Crypto Funds Pull In $1 Billion, Snapping 5-Week Slump
Capital rotates back into mainstream crypto funds, but that's being done very selectively. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Samantha Diamo 3/2/2026, 7:16:00 PM
David Miller Chosen to Head CFTC Enforcement While Crypto Role Increases
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...
By Maxwell Mutuma 3/2/2026, 7:15:10 PM
Shiba Inu (SHIB) Plunges by 17% in 2 Weeks: Is a 75% Crash Next?
Further decline or a revival: what's next for the self-proclaimed Dogecoin killer?
By Dimitar Dzhondzhorov 3/2/2026, 7:11:59 PM
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...
By Terence Zimwara 3/2/2026, 7:09:02 PM
Analysts Dismiss Fears That Iran Unrest Could Impact Bitcoin Mining Output
TLDR Experts state that the conflict in Iran does not threaten the global Bitcoin mining network. Analysts report that online claims about large hashrate losses in Iran are overstated. Data shows the Bitcoin hashrate stayed stable and continued to operate normally. Wolfie Zhao explains that any mining issues in Iran would not affect global network...
By Maxwell Mutuma 3/2/2026, 7:05:29 PM
Bitcoin Price Prediction Points to Recovery as Pepeto Emerges as the Best Crypto to Buy Now Before the Bull Run Begins
Pepeto confirmed another round of major development milestones as the presale powers past $7.43 million raised with wallet registrations climbing daily despite a market environment that has shaken out nearly every speculative project launched in the past twelve months. Bitcoin is trading near $69,000 after bouncing hard from $63,000 last week, and...
By PR PR 3/2/2026, 7:02:06 PM
Price predictions 3/2: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, BCH, ADA
Bitcoin’s return to the $70,000 level proves that buyers are absorbing the bulk of selling, but analysts warn that traders should be patient due to market bottoms taking months to form.
By Rakesh Upadhyay 3/2/2026, 7:00:00 PM
Palantir Stock Rises Over 6% on Growing Defense and AI Market Interest
TLDR Palantir stock gained over 6% as traders responded to rising U.S.–Iran conflict tensions. Investors moved toward defense and AI names while broader tech indexes traded lower. Defense contractors such as Lockheed Martin and RTX also advanced during the session. Analysts noted that Palantir’s AI platforms support military intelligence...
By Maxwell Mutuma 3/2/2026, 6:54:22 PM
David Miller Named CFTC Enforcement Chief as Agency Expands Digital Asset Oversight
David Miller appointed CFTC enforcement director to enhance oversight of digital assets, fraud prevention, and market integrity in evolving financial markets. The post David Miller Named CFTC Enforcement Chief as Agency Expands Digital Asset Oversight appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Oliver Dale 3/2/2026, 6:53:06 PM
Clarity Act Fails March 1 Deadline as Stablecoin Yield Dispute Stalls Progress
The White House’s self-imposed deadline for banks and crypto to resolve their stablecoin standoff has come and gone. With no deal in sight, trillions in institutional capital now hang in the balance. Why it matters: The details: The big picture: The post Clarity Act Fails March 1 Deadline as Stablecoin Yield Dispute Stalls Progress appeared first...
By Lockridge Okoth 3/2/2026, 6:50:36 PM
Las Vegas-Based Bitmine Amasses 3.71% of Ethereum Supply
Bitmine Immersion Technologies said Monday it now holds 4.47 million ether and nearly $9.9 billion in combined crypto, cash, and strategic investments, positioning the Las Vegas-based firm as the world’s largest ethereum treasury company by holdings. The company’s acquisition follows Strategy revealing it snagged 3,015 BTC this past week. Bitmine...
By Jamie Redman 3/2/2026, 6:47:16 PM
Vitalik Buterin unveils plan to curb Ethereum block builder centralization
Another focus of his post is so-called “toxic MEV,” where traders exploit visibility into pending transactions to front-run or “sandwich” users’ trades.
By Margaux Nijkerk 3/2/2026, 6:45:17 PM
Northern Trust enters tokenized Treasurys fund market with new share class
The US-based asset manager debuts a blockchain-enabled structure for its liquidity fund as onchain US Treasurys exposure nears $11 billion.
By Nate Kostar 3/2/2026, 6:44:28 PM
DOJ Indicts Paxful Founder Days After Company Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering Charges
NoOnes founder Ray Youssef is being investigated by the US Department of Justice (DOJ). The probe centers on allegations that Youssef’s peer-to-peer crypto marketplace, Paxful, operated without proper licensing and failed to implement effective anti-money laundering (AML) controls before it shut down in 2025. Prosecutors also claimed Paxful...
By Camila Grigera Na n 3/2/2026, 6:43:24 PM
Ethereum Price Forecast: BitMine lifts ETH holdings to 4.47M, Lee predicts geopolitical impact on markets
Ethereum (ETH) treasury firm BitMine Immersion (BMNR) bought another 50,928 ETH last week, sending its stash of the top altcoin to 4.47 million ETH worth about $8.9 billion at the time of publication.
By N/A 3/2/2026, 6:42:04 PM
March Primed To Be ‘Up Month’ for Equities Despite Geopolitical Instability, Says Fundstrat’s Tom Lee – Here’s Why
Fundstrat’s Tom Lee thinks March will be an “up month” for the stock market despite the geopolitical instability unleashed by the US and Israel’s airstrikes against Iran. In a new interview with CNBC, Lee predicts that the worst of the war-related sell-off will happen this week. “Nobody likes to see headlines and images of explosions […] The post...
By Daily Hodl Staff 3/2/2026, 6:35:33 PM
XRP’s Moment: Strait Of Hormuz Chaos Could Trigger Ripple’s New Financial Era — Here’s How
Rising tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical oil chokepoints, have sent shockwaves through global markets, driving oil price volatility, rattling currencies, and exposing vulnerabilities in cross-border trade flows. The Strait of Hormuz chaos could spark the XRP moment, and Ripple’s new financial era has ignited...
By Godspower Owie 3/2/2026, 6:30:58 PM
Crypto News Today: Pepeto Raises Over $7.43M So Fast as Traders Name It the Best Crypto Presale of 2026 and the Next Crypto to Explode Before the Market Turns
Pepeto just crossed $7.43 million raised as stages continue closing ahead of schedule and the project confirmed that all three platform products are entering final completion ahead of an exchange listing that the team says will include Binance from day one. In a market where most presales struggle to survive a single month of bad [...] The post...
By PR PR 3/2/2026, 6:30:24 PM
Ripple Prime Prepares to Move Post-Trade Volume to the XRPL
Ripple’s ambition to bridge traditional finance and DeFi reached a major milestone..
By Alex Dovbnya 3/2/2026, 6:29:29 PM
Bitcoin Reclaims 69K Amid Big Institutional Buys
The post Bitcoin Reclaims 69K Amid Big Institutional Buys appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News On March 2, Bitcoin (BTC) reclaimed the $69K psychological level after a week-long of volatility that saw its price drop to $62K. At press time, the flagship cryptocurrency was trading at $69,483, up 3.65% in the last 24 hours. BTC’s market cap was...
By Steve Muchoki 3/2/2026, 6:28:50 PM
xAI plans early $3B bond repayment as Musk eyes SpaceX IPO
xAI plans early repayment of $3B in bonds at 117 cents as Elon Musk prepares SpaceX for a potential $1.75T IPO. The post xAI plans early $3B bond repayment as Musk eyes SpaceX IPO appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 3/2/2026, 6:14:03 PM
700% Crypto Outflows: Iranian Investors Flee Exchanges After Airstrikes
Iranian crypto users rushed to pull funds from domestic exchanges after U.S.–Israel airstrikes, triggering a 700% surge in outflows from the country’s largest platform. Nobitex recorded over 11 million users and $7.2 billion in 2025 trading volume. Why it matters: The details: The big picture: The outflows show crypto’s dual role in conflict...
By Lockridge Okoth 3/2/2026, 6:13:17 PM
$432,000,000 in Bitcoin and Crypto Liquidated As BTC Price Jumps To $69,850
Leveraged Bitcoin and crypto traders are getting wrecked to start the week, as investors weigh the impact of the US and Israel’s strikes on Iran. Bitcoin surged from a 24-hour low of $65,280 to as high as $69,850, triggering a total of $432 million in liquidations, according to CoinGlass. The majority of the liquidations hit […] The post...
By Daily Hodl Staff 3/2/2026, 6:02:12 PM
Crypto Watchlist: 5 Things To Monitor This Week
Crypto heads into the week of March 2 with five clear catalysts on deck: a worsening US-Iran conflict under President Donald Trump, a privacy-focused Bitcoin wrapper from Starknet, Polygon’s March 4 agentic-payments gas upgrade, Avalanche’s new incentive round, and Friday’s US jobs report. Crypto Watchlist For This Week Bitcoin is still the...
By Jake Simmons 3/2/2026, 6:00:45 PM
3 Meme Coins To Watch In March 2026
March is shaping up to be explosive for select meme coins, with triple-digit monthly rallies and sharp weekly reversals reigniting speculative momentum. Technical indicators show aggressive capital inflows and strengthening buying pressure, hinting that some tokens may still have room to run. In line with the same, BeInCrypto has analysed three...
By Aaryamann Shrivastava 3/2/2026, 6:00:00 PM
BlackRock’s ETF Tokenization Push Fuels Fresh XRP Speculation
BlackRock is moving from theory to implementation on tokenization, with a 3–12 month window for the first ETFs to be traded via digital wallets. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By DailyCoin Team 3/2/2026, 5:59:00 PM
Bitcoin holders show 'zero panic' as BTC hits $70K amid Middle East tensions
Bitcoin short-term holder losses were minimal over the weekend, and the Monday rally to $70,000 suggests the heaviest selling is done. Will Bitcoin finally break the monthly resistance?
By Biraajmaan Tamuly 3/2/2026, 5:57:55 PM
Nasdaq Pushes for Binary Options Launch on Nasdaq-100 Index
Nasdaq files SEC proposal for binary options on Nasdaq-100 Index, entering prediction market space with yes/no contracts paying fixed $1 or zero at expiry. The post Nasdaq Pushes for Binary Options Launch on Nasdaq-100 Index appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Oliver Dale 3/2/2026, 5:53:05 PM
Why Bitcoin price rally risks a bull trap as Fibonacci resistance holds
Bitcoin's price impulsive rally is approaching a dense resistance cluster, raising concerns that the move could evolve into a bull trap.
By Aziz Zamani 3/2/2026, 5:51:25 PM
Iran crypto outflows surge 700% after US-Israel strikes as capital flees offshore
Iran crypto outflows surge 700% following US-Israeli strikes as capital shifts offshore amid withdrawal spike from Iranian exchange. The post Iran crypto outflows surge 700% after US-Israel strikes as capital flees offshore appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 3/2/2026, 5:49:57 PM
St. Cloud Financial Credit Union Rolls Out Core-Integrated Digital Asset Platform for Members
Bitcoin Magazine St. Cloud Financial Credit Union Rolls Out Core-Integrated Digital Asset Platform for Members St. Cloud Financial Credit Union launched a platform that lets members hold and manage digital assets like Bitcoin while keeping control, data, and governance within the credit union. This post St. Cloud Financial Credit Union Rolls Out...
By Micah Zimmerman 3/2/2026, 5:49:23 PM
Wall Street Dumps Tech, Rotates Hard into War Economy Names; Defense Shares Rip
U.S. stocks have been mixed on Monday, shaking off early morning losses tied to escalating conflict in the Middle East as investors rotated into energy and defense names while trimming exposure to travel and select tech shares. Stocks Whipsaw as Middle East Conflict Lifts Energy and Defense Shares By noon, the Dow Jones Industrial Average […]
By Jamie Redman 3/2/2026, 5:49:00 PM
Riot stock rises ahead of earnings as a risky pattern emerges
Riot stock price rose by over 1.2% on Monday as Bitcoin and other altcoins rose despite the ongoing geopolitical risks. It also rose as traders waited for its financial results. RIOT stock rose to $16.50 from the intraday low of…
By Crispus Nyaga 3/2/2026, 5:47:17 PM
Turkey’s ruling party proposes 10% crypto income tax
Under the proposed law, Turkey’s president would be allowed to change the income tax rate on digital assets from zero to up to 20%.
By Turner Wright 3/2/2026, 5:45:54 PM
Nasdaq Wants Investors to Make Yes or No Bets on Its Index amid Event-Trading Boom
Nasdaq has filed a request with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to list binary options tied to the Nasdaq‑100 index and its smaller micro version. Nasdaq’s filing follows Cboe’s similar plans to offer prediction‑style derivatives. Both exchanges are responding to investor demand for simplified ways to speculate on short‑term...
By Jared Kirui 3/2/2026, 5:44:12 PM
Chainlink brings Coinbase’s cbBTC to Monad DeFi through CCIP integration
Chainlink has enabled Coinbase cbBTC bridging to Monad, unlocking over $5B in Bitcoin-backed liquidity for decentralized finance applications. Chainlink (LINK) is now supporting the bridging of Coinbase Wrapped BTC from Base to Monad using its Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol. According to Chainlink’s March 2 announcement,…
By Leon Okwatch 3/2/2026, 5:43:47 PM
Tokenized Gold Jumps As Middle East Tensions Rattle BTC & ETH
As stock markets get whipped, crypto's staying strongly resilient, but the panic mode hasn't retreated as traders flock to gold. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Samantha Diamo 3/2/2026, 5:25:00 PM
Pi Network (PI) News Today: March 2nd
PI has the second-highest bullish sentiment today (March 2nd).
By Dimitar Dzhondzhorov 3/2/2026, 5:19:20 PM
Gold Crashes But Nearly $100 Billion Floods into Crypto As Trump Warns “Big Wave” Ahead
US President Donald Trump jolted global markets once again on Monday, after warning that a “big wave” is still coming in the escalating Iran conflict. However, instead of triggering a traditional flight to safety, markets witnessed one of the sharpest cross-asset reversals in recent memory: precious metals plunged while crypto surged. Markets Defy...
By Lockridge Okoth 3/2/2026, 5:18:07 PM
Battle for Bitcoin's soul opens as first block supporting 'clean-up' proposal is mined
A Bitcoin block signaling the BIP-110 proposal has appeared onchain while critics push back by inscribing a large image in protest.
By Jamie Crawley 3/2/2026, 5:15:44 PM
Polkadot price prediction ahead of tokenomics upgrade capping DOT supply
Polkadot price prediction leans bullish as traders position ahead of a major DOT supply cap upgrade. Polkadot (DOT) is trading at $1.57 at press time, up 1.6% over the past 24 hours. The token has climbed 22% in the last…
By Leon Okwatch 3/2/2026, 5:11:05 PM
Did Bitcoin fail its safe haven test after US strikes on Iran? BlackRock’s 60 day data hints at what comes next
Bitcoin price opened US trading session strongly with a 3% surge above $68,000, according to CryptoSlate's data. This marked a significant difference to its first response, which looked nothing like a clean safe-haven trade following the latest Middle East tensions. When headlines hit over the weekend about US strikes on Iran, the flagship digital...
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 3/2/2026, 5:10:49 PM
Weekend warriors: How HyperLiquid became retail’s bear market playground
While bitcoin and ether remain in bear markets, HYPE has climbed alongside gold as HyperLiquid’s derivatives volume expands, weekend equity trading gains traction.
By Oliver Knight 3/2/2026, 5:04:42 PM
Bitcoin tops $70K, XRP, Ether rise as traders shrug off Middle East tensions
Rising crypto prices amid geopolitical tensions may signal investor confidence in digital assets as a hedge against potential economic instability. The post Bitcoin tops $70K, XRP, Ether rise as traders shrug off Middle East tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 3/2/2026, 5:01:47 PM
HSBC Says Lasting Iran Conflict Would Boost Oil, Gold, USD and Hurt Equities
Rising Iran conflict risks are jolting global markets, with HSBC warning oil shocks, currency swings, and equity volatility hinge on whether supply routes and production are disrupted, shaping inflation expectations and investor risk appetite worldwide. HSBC: Long-Running Conflict Would Reshape FX, Rates, and Equity Leadership Escalating...
By Kevin Helms 3/2/2026, 5:01:39 PM
XRP Price About To Enter ‘Face-Melting Phase’, And The Target Is $27
Recent commentary from crypto analyst Egragcrypto has stirred fresh debate around the XRP price’s long-term trajectory. In a recent X post, the analyst pointed to a potential high-volatility phase ahead, suggesting that even a short-term drop could set the stage for a powerful rally. His chart outlines both risk and opportunity, framing the coming...
By Sandra White 3/2/2026, 5:00:10 PM
a16z-backed Eco launches Programmable Addresses to automate cross-chain payments
Eco's innovation could streamline cross-chain transactions, reducing errors and costs, potentially transforming digital asset management. The post a16z-backed Eco launches Programmable Addresses to automate cross-chain payments appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 3/2/2026, 5:00:06 PM
Cake Wallet Launches Bitcoin Lightning Network Support With Full Self-Custody and Privacy Defaults
Bitcoin Magazine Cake Wallet Launches Bitcoin Lightning Network Support With Full Self-Custody and Privacy Defaults Cake Wallet has rolled out Bitcoin Lightning Network integration using Breez SDK and a privacy-focused Spark implementation, enabling instant payments while keeping users in full self-custody and limiting on-chain visibility. This...
By Juan Galt 3/2/2026, 4:59:00 PM
OpenAI’s $110 Billion Stunt Puts Big Tech’s AI Race On Blast
Racking up $110 billion in this mega-round, OpenAI garnered record-breaking funding from big names like Amazon & NVIDIA. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Samantha Diamo 3/2/2026, 4:56:00 PM
BRR Stock Surges 5% Following 450 Bitcoin Acquisition and Enhanced Share Repurchase Initiative
ProCap Financial (BRR) stock rose 5.43% after acquiring 450 BTC and accelerating its $100M share buyback, expanding Bitcoin holdings to 5,457 BTC total. The post BRR Stock Surges 5% Following 450 Bitcoin Acquisition and Enhanced Share Repurchase Initiative appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Oliver Dale 3/2/2026, 4:55:03 PM