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news.bitcoin.com Bitcoin Reclaims $70K as Global Equities Tumble Amid Middle East Conflict

On Monday, bitcoin jumped by 5%, demonstrating significant resilience as global markets buckled under the weight of escalating Middle Eastern conflict. Equities Tumble Amid Geopolitical Conflict On Monday, March 2, bitcoin ( BTC) briefly breached the $70,000 mark, signaling a potential return to its “digital gold” status. After plummeting to an intraday low of approximately […]

blockonomi.com Binance Secures ISO 22301 Certification to Strengthen Business Continuity and Operational Resilience

TLDR: Binance receives ISO 22301 certification verifying its global Business Continuity Management framework. The certification confirms Binance can maintain services during disruptions through tested recovery systems. Binance strengthens infrastructure with redundant data centers, monitoring systems, and 24/7 response teams. The exchange is aligning internal controls with the EU’s DORA framework for stronger ICT risk management. [...] The post Binance Secures ISO 22301 Certification to Strengthen Business Continuity and Operational Resilience appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockmanity.com Orlando CEO’s Arrest in Shocking $328M Crypto Ponzi Scheme: Full Story and Investor Warnings

Orlando CEO’s Arrest in Shocking $328M Crypto Ponzi Scheme: Full Story and Investor Warnings In a stunning blow to the crypto world, the CEO of an Orlando-based company has been arrested for allegedly running a massive . Federal agents say […] The post Orlando CEO’s Arrest in Shocking $328M Crypto Ponzi Scheme: Full Story and Investor Warnings appeared first on Blockmanity.

news.bitcoin.com Openpayd’s Lux Thiagarajah: ‘Decentralization is an Evolutionary Layer, Not a Replacement’

Lux Thiagarajah argues that decentralized technology is not displacing banks but “re-platforming” them. According to him, regulated entities will remain essential because governments will not outsource prudential oversight to permissionless systems. From Revolution to Infrastructure For years, the promise of blockchain in finance was draped in the language of revolution. The world was repeatedly told […]

bitcoinist.com Banks Seek To Block Kraken’s Fed Approval, Label Crypto A ‘Potential Risk’

The Federal Reserve’s (Fed) decision this Wednesday to grant its first-ever master account to a crypto-focused institution has triggered swift opposition from major banking groups, intensifying tensions between traditional finance and the digital asset sector at a pivotal moment for US crypto legislation. Opposition From US Banking Groups Kraken Financial, the Wyoming-chartered banking arm of […]

news.bitcoin.com Scotiabank Subsidiary Dynamic Funds to Launch Multi-Crypto ETF in Canada

Digital asset manager 3iQ will sub-advise the new Dynamic Active Multi- Crypto (DXMC) ETF to provide Canadian investors with diversified blockchain exposure. On March 4, 2026, Dynamic, a division of Scotiabank-owned 1832 Asset Management L.P., announced the launch of the Dynamic Active Multi- Crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF), which begins trading on Cboe Canada Inc. in […]

bitcoinist.com Shiba Inu At A Crossroads: Here’s How Top Traders Are Leaning On The Meme Coin

Shiba Inu is approaching a pivotal moment, and the latest derivatives data suggests that while top traders still lean bullish on the meme coin, their conviction is steadily fading. Rather than signaling a strong directional move, current positioning reflects a market that is active but cautious. Shiba Inu Positioning Reflects Controlled Optimism On the 5-minute timeframe, […]

blockonomi.com Morgan Stanley Files Amended S-1 for Bitcoin Trust, Moves Closer to Spot ETF Launch

TLDR: Morgan Stanley filed an amended S-1 with the SEC, advancing plans for its spot Bitcoin Trust launch. Coinbase Custody will safeguard Bitcoin while BNY Mellon manages fund administration and cash. The trust will directly hold Bitcoin and track the CoinDesk Bitcoin Benchmark 4 PM NY rate. The move highlights growing institutional commitment to Bitcoin [...] The post Morgan Stanley Files Amended S-1 for Bitcoin Trust, Moves Closer to Spot ETF Launch appeared first on Blockonomi.

ambcrypto.com ChangeNOW Claims Dominance in 2026 Speed Benchmarks, Leading the Race for "Dual-Rate" Competency

A new era of non-custodial trading has arrived, and ChangeNOW is at the forefront. The latest 2026 industry report from Swapzone has scrutinized eight major swap providers, and the results are definitThe post ChangeNOW Claims Dominance in 2026 Speed Benchmarks, Leading the Race for "Dual-Rate" Competency appeared first on AMBCrypto.

blockmanity.com Bitcoin Blasts Past $72K: Crypto Rally Roars as War Tensions Ease and Stock Futures Slide

The Crypto Surge: Bitcoin Leads the Charge Bitcoin has made a stunning comeback. It smashed through the $72,000 mark on Thursday, the first time since its big drop on February 5. During Asian trading hours, BTC hit $72,180, marking a […] The post Bitcoin Blasts Past $72K: Crypto Rally Roars as War Tensions Ease and Stock Futures Slide appeared first on Blockmanity.

blockonomi.com Nedbank and Crypto.com Join Forces to Build Blockchain Payment Infrastructure Across Africa

TLDR: Nedbank and Crypto.com have partnered to build blockchain-based payment and settlement solutions across Africa.  Clients will access real-time ZAR and USDC conversions alongside digital dollar liquidity for trade and remittance.  The phased rollout begins with individual clients before extending to businesses within the next twelve months.  The initiative aligns with AfCFTA objectives and supports [...] The post Nedbank and Crypto.com Join Forces to Build Blockchain Payment Infrastructure Across Africa appeared first on Blockonomi.

news.bitcoin.com Western Union Partners With Crossmint to Launch USDPT Stablecoin on Solana

Crossmint and Western Union are partnering to integrate the new USDPT stablecoin and Digital Asset Network into global payment infrastructure. On March 4, 2026, Crossmint announced a strategic partnership with Western Union to support the rollout of USDPT, a U.S. dollar-denominated stablecoin issued on the Solana blockchain. This collaboration focuses on Western Union’s new Digital […]

blockonomi.com XRP Binance Funding Rates Hit Extreme Lows: Is a Contrarian Rally Setting Up?

TLDR: XRP Binance funding rates reached extreme negative levels while price ranged between $1.35 and $1.50. Total 3 altcoin market cap rose roughly 12% in February, adding nearly $75 billion despite market stress. Over 60% price correction in XRP has pushed most derivatives traders firmly into short-side positioning. Historical data shows extreme negative Binance funding [...] The post XRP Binance Funding Rates Hit Extreme Lows: Is a Contrarian Rally Setting Up? appeared first on Blockonomi.

bitcoinist.com Expert Claims Ripple Is Next to Secure Fed Master Account After Kraken Win— Here’s Why

The crypto industry took a significant step deeper into the traditional financial system on Wednesday after Kraken Financial, a Wyoming-chartered digital asset bank, was granted a Federal Reserve (Fed) master account. According to one expert, Ripple may follow suit.  The approval makes Kraken Financial the first crypto-focused bank in US history to gain direct access […]

blockonomi.com Crypto Bill Hits New Impasse as Banks Reject White House Stablecoin Compromise

TLDR: Banks rejected the White House compromise on stablecoin rewards, stalling the Clarity Act negotiations once again.  Standard Chartered warned stablecoins could pull nearly $500 billion from U.S. bank deposits by end of 2028.  Trump publicly accused banks of trying to undermine his crypto agenda via Truth Social on Tuesday evening.  Industry leaders warn that [...] The post Crypto Bill Hits New Impasse as Banks Reject White House Stablecoin Compromise appeared first on Blockonomi.

bitcoinist.com Price vs. Plumbing: Why Ethereum’s February Crash Collided With A Record Surge In Cold-Storage Migration

Ethereum is attempting to regain the $2,000 level as the broader crypto market shows early signs of relief after weeks of persistent volatility. The recent stabilization in price action has helped ease short-term selling pressure, allowing ETH to approach a key psychological and technical threshold that could influence market sentiment in the coming weeks. While […]

blockmanity.com Crypto Warning for Phuket Buyers: Hidden Dangers of Using Digital Assets in Thai Property Deals

Why Phuket’s Property Boom Attracts Crypto Users – But Shouldn’t Phuket’s beaches and luxury villas draw foreign buyers from around the world. In the first half of 2025, property sales here topped 45 billion Thai Baht. Many investors now eye […] The post Crypto Warning for Phuket Buyers: Hidden Dangers of Using Digital Assets in Thai Property Deals appeared first on Blockmanity.

news.bitcoin.com Eight Sleep Secures Strategic Investment From Tether to Reach $1.5B Valuation

Eight Sleep enters a new growth phase as a predictive artificial intelligence (AI) health platform following a $1.5 billion valuation milestone. Eight Sleep announces a strategic funding round led by Tether Investments on March 5, 2026, to transition from sleep optimization to a predictive health platform. The New York-based company currently operates in 34 countries […]

blockonomi.com Bitcoin (BTC) Price Surges Past $73K Amid $1.47B ETF Inflow Surge and Brandt’s Bullish Pivot

Bitcoin (BTC) crosses $73K as U.S. spot ETFs record $1.47B in two-week inflows and veteran trader Peter Brandt signals a potential bullish trend reversal. The post Bitcoin (BTC) Price Surges Past $73K Amid $1.47B ETF Inflow Surge and Brandt’s Bullish Pivot appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com Chainlink Powers ANZ’s Cross-Chain Settlement for Regulated Digital Assets Under HKMA Rules

TLDR: Chainlink CCIP enables secure e-HKD transfers across jurisdictions for Delivery vs. Payment transactions. The Digital Transfer Agent automates tokenized fund issuance with real-time on-chain NAV data retrieval. Chainlink’s ACE verifies identity in real time while keeping personal data completely off-chain. ANZ’s DASChain connects to Ethereum Sepolia via Chainlink, enabling regulated cross-border settlements. Chainlink is [...] The post Chainlink Powers ANZ’s Cross-Chain Settlement for Regulated Digital Assets Under HKMA Rules appeared first on Blockonomi.

bitcoinist.com Kraken Becomes First Crypto Firm To Gain Access To Federal Reserve’s Master Accounts – Report

Kraken, the US’s second-largest crypto exchange, has reportedly secured access to the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) core payment systems, marking a significant milestone as the first crypto firm to operate on the same infrastructure utilized by thousands of banks and credit unions. Related Reading: South Korea To Review Seized Crypto Custody Practices After Recovery Phase Leak […]

news.bitcoin.com AI Models Overwhelmingly Choose Bitcoin as Preferred Monetary Instrument

A large-scale experiment found that nearly half of frontier AI model responses selected bitcoin as their preferred monetary instrument. The study also revealed a clear split: bitcoin for long-term savings, stablecoins for everyday payments. Frontier AI Agents Prefer Bitcoin Over Fiat A new blank-slate experiment testing how AI models reason about money has delivered a […]

blockonomi.com XRPL.to Rebuilds Platform Into Unified XRPL DEX With Tokens and NFTs

TLDR: XRPL.to launches rebuilt XRPL DEX platform combining token trading, NFTs, analytics, and developer APIs. Platform introduces charts, risk analysis, and address-level trade tracking across XRPL token markets. Token launcher adds anti-snipe protection, bundled distribution, and referral-driven launch tools. XRPL.to API suite includes over 200 endpoints enabling full application development on XRPL. XRPL.to has launched [...] The post XRPL.to Rebuilds Platform Into Unified XRPL DEX With Tokens and NFTs appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com Goldman Sachs and Coinbase CEOs Converge on Tokenized Equities as the Next Frontier

TLDR: Stablecoin volume hit $30T last year, forming the blueprint Armstrong cites for tokenized equity growth. Over $200B in tokenized assets now live on-chain, with Ethereum holding more than 60% of that total. Tokenized equities could unlock 24/7 trading, fractional shares, and smart contract-based governance rules. Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon confirmed tokenized equities are [...] The post Goldman Sachs and Coinbase CEOs Converge on Tokenized Equities as the Next Frontier appeared first on Blockonomi.

themerkle.com Kraken Financial Secures Federal Reserve Master Account In Historic Breakthrough For Crypto Banking

Kraken has achieved a milestone no other crypto-native firm has reached: direct access to the U.S. Federal Reserve’s payments system. The exchange’s banking arm, Kraken Financial, has been granted a Federal Reserve master account by the Kansas City Fed, marking a pivotal moment in the integration of digital assets with traditional financial infrastructure. The announcement, shared publicly by Kraken, underscores what the company describes as a major step toward connecting crypto infrastructure with the core rails of global finance. A historic moment for crypto. Kraken Financial has been granted a Federal Reserve master account, making us the first digital asset The post Kraken Financial Secures Federal Reserve Master Account In Historic Breakthrough For Crypto Banking appeared first on The Merkle News.

themerkle.com Sui Launches USDsui Native Stablecoin With Yield-Backed Buybacks As Stripe Deepens On-Chain Push

Sui Network has officially launched USDsui, its first native stablecoin, marking a significant step in bringing regulated dollar liquidity directly onto its blockchain. Branded as Sui Dollar (USDsui), the new token is built natively on Sui and designed to support scalable finance and global payments. The launch signals a structural shift for the network, moving beyond infrastructure and into dollar-denominated financial rails. Sui Dollar is now live. Issued by @Stablecoin, a @Stripe company, Sui Dollar (USDsui) is a native digital dollar built for scalable finance and global payments. Enterprise-grade issuance. Compliance-ready rails. Onchain liquidity meets real-world payment utility. Learn more The post Sui Launches USDsui Native Stablecoin With Yield-Backed Buybacks As Stripe Deepens On-Chain Push appeared first on The Merkle News.

themerkle.com Predict.fun Acquires Probable To Strengthen Liquidity Infrastructure On BNB Chain

Onchain prediction market Predict.fun has completed the strategic acquisition of Probable, a platform originally incubated by PancakeSwap and YZi Labs. The deal, announced publicly by Predict.fun, comes just months after both platforms demonstrated rapid growth within the BNB Chain ecosystem. https://t.co/R086jctlhp Completes Strategic Acquisition of @0xProbablehttps://t.co/ZLIaEPfcE1 — predict.fun (@predictdotfun) March 4, 2026 While the acquisition price remains undisclosed, the strategic significance is clear. Both platforms are native to BNB Chain, and their integration positions Predict.fun as a dominant liquidity hub within the network’s prediction market sector. Rapid Growth Sets The Stage Since launching in December 2025, Predict.fun has recorded $1.5 The post Predict.fun Acquires Probable To Strengthen Liquidity Infrastructure On BNB Chain appeared first on The Merkle News.

blockonomi.com Trump Locks In $150M Venezuela Gold Deal While Markets Watch Iran

TLDR: Venezuela’s Minerven will ship up to 1,000 kg of gold to US refineries under a new Trump-brokered deal. Trafigura is acting as intermediary, shepherding the gold under a separate US government arrangement. The contract requires 98% final gold purity, with the total deal value estimated above $150 million. The deal marks the third reported [...] The post Trump Locks In $150M Venezuela Gold Deal While Markets Watch Iran appeared first on Blockonomi.

themerkle.com Core Scientific Plans To Sell Over 2,500 Bitcoin In Q1 2026 To Fund AI Colocation Expansion And Strengthen Liquidity

Bitcoin miner Core Scientific (NASDAQ: CORZ) is preparing to sell nearly all of its Bitcoin holdings in the first quarter of 2026, marking a decisive shift in capital strategy as it accelerates its expansion into AI colocation infrastructure. In its annual report filed Monday, the company disclosed that it expects to sell roughly all of its approximately 2,500 BTC holdings during Q1 2026. The move is designed to strengthen liquidity and fund capital expenditures tied directly to its AI-focused growth plans. Core Scientific Expects to Sell Over 2,500 Bitcoin in Q1 to Fund AI Pivot $CORZ https://t.co/5lhIyCm96v — TheEnergyMag (@TheEnergyMag) The post Core Scientific Plans To Sell Over 2,500 Bitcoin In Q1 2026 To Fund AI Colocation Expansion And Strengthen Liquidity appeared first on The Merkle News.

themerkle.com Binance Unveils AI Agent Skills To Power Intelligent Trading With Unified Wallet And Spot Integration

Global crypto exchange Binance has introduced a new suite of AI-powered capabilities designed to transform how automated agents interact with digital assets. In an official announcement, the exchange revealed the launch of its first batch of seven AI Agent Skills, positioning the rollout as a major step toward integrating artificial intelligence directly into trading and wallet infrastructure. 🚀首批 7 个 AI Agent 技能同时上线:研究、下单、风控一站式完成! 我们为每个 AI Agent 装上“币安级别的大脑” #AIBinance 🔸统一智核:钱包 + 中心化交易一套打通,洞察热点即时下单。🔸一站式服务:叙事发酵 > 地址监控 > 合约体检 > 现货交易,全流程无需切工具。🔸聪明钱 +… pic.twitter.com/6IIps1htpy — 币安Binance华语 (@binancezh) March 3, 2026 The initiative equips AI agents with access to Binance spot markets, wallet data, and advanced The post Binance Unveils AI Agent Skills To Power Intelligent Trading With Unified Wallet And Spot Integration appeared first on The Merkle News.

themerkle.com Kalshi Partners With Bezel To Launch Prediction Markets On Rolex And Luxury Watch Prices

According to Bloomberg, regulated prediction market platform Kalshi is partnering with luxury watch marketplace Bezel to introduce event contracts tied to high-end watch prices. For the first time, users will be able to trade on specific outcomes in the secondary watch market, including whether a Rolex surpasses a certain price level or if Patek Philippe discontinues a model. The move effectively brings prediction market mechanics into the $20 billion-plus secondary luxury watch market, an asset class traditionally defined by friction, authentication hurdles, illiquidity, and trust-based pricing. Now, traders won’t need to buy or sell a single physical watch to take The post Kalshi Partners With Bezel To Launch Prediction Markets On Rolex And Luxury Watch Prices appeared first on The Merkle News.

news.bitcoin.com No Disclosure, No Pay: X Weaponizes Monetization Against Synthetic War Hoaxes

X has introduced a strict new policy targeting the spread of artificial intelligence-generated war misinformation by hitting creators where it hurts: their wallets. The Role of Community Notes Social media platform X has announced a major revision to its creator revenue-sharing policies, targeting artificial intelligence-generated videos of armed conflicts. The move comes amid the escalating […]