Pentagon's AI deal collapse with Anthropic reveals ethical tensions in military tech integration. The post M.G. Siegler: Anthropic’s Pentagon deal collapsed over ethical AI concerns, urgency in military AI integration, and the deep ties of AI in defense operations | Big Technology appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

VanEck CEO Jan van Eck identifies Bitcoin bottom formation near $68K as ETFs see $458M inflows. BTC up 7.6% weekly despite geopolitical tensions. The post VanEck CEO Declares Bitcoin Bottom Formation as BTC Hovers Around $68K appeared first on Blockonomi.

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TLDR: Ethereum’s ePBS lets proposers tap a free, permissionless builder market without fueling staking centralization. Big FOCIL assigns transaction subsets by sender address, cutting duplication while boosting censorship resistance. Encrypted mempools hide transaction data until block finalization, eliminating frontrunning and sandwich attack windows. The kohaku initiative is expected to add pluggable network-layer privacy support for [...] The post Vitalik Buterin Unveils Ethereum’s Block Building Roadmap Ahead of Glamsterdam Protocol Upgrade appeared first on Blockonomi.

A long-running lawsuit against Uniswap Labs that alleged the decentralized exchange developer was responsible for scam tokens and so-called rug pulls traded on its protocol came to an end after a federal judge dismissed the claims on Monday. Judge Katherine…

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

CoinDesk 20 Hits New Heights as Leads with 12.4% Jump The crypto market shows mixed signals, but one asset stands out. The index, a key benchmark for top cryptocurrencies, is up slightly. It now trades at 1907.12, a 0.3% gain […] The post CoinDesk 20 Latest: NEAR Protocol Surges 12.4% Over Weekend – Top Gainers and Losers Revealed appeared first on Blockmanity.

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

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

OKX to embed Katana’s native decentralized finance ( DeFi) yield infrastructure, allowing users to access onchain returns without manual bridging. On March 3, 2026, global crypto platform OKX announced an integration with Katana, a DeFi-focused blockchain incubated by Polygon Labs and GSR. This partnership embeds Katana’s onchain infrastructure directly into the exchange, enabling users to […]

Nasdaq is preparing to take a decisive step into the rapidly evolving world of prediction-style trading, signaling a potential shift in how traditional financial institutions approach event-driven markets. The exchange has submitted a proposed rule change to U.S. regulators seeking approval to list a new class of derivatives tied to outcomes rather than price direction. If approved, the initiative would mark Nasdaq’s first meaningful entry into prediction markets, a space that has largely been dominated by specialized platforms and startups. The move also reflects growing institutional interest in contracts that allow traders to express views on probabilities, not just price The post Nasdaq Moves Into Prediction Markets With Planned Binary Options On The Nasdaq-100 appeared first on The Merkle News.

Hoskinson has noted that the bill places the burden of proof entirely on the crypto projects to prove they are no longer securities, trapping them in endless regulatory limbo.

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Aave has moved closer to a significant structural shift after its “Will Win” proposal narrowly passed the first stage of governance approval, signaling strong, though not unanimous, community backing for a plan that could reshape how the protocol funds development and manages its brand ecosystem. The proposal centers on routing all revenue generated from Aave-branded products directly into the DAO treasury while positioning Aave V4 as the protocol’s core technical foundation. It also includes a substantial funding request designed to support product expansion and long-term growth initiatives. LATEST: ⚡ Aave's "Will Win" proposal requesting $42.5 million for Aave Labs, with The post Aave Governance Takes A Major Step Forward As “Will Win” Proposal Clears First Vote appeared first on The Merkle News.

Strategy has added another 3,015 BTC to its balance sheet, spending approximately $204.1 million at an average price of $67,700 per bitcoin. The latest acquisition pushes the company’s total holdings to a staggering 720,737 BTC, further cementing its position as the largest corporate Bitcoin holder globally. The company confirmed the purchase in its latest update: Strategy has acquired 3,015 BTC for ~$204.1 million at ~$67,700 per bitcoin. As of 3/1/2026, we hodl 720,737 $BTC acquired for ~$54.77 billion at ~$75,985 per bitcoin. $MSTR $STRChttps://t.co/o9WaALcjan — Strategy (@Strategy) March 2, 2026 The move reinforces Strategy’s long-running accumulation playbook, buy consistently, scale The post Strategy Buys 3,015 More Bitcoin For $204M, Lifts Total Holdings To 720,737 BTC Worth $54.77B appeared first on The Merkle News.

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The long-anticipated CLARITY Act, widely viewed as the cornerstone of a comprehensive US crypto market structure framework, has failed to meet the March 1 deadline set by the White House two weeks ago.  The administration had urged both the crypto industry and the banking sector to reach common ground to move the legislation forward. That […]

XRP is back in focus after new infrastructure developments tied to Ripple’s institutional push. Hidden Road ($HRFI) officially went live on the NSCC directory on March 2, 2026, per a DTCC notice. The development deepens the integration between Ripple and…

Bitcoin moved into the headlines after Strategy completed its 101st buy, taking on 3,015 BTC at an average near $67,700. According to reports, the company spent roughly $204 million on the latest lot and now holds about 720,737 BTC in total. Related Reading: Trump Media Plans Truth Social Spin-Off While Crypto Losses Weigh On Finances […]

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Bitcoin has returned to a key psychological price level as markets bounced back amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East.

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Unlock Profits: The Top Cryptocurrency to Buy With Just $500 Today In today’s shaky crypto market, where even top dog Bitcoin has dropped almost 30% this year, finding a solid winner feels tough. But there’s one bright spot shining through: […] The post Unlock Profits: The Top Cryptocurrency to Buy With Just $500 Today appeared first on Blockmanity.

While Wall Street slept through a Saturday night of airstrikes, onchain traders were already repricing the world in real time. Hyperliquid Shows Global Repricing Happens Before Wall Street Wakes Up When U.S. and Israeli forces launched coordinated strikes on Iran on Feb. 28, 2026, legacy markets were closed for the weekend. The New York Stock […]

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

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Jan van Eck suggested that analysts have been overcomplicating recent Bitcoin price action, arguing that the four-year cycle has been the main driver holding prices down.

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Core Scientific missed revenue expectations in the fourth quarter as Bitcoin miners were squeezed by lower prices and higher costs.

Ripple has achieved a significant breakthrough in bridging traditional and decentralized finance.

The crypto app Pump.fun is taking a significant step beyond its meme-coin roots, announcing broad new trading support that allows users to buy and sell a wider array of tokens directly within the platform. From meme coins to Bitcoin: Pump.fun…

Decred (DCR) has been on a steady decline over the past three days. In fact, the altcoin's price action recently tested a key supply zone near $34.40, before facing strong rejection. Over the last 24 The post Decred [DCR] price prediction - How the $28-demand zone came into the picture appeared first on AMBCrypto.

The U.S. Senate delivered a decisive bipartisan blow to the prospect of a Federal Reserve–issued digital dollar on Tuesday, advancing a sweeping housing reform package that includes an explicit ban on a central bank digital currency (CBDC). Senate tacks CBDC…

Compressed volatility, strengthening ETF flows, and a diminished Coinbase discount “are not characteristics of a market accelerating into a fresh leg lower,” said 10x Research.

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Bank of Japan Enters Blockchain Era: with Governor Ueda at Helm In a big step for global finance, the Bank of Japan (BOJ) plans to try out blockchain technology for settling bank reserves. Governor Kazuo Ueda shared this news, showing […] The post Bank of Japan Enters Blockchain Era: BOJ to Test Reserve Settlements with Governor Ueda at Helm appeared first on Blockmanity.

Anchorage Digital Bank and Tether’s U.S.-focused stablecoin venture released their first reserve report this week, showing the stablecoin token USAT fully backed by dollar-denominated assets with a modest surplus cushion as of Jan. 31. Tether’s U.S. Stablecoin USAT Posts Overcollateralized Reserves in First Report Anchorage Digital Bank, a federally chartered national trust bank regulated by […]

The ClickFix technique gained popularity among crypto hackers last year, but security researchers have been tracking it since 2024, with targets spanning several industries.

South Korean financial authorities have pledged to revise their crypto custody practices following public scrutiny over multiple incidents that led to the loss of nearly $30 million in seized digital assets over the past few months. Related Reading: War With Iran May Spark Federal Reserve Intervention, Arthur Hayes Says Authorities Move To Enhance Crypto Custody […]

Large transfers emerged on the 1st of March, signaling coordinated activity from escrow-controlled reserves across Ethereum [ETH] and Ripple [XRP] networks. Initially, a $300 million movement in USDCThe post XRP news today: What's next as escrow unlock sends 1B tokens into circulation? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Thiel's share sale may signal shifting confidence in Palantir's future, potentially impacting investor sentiment and market dynamics. The post Billionaire Peter Thiel files to sell $280 million in Palantir shares appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

CoinShares reported $1 billion weekly turnaround, driven by Bitcoin buying and renewed investor appetite across major markets.

Nasdaq is seeking SEC approval to list fixed-payout Outcome-Related Options tied to the Nasdaq-100 indexes, a move that could expand binary-style derivatives in U.S. markets under securities oversight. Nasdaq Plans Fixed-Payout Binary Outcome Contracts Across Flagship Indexes A new regulatory filing could broaden the scope of binary-style derivatives available on U.S. options markets. Nasdaq MRX […]

The offering could enable traders to bet on the stock performance of Nasdaq-100 companies such as Nvidia, Apple, Google and Tesla.

Security auditor OpenZepplin found that EVMbench’s dataset contains training data leaks and at least four invalid high-severity vulnerability classifications.

PayPay's US IPO could enhance global fintech influence, showcasing Japan's growing role in digital finance and cross-border investments. The post SoftBank’s PayPay targets US IPO at potential $13.4B valuation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The proposed prohibition was slipped into a Senate housing bill, reviving language used in previous standalone bills to block a Fed-issued US digital dollar.

A well-known Solana NFT marketplace that once pushed hard into Bitcoin and other chains has quietly started to shrink its footprint. Related Reading: Trump Media Plans Truth Social Spin-Off While Crypto Losses Weigh On Finances Reports say the shift will be fast and clear: several services will stop working in March and April as the […]

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Shiba Inu [SHIB] continued to trend downward, following the memecoin sector's general weakness. The fearful market sentiment and lack of appetite for memes meant most of the popular tokens in this The post Shiba Inu bulls seek out a selling opportunity: Is THIS it? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

A federal judge said Uniswap isn’t responsible for scam tokens traded on the crypto platform, a decision that its founder Hayden Adams said was a “sensible outcome.”

Escalating U.S.-Iran tensions rattle oil, gold, and equities as UBS projects limited energy disruption and stronger broad commodities gains into 2026, led by metals amid elevated geopolitical risk. UBS Flags Iran Escalation but Forecasts Stronger Broad Commodities Gains Into 2026 UBS Chief Investment Office (CIO) published a daily update titled “US-Iran escalation adds to geopolitical […]

Bitcoin is currently consolidating between $62,000 and $69,000, compressing within a narrowing range as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East inject fresh uncertainty into global risk markets. Rather than trending decisively, price action reflects hesitation. Buyers have defended the lower bound near $62K, yet repeated failures below $69K indicate that upside conviction remains limited in […]

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Crypto-related hacks resulted in $112.53 million in losses across January and February 2026, according to data shared by PeckShield.  While February recorded a sharp month-on-month decline in lossThe post Crypto hack losses hit $112.5m in first two months of 2026, PeckShield data appeared first on AMBCrypto.

TRON absorbed liquidity while other chains struggled to hold it. The network remained heavily used, particularly for stablecoin transfers. USDT activity concentrated on TRON, reinforcing its role aThe post Can TRX clear $0.2960 as TRON's stablecoin empire hits $86B? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Since reaching $0.0016, Pump.fun has shown upward momentum, reaching a local high of $0.0019. In fact, the altcoin, as of this writing, Pump.fun [PUMP] traded at $0.001906, down 3.02% on the daily chaThe post Pump.fun: Can $1.8mln whale buying help PUMP target $0.0022? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana crypto exchange-traded funds [ETFs] posted positive net inflows over the past seven days. It comes as broader crypto prices weakened over the same period. The data shoThe post Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana ETFs record weekly inflows amid price weakness appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Cardano [ADA] has lacked a prevalent trend throughout February. It has traded between $0.246 and $0.305 for most of the past month. Brief price wicks above or below these local extremes were quickly rThe post Cardano retraces - Profit-taking threat looms once again appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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The crypto market added more than 5% in the past 24 hours, pushing total market capitalization to $2.36 trillion, according to market data.  The move comes as major tokens posted strong daily gainThe post Crypto market climbs 5% in 24 hours as Bitcoin tops $69K appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Altcoins have remained under pressure since the broader crypto market downturn. Data from TradingView showed that roughly $838 billion has been wiped from the total crypto market capiThe post Ethereum gains on Bitcoin as capital rotates back into altcoins appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Stablecoin liquidity expanded sharply as total circulating supply increased from about $140 billion in early 2024 to roughly $266 billion recently. During this period, Tether [USDT] remained the largThe post How USDC, PYUSD are challenging USDT's stablecoin dominance appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Pepe has slid 2.66% in value in the past 24 hours and was down 14.71% over the past week. It has followed the memecoin sector's general bearish trend, although it has been one of the weakest-perforThe post PEPE becomes weakest among memes – Why THIS trend is warning to bulls appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Security is the key feature to look into when in the field of cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin has time and again proved to be the most secure network, driven by a social consensus mechanism. However, BitThe post ‘The audacity met reality’: Why Mt. Gox’s Bitcoin hard fork died in 17 hours appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Steak ‘n Shake is embedding bitcoin into employee pay, granting hourly workers a crypto bonus and adding $1,000 child savings contributions, advancing an aggressive digital-asset strategy that reshapes fast-food compensation and corporate treasury policy. Steak ‘n Shake Rolls Out Bitcoin Pay Perk and $1,000 Trump Account Contribution Steak ‘n Shake has activated a bitcoin-based compensation […]

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Major EU banks, including ING, UniCredit, CaixaBank and BBVA, are no longer content to merely talk about a digital euro: they have grown bolder and are now racing to hunt down crypto partners to launch a bank‑grade euro stablecoin in 2026, as they gear up for the European Central Bank (ECB) digital euro pilot in […]

Bitcoin’s 2026 bearish window is rapidly closing as corporate treasury accumulation accelerates and macro tailwinds build, tightening supply and reinforcing institutional demand, according to Jan3 CEO Samson Mow. Samson Mow Warns 2026 Bitcoin Bearish Window Is Closing Jan3 CEO Samson Mow shared on social media platform X on March 2 that he believes the window […]

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Bitcoin is facing renewed pressure as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East reshape the macro backdrop and weigh on risk assets. Rather than responding to isolated headlines, the market is reacting to a broader shift in uncertainty, liquidity expectations, and cross-asset positioning. Price remains fragile, with rallies struggling to gain traction as participants reassess exposure […]

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XRP Australia 2026 turned into an unexpected window into Washington’s inner workings when Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse revealed that former SEC Chair Gary Gensler had privately apologized and admitted, during a high‑level White House meeting, that he had been wrong about XRP. The revelation marks an unbelievable shift in tone after years of aggressive SEC […]

Why Amid Escalating Iran Conflict Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are shaking up the crypto world. As the Iran conflict drags on, traders are pulling back, watching prices closely. Bitcoin and other digital assets have seen sharp moves, but […] The post Why Crypto Investors Stay Cautious Amid Escalating Iran Conflict appeared first on Blockmanity.

Bitcoin faces mounting pressure from escalating geopolitical tensions, yet Bitwise says extreme risk spikes have historically preceded strong medium-term gains, positioning the cryptocurrency for a potential rebound as macro liquidity and inflation dynamics evolve. Bitwise Emphasizes Bullish Historical Pattern Following Major Geopolitical Risk Events Market volatility is intensifying as geopolitical tensions escalate. Bitwise Europe released […]

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Elliptic’s initial tracing found many of the funds were sent to foreign crypto exchanges, potentially indicating capital flight from Iran amid rising uncertainty in the region.

Market is slowly trying to recover, but despite the recovery we witnessed a few days ago, the trading week started off negatively.

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U.S. crypto regulation is under active legislative debate as lawmakers push the Clarity Act, with Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse and White House crypto czar David Sacks actively advocating for the bill’s advancement amid ongoing negotiations. White House Adviser Brokers Fragile Truce Between Wall Street and Stablecoin Issuers Negotiations over U.S. stablecoin regulation and broader crypto […]

Dimon's call for equal regulation of stablecoin rewards could reshape financial markets, ensuring consumer protection and fair competition. The post JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon pushes level playing field for stablecoin rewards appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Uniswap wins final dismissal in scam token class action as court rules DeFi developers not liable for third party misuse. The post Uniswap secures full dismissal in scam token class action lawsuit appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Crypto news digest: Ripple unlocks 1 billion XRP from escrow; Solana price jumps 11%; Elon Musk intensified the AI arms race.

What Does Mean for You? Imagine pulling out your phone, tapping your crypto wallet, and paying for coffee or groceries just like with any debit card. That’s now real thanks to Mastercard’s new partnership with MetaMask. The has launched across […] The post Crypto Hits Checkout: Mastercard’s Bold MetaMask Card Rollout Nationwide appeared first on Blockmanity.

Crypto influencers just got a new way to make money on X. The social media platform owned by Elon Musk quietly reversed its long-standing ban on sponsored crypto content over the weekend, rolling out a paid partnership labeling system that now lets creators openly monetize their crypto posts. Related Reading: Trump Media Plans Truth Social […]

A federal judge in Manhattan has dismissed with prejudice all remaining claims against Uniswap Labs and its CEO, Hayden Adams, delivering a decisive courtroom win for decentralized finance ( DeFi) developers accused of facilitating crypto scams. ‘Another Day, Another Precedent-Setting Ruling for DeFi,’ Uniswap Foundation’s General Counsel Says On March 2, 2026, U.S. District Judge […]

A February report claimed that Tether had frozen about $4.2 billion worth of its USDt stablecoin allegedly connected to illicit activities since 2023.

Month over month Bitcoin open interest continues to decline, while BTC options markets highlight balanced demand. Does the data point to reduced institutional investor activity?

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Buterin proposes binary state trees and eventual RISC-V VM shift to improve Ethereum's proving efficiency and execution simplicity.

Crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) closed the week of Feb. 23–27 with strong net inflows, led by $787 million into bitcoin funds. Ether, solana, and XRP products also posted weekly gains despite late-week volatility. Combined $921 Million Inflow for Crypto ETFs Despite Friday Pause Momentum defined the week for crypto ETFs. After opening with heavy outflows […]

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TD Securities' Reid Noch sees the exchange's tokenized-equities plan as a “market structure” moment, a sign that Wall Street is taking tokenization seriously.

Bitfinex Securities will restart USDt-denominated bond issuances on Bitcoin’s Liquid Network, following four previous tokenized offerings totaling $6.2 million since 2023.

Ripple reached a major liquidity milestone as its treasury executed a record-breaking 69 million RLUSD mint.

TLDR: Solana Mobile shipped 200,000+ devices across Saga and Seeker, generating over $5B in onchain volume. The SMS stack integrates with Visa, Stripe, PayPal, and Western Union on Solana’s live financial rails. Stablecoin volume on blockchains hit $27.6T in 2024, surpassing combined Visa and Mastercard totals. Over 75,000 users claimed SKR at launch; 46% staked [...] The post Solana Mobile Stack Goes Global as OEM Push Begins at MWC 2026 appeared first on Blockonomi.

Chainlink’s protocol enables Coinbase’s cbBTC to move from Base to Monad, boosting Bitcoin-backed liquidity into the layer-1’s DeFi ecosystem.

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TLDR Peter Schiff reacted to Michael Saylor’s latest Bitcoin purchase with a sarcastic congratulatory message. Michael Saylor announced that Strategy acquired 3,015 Bitcoin for about $204.1 million. Strategy’s total Bitcoin holdings reached 720,737 Bitcoin after the new acquisition. Peter Schiff argued that Saylor continued to average down a losing trade during market volatility. Schiff claimed [...] The post Peter Schiff Mocks Michael Saylor After Strategy Adds 3,015 New BTC appeared first on Blockonomi.

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The ongoing volatility has capped Bitcoin’s most recent upward attempts after retesting the $68,000 level, which has flipped into resistance once again. With the price of BTC still trading in a downward trajectory, many Bitcoin holders, especially those who recently bought the asset, are in the loss. Bitcoin Short-Term Holders Hold Losing Positions Bitcoin’s price […]

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While the White House has hosted three meetings to discuss how to address stablecoin yield in the Senate's market structure bill, there are no signs of a solution.

Ethereum is preparing to overhaul how wallets work, with co-founder Vitalik Buterin saying native “smart accounts” could arrive within a year through the network’s planned Hegota upgrade. Hegota Upgrade May Bring Account Abstraction In a Feb. 28 post on X, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin said that after more than a decade of research, Ethereum’s long-running […]

TLDR South Korea launched a nationwide audit to strengthen controls over seized crypto assets. The Finance Ministry and financial regulators reviewed storage methods and internal access procedures. Officials aimed to identify weak practices and introduce stronger technical safeguards. Police in Gangnam lost 22 BTC after giving custody to an external firm without private key control. [...] The post Seized Crypto Lapses Push South Korea to Enforce Tighter National Controls appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR xAI plans to repay $3 billion in high-yield bonds earlier than expected to reduce debt before major corporate steps. The company will redeem the bonds at $117 on the, which reflects recent price movement. Early repayment may trigger penalty costs because the bonds were expected to remain outstanding for two years. Musk merged xAI [...] The post xAI Moves to Retire $3B Debt Early as Musk Advances the Planned SpaceX IPO appeared first on Blockonomi.

Pump.fun expands its app to support external launchpad tokens, WBTC and USDC, with video hinting at Raydium and Meteora integrations. The post Pump.fun expands app beyond native tokens with support for WBTC, USDC and rival launchpads appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Nasdaq seeks SEC approval to launch binary options on the Nasdaq 100, entering the fast growing prediction market space. The post Nasdaq files to launch binary options on Nasdaq 100 in prediction market push appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Crypto Faces Tough Choice: Drop Fight to Unlock Win The crypto world dreams of clear rules in the US. A big bill called the could make that happen. It would set a solid legal base for digital assets. But one […] The post Crypto Faces Tough Choice: Drop Stablecoin Rewards Fight to Unlock Clarity Act Win appeared first on Blockmanity.

TLDR Chainlink enabled the transfer of Coinbase’s cbBTC to Monad through its CCIP system. The integration opened new access to Bitcoin-backed liquidity for developers building on the Monad Foundation network. Early adopters such as Curvance and Neverland prepared markets built around cbBTC on Monad. Coinbase confirmed that cbBTC remains backed 1:1 by Bitcoin held in [...] The post cbBTC Arrives on Monad Through Chainlink CCIP, Opening New DeFi Use Cases appeared first on Blockonomi.

Israeli markets achieved record peaks on March 2, 2026, bucking a global downturn despite the onset of a joint U.S.-Israeli military campaign against Iran. Markets Reach New Peaks Israeli financial markets surged Monday, March 2, 2026, just two days after the launch of a joint military operation with the United States against Iran. While global […]

TLDR Turkey proposed a new bill that introduces a 10% tax on cryptocurrency income and gains. Lawmakers stated that platforms must withhold the tax on a quarterly basis for all users. The bill allows the president to adjust the withholding rate between 0% and 20%. Service providers would pay a 0.03% transaction tax on every [...] The post Draft bill in Turkey Seeks 10% Crypto Tax and Tighter Oversight of Exchanges appeared first on Blockonomi.

U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs added 21,000 BTC worth $1.45 billion, marking the first major accumulation wave since mid-October 2025.

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TLDR Bitcoin moved near $70,000 while holders showed no panic during rising Middle East tensions. Short-term holder loss transfers dropped to a 2- week low as selling pressure eased. Realized losses fell to 3,700 BTC even as geopolitical risks increased across the region. BTC derivatives showed reduced risk as Binance open interest declined by 25 [...] The post BTC Hits $70K With Steady Flows as Bitcoin Holders Remain Calm in a Tense Climate appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Bitcoin Magazine As Bombs Fall on Tehran, Iran’s Crypto Lifeline Lights Up As airstrikes hit Tehran, Iranians turned to bitcoin and other crypto as a financial lifeline amid mounting uncertainty and pressure on the traditional banking system. This post As Bombs Fall on Tehran, Iran’s Crypto Lifeline Lights Up first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

The Bitcoin financial services company retired $66.3 million in convertible debt, reducing dilution risk as it expands its BTC rewards business.

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TLDR Riot stock increased on Monday as the crypto market strengthened and traders prepared for earnings. The share price reached $16.50 after recovering from an intraday low of $15.45. Analysts expected Riot’s quarterly revenue to rise by 10 percent to $158 million. The company previously reported $180 million in third-quarter revenue driven by mining operations. [...] The post Riot Stock Climbs Before Earnings as Traders Track a Growing Risk Pattern appeared first on Blockonomi.

Cardano price has returned to a major historical support zone near $0.28 as RSI plunges into extreme oversold territory.

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Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse recently commented on ongoing tensions between the crypto industry and traditional banking groups following public comments surrounding stablecoin yield negotiations at the White House.  His response came after a series of posts on X involving journalist Eleanor Terrett and White House adviser David Sacks, ultimately resulting in Garlinghouse sending a message […]

TLDR The CFTC appointed former federal prosecutor David Miller to lead its enforcement division as its crypto oversight role expands. Chair Michael Selig said Miller will focus on policing fraud, abuse, and manipulation while the agency increases staffing efforts. Miller stated he is honored to join the CFTC during what he described as a major [...] The post David Miller Chosen to Head CFTC Enforcement While Crypto Role Increases appeared first on Blockonomi.

Further decline or a revival: what's next for the self-proclaimed Dogecoin killer?