JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon Pushes Bank Rules for Stablecoin Issuers
TLDR Jamie Dimon said stablecoin issuers that pay interest on customer balances should face the same rules as banks. He argued that companies holding customer funds and paying interest operate like traditional deposit-taking institutions. Dimon stated that such firms should comply with capital, liquidity, and anti-money laundering requirements...
By Maxwell Mutuma 3/3/2026, 9:29:40 PM
OpenAI releases GPT-5.3 Instant with fewer refusals and improved web answers
OpenAI releases GPT-5.3 Instant for ChatGPT with fewer refusals, improved web answers, and reduced hallucinations across major benchmarks. The post OpenAI releases GPT-5.3 Instant with fewer refusals and improved web answers appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 3/3/2026, 9:29:21 PM
Vitalik Buterin urges Ethereum to focus on sanctuary technologies beyond finance
Vitalik Buterin urges Ethereum to expand beyond finance and help build open technologies that protect privacy and digital coordination. The post Vitalik Buterin urges Ethereum to focus on sanctuary technologies beyond finance appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 3/3/2026, 9:19:08 PM
Tether and Lugano Advance Plan ₿ Phase II Strategy
TLDR Tether and the City of Lugano launched Plan ₿ Phase II for 2026 to 2030. Tether committed up to CHF 5 million over five years to support infrastructure and research. More than 400 merchants in Lugano accept Bitcoin, USDT, and LVGA for payments. The roadmap outlines five pillars, including SwissLedger and digital identity systems. [...] The...
By Maxwell Mutuma 3/3/2026, 9:16:18 PM
Former LAPD Officer Convicted in $350,000 Bitcoin Kidnapping and Home Invasion
Bitcoin Magazine Former LAPD Officer Convicted in $350,000 Bitcoin Kidnapping and Home Invasion A jury in Los Angeles convicted former Los Angeles Police Department officer Eric Halem of kidnapping and robbery after he and three alleged accomplices posed as police to steal $350,000 in bitcoin from a 17-year-old during a 2024 home invasion. This...
By Micah Zimmerman 3/3/2026, 9:09:13 PM
JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon says stablecoin issuers paying interest should be regulated as banks
Dimon argued stablecoin issuers paying interest should meet bank standards as talks continue in Washington about the CLARITY Act.
By Helene Braun 3/3/2026, 9:09:08 PM
SHIB Burn Rate Abruptly Drops 99% After Weekend Spike
Little-to-no action on the burning front has got Shiba Inu stranded on barely-sustainable price levels. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Samantha Diamo 3/3/2026, 9:09:00 PM
Ethereum's Buterin: Stop Trying to Be Apple or Google
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has called for a radical change in the blockchain’s development philosophy.
By Alex Dovbnya 3/3/2026, 9:06:32 PM
Wall Street Navigates Risk-off Trade Amid Iran Conflict and Surging Oil Prices
U.S. stocks continued to slide on Tuesday, as investors wrestled with escalating tensions in Iran and a spike in oil prices, though a late-session rebound suggests Wall Street is not yet ready to hit the panic button. Energy Sector Leads S&P 500 as Geopolitics Rattle Wall Street At press time, roughly an hour before the […]
By Jamie Redman 3/3/2026, 9:05:39 PM
BitGo launches MiCA-compliant crypto service across EEA
TLDR BitGo Europe GmbH has launched its MiCA-compliant crypto as a service platform across all 30 EEA countries. The service enables banks and fintech firms to integrate regulated custody trading and fiat rails through a single API. Institutions can embed multi-asset wallets onboarding and settlement services directly into their platforms....
By Maxwell Mutuma 3/3/2026, 9:04:12 PM
Aave drops 11% as ACI announces exit from protocol amid governance dispute
AAVE dropped nearly 11% on Tuesday as the Aave Chan Initiative (ACI) announced it will wind down operations in the protocol's DAO following governance disputes.
By N/A 3/3/2026, 9:02:29 PM
Bitcoin Market Enters Holding Phase As Active Supply Contracts
The Bitcoin market appears to be entering a decisive holding phase, with on-chain data signaling a steady contraction in active supply. Rather than aggressive selling or speculative rotation, a growing portion of circulating BTC is moving into long-term storage, reducing the amount readily available for trading. This tightening liquidity dynamic...
By Godspower Owie 3/3/2026, 9:00:04 PM
CFTC chief Selig to open path for US crypto perpetuals
CFTC chairman Michael Selig plans to enable US-listed crypto perpetual futures within weeks. The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is preparing to clear a formal path for crypto perpetual futures to operate onshore, in what could mark one of…
By Andrew Folkler 3/3/2026, 9:00:00 PM
Coinbase CEO Says Base App SocialFi Push Fell Short
TLDR Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said the Base App SocialFi experiment did not work as expected. He confirmed that Coinbase has shifted the Base App focus toward trading and self-custody features. The company relaunched Coinbase Wallet as the Base App in July 2025 with social and trading tools combined. Jesse Pollak stated that the app [...] The...
By Maxwell Mutuma 3/3/2026, 8:49:14 PM
OpenAI Releases GABRIEL Toolkit to Transform Social Science Research
OpenAI's new open-source GABRIEL toolkit uses GPT to convert qualitative text and images into quantitative data, enabling researchers to analyze millions of documents at scale. (Read More)
By N/A 3/3/2026, 8:48:02 PM
BitGo expands MiCA-compliant crypto-as-a-service across EEA
The rollout enables banks and fintechs in 30 European markets to embed licensed custody, payments on- and off-ramps and trading through API-based infrastructure.
By Nate Kostar 3/3/2026, 8:42:54 PM
US Dollar Index nears 3-month high: Is this good or bad for Bitcoin?
US Dollar Index strength, fear that BTC miners may liquidate their reserves and Bitcoin’s performance compared to stocks raise concerns among investors.
By Marcel Pechman 3/3/2026, 8:40:40 PM
Dune Launches MCP Server Giving AI Agents Access to 100+ Blockchain Datasets
Dune's new MCP Server lets AI agents query blockchain data across 100+ chains using natural language, eliminating manual SQL work for traders and analysts. (Read More)
By N/A 3/3/2026, 8:40:02 PM
Important Binance Update Affecting ZEC, LTC, and Other Altcoin Traders: Details
The exchange has prepared two actions that will take effect on March 5th.
By Dimitar Dzhondzhorov 3/3/2026, 8:38:34 PM
Brazil Central Bank Mandates Daily Crypto Asset Reports
TLDR Brazil’s central bank will require licensed crypto exchanges to prove asset sufficiency daily starting Jan. 1, 2027. The new framework aligns crypto trading platforms with commercial banking standards on capital and reporting. Exchanges must fully separate company funds from customer fiat and cryptocurrency holdings. Platforms must follow a...
By Maxwell Mutuma 3/3/2026, 8:34:37 PM
NVIDIA SDK 1.5 Cuts AI Gaming Costs with Code Agents Over Tool-Calling
NVIDIA's In-Game Inferencing SDK 1.5 introduces code agents that slash GPU inference calls by 66%, enabling richer AI NPCs without crushing frame rates. (Read More)
By N/A 3/3/2026, 8:31:02 PM
US Government Moves Bitcoin From ‘Seized Funds’ Wallet in First 2026 Transfer
On Tuesday, the U.S. government shifted a modest slice of bitcoin, roughly 0.33 BTC, marking its first onchain movement of the year. The coins were tied to a wallet labeled “Miguel Villanueva Seized Funds,” and the holdings are now valued at just under $23,000. Federal Authorities Send 0.33 BTC to New Wallets Onchain records indicate […]
By Jamie Redman 3/3/2026, 8:30:47 PM
NVIDIA Brings CUDA Tile Programming to Julia with cuTile.jl Release
NVIDIA releases cuTile.jl, enabling Julia developers to write high-performance GPU kernels using tile-based programming with near-parity Python performance. (Read More)
By N/A 3/3/2026, 8:24:02 PM
Ripple expands stablecoin payments platform for banks
TLDR Ripple expanded its payments platform to support a full stablecoin workflow for banks and fintechs. The upgraded Ripple Payments platform now enables collection, custody, conversion, and payout using stablecoins. Ripple Payments operates in more than 60 markets and has processed over $100 billion in transaction volume. Ripple integrated its...
By Maxwell Mutuma 3/3/2026, 8:20:20 PM
Threshold Launches All-in-One Bitcoin Liquidity App
Threshold Launches All-in-One Bitcoin Liquidity App
By Crypto Daily 3/3/2026, 8:19:23 PM
Iranians Increase Self-Custody Bitcoin Reserves Amid Iran-Israel War
The post Iranians Increase Self-Custody Bitcoin Reserves Amid Iran-Israel War appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Citizens of Iran are heavily purchasing Bitcoin (BTC) and directing it to self-custody wallets. A 2026 report from blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis showed an uptick in Iran’s crypto system valuation from $7.4 billion in 2024...
By Steve Muchoki 3/3/2026, 8:18:49 PM
Luna Classic Rallies 28% After Binance’s 850M LUNC Burn
Luna Classic restores last month’s equilibrium levels as another crypto platform might join the dedicated burning efforts. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Tadas Klimasevskis 3/3/2026, 8:16:00 PM
OpenAI Deploys Web Index Defense Against AI Agent Data Theft
OpenAI reveals new security architecture using independent web indexing to prevent URL-based data exfiltration from ChatGPT and agentic AI systems. (Read More)
By N/A 3/3/2026, 8:15:02 PM
White House stablecoin deadline slips as Hoskinson warns CLARITY Act could push US crypto founders offshore
Washington’s push for a federal crypto rulebook reignited a long-running industry debate over what “regulatory clarity” actually delivers and who it helps. At the center of the debate is H.R. 3633, the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025, a bill that supporters present as a long-awaited replacement for years of regulation by enforcement. The...
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 3/3/2026, 8:05:43 PM
Ripple expands stablecoin payments stack for banks, fintechs
The upgrade integrates custody, treasury automation and settlement tools as Ripple pushes deeper into institutional cross-border payments.
By Sam Bourgi 3/3/2026, 8:01:29 PM
Long-Term Bitcoin Investor Shares Why It’s Important To Be Patient & Strategic At This Time
A long-term Bitcoin bull is imploring investors to stay measured and strategic in the middle of brutal short-term challenges for the market. In a detailed thread posted on X, market analyst Caleb Franzen made it clear that being bullish over the long run does not mean ignoring the realities of the current price structure. He […]
By Scott Matherson 3/3/2026, 8:00:19 PM
BitMine Buys Another 50,000+ ETH and Inches Toward Its 5% Target
BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) has been experiencing sideways movement in its price for nearly a month. However, recent developments hint that this could be a turning point for the company. A notable purchase of over 50,900 ETH has sparked new interest, potentially signaling a shift in BMNR’s price and Ethereum’s (ETH) future. BitMine’s...
By Aaryamann Shrivastava 3/3/2026, 8:00:00 PM
OpenAI GPT-5.2 Derives New Theoretical Physics Result in Landmark AI Discovery
GPT-5.2 Pro proposed a novel formula for gluon amplitudes that human physicists later verified, marking a first for AI-generated scientific discoveries. (Read More)
By N/A 3/3/2026, 7:59:39 PM
BNB Chain Rolls Out Production-Ready AI Agent Tools With Live On-Chain Capabilities
As major tech firms from traditional finance focus on building closed artificial intelligence (AI) systems, the BNB Chain is now releasing production-ready “skills” designed specifically for autonomous AI agents, enabling them to operate directly on blockchain infrastructure rather than through centralized intermediaries. These newly deployed...
By Ronaldo Marquez 3/3/2026, 7:57:33 PM
Why Is the US Stock Market Down Today?
The S&P 500 dropped 1.02% to 6,810 on March 3, 2026, as the US-Iran conflict extended and Brent crude briefly surged toward $85. The head and shoulders breakdown flagged last week played out, with the key US stock market index breaching the 6,770 neckline. Communication Services (XLC) held ground as the most resilient sector, while The post Why Is...
By Ananda Banerjee 3/3/2026, 7:57:04 PM
Global Stocks Plunge on Energy Fears While Bitcoin Displays Striking Resilience
Bitcoin showed remarkable resilience Tuesday, holding firm near $68,600 even as global equities cratered under the weight of an escalating Middle East conflict. Bitcoin Defies Global Equities Rout While global equities cratered under the weight of an escalating Middle East conflict, bitcoin again displayed a striking resilience on Tuesday, March....
By Terence Zimwara 3/3/2026, 7:50:47 PM
BTC Rallies During Iran Crisis as $1.5B Floods Into ETFs
Bitcoin defies weekend geopolitical chaos with ETF inflows hitting $1.5 billion as Iran tensions test crypto's safe haven credentials. (Read More)
By N/A 3/3/2026, 7:50:39 PM
Donald Trump's crypto legacy in two words: Paul Atkins
As the CLARITY Act faces a stalemate on Capitol Hill, the Trump administration is pivoting toward executive workarounds and family-backed stablecoins to reshape the financial system without waiting for a vote, argues Dale.
By Brady Dale 3/3/2026, 7:44:33 PM
OpenAI GPT-5 Slashes Protein Synthesis Costs 40% in Autonomous Lab Breakthrough
GPT-5 and Ginkgo Bioworks autonomous lab achieved 40% cost reduction in cell-free protein synthesis through 36,000 AI-designed experiments over six rounds. (Read More)
By N/A 3/3/2026, 7:43:39 PM
Bitcoin Nears Historic Sixth Red Month as Gold and Silver Shed $2.4 Trillion in a Single Day
TLDR: Bitcoin has recorded five straight monthly red candles in 2025, pushing sentiment to historically exhausted levels. Gold and silver erased $2.4 trillion in market value in one session after a parabolic rally through early 2025. Dollar strength overrode geopolitical fear, revealing gold as a macro trade rather than a pure crisis hedge. A...
By Brenda Mary 3/3/2026, 7:43:23 PM
Bitcoin Price Prediction: Global Tensions Shake Markets — But a Historic Bullish Signal Just Flashed
Bitcoin Faces Geopolitical Headwinds, Bitwise Sees Bullish March The post Bitcoin Price Prediction: Global Tensions Shake Markets — But a Historic Bullish Signal Just Flashed appeared first on Coinspeaker.
By Neil Mathew 3/3/2026, 7:41:22 PM
American Bitcoin Buys 11,298 Miners, Boosts Capacity 12%
TLDR American Bitcoin purchased 11,298 ASIC miners to expand its bitcoin mining operations. The new equipment will increase the company’s total mining capacity by about 12%. The miners will add approximately 3.05 exahashes per second to the company’s hashrate. American Bitcoin will deploy the machines at its Drumheller site in Alberta in March...
By Maxwell Mutuma 3/3/2026, 7:37:56 PM
U.S. Senate Pushes Housing Reform Bill With Surprise CBDC Ban
The legislation passed a vote of 84–6, signaling broad support for changes to both housing policy and digital money rules.
By Mandy Williams 3/3/2026, 7:37:10 PM
CryptoG Group Announces March 25 Proof of Reserves and Liquidity Event
CryptoG Group Announces March 25 Proof of Reserves and Liquidity Event
By Crypto Daily 3/3/2026, 7:35:51 PM
XRP Analyst Ties ETF Demand and Metal Selloff to Next Leg Higher
Dismissing early 'altseason' talk as premature, the analyst points to accelerating ETP volumes as laying the groundwork for an ETF-driven FOMO. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By DailyCoin Team 3/3/2026, 7:31:00 PM
Pundit Shares 3 Crucial Reasons Why Dogecoin Could Become ‘Real Money’
Recent market dynamics, most especially the launch of Spot Dogecoin ETFs, have seen Dogecoin slowly transitioning out of its meme coin status. Notably, a crypto pundit on X is of the notion that the transition is now at a tipping point. According to the pundit, there are three major reasons as to how Dogecoin could transition from a speculative...
By Scott Matherson 3/3/2026, 7:30:55 PM
Altcoin capitulation deepens as 38% of tokens trade near ATL
Over a third of tracked altcoins now sit near cycle lows despite a broader market stabilization. On-chain analytics firm CryptoQuant reports that 38% of altcoins are currently trading close to their all-time lows, marking a more severe retracement than the…
By Andrew Folkler 3/3/2026, 7:30:00 PM
Bitcoin Is The Collateral, It Just Needs The Credit Markets
Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Is The Collateral, It Just Needs The Credit Markets An deep look at the landscape of Bitcoin collateralized loans, and the cutting edge of technology that could rock the boat. This post Bitcoin Is The Collateral, It Just Needs The Credit Markets first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by David Seroy.
By David Seroy 3/3/2026, 7:26:04 PM
Circle Shares Jump as Oil Surge Lifts Rate Outlook
TLDR Circle shares rose more than 20% this week following Israeli and U.S. airstrikes on Iran. Mizuho linked the rally to higher oil prices and fading expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts. WTI crude climbed about 7 to 8% after tensions in the Middle East escalated. Circle earns most of its revenue from interest on [...] The post Circle...
By Maxwell Mutuma 3/3/2026, 7:22:06 PM
'Pefect' Bitcoin Would Cost $750,000, According to Bitwise
Billionaire investor Ray Dalio has ignited a debate over Bitcoin’s future, arguing that structural flaws like a lack of privacy and quantum computing risks are preventing the asset from competing with gold.
By Alex Dovbnya 3/3/2026, 7:18:23 PM