

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2026. Mar. 05. 13:50

Bitcoin’s drawdown hasn’t shaken institutional investors yet, says CoinShares Professional investors trimmed exposure but largely held firm during BTC’s recent slump, while long-term allocators quietly added positions, the crypto asset manager said.

Crypto-friendly fintech giant Revolut files for U.S. banking license

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2026. Mar. 05. 13:08

Crypto-friendly fintech giant Revolut files for U.S. banking license The license would allow the firm to operate like a traditional bank and gain direct access to payment networks like Fedwire and ACH.

New York Stock Exchange owner values crypto exchange OKX at $25 billion in new partnership

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2026. Mar. 05. 12:40

New York Stock Exchange owner values crypto exchange OKX at $25 billion in new partnership ICE also made a strategic investment in OKX at a valuation of $25 billion and plans to launch new tokenized stocks and crypto futures products.

Bitcoin holds above $72,000 as crypto market pauses after breakout

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2026. Mar. 05. 11:39

Bitcoin holds above $72,000 as crypto market pauses after breakout Bitcoin and ether edged higher as traders assessed macro risks, derivatives positioning and whether bitcoin can sustain a push toward $80,000.

Trump-backed American Bitcoin board members scoop up stock following earnings

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2026. Mar. 05. 11:30

Trump-backed American Bitcoin board members scoop up stock following earnings Board members Justin Mateen and Richard Busch bought roughly 1.6 million shares after the trading window reopened following the bitcoin miner’s latest earnings report.

Andreessen Horowitz crypto arm said to seek $2 billion for fifth fund: Fortune

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2026. Mar. 05. 11:10

Andreessen Horowitz crypto arm said to seek $2 billion for fifth fund: Fortune The venture firm led by Chris Dixon is reportedly aiming to close its fifth crypto fund in the first half of 2026, signaling continued bets on blockchain startups.

Chamath Palihapitiya questions bitcoin’s role as central bank reserve asset

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2026. Mar. 05. 11:07

Chamath Palihapitiya questions bitcoin’s role as central bank reserve asset Billionaire Venture capitalist points to privacy and fungibility concerns, while debate grows over corporate bitcoin strategies such as Strategy’s massive holdings.

ZeroHash applies for national trust bank charter to expand regulated stablecoin services

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2026. Mar. 05. 10:42

ZeroHash applies for national trust bank charter to expand regulated stablecoin services A charter would allow ZeroHash to operate under a single federal framework, rather than state-by-state rules and offer services aligned with recent legislation.

IREN to expand processing capacity by 50%, prepares at-the-market offering

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2026. Mar. 05. 10:03

IREN to expand processing capacity by 50%, prepares at-the-market offering The company ordered more than 50,000 Nvidia GPUs and filed for a potential $6 billion at-the-market share sale, sending the stock lower in pre-market trading.

Bitcoin traders, alert: The rally is nearing a two-year 'make or break' price zone

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2026. Mar. 05. 07:49

Bitcoin traders, alert: The rally is nearing a two-year 'make or break' price zone The cryptocurrency traders near key price zone that has marked major turning points over the past two years.

Ether, solana, xrp surge 8% as crypto markets rally on easing war fears

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2026. Mar. 05. 06:29

Ether, solana, xrp surge 8% as crypto markets rally on easing war fears Ether surged 7.5%, dogecoin jumped 7.5%, and solana added 5.3% as global equities rebounded and $700 million flowed into U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs since the start of March.

Quant firm suggests a bullish bitcoin trade with a key financing twist

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2026. Mar. 05. 06:12

Quant firm suggests a bullish bitcoin trade with a key financing twist The strategy aims to build upside exposure in March and April while minimizing upfront cost.

Bitcoin trading firm suggests a bullish trade with a key financing twist

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2026. Mar. 05. 06:12

Bitcoin trading firm suggests a bullish trade with a key financing twist The strategy aims to build upside exposure in March and April while minimizing upfront cost.

Bitcoin tops $72,000 as ETFs pull $155 million, extending two week inflow streak

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2026. Mar. 05. 06:02

Bitcoin tops $72,000 as ETFs pull $155 million, extending two week inflow streak U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs added another $155 Million on Wednesday, continuing a two week run of institutional inflows even as Glassnode warns underlying demand remains fragile.

Sky token jumps 10% after governance vote causes bullish tilt in market dynamics

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2026. Mar. 05. 05:04

Sky token jumps 10% after governance vote causes bullish tilt in market dynamics The protocol has repurchased about 1.83 Billion SKY tokens with USDS while a March 2 governance proposal reduced staking emissions and expanded credit infrastructure around its USDS stablecoin.

Eric Trump, World Liberty co-founder, calls banks 'anti-American' over stablecoin fight

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2026. Mar. 04. 23:12

Eric Trump, World Liberty co-founder, calls banks 'anti-American' over stablecoin fight The World Liberty Financial co-founder and presidential son posted about the ongoing negotiations on stablecoin yield on Wednesday.

Crypto bulls slam Ray Dalio's 'tired narratives' in defense of bitcoin's future

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2026. Mar. 04. 22:57

Crypto bulls slam Ray Dalio's 'tired narratives' in defense of bitcoin's future Experts push back on billionaire hedge fund manager Ray Dalio's warning of bitcoin lacking gold’s qualities and risks from surveillance, quantum computing and lack of central bank buying.

How this week's rout in Korean stocks might have triggered crypto's surge higher

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2026. Mar. 04. 21:11

How this week's rout in Korean stocks might have triggered crypto's surge higher Korea's tech-heavy Kospi has plunged 20% in the last two trading sessions, potentially pushing that country's fast-money chasing traders back into crypto.

Trump's press on policy combining with institutional adoption for new crypto bull market: Clear Street

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2026. Mar. 04. 20:14

Trump's press on policy combining with institutional adoption for new crypto bull market: Clear Street "We believe this run has legs," said analyst Owen Lau as bitcoin rose 8% over the past 24 hours to just above $73,000.

Crypto's new run 'has legs' says analyst citing Trump's press on policy, institutional adoption

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2026. Mar. 04. 20:14

Crypto's new run 'has legs' says analyst citing Trump's press on policy, institutional adoption "We believe this run has legs," said analyst Owen Lau as bitcoin rose 8% over the past 24 hours to just above $73,000.

Ethereum Foundation wants the network to be the trust layer for AI

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2026. Mar. 04. 17:50

Ethereum Foundation wants the network to be the trust layer for AI Davide Crapis, the foundation's AI lead, sees the network acting as a coordination and verification layer in an increasingly AI-mediated world.

CEO of crypto investment firm Keyrock says bitcoin is undervalued, entering ‘transition year’

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2026. Mar. 04. 17:33

CEO of crypto investment firm Keyrock says bitcoin is undervalued, entering ‘transition year’ Kevin de Patoul argues that 2026 won't be a washout for digital assets, but instead a structural reset as traditional finance quietly moves onchain.

Brian Armstrong met with Trump before the president slammed banks over crypto bill

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2026. Mar. 04. 17:32

Brian Armstrong met with Trump before the president slammed banks over crypto bill CoinDesk was able to confirm the meeting between the US president and the Coinbase CEO took place as Politico initially reported.

Crypto campaign PAC Fairshake marks first wins in 2026 U.S. congressional primaries

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2026. Mar. 04. 17:03

Crypto campaign PAC Fairshake marks first wins in 2026 U.S. congressional primaries In the opening primaries of the midterm congressional contests, Fairshake is celebrating victories of several pro-crypto candidates backed by the super PAC.

Institutional investors may be buying the dip as traders pour $1.7 billion into spot bitcoin ETFs

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2026. Mar. 04. 17:00

Institutional investors may be buying the dip as traders pour $1.7 billion into spot bitcoin ETFs Fresh allocations to spot bitcoin ETFs suggest investors are growing more comfortable despite the asset still being down 16% this year.

Crypto Long & Short: Why bitcoin's quantum fears will pass just like the climate panic

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2026. Mar. 04. 17:00

Crypto Long & Short: Why bitcoin's quantum fears will pass just like the climate panic In this week’s Crypto Long & Short Newsletter, Martin Gaspar on how bitcoin looks to overcome quantum fears, echoing past climate backlash.

The Protocol: New Ethereum scaling plans

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2026. Mar. 04. 16:57

The Protocol: New Ethereum scaling plans Also: OKX and AI agents, Future AI users of blockchain and Bitcoin’s latest governance clash.

Bitcoin just cleared $73,000, but skeptical traders are already bracing for a 'bull trap'

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2026. Mar. 04. 16:57

Bitcoin just cleared $73,000, but skeptical traders are already bracing for a 'bull trap' Bitcoin has broken above $73,000 after weeks of consolidation, but traders remain divided over whether the move marks a genuine breakout or another trap for late buyers.

Exodus or firewall? Blockchain analysts clash over Iran’s crypto outflows

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2026. Mar. 04. 16:16

Exodus or firewall? Blockchain analysts clash over Iran’s crypto outflows When airstrikes hit Iran on Feb. 28, crypto outflows from Nobitex spiked 873%, suggesting a "digital bank run" was ongoing. The reality may be more complex.

Billions in crypto are moving in Iran. Analysts can't agree if it's war-time panic or business as usual.

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2026. Mar. 04. 16:16

Billions in crypto are moving in Iran. Analysts can't agree if it's war-time panic or business as usual. When airstrikes hit Iran on Feb. 28, crypto outflows from Nobitex spiked 873%, suggesting a "digital bank run" was ongoing. The reality may be more complex.

Coinbase, Strategy lead crypto stocks higher as bitcoin spikes above $72,000

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2026. Mar. 04. 15:11

Coinbase, Strategy lead crypto stocks higher as bitcoin spikes above $72,000 Crypto-related equities saw large gains at the Wednesday open, rebounding from Tuesday's selloff.

Bitcoin 'air pocket' above $72,000 could mean quick run to $80,000

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2026. Mar. 04. 14:58

Bitcoin 'air pocket' above $72,000 could mean quick run to $80,000 Data shows an extraordinarily thin supply between $72,000 and $80,000, suggesting there's little resistance in that range.

CoinDesk 20 performance update: Solana (SOL) gains 5.6%, leading index higher

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2026. Mar. 04. 14:28

CoinDesk 20 performance update: Solana (SOL) gains 5.6%, leading index higher Aave (AAVE) joined Solana (SOL) as a top performer, rising 5% from Tuesday.

Ex-Binance communications lead joins stablecoin specialist KAST

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2026. Mar. 04. 14:00

Ex-Binance communications lead joins stablecoin specialist KAST Brad Jaffe, the former global communications leader at Binance, becomes chief communications officer at KAST.

Sui’s native stablecoin goes live with promise of Treasury yield going back to the network

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2026. Mar. 04. 14:00

Sui’s native stablecoin goes live with promise of Treasury yield going back to the network Plans for a Sui Dollar, which is issued by stablecoin firm Bridge, were introduced toward the end of last year.

Stablecoin giant Tether invests $50 million in sleep technology startup Eight Sleep

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2026. Mar. 04. 13:57

Stablecoin giant Tether invests $50 million in sleep technology startup Eight Sleep The firm behind the $183 billion USDT stablecoin is expanding beyond its crypto roots to longevity and artificial intelligence.

Trump’s crypto adviser rejects Dimon on treating yield-bearing stablecoins like banks

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2026. Mar. 04. 13:16

Trump’s crypto adviser rejects Dimon on treating yield-bearing stablecoins like banks White House adviser Patrick Witt said yield-bearing stablecoins needn't to face bank rules because the Genius Act bars issuers from lending reserves.

Trump’s crypto adviser rejects Jamie Dimon on treating yield-bearing stablecoins like banks

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2026. Mar. 04. 13:16

Trump’s crypto adviser rejects Jamie Dimon on treating yield-bearing stablecoins like banks White House adviser Patrick Witt said yield-bearing stablecoins needn't to face bank rules because the Genius Act bars issuers from lending reserves.

Market infrastructure firms warn tokenized securities face higher costs, split liquidity without interoperability

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2026. Mar. 04. 13:00

Market infrastructure firms warn tokenized securities face higher costs, split liquidity without interoperability The DTCC, Euroclear and Clearstream argue that the principle of “same asset, same rights, same outcome” must apply across both distributed ledger technology networks and traditional finance systems.

Morgan Stanley taps Coinbase and BNY Mellon for custody in proposed Bitcoin ETF

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2026. Mar. 04. 11:59

Morgan Stanley taps Coinbase and BNY Mellon for custody in proposed Bitcoin ETF BNY Mellon to act as administrator, transfer agent and cash custodian for Morgan Stanley’s proposed Bitcoin Trust.

Morgan Stanley taps Coinbase and BNY for custody in proposed Bitcoin ETF

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2026. Mar. 04. 11:59

Morgan Stanley taps Coinbase and BNY for custody in proposed Bitcoin ETF BNY to act as administrator, transfer agent and cash custodian for Morgan Stanley’s proposed Bitcoin Trust.

Bitcoin hits one-month high near $72,000 as haven demand rises

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2026. Mar. 04. 11:37

Bitcoin hits one-month high near $72,000 as haven demand rises BTC jumped to $71,800 as investors turned to haven assets in light of the escalating Middle East conflict and renewed strength in altcoins.

Kraken becomes first crypto company to secure Fed master account access: WSJ

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2026. Mar. 04. 11:29

Kraken becomes first crypto company to secure Fed master account access: WSJ The approval lets Kraken speed up deposits and withdrawals for large traders and institutional clients, but is limited.

Kraken becomes first crypto company to secure Fed master account access

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2026. Mar. 04. 11:29

Kraken becomes first crypto company to secure Fed master account access The approval lets Kraken speed up deposits and withdrawals for large traders and institutional clients, but is limited.

Strategy’s STRC stock signals 1,000 BTC purchase in biggest-one day issuance since July

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2026. Mar. 04. 10:59

Strategy’s STRC stock signals 1,000 BTC purchase in biggest-one day issuance since July Surging trading volume in STRC suggests strong bitcoin buying by the largest publicly traded holder of the cryptocurrency.

Strategy’s STRC stock signals 1,000 BTC purchase in biggest-one day issuance since debut

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2026. Mar. 04. 10:59

Strategy’s STRC stock signals 1,000 BTC purchase in biggest-one day issuance since debut Surging trading volume in STRC suggests strong bitcoin buying by the largest publicly traded holder of the cryptocurrency.

Bitcoin jumps above $71,000, building on its resilience to Middle East conflict

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2026. Mar. 04. 09:16

Bitcoin jumps above $71,000, building on its resilience to Middle East conflict Bitcoin climbed above $71,000, gaining more than 6 percent in 24 hours and leading broad advances in major cryptocurrencies.

Ray Dalio says 'there is only one gold' as bitcoin outperforms gold during worst geopolitical crisis in years

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2026. Mar. 04. 07:34

Ray Dalio says 'there is only one gold' as bitcoin outperforms gold during worst geopolitical crisis in years The Bridgewater founder dismissed bitcoin's safe-haven credentials on the same day gold dropped 3% while bitcoin fell less than 1%.

Over a billion flows into bitcoin ETFs, yet the price isn’t rising — an analyst explains why

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2026. Mar. 04. 06:09

Over a billion flows into bitcoin ETFs, yet the price isn’t rising — an analyst explains why Bitfinex analyst argue that ETF inflows can be misread as immediate spot demand.

Bitcoin holds, ether, solana slide as Mideast woes drag Asian equities to multi-year lows

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2026. Mar. 04. 05:06

Bitcoin holds, ether, solana slide as Mideast woes drag Asian equities to multi-year lows The largest cryptocurrency briefly reclaimed the top of its range on Tuesday before sellers pushed it back to $67,000, while South Korean stocks posted their worst two-day drop since 2008.

Ripple expands payments platform into end-to-end stablecoin infrastructure as processed volume tops $100 billion

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2026. Mar. 04. 04:47

Ripple expands payments platform into end-to-end stablecoin infrastructure as processed volume tops $100 billion The company added managed custody, virtual account collections, and fiat-to-stablecoin settlement capabilities, positioning itself as a single provider for enterprise digital asset payments across 60 markets.

Polymarket shelves nuclear detonation markets after outcry

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2026. Mar. 04. 04:15

Polymarket shelves nuclear detonation markets after outcry Nuclear weapon-themed markets aren’t new on the prediction market platform, but public outcry about the contracts has apparently forced the platform to delete them.

Bitcoin rebounds toward $70,000 as ETFs pull in $1.45 billion in five days

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2026. Mar. 04. 03:07

Bitcoin rebounds toward $70,000 as ETFs pull in $1.45 billion in five days Market maker Enflux says traders are not pricing catastrophe or resolution to the conflict in the Middle East, while Glassnode data shows improving spot demand but cautious derivatives positioning.

Trump urges passage of U.S. Clarity Act, attacks banks for 'undercutting' GENIUS

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2026. Mar. 03. 22:19

Trump urges passage of U.S. Clarity Act, attacks banks for 'undercutting' GENIUS U.S. President Donald Trump said in a post on Truth Social that the banking industry is trying to undermine the stablecoin bill he signed into law last year.

JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon says stablecoin issuers paying interest should be regulated as banks

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2026. Mar. 03. 21:09

JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon says stablecoin issuers paying interest should be regulated as banks Dimon argued stablecoin issuers paying interest should meet bank standards as talks continue in Washington about the CLARITY Act.

Donald Trump's crypto legacy in two words: Paul Atkins

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2026. Mar. 03. 19:44

Donald Trump's crypto legacy in two words: Paul Atkins As the CLARITY Act faces a stalemate on Capitol Hill, the Trump administration is pivoting toward executive workarounds and family-backed stablecoins to reshape the financial system without waiting for a vote, argues Dale.

International finance watchdog warns stablecoins are increasingly used in sanctions evasion and money laundering

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2026. Mar. 03. 17:55

International finance watchdog warns stablecoins are increasingly used in sanctions evasion and money laundering In its latest report, the global standard setter FATF said stablecoins now account for the bulk of illicit crypto activity and pose growing risks through peer-to-peer transfers.

Circle shares boosted by Middle East tensions, rising oil, fading rate cut hopes, says Mizuho

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2026. Mar. 03. 17:51

Circle shares boosted by Middle East tensions, rising oil, fading rate cut hopes, says Mizuho The stock has risen about 20% since the U.S. strikes on Iran over the weekend.

AI agents will be primary users of blockchain, NEAR co-founder says

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2026. Mar. 03. 17:28

AI agents will be primary users of blockchain, NEAR co-founder says Polosukhin argues that AI will become the primary interface layer for everything online, including crypto, abstracting away wallets, explorers and transaction hashes.

Aave governance rift deepens as major governance group exits $26 billion DeFi protocol

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2026. Mar. 03. 17:26

Aave governance rift deepens as major governance group exits $26 billion DeFi protocol The conflict centered on a proposal to fund product development and expansion, which ACI opposed due to concerns over self-voting and lack of transparency.

Eric Trump’s American Bitcoin buys 11,298 ASIC miners, increasing mining capacity by 12%

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2026. Mar. 03. 17:18

Eric Trump’s American Bitcoin buys 11,298 ASIC miners, increasing mining capacity by 12% The move stands in stark contrast to the company's peers, many of whom are moving away from or totally abandoning the business of bitcoin mining.

Bank of Japan expands blockchain settlement sandbox and says CBDC efforts are ongoing

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2026. Mar. 03. 17:09

Bank of Japan expands blockchain settlement sandbox and says CBDC efforts are ongoing The BOJ is testing blockchain settlement for reserves and exploring tokenized central bank money as it prepares to decide in 2026 whether to issue a retail digital yen.

Bitcoin attempting to make a stand as global stock markets melt down on Iran war

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2026. Mar. 03. 16:04

Bitcoin attempting to make a stand as global stock markets melt down on Iran war Having already plunged in the months leading up to the Middle East conflict, crypto markets so far aren't making new lows this week.

End of bitcoin 'HODL': public miners going all-in on AI, signaling more BTC selling

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2026. Mar. 03. 15:41

End of bitcoin 'HODL': public miners going all-in on AI, signaling more BTC selling Public bitcoin miner balance sheets are shifting as capital rotates from bitcoin treasuries to AI infrastructure.

CFTC chief Selig to clear path for U.S. perpetual futures in coming weeks

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2026. Mar. 03. 15:38

CFTC chief Selig to clear path for U.S. perpetual futures in coming weeks The Commodity Futures Trading Commission chairman, appearing beside his Securities and Exchange Commission counterpart, said several crypto policies are coming.

Here is why Harvard trimmed bitcoin and bought ether and why the move is bullish for crypto

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2026. Mar. 03. 15:23

Here is why Harvard trimmed bitcoin and bought ether and why the move is bullish for crypto Volatility and private equity cash needs, not a market bet, may explain the endowment’s crypto shift, experts say.

CoinDesk 20 performance update: AAVE plunges 10%, leading index lower

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2026. Mar. 03. 14:14

CoinDesk 20 performance update: AAVE plunges 10%, leading index lower Cardano (ADA), down 5.9% from Monday, joined Aave (AAVE) as an underperformer.

Ondo Finance tokenized stocks platform on Binance wins regulatory approval in Abu Dhabi

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2026. Mar. 03. 14:00

Ondo Finance tokenized stocks platform on Binance wins regulatory approval in Abu Dhabi The regulatory nod will let UAE-based financial institutions deal in tokenized equities on Binance's regulated trading venue.

Visa and Bridge plan stablecoin-linked card expansion to over 100 countries

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2026. Mar. 03. 13:19

Visa and Bridge plan stablecoin-linked card expansion to over 100 countries Bridge has partnered with Lead Bank, a participant in Visa’s stablecoin settlement pilot, to help businesses and fintechs offer stablecoin-backed Visa cards.

Bitcoin could slide further on liquidity squeeze, but long-term bull case intact: Sygnum CIO

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2026. Mar. 03. 12:55

Bitcoin could slide further on liquidity squeeze, but long-term bull case intact: Sygnum CIO Fabian Dori says a short-term liquidity squeeze is driving crypto’s slump, with further downside possible, though improving macro data and fundamentals could speed a recovery.

Dollar surge pressures crypto markets after escalation in Iran conflict

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2026. Mar. 03. 11:30

Dollar surge pressures crypto markets after escalation in Iran conflict Risk assets fell across the board Tuesday as the U.S. dollar strengthened to a near two-month high following renewed military escalation in Iran, pressuring the crypto market.

‘Scam token’ case against Uniswap dismissed by U.S. district judge in NYC

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2026. Mar. 03. 11:17

‘Scam token’ case against Uniswap dismissed by U.S. district judge in NYC District Judge says that due to the protocol’s decentralized nature, the identities of the scam token issuers are basically unknown, leaving plaintiffs with no identifiable defendant.

Japan prime minister Sanae Takaichi disavows Solana meme coin after it crashes by 75%

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2026. Mar. 03. 10:24

Japan prime minister Sanae Takaichi disavows Solana meme coin after it crashes by 75% Japan’s prime minister says she has no knowledge of or involvement in a Solana-based meme token that briefly reached a $27.7 million market cap before tumbling.

Tether taps Deloitte for first USAT reserve report

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2026. Mar. 03. 09:33

Tether taps Deloitte for first USAT reserve report The report is a third-party attestation, which provides a snapshot of reserves at a specific point in time, rather than a full audit of the company's finances.

Bitcoin falls below $67,000 as U.S. equities slide and oil pushes higher

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2026. Mar. 03. 09:11

Bitcoin falls below $67,000 as U.S. equities slide and oil pushes higher Risk off sentiment builds ahead of Tuesday’s open, with investors moving into the dollar and watching energy markets amid ongoing Middle East tensions.

OKX jumps into AI agent race with new OnchainOS toolkit

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2026. Mar. 03. 09:00

OKX jumps into AI agent race with new OnchainOS toolkit Developer layer aims to stitch together wallets, swaps and data feeds for autonomous bots.

Core Scientific sells $175 million in bitcoin as AI pivot accelerates

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2026. Mar. 03. 08:53

Core Scientific sells $175 million in bitcoin as AI pivot accelerates CORZ still holds under 1,000 BTC but look to "remain opportunistic" moving forward.

Bitcoin supply approaching 20 million: The final million will take another 114 years to mine

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2026. Mar. 03. 08:25

Bitcoin supply approaching 20 million: The final million will take another 114 years to mine Out of a fixed maximum supply of 21 million coins, more than 95% of all bitcoin that will ever exist is now in circulation.

Bitcoin climbs as BTC ETFs post one of the quarter’s biggest inflow days amid Iran volatility

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2026. Mar. 03. 06:00

Bitcoin climbs as BTC ETFs post one of the quarter’s biggest inflow days amid Iran volatility U.S. BTC ETFs added $458 million, suggesting institutional buyers are absorbing the weekend shock that briefly sent BTC to $63,000.

NEAR token jumps 17% after ‘Confidential Intents’ launch, outpaces privacy tokens sector

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2026. Mar. 03. 04:59

NEAR token jumps 17% after ‘Confidential Intents’ launch, outpaces privacy tokens sector Private execution layer aims to curb MEV and front-running as the token extends 40% weekly rally despite modest onchain earnings.

U.S. Senate housing bill includes CBDC ban

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2026. Mar. 03. 00:04

U.S. Senate housing bill includes CBDC ban The Senate Banking Committee's bipartisan "ROAD to Housing Act" includes a provision banning the Fed from issuing a CBDC before 2031.

PayPay, 40% owner of Binance Japan, seeks up to $1.1 billion in Nasdaq IPO

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2026. Mar. 02. 22:27

PayPay, 40% owner of Binance Japan, seeks up to $1.1 billion in Nasdaq IPO The Nasdaq-bound payments firm backed by SoftBank targets a valuation above $10 billion.

Core Scientific turns lower after Q4 results disappoint

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2026. Mar. 02. 21:38

Core Scientific turns lower after Q4 results disappoint Riot Platforms topped revenue estimates as it reported earnings for the final three months of 2025.

Australia could unlock A$24 billion in digital finance gains, is on track for just A$1 billion

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2026. Mar. 02. 20:00

Australia could unlock A$24 billion in digital finance gains, is on track for just A$1 billion An OKX-backed report estimates tokenization and digital finance could generate A$24 billion annually, with productivity gains hinging on reforms to licensing, sandboxes and financial market rules.

Bitcoin’s 5% spike higher Monday driven by short-covering, not fresh buying, says analyst

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2026. Mar. 02. 19:35

Bitcoin’s 5% spike higher Monday driven by short-covering, not fresh buying, says analyst Market data show rising open interest and large liquidation clusters around $65,000 and above $70,000, underscoring that the rally may be fragile without stronger spot demand

Vitalik Buterin unveils plan to curb Ethereum block builder centralization

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2026. Mar. 02. 18:45

Vitalik Buterin unveils plan to curb Ethereum block builder centralization Another focus of his post is so-called “toxic MEV,” where traders exploit visibility into pending transactions to front-run or “sandwich” users’ trades.

Battle for Bitcoin's soul opens as first block supporting 'clean-up' proposal is mined

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2026. Mar. 02. 17:15

Battle for Bitcoin's soul opens as first block supporting 'clean-up' proposal is mined A Bitcoin block signaling the BIP-110 proposal has appeared onchain while critics push back by inscribing a large image in protest.

Weekend warriors: How HyperLiquid became retail’s bear market playground

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2026. Mar. 02. 17:04

Weekend warriors: How HyperLiquid became retail’s bear market playground While bitcoin and ether remain in bear markets, HYPE has climbed alongside gold as HyperLiquid’s derivatives volume expands, weekend equity trading gains traction.

Crypto world faces growing pressure to relent on stablecoin rewards to win bigger prize

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2026. Mar. 02. 16:45

Crypto world faces growing pressure to relent on stablecoin rewards to win bigger prize As much as crypto negotiators paint bank lobbyists' campaign against stablecoin yield as unfair, it landed a blow that one dramatic move could end.

Nasdaq follows Cboe joining world of 'binary bets' as prediction market craze hits Wall Street

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2026. Mar. 02. 16:28

Nasdaq follows Cboe joining world of 'binary bets' as prediction market craze hits Wall Street The exchange has filed a proposal with the SEC to list yes-or-no bets on the Nasdaq-100 amid continued demand for prediction markets.

Bitcoin surges above $68,000 amid muted stock market reaction to Iran war

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2026. Mar. 02. 15:32

Bitcoin surges above $68,000 amid muted stock market reaction to Iran war At their worst levels, U.S. stock index futures had been down more than 2%, but equity markets are barely lower one hour into Monday's trading session.

Tom Lee's Bitmine boosts ether holdings to 4.47 million tokens with $98 million ETH purchase

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2026. Mar. 02. 15:10

Tom Lee's Bitmine boosts ether holdings to 4.47 million tokens with  $98 million ETH purchase The ether treasury firm now has nearly $10 billion in assets and more than $6 billion of ETH staked.

EU banks’ euro-pegged stablecoin in talks with crypto exchanges to ensure liquidity

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2026. Mar. 02. 14:37

EU banks’ euro-pegged stablecoin in talks with crypto exchanges to ensure liquidity Qivalis is a group of 12 major EU banks developing a euro-pegged stablecoin they plan to debut in the second half of the year.

CoinDesk 20 performance update: NEAR Protocol (NEAR) jumps 12.4% over weekend

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2026. Mar. 02. 14:15

CoinDesk 20 performance update: NEAR Protocol (NEAR) jumps 12.4% over weekend Solana (SOL), up 2.1% from Friday, was also among the top performers.

Iranian crypto outflows jump 700% minutes after U.S.-Israeli airstrikes, Elliptic says

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2026. Mar. 02. 14:13

Iranian crypto outflows jump 700% minutes after U.S.-Israeli airstrikes, Elliptic says The blockchain analytics firm said flows from Iran’s largest exchange spiked immediately after U.S.-Israeli strikes on Tehran, pointing to possible capital flight.

Turkey's ruling party unveils 10% crypto income tax proposal

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2026. Mar. 02. 13:36

Turkey's ruling party unveils 10% crypto income tax proposal The bill proposes a 10% tax on gains from regulated crypto platforms, withheld quarterly, with the president having the power to adjust the rate between 0% and 20%.

Strategy purchased more than $200 million in bitcoin last week

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2026. Mar. 02. 13:26

Strategy purchased more than $200 million in bitcoin last week The latest purchase, funded through common and preferred stock sales, lifted total holdings to 720,737 coins valued at more than $47 billion.

South Korea investigates seed phrase leak in photo leading to $4.8 million crypto theft from tax authority

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2026. Mar. 02. 13:05

South Korea investigates seed phrase leak in photo leading to $4.8 million crypto theft from tax authority The National Tax Service said it had intended to provide a vivid shot of the seizure by sharing a photo.

Anthony Pompliano’s ProCap Financial buys 450 bitcoin, steps up share buybacks

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2026. Mar. 02. 13:02

Anthony Pompliano’s ProCap Financial buys 450 bitcoin, steps up share buybacks Agentic finance firm becomes 19th largest public Bitcoin holder as BRR rises 2%.

Bitcoin outperforms equities in risk-off session as Iran conflict enters third day

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2026. Mar. 02. 11:30

Bitcoin outperforms equities in risk-off session as Iran conflict enters third day Bitcoin rebounded to $66,500 after weekend strikes on Iran triggered $300 million in liquidations. Oil jumped, equities slid and select DeFi tokens outperformed.

U.S. equity futures fall in pre-market trading as oil, gold retreat from highs

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2026. Mar. 02. 10:50

U.S. equity futures fall in pre-market trading as oil, gold retreat from highs Oil and gold pulled back after surging on the breakout of hostilities in Iran, while equities and crypto stocks face pressure.

Hong Kong links up with Shanghai trade authorities to put cargo data on blockchain

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2026. Mar. 02. 09:45

Hong Kong links up with Shanghai trade authorities to put cargo data on blockchain HKMA teams up with mainland regulators to develop a cross-border platform linking cargo data and electronic bills of lading, aiming to cut trade finance friction and plug Chinese supply chains into global markets

Bitcoin slips below $66,000, U.S. stock futures bleed as Iran hits Saudi oil refinery

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2026. Mar. 02. 07:12

Bitcoin slips below $66,000, U.S. stock futures bleed as Iran hits Saudi oil refinery Iran has reportedly stepped up attacks against U.S. assets in the middle east.

Over $9 billion flees bitcoin and ether ETFs in four months

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2026. Mar. 02. 05:55

Over $9 billion flees bitcoin and ether ETFs in four months Record outflows indicate that institutional appetite for digital assets has collapsed.

Bitcoin, cryptos under pressure as oil spikes 6% and global markets price in U.S.-Iran conflict

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2026. Mar. 02. 05:26

Bitcoin, cryptos under pressure as oil spikes 6% and global markets price in U.S.-Iran conflict Bitcoin fell back to $66,700 as traditional markets opened to their first chance to price the weekend's military escalation, with oil surging to $77 and Asian equities dropping 1.4%.

Hyperliquid's HYPE token jumps 5% as Iran war brings windfall revenue, JUP gains on supply freeze

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2026. Mar. 02. 04:34

Hyperliquid's HYPE token jumps 5% as Iran war brings windfall revenue, JUP gains on supply freeze Traders lean into supply compression stories in altcoins as Hyperliquid ramps up token burns and Jupiter freezes new emissions, even as bitcoin churns between $60,000 and $69,000 with muted flow.

Bitcoin losing trillions in value hasn't stopped traditional giants' interest in digital assets sector

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2026. Mar. 01. 17:07

Bitcoin losing trillions in value hasn't stopped traditional giants' interest in digital assets sector At the iConnections conference in Miami this week, allocators signaled digital assets are now a core sleeve in alternatives.

Strategy lifts STRC dividend to 11.5% as MSTR extends monthly losing streak to 8

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2026. Mar. 01. 16:08

Strategy lifts STRC dividend to 11.5% as MSTR extends monthly losing streak to 8 Led by Executive Chairman Michael Saylor, the company raised the annual dividend on its widely-followed preferred STRC ("Stretch") series by 25 basis points.

Stablecoin yield rewards (likely won't be) banned under OCC proposal: State of Crypto

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2026. Mar. 01. 15:00

Stablecoin yield rewards (likely won't be) banned under OCC proposal: State of Crypto The OCC's proposal's stablecoin yield procedures are the most ambiguous in that rulemaking plan.

Bitcoin market bottom may be nearing, at least if measured against gold, analyst says

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2026. Mar. 01. 15:00

Bitcoin market bottom may be nearing, at least if measured against gold, analyst says Historically, bitcoin bear markets have lasted 12-13 months, suggesting a potential downturn until late 2026 if priced in USD.

SpaceX’s $780 million bitcoin stack now down to about $545 million ahead of IPO filing

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2026. Mar. 01. 13:00

SpaceX’s $780 million bitcoin stack now down to about $545 million ahead of IPO filing The company holds about 8,285 bitcoin in Coinbase Prime custody, a stake now worth roughly $545 million after a $235 million decline in value over the past three months.

Ether, solana, xrp surge up to 10% as majors recover Saturday's war-driven losses

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2026. Mar. 01. 07:25

Ether, solana, xrp surge up to 10% as majors recover Saturday's war-driven losses Solana led major tokens with a 10.8% bounce, while ether reclaimed $2,000 and bitcoin climbed back above $66,800 ahead of traditional futures opens on Sunday.

U.S.-Iran war attracts $600 million bets on Polymarket

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2026. Mar. 01. 04:19

U.S.-Iran war attracts $600 million bets on Polymarket The prediction market has spun up over a dozen Iran-related contracts since Saturday's strikes, with the Khamenei removal market alone pulling in $45 million in volume.

Polymarket attracts record trading 'world' volumes as U.S.-Iran bets top $529 million

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2026. Mar. 01. 04:19

Polymarket attracts record trading 'world' volumes as U.S.-Iran bets top $529 million A prediction market about military strikes on a sovereign nation now sits alongside presidential election bets as one of the most-traded contracts the platform has ever hosted.

Bitcoin tops $68,000 after Iran confirms leader killed in U.S., Israel airstrikes

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2026. Mar. 01. 03:36

Bitcoin tops $68,000 after Iran confirms leader killed in U.S., Israel airstrikes The death of Iran's supreme leader opens the door to regime change, and markets are pricing in a shorter period of tension.