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blockonomi.com Core Scientific Secures $1B Loan From Morgan Stanley

TLDR Core Scientific secured an initial $500 million loan facility from Morgan Stanley with potential expansion to $1 billion. The 364-day agreement carries an interest rate set at SOFR plus 2.50%. The company will use the funds to support data center development and AI infrastructure projects. Core Scientific plans to finance equipment purchases, land acquisitions, [...] The post Core Scientific Secures $1B Loan From Morgan Stanley appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockmanity.com $154 Billion Crypto Crime Surge: Sanctioned Nations Exploit Blockchain in 2025

$154 Billion Crypto Crime Surge: Sanctioned Nations Exploit Blockchain in 2025 Illicit crypto activity has hit a shocking new high. In 2025, criminals moved a record through blockchain networks. This massive jump comes mostly from sanctioned countries using crypto to […] The post $154 Billion Crypto Crime Surge: Sanctioned Nations Exploit Blockchain in 2025 appeared first on Blockmanity.

bitcoinist.com Bitcoin Shows Recovery, But Fear & Greed Index Remains In Extreme Fear

Data shows the Bitcoin Fear & Greed Index has remained inside the extreme fear zone despite the asset’s recovery back above $72,000. Bitcoin Fear & Greed Index Still Has An Extremely Fearful Value The “Fear & Greed Index” is an indicator created by Alternative that tells us about the average sentiment present among traders in […]

news.bitcoin.com AI’s Power Players Make Massive Moves in a Breakneck Week

Artificial intelligence (AI) developments this past week delivered a whirlwind of new models, billion-dollar funding rounds, regulatory action, and shifting consumer sentiment, showing the AI race is moving from flashy demos to full-scale global deployment. Model Wars Heat Up The week kicked off with a flurry of frontier model releases from nearly every major AI […]

blockonomi.com Web3 Foundation Refocuses on Global Advocacy as Polkadot Ecosystem Reaches Maturity

TLDR: Web3 Foundation has closed its General Grants Program, Decentralized Voices, and several other key initiatives. W3F is now focused on two pillars: global Web3 evangelism and responsible long-term asset management. Polkadot’s next development phase is being led by Parity Technologies and its broader builder community. On-chain treasury and governance tools remain active, ensuring decentralized [...] The post Web3 Foundation Refocuses on Global Advocacy as Polkadot Ecosystem Reaches Maturity appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com SEC Schedules April 16 Roundtable to Review Listed Options Market Structure Reform

TLDR: The SEC roundtable on listed options market structure is scheduled for April 16, 2026, in Washington, D.C. Commissioner Hester M. Peirce praised retail investor growth and called for continued options market reflection. Public comments referencing File Number 4-887 can be submitted electronically or on paper through one method. The roundtable will be live-streamed on [...] The post SEC Schedules April 16 Roundtable to Review Listed Options Market Structure Reform appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com Zilliqa Launches zUSDC via XBridge as Network Takes Full Control of Stablecoin Infrastructure

TLDR: Zilliqa launches zUSDC via XBridge, shifting USDC liquidity from third-party bridges to native network infrastructure. The zUSDC contract is live at 0xe59f97Fac09ee00AEEF320485ee45D5CcfbBC1E9, supporting DEX pools and stablecoin trading pairs. Debridge support on Zilliqa permanently ends March 31, 2026, requiring all legacy USDC holders to act immediately. XBridge receives a full UI overhaul as Zilliqa [...] The post Zilliqa Launches zUSDC via XBridge as Network Takes Full Control of Stablecoin Infrastructure appeared first on Blockonomi.

news.bitcoin.com US Equity Markets Fall as Iran Tensions Trigger Oil Rally and Risk-off Trading

U.S. stocks turned sharply lower Thursday, March 5, 2026, as escalating Middle East tensions and a spike in oil prices rattled investors and pushed major benchmarks firmly into the red. Oil Rally and Global Conflict Jitters Send Wall Street Lower The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell about 948 points, or roughly 1.95%, trading near 47,790 […]

bitcoinmagazine.com Crypto Legislation Stalls in Washington as Banks, White House Clash Over Stablecoin Yields

Bitcoin Magazine Crypto Legislation Stalls in Washington as Banks, White House Clash Over Stablecoin Yields U.S. crypto legislation has hit a fresh impasse after major banks rejected a compromise brokered by the White House. This post Crypto Legislation Stalls in Washington as Banks, White House Clash Over Stablecoin Yields first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

news.bitcoin.com Bitcoin Pulls Back to $71K as War Fears Persist and Arthur Hayes Warns of ‘Risk Phase’

Following a rapid surge, bitcoin snapped its winning streak on March 5, retreating from a brief $74,000 peak to consolidate around $71,000. Global Market Divergence Bitcoin’s recent explosive rally hit a wall Thursday, March 5, snapping a three-day streak that saw the cryptocurrency jump nearly 10% and briefly reclaim the $74,000 threshold. The reversal saw […]

bitcoinist.com Eric Trump Goes to War With Big Banks Over ‘Anti‑American’ Crypto Lobbying

Eric Trump lashed out against Big Banks for targeting Crypto and stablecoins, essentially not letting Americans make as much money as they could be. An “Anti-American” Crypto Agenda In a post on social network X on March 4, following his father Donald Trump’s message accusing banks of “undermining” the GENIUS Act, Eric Trump subsequently called […]

blockonomi.com ICE Values OKX at $25B in Strategic Tokenized Markets Deal

TLDR Intercontinental Exchange valued OKX at 25 billion dollars through a new strategic partnership. ICE secured a board seat in OKX as part of the agreement. The companies will explore tokenized equities linked to New York Stock Exchange listings. ICE will license OKX spot crypto price data for regulated U.S. futures products. OKX will provide [...] The post ICE Values OKX at $25B in Strategic Tokenized Markets Deal appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com Revolut Files for U.S. National Bank Charter With OCC

TLDR Revolut filed an application for a U.S. national bank charter with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. The license would allow Revolut to access Federal Reserve payment systems like Fedwire and ACH. The charter would enable Revolut to offer federally insured deposits, credit cards, and personal loans directly. Revolut currently provides U.S. [...] The post Revolut Files for U.S. National Bank Charter With OCC appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockmanity.com Unlocking ICE Valuation Secrets: Record Volumes and Blockchain Settlement Shake-Up

Unlocking Secrets: Record Volumes and Blockchain Settlement Shake-Up Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) is making waves in the financial world. The company behind the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) just posted eye-popping February trading numbers. Average daily volume jumped 17% year-over-year, with […] The post Unlocking ICE Valuation Secrets: Record Volumes and Blockchain Settlement Shake-Up appeared first on Blockmanity.

blockonomi.com Cardano Accepted at 137 SPAR Stores Across Switzerland

TLDR Cardano is now accepted as a payment method in 137 SPAR supermarkets across Switzerland. The Cardano Foundation partnered with Swiss fintech firm DFX to enable ADA retail payments. Customers can pay directly from their ADA wallets using Open Crypto Pay terminals. DFX integrated Cardano into its regulated crypto-to-fiat payment platform. The rollout allows faster [...] The post Cardano Accepted at 137 SPAR Stores Across Switzerland appeared first on Blockonomi.

news.bitcoin.com Trump Meets Coinbase CEO, Blames Banks for Stalling Crypto Bill

President Donald Trump met privately with Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong before publicly criticizing banks for blocking progress on U.S. crypto legislation. The dispute centers on whether stablecoin holders should be allowed to earn yield-like rewards. President Trump Criticizes Banks as Crypto Bill Stalls in Washington U.S. President Donald Trump met privately with Coinbase CEO Brian […]

blockonomi.com Optimism (OP) Trades at $0.12 After 97% Crash: Is a 4,000% Recovery Actually Possible?

TLDR: Optimism (OP) has declined 97.76% from its $5 cycle high, now trading near a key demand zone at $0.12. Analysts flag a weekly close above $0.3764 as the first confirmed bullish signal for an OP recovery move. The OP Stack powers 34+ chains and handles over 50% of Ethereum Layer-2 activity, per on-chain data. [...] The post Optimism (OP) Trades at $0.12 After 97% Crash: Is a 4,000% Recovery Actually Possible? appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com BlockDAG Goes Live on Coinstore, Pionex USA, and Direct Swap in the Biggest Launch Ever – $1.2 Billion Market Cap Now in Sight

Launching on four platforms simultaneously is historic. But BlockDAG’s ultimate target for this cycle is something far bigger: a $1.2 billion market cap and a confirmed spot in the crypto Top 50. With BlockDAG now actively trading at $0.05 across Coinstore, LBank, BitMart, Pionex USA, and Direct Swap following the biggest launch ever, the pathway to [...] The post BlockDAG Goes Live on Coinstore, Pionex USA, and Direct Swap in the Biggest Launch Ever – $1.2 Billion Market Cap Now in Sight appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com Swift Launches Retail Payments Scheme Across 11 Countries With Support From 50+ Banking Partners

TLDR: Swift Launches Retail Payments Scheme Across 11 Countries With Support From 50+ Banking Partners to improve cross-border retail transactions in 2026. Five of the 11 launch markets rank among the world’s top 10 remittance-receiving countries, including India and Bangladesh. Swift reports 75% of transactions reach destination banks within one hour, surpassing the G20’s 2027 [...] The post Swift Launches Retail Payments Scheme Across 11 Countries With Support From 50+ Banking Partners appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com Core Scientific Secures $1B Loan From Morgan Stanley

TLDR Core Scientific secured an initial $500 million loan facility from Morgan Stanley with potential expansion to $1 billion. The 364-day agreement carries an interest rate set at SOFR plus 2.50%. The company will use the funds to support data center development and AI infrastructure projects. Core Scientific plans to finance equipment purchases, land acquisitions, [...] The post Core Scientific Secures $1B Loan From Morgan Stanley appeared first on Blockonomi.

bitcoinist.com Cardano Founder Shares What To Expect For XRP If The Clarity ACT Is Passed

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson says the Digital Asset Market CLARITY Act could end up giving established tokens like XRP a cleaner regulatory lane, although the bill would set a damaging default rule for the next generation of US-based crypto projects. During a recent livestream, Hoskinson complained that the framework treats everything as a security first. […]

news.bitcoin.com New Data: How ChangeNOW Helps Traders Swap in Just 1 Minute

This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. DUBAI, UAE – 5th March, 2026: A new era of transparent, high-speed crypto trading has arrived. The 2026 “Speed Benchmarks” report by Swapzone has identified ChangeNOW as the premier choice for traders seeking to minimize “Rate Deviation” the loss of value during the time it takes […]

blockonomi.com CleanSpark Grows Bitcoin Holdings While Selling February Output

TLDR CleanSpark mined 568 BTC in February, bringing its year-to-date total to 1,141 BTC. CleanSpark sold 553.02 BTC during February at an average price of $66,279. The company increased its total Bitcoin holdings to 13,363 BTC by month-end. CleanSpark generated liquidity from sales while maintaining overall treasury growth. The February update detailed production, sales, and [...] The post CleanSpark Grows Bitcoin Holdings While Selling February Output appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com Best Crypto Presale 2026: Pepeto Exchange Targets 100x Over Mutuum Finance as Trump Backed American Bitcoin Holds 6,000 BTC and Board Members Load Up

Trump backed American Bitcoin just confirmed it holds over 6,000 BTC on its balance sheet, and board members scooped up 1.6 million shares after the latest earnings report, proving that the people closest to the project are doubling down with their own money while Bitcoin holds above $72,000. When the Trump family’s mining venture is [...] The post Best Crypto Presale 2026: Pepeto Exchange Targets 100x Over Mutuum Finance as Trump Backed American Bitcoin Holds 6,000 BTC and Board Members Load Up appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com Glassnode Flags Renewed Institutional Bitcoin Demand

TLDR Bitcoin climbed above $74,000 as spot ETF inflows began to stabilize after recent declines. Glassnode reported early signs that institutions have started reaccumulating Bitcoin following the sell-off. The firm stated that easing distribution pressure aligns with the recent recovery in price. ETF flow data showed a correlation between steadier inflows and Bitcoin’s upward movement. [...] The post Glassnode Flags Renewed Institutional Bitcoin Demand appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockmanity.com Bitcoin Price Update: BTC Rally Hits Roadblocks Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Fed Watch

Bitcoin has been on a hot streak lately, but the BTC rally is showing signs of weakness. After a strong push earlier in the week, the price of Bitcoin dropped nearly 2% in the last 24 hours, settling around $71,400. […] The post Bitcoin Price Update: BTC Rally Hits Roadblocks Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Fed Watch appeared first on Blockmanity.

blockonomi.com XRPL Adds Regulated AUDD After ASIC Licenses AUDC

TLDR ASIC granted an Australian Financial Services Licence to AUDC Pty Ltd to issue AUDD. AUDD now operates as a regulated non-cash payment facility on XRPL. Banks and corporates can issue hold and transact AUDD under existing financial law. AUDD maintains full one-to-one backing with Australian dollar reserves at local institutions. The stablecoin had already [...] The post XRPL Adds Regulated AUDD After ASIC Licenses AUDC appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com xStocks Unveils xChange, Bringing Real-World Equity Liquidity Onchain Across Ethereum and Solana

TLDR: xChange is the first unified execution layer trading over 70 tokenized stocks across Ethereum and Solana onchain. Every xStock is backed 1:1 by underlying shares in custody, ensuring real equity exposure on the blockchain. Atomic settlement guarantees trades execute fully at the quoted price or not at all, eliminating partial fills. xStocks has surpassed [...] The post xStocks Unveils xChange, Bringing Real-World Equity Liquidity Onchain Across Ethereum and Solana appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com IRS Proposes Electronic-Only Crypto Tax Form Delivery Rule

TLDR The IRS has proposed a rule allowing crypto exchanges to deliver tax forms only through electronic channels. The proposal would remove the requirement for brokers to offer paper copies of Form 1099-DA. Exchanges could require customers to accept digital delivery to maintain their accounts. The rule would apply to major U.S. crypto platforms such [...] The post IRS Proposes Electronic-Only Crypto Tax Form Delivery Rule appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com SoFi Selects BitGo to Power Bank-Issued Stablecoin

TLDR SoFi has selected BitGo to provide infrastructure for its bank-issued stablecoin SoFiUSD. BitGo will support the issuance and connectivity of SoFiUSD through its stablecoin-as-a-service platform. SoFiUSD will operate on a public permissionless blockchain. SoFi said SoFiUSD is the first stablecoin issued by a nationally chartered and insured US deposit bank on a public blockchain. [...] The post SoFi Selects BitGo to Power Bank-Issued Stablecoin appeared first on Blockonomi.

news.bitcoin.com Morgan Stanley Backs Core Scientific With up to $1B Financing for Data Center Growth

Core Scientific has secured a major financing arrangement with Morgan Stanley that could provide up to $1 billion to support the company’s growing data center and digital infrastructure operations. Core Scientific Expands Liquidity With $500M Loan Facility, Potential $1B Total The Austin-based digital infrastructure firm announced on Thursday that it completed the initial closing of […]

blockonomi.com SOL Strategies Stock Climbs 21% on 691K SOL Milestone

TLDR SOL Strategies stock rose 20.97% to $1.50 after the company released its February business update. The STKESOL liquid staking platform surpassed 691,000 SOL staked within weeks of launch. The platform attracted 1,034 holders shortly after its rollout. The validator network expanded to 33,568 unique wallets in February. Total assets under delegation reached 3.87 million [...] The post SOL Strategies Stock Climbs 21% on 691K SOL Milestone appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com Best Crypto to Buy Now: Pepeto Targets 100x Over DeepSnitch AI and ADA While Harvard and Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Adopt Crypto ETPs

Harvard Management Company and Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala sovereign wealth fund have both adopted crypto exchange traded products according to Grayscale’s latest institutional report, and when the world’s richest university endowment and one of the Middle East’s largest sovereign funds both move into digital assets at the same time, it tells you the institutional wave is [...] The post Best Crypto to Buy Now: Pepeto Targets 100x Over DeepSnitch AI and ADA While Harvard and Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Adopt Crypto ETPs appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com Retail Giant vs Crypto Pioneer: Fanatics and ZunaBet Face Off

Online gambling attracts entrants from unexpected directions. Sports merchandise empires and cryptocurrency startups both see paths forward. Fanatics transformed sports retail dominance into gambling ambition. ZunaBet launched in 2026 with blockchain assumptions built into everything. Two newer platforms. Two completely different visions. The Fanatics Story Fanatics became synonymous with sports merchandise. Licensed jerseys, collectibles, and [...] The post Retail Giant vs Crypto Pioneer: Fanatics and ZunaBet Face Off appeared first on Blockonomi.

cryptopotato.com BTCC TradFi Hits $200M Volume and Celebrates with Zero-Fee Campaign on Gold and Silver

[PRESS RELEASE – LODZ, Poland, March 5th, 2026] BTCC, the world’s longest-serving cryptocurrency exchange, today announced that its recently launched TradFi product has surpassed $200 million in cumulative trading volume since going live on February 10, 2026. To celebrate this milestone, BTCC is introducing a zero-fee trading campaign for the XAU and XAG pairs, where […]

news.bitcoin.com NYSE Parent ICE Invests in OKX at $25 Billion Valuation

Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), has invested in crypto exchange OKX at a $25 billion valuation. The partnership aims to accelerate the development of tokenized stocks and deepen the integration between traditional finance and digital assets. Wall Street Giant Invests in Crypto Exchange OKX Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), […]

bitcoinist.com Trump Moves To Install Pro-Bitcoin Leader At The Federal Reserve

US President Donald Trump formally sent the nomination of pro-Bitcoin Kevin Warsh to the US Senate on Wednesday, beginning a process that could replace Jerome Powell when his term ends in May. Related Reading: US Moves Bitcoin During Iran Strikes — Market Watches Closely Reports say the White House filed paperwork to seat Warsh as […]

bitcoinmagazine.com U.S. Federal Contractor’s Son Arrested in $46 Million Theft of Seized Government Crypto

Bitcoin Magazine U.S. Federal Contractor’s Son Arrested in $46 Million Theft of Seized Government Crypto John Daghita, a U.S. government contractor accused of stealing more than $46 million in crypto from the U.S., was arrested last night. This post U.S. Federal Contractor’s Son Arrested in $46 Million Theft of Seized Government Crypto first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

blockonomi.com WhiteBIT Coin ($WBT) Officially Listed on Kraken Exchange, Highlighting Its Growing Recognition

WhiteBIT, the largest European cryptocurrency exchange by traffic, announces that its native WhiteBIT Coin (WBT) is now trading on Kraken, one of the world’s long-standing crypto platforms. WBT trading is available on WBT/EUR and WBT/USD pairs, giving more traders worldwide access to the coin and reflecting the asset’s growing recognition in the market. The listing marks a significant [...] The post WhiteBIT Coin ($WBT) Officially Listed on Kraken Exchange, Highlighting Its Growing Recognition appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com Solana Price Prediction Targets $500 as Zeberg Names SOL a High Beta Play But Pepeto Could Deliver Much More, Here is Why

Macroeconomist Henrik Zeberg names Solana a high beta asset in the cycle with a projected range of $350 to $500 if the broader rally unfolds, and that kind of solana price prediction from a credible macro voice means the bull run is not a question of whether but when. SOL is one of the very [...] The post Solana Price Prediction Targets $500 as Zeberg Names SOL a High Beta Play But Pepeto Could Deliver Much More, Here is Why appeared first on Blockonomi.