Beyond DeFi: Buterin Urges Ethereum to Build ‘Sanctuary Tech’ Against Digital Control
Vitalik Buterin frames “sanctuary tech” as digital islands that are resilient to political and corporate pressure.
By Wayne Jones 3/4/2026, 10:19:59 PM
Will the Trump Fed Nominee Kevin Warsh Catapult Bitcoin to $80K?
The post Will the Trump Fed Nominee Kevin Warsh Catapult Bitcoin to $80K? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News On March 4, US President Donald Trump officially nominated Kevin Warsh as Chairman of the US Federal Reserve. Following Senate approval, Warsh will succeed Jerome Powell, whose second four-year term expires on May 15, 2026. Bitcoin...
By Steve Muchoki 3/4/2026, 10:17:31 PM
Bitfinex to Recommence Tokenized Bond Issuances From Alternative
Bitfinex Securities is relaunching regular tokenized bond issuances with Alternative to expand its regulated digital asset portfolio to over $260 million. Bitfinex Securities announced the recommencement of tokenized bond issuances from the Luxembourg-based fund Alternative on March 2, 2026. These bonds are denominated in USDT and settled on the...
By Bitcoin.com 3/4/2026, 10:07:44 PM
Ripple’s Hidden Road Receives DTCC Listing, And The Implications For XRP Are Massive
Ripple’s push into traditional finance appears to have taken another step forward after its institutional brokerage platform, Hidden Road, was listed in the National Securities Clearing Corporation (NSCC) directory under the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC). The implications of this development, which recently went live, are massive...
By Scott Matherson 3/4/2026, 10:00:33 PM
Vitalik Buterin Makes Shocking Warning About Ethereum’s Future
Ethereum co-founder, Vitalik Buterin, has issued one of his starkest warnings yet: if the network continues to limit itself to DeFi, obsessing over yields and political meme coins, it will betray Ethereum’s original mission. Ethereum Beyond DeFi In a post on social network X on March 3, Buterin shared an essay‑like reflection on how his […]
By James Halver 3/4/2026, 10:00:33 PM
Crypto Firm Zerohash is Seeking US National Trust Bank Charter
Bitcoin Magazine Crypto Firm Zerohash is Seeking US National Trust Bank Charter Digital asset infrastructure firm Zerohash has applied for a U.S. national trust bank charter to offer custody, staking, and payment services. This post Crypto Firm Zerohash is Seeking US National Trust Bank Charter first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by...
By Micah Zimmerman 3/4/2026, 9:44:17 PM
What’s Next For The Crypto Market Structure Bill? Key Dates And Turning Points Ahead
The future of the CLARITY Act — widely referred to as the crypto market structure bill — remains uncertain after the March 1 deadline set by the White House passed without the expected breakthrough between the banking industry and crypto representatives. Key Hurdle In Crypto Bill Negotiations Despite concerns that talks may be stalling, reporting...
By Ronaldo Marquez 3/4/2026, 9:39:42 PM
Bitcoin’s bullish momentum accelerates but topping $78K remains a challenge
Bitcoin’s rally is accelerating, but 43% of holders are still at a loss, leading traders to favor put options. Will this week’s gains hold?
By Marcel Pechman 3/4/2026, 9:30:00 PM
Western Union teams with Crossmint to support USDPT stablecoin on Solana
The infrastructure provider will support the planned launch of Western Union’s USDPT stablecoin on Solana, linking blockchain payments to its global payout network.
By Nate Kostar 3/4/2026, 9:27:01 PM
Trump sends pro-Bitcoin Fed chair nomination to the Senate
The US President makes it official after previously announcing his pick of Kevin Warsh to replace Fed chair Jerome Powell in a Jan. 30 social media post.
By Turner Wright 3/4/2026, 9:13:36 PM
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.
By Oliver Knight 3/4/2026, 9:11:24 PM
Optimism Returns to Crypto Market as Geopolitical Tensions Ease
Crypto market rebounds 3% after U.S. Supreme Court strikes down Trump-era tariffs, easing macro uncertainty. Bitcoin reclaims key $67,957 level.
By Crypto Daily 3/4/2026, 9:08:21 PM
Kraken Just Made History As First Crypto Company With Access To Fed’s Core Payments Systems
Kraken’s banking subsidiary has secured a limited-purpose master account from the U.S. Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City.
By Brenda Ngari 3/4/2026, 9:07:03 PM
Bitmine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) Announces ETH Holdings Reach 4.423 Million Tokens, and Total Crypto and Total Cash Holdings of $9.6 Billion
Bitmine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) Announces ETH Holdings Reach 4.423 Million Tokens, and Total Crypto and Total Cash Holdings of $9.6 Billion
By Crypto Daily 3/4/2026, 9:04:58 PM
Argentine Prosecutors Uncover Drafts Linking Milei to LIBRA Launch
Drafts recovered from lobbyist’s phone raise questions about Milei’s potential involvement in the controversial LIBRA crypto story. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Alex Costa 3/4/2026, 9:04:00 PM
CFTC Signals Green Light for Crypto Perpetuals
Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chair Michael Selig says the agency is working to bring perpetual futures for cryptocurrencies to the U.S. within weeks. The move comes amid broader debates in Washington over the structure of digital asset markets and regulatory authority. U.S. Perpetual Futures Could Launch Within Weeks The United...
By Emmanuel Musa 3/4/2026, 9:03:35 PM
Coinbase CEO: AI Agents, Not Humans, Will Be Next Major Cryptocurrency Buyers
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has stated in a recent interview that the next users of cryptos may not even be humans but rather AI agents.
By Talha Arshad 3/4/2026, 9:02:56 PM
Canada's Scotiabank launches multi-crypto ETF with 3iQ
The bank's asset manager and 3iQ debut an actively managed crypto ETF to Canadian investors, offering exposure to Bitcoin, Ether, Solana and XRP at a competitive 0.25% fee.
By Sam Bourgi 3/4/2026, 9:02:15 PM
RedStone deploys price oracle to bolster Stellar DeFi security
RedStone has launched a price oracle on Stellar after a recent oracle exploit. Oracle provider RedStone has rolled out a dedicated price oracle on the Stellar network, aiming to support the chain’s expanding decentralized finance and tokenization ecosystem with more…
By Andrew Folkler 3/4/2026, 9:00:00 PM
Outset PR Launches Press Office to Help Crypto Brands Earn Coverage and Build Trust
Outset PR launches its Press Office service to help crypto brands earn credible media coverage, strengthen trust, and become consistent expert sources. Explore how the model works and see real results from StealthEX and Nav Markets.
By Crypto Daily 3/4/2026, 8:58:58 PM
No-KYC or Regulated? Best Web3 Casinos for Privacy-Focused Players Worldwide
Compare no-KYC vs regulated Web3 casinos in 2026: best anonymous crypto casino sites with instant withdrawal, privacy tips & top picks for Boston players.
By Crypto Daily 3/4/2026, 8:57:13 PM
Satlantis Emerges as Bitcoin-Native Alternative to Luma for Real-World Events
Bitcoin Magazine Satlantis Emerges as Bitcoin-Native Alternative to Luma for Real-World Events Satlantis positions itself as the direct Bitcoin-native alternative to Luma, embedding Lightning wallets for instant BTC payments, Nostr integration for portable data, and just 2% fees—outpacing Luma's rumored Solana ties and higher costs. This post...
By Juan Galt 3/4/2026, 8:55:04 PM
Can Tokenization Push HBAR Towards a Trillion‑Dollar Market Cap?
Hedera’s HBAR could eventually rival Bitcoin’s scale, with the Real‑World Asset tokenization will being the main driver. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By DailyCoin Team 3/4/2026, 8:55:00 PM
Top Crypto Exchange Aggregators for 2026: Terms and User Experience Compared
Q2 2026 review of top crypto exchange aggregators. Compare SwapSpace, 1inch, Changelly, ChangeNOW, and StealthEX by terms, costs, supported assets, execution quality, and privacy features. Includes FAQ and detailed comparison tables.
By Crypto Daily 3/4/2026, 8:53:01 PM
Indiana Makes History as First U.S. State to Legalize Crypto in State Retirement Plans
Indiana has made history as the first U.S. state to legalize the inclusion of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in state-managed retirement plans.
By Alex Dovbnya 3/4/2026, 8:52:15 PM
Ethereum Foundation Targets Trust Role in AI Ecosystem
TLDR The Ethereum Foundation plans to position Ethereum as a trust layer for AI systems. The organization will focus on coordination and verification instead of building AI models. Davide Crapis said Ethereum can serve as a public verification layer for autonomous agents. The foundation supports ERC-8004 to standardize agent identity and trust....
By Maxwell Mutuma 3/4/2026, 8:44:24 PM
Hong Kong Issues First Stablecoin Licenses as Global Digital Money Architecture Takes Shape in 2026
TLDR: Hong Kong issues its first stablecoin licences in March 2026 under a strict reserve-backed regulatory framework. EnsembleX connects major banks through tokenised deposits, with HSBC settling HK$3.8M for Ant International in real time. Europe, the US, and Asia-Pacific are all building identical three-layer digital money stacks on incompatible...
By Brenda Mary 3/4/2026, 8:42:17 PM
PAC Fairshake Secures Early Wins in 2026 Primaries
TLDR PAC Fairshake secured early victories in the 2026 U.S. congressional primaries by backing several candidates in key states. Jessica Steinmann won nearly 70 percent of the vote in Texas’ 8th District with financial support from Fairshake. Fairshake spent 1.5 million dollars opposing Democratic Representative Al Green, forcing his race into a...
By Maxwell Mutuma 3/4/2026, 8:36:14 PM
A sucker's rally? Why Bitcoin analysts say BTC price must hold $70K
A slowdown in profit-taking and defending the 200-week EMA support at $68,000 are prerequisites for BTC to break the next big hurdle at $75,000.
By Nancy Lubale 3/4/2026, 8:31:20 PM
Altseason Mentions Hit Extreme Lows: Is Dogecoin About To Benefit?
Data shows social media mentions related to “altseason” have hit a low recently, something that has often been relevant for Dogecoin in the past. Altseason Social Volume Has Plummeted In a new post on X, analytics firm Santiment has talked about the latest trend in the Social Volume of “altseason.” The Social Volume refers to an indicator that...
By Keshav Verma 3/4/2026, 8:30:58 PM
Brief Ethereum Recovery Coincides With Record-Breaking Levels Of Address Expansion
Ethereum saw a brief bounce, which pushed its price above the $2,000 mark, but this upward move seems lost its momentum and has fallen below the level. Amid this, ETH’s price bounce on Tuesday comes a notable spike in the network’s on-chain activity and the creation of new wallet addresses. Ethereum Activity Spikes to Historic […]
By Godspower Owie 3/4/2026, 8:30:10 PM
Bitcoin ETFs Extend Gains With $225 Million Inflow
Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded a second consecutive day of inflows with $225 million added, while ether funds slipped into outflows. XRP and solana ETFs maintained positive momentum, keeping broader crypto ETF sentiment mixed but resilient. Ether Sees $10 Million Exit as Bitcoin Stays Green Momentum in crypto ETFs remained selective...
By Emmanuel Musa 3/4/2026, 8:25:51 PM
Arizona Senate Advances Bill to Create Crypto Reserve Fund
TLDR Arizona lawmakers advanced Senate Bill 1649 to create a state-managed crypto reserve funded by seized digital assets. The Senate Finance Committee approved the bill in a 4 to 2 vote before sending it to the full Senate calendar. The proposed fund would hold Bitcoin, XRP, DigiByte stablecoins, and certain NFTs obtained through criminal...
By Maxwell Mutuma 3/4/2026, 8:25:41 PM
Crypto treasury inflows slow to the lowest since October 2024
Monthly digital asset treasury inflows were dominated by Bitcoin, except for August and September 2025, according to data from DeFiLlama.
By Vince Quill 3/4/2026, 8:18:15 PM
Coinbase Launches U.S. Stock Trading Within Its Platform
TLDR Coinbase has launched U.S. stock trading directly within its existing platform. Users can access U.S. equities through the same interface used for cryptocurrency trading. Coinbase Capital Markets supports the stock trading service as a registered broker-dealer. The platform integrates Nasdaq last-sale data to provide real-time stock pricing....
By Maxwell Mutuma 3/4/2026, 8:16:15 PM
AI chose nukes in 95% of war games. The Pentagon wants to deploy it anyway.
The rush to weaponize AI without adequate safeguards risks catastrophic outcomes, highlighting the urgent need for ethical oversight. The post AI chose nukes in 95% of war games. The Pentagon wants to deploy it anyway. appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 3/4/2026, 8:15:11 PM
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.
By Helene Braun 3/4/2026, 8:14:22 PM
Alchemy Pay Obtains Delaware MTL, Reaches 15 U.S. State Licenses for Fiat-Crypto Payments
TLDR: Alchemy Pay now holds Money Transmitter Licenses in 15 U.S. states after securing Delaware approval. The Delaware MTL authorizes Alchemy Pay to offer regulated money transmission services in the state. Alchemy Pay plans to launch a stablecoin and develop Alchemy Chain, backed by its growing MTL network. Beyond the U.S., Alchemy Pay holds...
By Brenda Mary 3/4/2026, 8:07:26 PM
OKX Launches Stock Futures Without Brokerage Accounts
TLDR OKX launched perpetual futures tied to seven major U.S. stocks and two index ETFs. The exchange settled all contracts in Tether and removed the need for brokerage accounts. Traders can access leverage ranging from 0.01x up to 5x on the listed products. The stock lineup includes Nvidia, Apple, Microsoft, Meta, Alphabet, Micron, and SanDisk....
By Maxwell Mutuma 3/4/2026, 8:04:52 PM
Trump met Coinbase CEO before slamming banks over crypto bill: Report
The meeting reportedly happened hours before Donald Trump posted to his social media platform, echoing some of Brian Armstrong's public statements about stablecoin yield.
By Turner Wright 3/4/2026, 8:00:11 PM
White House to review new CFTC prediction market measures
The White House will review new prediction market measures proposed by the CFTC. The White House is set to review a new package of prediction market measures submitted by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission, underscoring how on-chain and traditional…
By Andrew Folkler 3/4/2026, 8:00:00 PM
How Hyperliquid’s TradFi Edge Could Lift HYPE Price 90% — New All-Time High Coming?
Hyperliquid (HYPE) price has risen almost 31% since Feb. 24, then gave up some of its gains. At press time, the token traded near $32, up roughly 4.5% on the day and approximately 20% over the past seven days. Over the past 30 days, the HYPE price has remained in positive territory, up around 5%, The post How Hyperliquid’s TradFi Edge Could Lift...
By Ananda Banerjee 3/4/2026, 8:00:00 PM
Ripple Expands Payments Platform Into Full-Stack Stablecoin Powerhouse For Banks and Fintechs — Will It Boost XRP Price?
According to a newly released statement from Ripple, the company is gearing up for a major overhaul of Ripple Payments.
By Brenda Ngari 3/4/2026, 7:55:51 PM
Crypto Led Global Markets After US–Iran Strike, Says Bitwise CIO
Matt Hougan argues that with traditional exchanges closed, on-chain markets became the main venue for price discovery.
By Mandy Williams 3/4/2026, 7:55:03 PM
Backpack Takes IPO Allocations Onchain With Superstate
TLDR Backpack partnered with Superstate to offer onchain IPO share allocations to its users. The platform will allow users to access official IPO shares before public trading begins. Superstate will issue legal shares as native tokens on Solana through its Opening Bell platform. The tokenized shares will represent real ownership recorded on an...
By Maxwell Mutuma 3/4/2026, 7:51:01 PM
Bitcoin Soars Above $73K As Spot BTC ETF Buying Frenzy Defies Middle East Unrest
Bitcoin surged to a one-month high above the key psychological $73,000 level, shrugging off the risk-off sentiment.
By Brenda Ngari 3/4/2026, 7:50:49 PM
MSTR, COIN Rally as Bitcoin Price Climbs Above $73,000
TLDR Strategy shares rose 12.3% to $148.94 as Bitcoin climbed above $73,000. Coinbase gained 16.2% to $211.84 and extended its recent rally. Robinhood advanced 8.5% to $82.50 during the broader crypto stock surge. Bitcoin reached a one-month high after ending six straight weekly losses. Strategy purchased 3,015 bitcoin for about $204 million this...
By Maxwell Mutuma 3/4/2026, 7:40:11 PM
Alex Wilson: Building crypto payment solutions requires collaboration, regulatory compliance is crucial for market entry, and Shift4’s tailored products drive innovation | On The Brink with Castle Island
Strategic partnerships are key to overcoming barriers in the evolving crypto payment landscape. The post Alex Wilson: Building crypto payment solutions requires collaboration, regulatory compliance is crucial for market entry, and Shift4’s tailored products drive innovation | On The Brink with Castle Island appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 3/4/2026, 7:40:01 PM
LangChain Skills Boost Claude Code Performance From 17% to 92% on AI Tasks
LangChain releases new CLI tools and skills system that dramatically improves AI coding agents' ability to work with LangSmith ecosystem for tracing and evaluation. (Read More)
By N/A 3/4/2026, 7:39:45 PM
Tradeweb backs crypto ECN Crossover Markets in $31M funding round
The investment includes a strategic partnership that will connect Tradeweb’s institutional trading network with Crossover’s CROSSx platform for spot crypto liquidity.
By Nate Kostar 3/4/2026, 7:37:06 PM