Selective crypto rally: a few mid‑caps soar as BTC, ETH fade
Bitcoin and major cryptos slipped while a narrow group of mid-cap tokens staged sharp, catalyst-driven moves on both the gaining and losing ends of the leaderboard. Bitcoin and major cryptos traded lower today, but a handful of mid-cap tokens staged…
By Andrew Folkler 3/5/2026, 4:49:11 PM
CleanSpark sold 97% of February bitcoin production to fund AI pivot
The cash flow generated will support the bitcoin miner's expansion into AI and high-performance computing data centers.
By James Van Straten 3/5/2026, 4:47:44 PM
SoFi taps BitGo to provide infrastructure for bank-issued stablecoin
BitGo will support the rollout of US dollar-pegged stablecoin SoFiUSD, as US fintechs and banks expand digital dollar infrastructure following new federal legislation.
By Sam Bourgi 3/5/2026, 4:42:24 PM
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...
By Michelle DG 3/5/2026, 4:40:36 PM
A Token With 180,000 Holders Before Listing: Inside Playnance’s G Coin Economy
The post A Token With 180,000 Holders Before Listing: Inside Playnance’s G Coin Economy appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News As the cryptocurrency industry continues to evolve, one of the most closely watched questions is how token economies can move beyond speculation and toward sustainable usage. A growing number of Web3 infrastructure...
By Sara K 3/5/2026, 4:37:50 PM
Cardano’s Charles Hoskinson Has One Question For XRP Community and It Might Be Worth Listening To
The post Cardano’s Charles Hoskinson Has One Question For XRP Community and It Might Be Worth Listening To appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has raised concerns about a proposed U.S. cryptocurrency bill, warning it could place several digital assets, including XRP, under securities laws at launch. Speaking...
By Anjali Belgaumkar 3/5/2026, 4:36:37 PM
Netflix (NFLX) Stock Adds Ben Affleck’s AI Production Company InterPositive to Portfolio
Netflix (NFLX) stock purchases InterPositive, Ben Affleck's AI filmmaking platform. Affleck becomes senior advisor. Financial details remain undisclosed. The post Netflix (NFLX) Stock Adds Ben Affleck’s AI Production Company InterPositive to Portfolio appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 3/5/2026, 4:36:11 PM
Russia drafts stablecoin bill to weaponize cross‑border crypto rails
Russia is fast‑tracking a dedicated stablecoin law to turn fiat‑pegged tokens into sanctioned‑resistant payment infrastructure. The Russian Ministry of Finance is preparing an independent stablecoin bill that would formally regulate digital assets pegged to fiat currencies, rather than folding them…
By Dorian Batycka 3/5/2026, 4:34:08 PM
American Bitcoin reaches 6,500 BTC treasury as mining strategy expands
American Bitcoin expands its treasury to 6,500 BTC after adding 500 coins in three weeks while boosting mining capacity and insider buys. The post American Bitcoin reaches 6,500 BTC treasury as mining strategy expands appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 3/5/2026, 4:32:22 PM
Lombard (BARD) Explained: Unlocking Bitcoin Liquidity for DeFi
DeFi token letting Bitcoin holders use BTC in DeFi, enabling governance, cross-chain liquidity, and ecosystem rewards. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By DailyCoin Team 3/5/2026, 4:32:00 PM
Pundit Says XRP Price At $100 Is Not Insane If You Understand This
Crypto pundit Bird has explained why an XRP price target of $100 is not “insane” when one understands what the XRP Ledger (XRPL) can do. He highlighted how the network could dominate tokenization and on-chain settlement, causing trillions of dollars to flow through the XRPL. Why An XRP Price Target Of $100 Is Not “Insane” In an X post, Bird...
By Scott Matherson 3/5/2026, 4:30:39 PM
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...
By Michelle DG 3/5/2026, 4:30:03 PM
OKB price skyrockets after NYSE parent company ICE invests in OKX
OKX token OKB jumped more than 50% to highs of $124 after a major announcement. NYSE parent company has invested in OKX at a $25 billion valuation. ICE’s move signals a strategic pivot toward tokenized securities and derivatives trading. OKB, the native token of OKX, surged past the $100 mark following news of a major […] The post OKB price...
By Benson Toti 3/5/2026, 4:29:26 PM
Astera Labs (ALAB) Stock Receives Bullish $250 Price Target from Loop Capital Amid AI Boom
Loop Capital sets $250 target for Astera Labs (ALAB) stock, projecting 110% upside. Q4 revenue hit $270.6M with 91.8% YoY growth amid AI infrastructure boom. The post Astera Labs (ALAB) Stock Receives Bullish $250 Price Target from Loop Capital Amid AI Boom appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 3/5/2026, 4:29:26 PM
FBI arrests custody company CEO‘s son over alleged $46M crypto theft
FBI director Kash Patel posted a photo a handcuffed John Daghita, as well as one of seized items including cash, thumb drives, a phone and devices resembling hardware wallets.
By Turner Wright 3/5/2026, 4:28:51 PM
Chainlink Price Forecast: LINK trades sideways after Visa-led cross-border settlement milestone
Chainlink (LINK) hovers around $9.38 at the time of writing on Thursday. This comes as crypto investors bravely navigate the Middle East war, with the United States (US) and Israel ramping up attacks on Iran and sending jitters across global markets.
By N/A 3/5/2026, 4:28:43 PM
Veeva Systems (VEEV) Stock Soars 12% on Strong Q4 Results and Optimistic Guidance
Veeva Systems (VEEV) stock rises 12% after Q4 earnings beat with $2.06 EPS. Revenue hits $836M, up 16% YoY. FY2027 guidance exceeds consensus forecasts. The post Veeva Systems (VEEV) Stock Soars 12% on Strong Q4 Results and Optimistic Guidance appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 3/5/2026, 4:28:34 PM
Crypto Market Crash: Top Analyst Reveals What’s Next For Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP
The post Crypto Market Crash: Top Analyst Reveals What’s Next For Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The recent volatility in the crypto market has left investors questioning whether the latest pullback means a deeper crash or just a temporary correction. While prices have struggled to maintain momentum, one market...
By Anjali Belgaumkar 3/5/2026, 4:27:24 PM
Chainlink Price Gains Attention After Visa e-HKD Pilot and LINK Chart Signals Possible Breakout
The post Chainlink Price Gains Attention After Visa e-HKD Pilot and LINK Chart Signals Possible Breakout appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The Chainlink price is suddenly back in the spotlight and not just because of a chart bounce. This time, the story comes straight from the intersection of crypto infrastructure and traditional finance. A...
By Yash Jain 3/5/2026, 4:22:28 PM
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...
By Chainwire 3/5/2026, 4:22:12 PM
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...
By Emmanuel Musa 3/5/2026, 4:14:24 PM
Why is Bitcoin Price Going Down Today?
The post Why is Bitcoin Price Going Down Today? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The price of Bitcoin slipped on Thursday, falling around 2.3% in the past 24 hours to roughly $71,200, as the market cooled after failing to sustain a breakout above an important resistance zone. The decline comes after Bitcoin briefly surged past $73,000...
By Anjali Belgaumkar 3/5/2026, 4:11:54 PM
Iren (IREN) Stock: $6B Share Program and 50K Nvidia GPUs Power AI Cloud Push
Iren (IREN) stock expands share offering to $6B and orders 50,000 Nvidia B300 GPUs, targeting $3.7B AI Cloud revenue by late 2026. Analysts remain divided. The post Iren (IREN) Stock: $6B Share Program and 50K Nvidia GPUs Power AI Cloud Push appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 3/5/2026, 4:08:09 PM
Bitcoin Whipsaws From $62.3K Scare To $73K: $80K Next?
$1.1 biliion in ETF inflows sparks enthusiasm after an ultra-turbulent February: can Bitcoin place itself back at $80,000 soon? Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Samantha Diamo 3/5/2026, 4:08:00 PM
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 […]
By Christian Encila 3/5/2026, 4:00:30 PM
Crypto for Advisors: Tokenization offers always-on global investment access
Using blockchain technology, tokenization is creating a new, always-on investment market, giving people worldwide easy and fractional access to wealth-building assets.
By Nick Ducoff 3/5/2026, 4:00:00 PM
Bitcoin pulls back to near $71,000 even as software sector soars
The two battered markets have had a nearly one-to-one correlation in recent months, but are moving in opposite directions on Thursday.
By Helene Braun 3/5/2026, 3:57:23 PM
XRP Holders Are Being Lied To, Analyst Reveals How
Zach Humphries, a prominent crypto YouTuber, has warned that many XRP holders are being misled by unrealistic price predictions circulating across social media. He recently released a video arguing that exaggerated projections for XRP’s future price are harming investors and distorting expectations about the asset’s long-term potential. Visit...
By Abdulkarim Abdulwahab 3/5/2026, 3:56:00 PM
Tether Commits CHF 5M to Expand Lugano Bitcoin Hub Through 2030
Tether and Lugano launch Plan ₿ Phase II with CHF 5 million commitment, targeting digital infrastructure sovereignty and AI integration through 2030. (Read More)
By N/A 3/5/2026, 3:55:01 PM
Three Reasons Why Pi Network (PI) Could Crash Again After Hitting a 3-Week High
Meanwhile, some market observers believe PI could eventually explode above $1.
By Dimitar Dzhondzhorov 3/5/2026, 3:54:22 PM
Bitcoin Price Debate Ignites as Bull Trap Warning Clashes With On-Chain Data
The post Bitcoin Price Debate Ignites as Bull Trap Warning Clashes With On-Chain Data appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The Bitcoin price is once again sitting in the middle of a classic crypto argument: bull trap or genuine recovery? One viral chart circulating on X claims the current rally perfectly mirrors the 2022 pattern and warns that...
By Yash Jain 3/5/2026, 3:53:38 PM
Bitcoin Rallies to $73,000 Driven by ETF Inflows and Derivatives Activity
Bitcoin has shown strength, recovering to $73,000 in the face of market uncertainties from geopolitical tension, spurred by two major catalysts. The price of Bitcoin has recently shown how quickly sentiment can shift in the crypto market. Visit Website
By Elendu Benedict 3/5/2026, 3:50:39 PM
Stock market today: here’s why the Dow Jones is crashing
The Dow Jones Index resumed its downward trend today, March 5, as the war in the Middle East continued and odds of a ceasefire happening between Iran and the United States fell on Polymarket. The Dow Jones Index, which tracks…
By Crispus Nyaga 3/5/2026, 3:50:33 PM
Impact BioMedical (IBO) Stock Jumps 115% on Extended Merger Timeline Through July 2026
Impact BioMedical (IBO) stock soars 115% pre-market after amended merger agreement with Dr Ashleys extends deadline to July 2026 with revised share structure. The post Impact BioMedical (IBO) Stock Jumps 115% on Extended Merger Timeline Through July 2026 appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 3/5/2026, 3:50:14 PM
Bitcoin trader sees 'lower soon' as BTC price starts to erase $74K breakout
BTC price upside lost momentum after hitting one-month highs as more traders joined bearish predictions for Bitcoin's next move.
By William Suberg 3/5/2026, 3:49:30 PM
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...
By Micah Zimmerman 3/5/2026, 3:49:07 PM
Bitcoin Whales Now Distributing Heavily Above $73K: What Does BTC Need to Scale Higher?
Amid the ongoing Bitcoin recovery campaign, large whales have begun distributing heavily above the $73,000 mark, creating stern resistance. For context, Bitcoin has been climbing again despite the pressure that global markets faced following the conflict between Iran and Israel. Visit Website
By Sam Wisdom Raphael 3/5/2026, 3:47:42 PM
Ethereum Price Prediction Targets $12,000 as Zeberg Projects Massive ETH Rally While Pepeto Offers 100x Potential
The post Ethereum Price Prediction Targets $12,000 as Zeberg Projects Massive ETH Rally While Pepeto Offers 100x Potential appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Macroeconomist Henrik Zeberg sees the ETH to BTC ratio pushing toward 10%, which would place Ethereum between $10,000 and $12,000 this cycle, and that kind of ethereum price prediction...
By PR Manager 3/5/2026, 3:47:28 PM
SEI Launches AI-Optimized Documentation for Autonomous Agent Development
Sei Labs releases agent-friendly technical docs and skill pages, positioning the Layer 1 blockchain for AI-driven development as SEI trades at $0.068. (Read More)
By N/A 3/5/2026, 3:46:01 PM
XRP Wallet Users Alerted as XRPL Developer Flags New Scam Risk
XRP Ledger developer raises alarm on new risk targeting XRP Wallet users.
By Tomiwabold Olajide 3/5/2026, 3:46:00 PM
US government contractor’s son arrested after allegedly stealing $46M in crypto from Marshals Service
The arrest highlights vulnerabilities in government asset management and underscores the need for enhanced security measures in handling digital assets. The post US government contractor’s son arrested after allegedly stealing $46M in crypto from Marshals Service appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 3/5/2026, 3:43:55 PM
Greg Abel Invests $15M Personal Funds in Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) as Buybacks Return
Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) CEO Greg Abel restarts buybacks after consulting Warren Buffett and invests his entire $15M salary in company shares. The post Greg Abel Invests $15M Personal Funds in Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) as Buybacks Return appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 3/5/2026, 3:43:28 PM
Hana Financial Partners with Circle and Crypto.com for Stablecoin Tourist Payments in South Korea
Hana Financial Group tests USDC and Crypto.com stablecoin payments for tourists in South Korea, integrating digital assets with traditional payment systems. The post Hana Financial Partners with Circle and Crypto.com for Stablecoin Tourist Payments in South Korea appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Oliver Dale 3/5/2026, 3:41:45 PM
Michael Saylor on Bitcoin Scarcity: Not Enough BTC for Everyone
With roughly 60 million millionaires in the world, 21 million BTC in total supply might not be enough.
By Tomiwabold Olajide 3/5/2026, 3:41:00 PM
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...
By Michelle DG 3/5/2026, 3:40:43 PM
American Bitcoin Expands Treasury to 6,500 BTC as Eric Trump Accuses Big Banks of Lobbying Against Crypto
Bitcoin Magazine American Bitcoin Expands Treasury to 6,500 BTC as Eric Trump Accuses Big Banks of Lobbying Against Crypto American Bitcoin added more than 6,500 Bitcoin, placing the firm among the largest publicly traded holders of the digital asset as it continues to scale its mining operations. This post American Bitcoin Expands Treasury to...
By Micah Zimmerman 3/5/2026, 3:37:28 PM
Xaman Founder Warns XRP Users: “There Is No Xaman Browser Plugin” as Fake Extensions Emerge
Fresh warnings have emerged in the XRP community as scammers circulate fake browser extensions for Xaman Wallet. The alert comes as a suspicious Chrome extension surfaced online claiming to offer a web version of the self-custodial XRP wallet. Visit Website
By Abdulkarim Abdulwahab 3/5/2026, 3:37:03 PM
Tesla (TSLA) Pushes Toward AGI With Humanoid Robot Optimus Gen 3
Elon Musk says Tesla (TSLA) is racing to achieve AGI in humanoid form. Optimus Gen 3 robot launches Q1 2026 with $20B budget backing mass production goals. The post Tesla (TSLA) Pushes Toward AGI With Humanoid Robot Optimus Gen 3 appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 3/5/2026, 3:36:58 PM
Aave price tests mid-band resistance as vote to launch on Monad nears approval
Aave price is approaching a key technical resistance level as the community prepares to vote on a potential deployment on Monad. Aave (AAVE) traded at $118.23 at press time, up 3.1% in the last 24 hours and close to the…
By Leon Okwatch 3/5/2026, 3:36:31 PM
FBI Arrests Virginia Man Linked to $46M US Marshals Crypto Wallet Theft
Federal authorities have arrested Virginia resident John Daghita in connection with the alleged theft of tens of millions of dollars in cryptocurrency tied to wallets managed by the U.S. Marshals Service. U.S. Government Contractor Accused of Stealing $46M in Cryptocurrency From U.S. Marshals Service Arrested on Saint Martin FBI Director Kash...
By Jamie Redman 3/5/2026, 3:33:55 PM