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Michael Saylor’s Strategy buys 3,015 bitcoin for $204 million as total holdings top 720,000 BTC
Strategy acquired 3,015 BTC for $204.1 million, bringing its total holdings to 720,737 BTC, funded by stock sales.
South Korea investigates seed phrase leak in photo leading to $4.8 million crypto theft from tax authority
South Korean tax authorities lost $4.8 million in seized cryptocurrency after publicly sharing a photo revealing the wallets' seed phrases.
Anthony Pompliano’s ProCap Financial buys 450 bitcoin, steps up share buybacks
ProCap Financial purchased 450 BTC, making it the 19th largest public holder, while also increasing its share buybacks.
“There Is No Pure-Play Venue Today”: David Martin of Cleat Street on Institutional Crypto Collateral Limits
David Martin of Clear Street discusses the critical lack of infrastructure for cross-collateralizing crypto and traditional assets for institutions.
JPMorgan warns oil could surge to $120 if Iran war disrupts Gulf supply
JPMorgan estimates Brent crude could hit $120 if Middle East conflict disrupts Gulf supply for over three weeks.
Crypto hack losses fell to $26.5 million in February amid sharp monthly and annual declines: PeckShield
Crypto hacking losses dropped to $26.5 million in February, marking the lowest total since March 2025.
Crypto ETPs Post $1B Inflows as Bitcoin Leads Gains
Crypto funds experienced a $1 billion inflow last week, ending a five-week slump, driven primarily by Bitcoin ETPs.
Crypto funds attract $1 billion, ending five-week outflow streak as investors seek entry points amid bitcoin-led rebound: CoinShares
Global crypto investment products saw $1 billion in net inflows, halting a five-week outflow streak as investors look for entry points.
Sony Bank Signs MOU to Integrate Yen Stablecoin JPYC
Sony Bank and JPYC signed an MOU to study instant JPYC purchases directly from customer accounts.
Battered BTC price could find solace in 'debasement' trade: Crypto Daybook Americas
Amid escalating geopolitical conflict, Bitcoin's price drop may position it for a bounce driven by the 'debasement trade' against fiat currency dilution.
S.Korea’s Tax Agency Leaked Crypto Master Key — and Got Robbed Twice
South Korea's NTS leaked a crypto master key, leading to the theft and subsequent re-theft of $4.8 million in seized PRTG tokens.
Anthropic’s Claude Suffers Widespread Outage, Exposing AI Reliance
Anthropic's AI chatbot Claude experienced a widespread outage, locking out users and highlighting reliance on AI tools.
M2 money supply is surging again – so why isn’t this bullish for Bitcoin anymore?
Despite US M2 hitting a record high, Bitcoin's price isn't immediately reflecting this liquidity surge due to factors like low velocity and competing macro forces.
Solana Price Sets Up for a 5% Bounce — Here Is How It Could Turn Into a Rally
Solana shows technical and on-chain signals suggesting a potential 5% bounce, with a break above $87 potentially fueling a larger rally.
Bitcoin treads water as war risk rises and rate cuts look distant: analysts
Bitcoin is trading around $66,000 as geopolitical risk from the Middle East clashes with a macro environment delaying interest rate cuts.
Steak ‘n Shake launches Bitcoin bonus for hourly team members
Steak 'n Shake is now giving hourly employees a 21-cent per hour bonus in Bitcoin.
Hong Kong, Shanghai Sign MOU for Blockchain-Based Cargo, Finance Data
Hong Kong and Shanghai authorities signed an MOU to use blockchain for streamlining cross-border cargo trade and finance data documentation.
Bitcoin holds up after Iran strike, outpacing equities in risk-off session: Crypto Markets Today
Bitcoin rebounded near $66,500 after strikes on Iran caused $300 million in liquidations, outperforming falling equities.
Building the Backbone: Institutional Leaders on Crypto’s Infrastructure at Liquidity Summit 2026
Institutional leaders at Liquidity Summit 2026 discussed the critical infrastructure challenges—custody, data sovereignty, and regulatory alignment—needed for mainstream digital asset adoption.
Zoomex: On Traditional Gold Market Closure, On-Chain Gold Surges Amid Black Swan
Tokenized gold assets like XAUT surged due to 24/7 trading availability when traditional gold markets were closed during volatility.
Oil and gold pull backed from peaks while equity futures remain under pressure
U.S. equity futures fell as oil and gold retreated after surging due to conflict escalation involving Iran.
Europe buys the dip as US funds keep bleeding – who is buying Bitcoin right now?
Despite five weeks of US outflows from crypto products, Europe and Canada posted inflows, suggesting a regional shift in risk appetite driven by US regulatory uncertainty.
Bitcoin Traders Warn of New Lows as BTC Weathers Iran Storm
Bitcoin stabilized despite Middle East conflict, but traders warn of potential price drops to $45,000 amid geopolitical uncertainty.
‘Aave will win’ proposal clears temp check with 52.6% backing on revenue shift, V4 plan
Aave governance passed a preliminary vote to shift all protocol revenue to the DAO treasury and center development on Aave V4.
South Korea finance minister pledges review of seized crypto custody after recovery phrase leak
South Korea's finance minister will urgently review seized crypto custody following a National Tax Service recovery phrase leak and subsequent unauthorized token transfer.
Shanghai Stocks Hit 10-Year High While Hong Kong Crypto ETFs Sink
Shanghai stocks reached a decade high driven by geopolitical concerns, contrasting sharply with falling Hong Kong crypto ETFs.
3 Altcoins To Watch In The First Week Of March 2026
BeInCrypto analyzes Polygon, Chiliz, and Hyperliquid, identifying potential catalysts for price movements in the first week of March 2026.
Why Bitcoin’s Decline Has Not Yet Reached Investors’ Maximum Pain Point
Despite Bitcoin's February decline, historical data suggests investor losses haven't hit maximum capitulation levels yet, signaling potential future drops.
How Could Oil Prices Over the Next 4 Weeks Pressure Bitcoin?
Rising oil prices due to Strait of Hormuz tensions could tighten global liquidity, negatively pressuring Bitcoin over the next four weeks.
Hong Kong links up with Shanghai trade authorities to put cargo data on blockchain
Hong Kong and Shanghai authorities agreed to develop a cross-border blockchain platform for cargo data and trade finance documentation.
JPMorgan Analysts Flag a Key Positive Catalyst for Crypto Markets in H2 2026
JPMorgan analysts suggest the potential mid-2026 approval of the CLARITY Act could positively catalyze crypto markets in the second half of the year.
Qivalis Consortium Advances Euro Stablecoin Ahead of Launch
The Qivalis consortium of European banks is finalizing distribution partners for its planned euro-pegged stablecoin launching in late 2026.
Riot, Core earnings, U.S. jobs report: Crypto Week Ahead
This week's crypto focus includes earnings from Riot Platforms and Core Scientific, plus the key U.S. jobs report amidst Middle East tensions.
Aave Proposal Clears First Hurdle After Split Vote
An Aave governance proposal for a DAO-funded model passed its initial Temp Check vote with 52.58% support.
Why Venice Token (VVV) Is Rallying While the Broader Crypto Market Falls
Venice Token (VVV) surged over 20% due to reduced token emissions and increased utility integration across DeFi platforms.
Flight to Quality: How Institutions Are Responding to Crypto’s Latest Correction
Institutions are responding to the crypto correction by simplifying exposure and prioritizing quality over complex, high-yield strategies.
Gold’s Safe-Haven Rally Spills Into Crypto Markets: Here’s How
Rising geopolitical tensions are driving a safe-haven rally in gold, which is now spilling over into tokenized gold assets in crypto markets.
Bitcoin, U.S. stock futures give up early gains as Iran conflict intensifies
Bitcoin and U.S. stock futures reversed early gains as reports indicated Iran intensified attacks on Middle Eastern assets.
Bitcoin steady near $66,000 as Asia stocks fall, oil jumps on US-Iran war
Bitcoin remained steady near $66,000 despite geopolitical shocks, while Asian stocks fell and oil prices surged due to escalating US-Iran tensions.
5 Key U.S. Economic Reports Set to Shape Bitcoin Sentiment This Week
Five major U.S. economic reports this week will heavily influence Federal Reserve rate-cut expectations and, consequently, Bitcoin's market direction.
AI Could Be Turbulent but Also Boost Bitcoin, NYDIG
NYDIG's research suggests AI-driven labor disruption prompting easier monetary policy could boost Bitcoin.
Bitcoin news today: Over $9 billion flees BTC and ETH ETFs in four months
U.S. spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs experienced record outflows totaling over $9 billion in four months, signaling collapsed institutional appetite.
Hayes: Fed Will Print Money for Iran War, Boosting Crypto
BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes suggests the Fed might ease policy to finance a conflict with Iran, which would boost crypto.
3 Token Unlocks to Watch in the First Week of March 2026
Over $572 million in crypto tokens from Hyperliquid (HYPE), RedStone (RED), and Ethena (ENA) are scheduled for unlock in early March 2026.
XRP Faces $650 Million Selling Pressure as Geopolitical Tensions Escalate
XRP investors moved over $650 million worth of tokens to Binance amid escalating Middle East geopolitical tensions, signaling potential short-term selling pressure.
BTC, ETH price news: Bitcoin under pressure as oil spikes 6%. What's next?
Bitcoin and major cryptos fell as oil surged 6% due to the U.S.-Iran conflict, raising inflation fears and delaying Fed rate cuts.
MicroStrategy Boosts STRC Dividend to 11.50% as Bitcoin Drawdown Pressures MSTR
Strategy increased its STRC preferred stock dividend to 11.50% amid ongoing Bitcoin price pressure affecting MSTR shares.
HYPE jumps 5% as token burn offsets $316 Million unlock, JUP gains weekly on supply freeze
Hyperliquid's HYPE token rose 5% due to increased fee revenue from high trading volume offsetting concerns over a token unlock, while Jupiter's JUP gained on a supply freeze.
Crypto Scams and Hacks Drop Sharply in February, PeckShield
February crypto losses hit their lowest since March 2025, totaling $26.5 million stolen across 15 incidents.
Magic Eden Shifts Focus From NFTs to Casino Platform
Magic Eden is winding down support for Bitcoin and Ethereum NFTs to focus resources on its online casino and sportsbook, Dicey.
Vitalik Buterin Says AI Coding Could Help Ethereum Roadmap
Vitalik Buterin suggests AI coding could significantly accelerate and improve the security of Ethereum's roadmap development.
Arthur Hayes Says Iran Conflict Could Trigger Fed Easing, Boost Bitcoin
Arthur Hayes argues that a prolonged US-Iran conflict will likely lead to Federal Reserve easing and increased Bitcoin prices, following a historical pattern.
Bitcoin Outperforms Equities as Asia Markets Reel From Iran Strikes
Asian markets fell sharply following strikes on Iran, but Bitcoin held up better than equities, trading around $66,500.
Trump Media Considers Spinning Out Truth Social
Trump Media is considering spinning out Truth Social into a separate public company via a merger with a SPAC.
X Lifts Crypto Promo Ban, Allows Paid Partnerships
X has lifted its ban on paid crypto promotions, requiring influencers to use new partnership labels and block visibility in regions like the UK and EU.
NYT Exposes CZ’s Memoir — Crypto Twitter Made It Free Marketing
The NYT revealed details from CZ's unpublished memoir, which he and Crypto Twitter framed as free promotion.
Here’s Why Hyperliquid Traders Must Brace for $29 Million Liquidation Threat
Hyperliquid traders face a $28.9 million short liquidation cluster above $35, which could trigger significant upside volatility if crossed.
Vitalik Buterin Targets Ethereum’s Core Bottlenecks with Bold Overhaul
Vitalik Buterin proposes overhauling Ethereum's state tree and virtual machine to address core architectural bottlenecks impacting ZK proving efficiency.
JPMorgan says crypto market structure bill could be approved by mid-year and serve as positive catalyst in second half
JPMorgan analysts suggest U.S. crypto market structure legislation approval by mid-year could positively catalyze the market in the second half.
Vitalik Buterin lays out a two-part plan to overhaul Ethereum’s execution layer from the ground up
Vitalik Buterin proposed a two-part overhaul for Ethereum's execution layer: replacing the state tree with a binary structure and eventually swapping the EVM for RISC-V.
Solana Price Prepares For Volatility Explosion
Solana's price is consolidating in a tight range, suggesting an imminent, significant volatility breakout is likely.
Kalshi Founder Outlines Next Steps for 'Iran Leader Ousted By' Market
Kalshi's co-founder detailed how the platform voided positions related to Ayatollah Khamenei's death to prevent profiting from death.
X (Twitter) Lifts Crypto Ad Ban, But With Strings Attached
X has removed cryptocurrency and gambling from its prohibited advertising list, allowing paid promotions under strict new disclosure rules.
Bitcoin price rebound comes under threat from UN Security Council alarm and Hormuz oil scare
Bitcoin's rebound near $66,000 faces threats from geopolitical tensions following strikes on Iran and associated oil market risks.
UAE Suspends Stock Trading Amid Iran Strikes
The UAE suspended trading on the Abu Dhabi and Dubai stock exchanges following Iranian strikes in the Middle East.
Polymarket Breaks $478 Million Record as Kalshi Khamenei Market Sparks Backlash
Polymarket reached a record $478 million in trading volume amid geopolitical tensions, while Kalshi faced criticism over a market on Ali Khamenei.
Crypto investment cons now run like call centers and the DOJ $580M haul shows where the money pools
The DOJ's $580M seizure highlights how crypto scams operate like industrial call centers using coerced labor and sophisticated laundering.
Z Score of Bitcoin-to-Gold Ratio Signals 'Major' Rally Coming: Analyst
Analyst Samson Mow suggests Bitcoin is undervalued compared to gold and the money supply, indicating a potential significant price rally.
How an Oil Shock Could Trigger Bitcoin’s Next Liquidity Selloff
Escalating tensions near the Strait of Hormuz could cause an oil price surge, reigniting inflation, delaying rate cuts, and tightening liquidity, potentially triggering a Bitcoin selloff.
Bitcoin’s 15% difficulty spike allows one on-chain metric to flip miners from sellers to hoarders in days
A 15% Bitcoin difficulty spike tightened miner economics, potentially shifting some miners from selling coins to hoarding them based on hashprice metrics.