Kalshi Faces Backlash After $50M Market on Khamenei’s Death Sparks Rule Dispute
Kalshi CEO Tarek Mansour defended the platform’s handling of a prediction market tied to Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s death. The post Kalshi Faces Backlash After $50M Market on Khamenei’s Death Sparks Rule Dispute appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Jos Oramas 3/2/2026, 6:19:07 AM
Bloomberg Report: Block’s AI-Driven Layoffs Spark Debate Over ‘AI-Washing’
A report from Bloomberg has questioned whether the massive job cuts at Jack Dorsey-led tech firm, Block, are truly down to AI or if they’re related to corporate bloat and poor management. The post Bloomberg Report: Block’s AI-Driven Layoffs Spark Debate Over ‘AI-Washing’ appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Jody McDonald 3/2/2026, 6:09:51 AM
Record trading on Polymarket amid Iran strikes; Six wallets net $1.2M
Polymarket recorded historic trading activity on the day of the joint U.S.–Israel strike on Iran, with single-day nominal trading volume reaching $478 million, according to an analyst tracking platform data. War bets surge: Polymarket hits $478M daily volume The surge…
By Ann Maria Shibu 3/2/2026, 6:09:48 AM
SpaceX’s $545M Bitcoin Bet Set for Spotlight in Record IPO
SpaceX for the first time will publicly disclose its longstanding Bitcoin holdings of 8,285 BTC. The post SpaceX’s $545M Bitcoin Bet Set for Spotlight in Record IPO appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Jos Oramas 3/2/2026, 6:01:02 AM
Bitcoin Fear Has Been This Low Only 2 Times In History, Here’s What Follows Each Time
Bitcoin saw its price crash toward $60,000 last week, and naturally, investor sentiment took a plunge with it. Now, while the sentiment has been in a decline for the better part of five months, what stands out this time is how low the score on the Bitcoin Fear & Greed Index has gotten. In fact, the sentiment surrounding the crypto market has...
By Scott Matherson 3/2/2026, 6:00:44 AM
Over $9 billion flees bitcoin and ether ETFs in four months
Record outflows indicate that institutional appetite for digital assets has collapsed.
By Omkar Godbole 3/2/2026, 5:55:17 AM
Michael Saylor’s Strategy Boosts ‘Stretch’ Yield to 11.5% Amid Funding Shift
Strategy chairman Michael Saylor announced that the company is raising the dividend on its perpetual STRC preferred stock to 11.50% for March 2026, up from 11.25% The post Michael Saylor’s Strategy Boosts ‘Stretch’ Yield to 11.5% Amid Funding Shift appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Jos Oramas 3/2/2026, 5:54:01 AM
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Crypto News Today [Live] Updates On March 2, 2026
The post Crypto News Today [Live] Updates On March 2, 2026 appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News March 2, 2026 05:59:45 UTC Token Unlocks Worth $572M Set to Hit Market This Week According to Tokenomist, the crypto market is preparing for major token unlocks over the next seven days, with the total value expected to exceed $572 million. Large...
By Nidhi Kolhapur 3/2/2026, 5:47:23 AM
Bitcoin Technical Analysis Report – 2nd March 2026
Bitcoin (BTC) brushed off the latest geopolitical tensions over the weekend, holding steady near the $67,000 mark even as headlines around Iran escalated. With traditional financial markets closed, there was no immediate reaction from equities. Crypto did see a brief spike in volatility, but the move quickly faded. BTC/USD stayed within its recent...
By N/A 3/2/2026, 5:45:31 AM
Fed could print money to support US conflict with Iran, says Hayes
Arthur Hayes says the longer Donald Trump engages in expensive “Iranian nation-building,” the more likely it is that the Federal Reserve will boost money supply.
By Martin Young 3/2/2026, 5:44:07 AM
Mt. Gox’s Karpelès Proposes Bitcoin Hard Fork to Recover US$5.2B in Lost Funds
A narrowly scoped protocol change sought to unlock long-dormant Mt. Gox coins, but debate over Bitcoin’s core principles halted the effort. The post Mt. Gox’s Karpelès Proposes Bitcoin Hard Fork to Recover US$5.2B in Lost Funds appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Rachel Lourdesamy 3/2/2026, 5:43:18 AM
3 Token Unlocks to Watch in the First Week of March 2026
Crypto tokens worth more than $572 million will enter the market over the next seven days. Notably, three major ecosystems, Hyperliquid (HYPE), Ethena (ENA), and RedStone (RED) will release new token supply into circulation in early March 2026. The token unlocks will inject fresh liquidity into the market and can also trigger price swings and The...
By Kamina Bashir 3/2/2026, 5:38:00 AM
XRP Faces $650 Million Selling Pressure as Geopolitical Tensions Escalate
XRP (XRP) holders appear to be adopting a defensive stance amid intensifying geopolitical tensions between the United States, Israel, and Iran. On-chain data shows more than $650 million worth of XRP flowing into Binance over the past week. The sharp rise in exchange inflows suggests investors may be positioning for increased volatility, raising...
By Kamina Bashir 3/2/2026, 5:37:27 AM
SBF Praises Trump’s “Surgical” Foreign Strategy
The post SBF Praises Trump’s “Surgical” Foreign Strategy appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) has sparked debate after praising Donald Trump’s foreign policy approach in a recent tweet. SBF claimed Trump’s actions in Iran and Venezuela achieved results that long ground wars in Iraq and Afghanistan failed...
By Sohrab Khawas 3/2/2026, 5:36:46 AM
XRP Trading Volume Jumps on Bitrue as Buying Pressure Builds
The post XRP Trading Volume Jumps on Bitrue as Buying Pressure Builds appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News XRP trading activity has surged on Bitrue, with spot purchase volumes rising 212% and outpacing sell orders by more than two times. The spike comes amid what analysts describe as a quiet accumulation phase by institutional investors...
By Nidhi Kolhapur 3/2/2026, 5:33:40 AM
$652M XRP Mystery: Why Billions Just Moved Before Markets Reopened
The post $652M XRP Mystery: Why Billions Just Moved Before Markets Reopened appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The crypto market didn’t get a quiet weekend. As tensions between the United States, Israel and Iran escalated sharply, digital assets became the first place investors reacted. With stock markets closed when the initial strikes were...
By Debashree Patra 3/2/2026, 5:30:59 AM
Diamond Hands Win: 85% of Bitcoin Holders Stood Firm Through the February Dip
Despite a massive 46% crash that wiped out $1 trillion in market value, a new study reveals that the majority of bitcoin holders remained remarkably resilient. Resilience Amid the Crash Bitcoin’s 46% drop from its all-time high of just above $126,000 to briefly below $61,000 rattled markets and erased more than $1 trillion in value. […]
By Terence Zimwara 3/2/2026, 5:30:17 AM
Ethereum’s Long-Awaited Account Abstraction Set for Hegota Upgrade
Ethereum’s smart accounts are nearing deployment, introducing modular transactions and broader fee flexibility across the network. The post Ethereum’s Long-Awaited Account Abstraction Set for Hegota Upgrade appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Rachel Lourdesamy 3/2/2026, 5:30:04 AM
Dogecoin (DOGE) Slips Toward Critical Support, Breakdown Threat Emerges
Dogecoin started a recovery wave above the $0.0925 zone against the US Dollar. DOGE is now facing hurdles near $0.0970 and might struggle to continue higher. DOGE price started a recovery wave from $0.0880 and climbed above $0.0950. The price is trading below the $0.0955 level and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is a contracting...
By Aayush Jindal 3/2/2026, 5:28:24 AM
Bitcoin, cryptos under pressure as oil spikes 6% and global markets price in U.S.-Iran conflict
Bitcoin fell back to $66,700 as traditional markets opened to their first chance to price the weekend's military escalation, with oil surging to $77 and Asian equities dropping 1.4%.
By Shaurya Malwa 3/2/2026, 5:26:20 AM
Ethereum’s Massive Slump Continues With Sixth Straight Red Month
Ethereum is teetering on the edge of its longest losing streak in nearly a decade.
By Alex Dovbnya 3/2/2026, 5:24:28 AM
MicroStrategy Boosts STRC Dividend to 11.50% as Bitcoin Drawdown Pressures MSTR
Strategy, formerly MicroStrategy, raised its STRC preferred stock dividend by 25 basis points for March 2026, as Bitcoin (BTC) drawdown continues to push MSTR shares down. Strategy is the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin (BTC). The STRC dividend rate is set monthly to keep shares trading near their $100 par value, limiting price volatility. Why...
By Kamina Bashir 3/2/2026, 5:08:52 AM
Why Is The Crypto Market Down Today?
The total crypto market cap (TOTAL) and Bitcoin (BTC) opened Monday in green, but the overall shift over the last 24 hours still remains negative. Interestingly, altcoins haven’t seen much losses yet as Pippin (PIPPIN) took the biggest hit, falling by just 7%. In the news today:- The Crypto Market Is Unmoved The total crypto The post Why Is The...
By Aaryamann Shrivastava 3/2/2026, 5:00:22 AM
Solana Price Forecast: SOL consolidates amid rising Middle East tensions
Solana (SOL) trades around $84 at press time on Monday, coiling further within a consolidation range that keeps the momentum trapped. Institutional interest in Solana resurfaced last week, with inflows of over $44 million capping downside pressure.
By N/A 3/2/2026, 5:00:00 AM
Hyperliquid's HYPE token jumps 5% as Iran war brings windfall revenue, JUP gains on supply freeze
Traders lean into supply compression stories in altcoins as Hyperliquid ramps up token burns and Jupiter freezes new emissions, even as bitcoin churns between $60,000 and $69,000 with muted flow.
By Sam Reynolds 3/2/2026, 4:34:10 AM
February crypto losses hit lowest level since March 2025: PeckShield
PeckShield says the lack of large hacks, heightened market volatility, and tighter risk controls could all have played a part in crypto recording the lowest losses in nearly a year.
By Stephen Katte 3/2/2026, 4:33:29 AM
Report: Barclays Joins Global Banks Building Blockchain Payment Systems
Barclays is reportedly exploring a blockchain-based platform for payments and deposits as financial banking giants prepare for faster, digital settlement systems. Sources Say the Banking Behemoth Barclays Is Preparing a Blockchain Strategy The London-based lender has issued requests for information to technology providers as it evaluates building...
By Jamie Redman 3/2/2026, 4:30:39 AM
XRP Price Upside Threatened as $1.42 Emerges Key Resistance
XRP price started a recovery wave above $1.3820 but failed near $1.420. The price is now consolidating and might aim for a fresh move above $1.420. XRP price started a recovery wave above the $1.3820 zone. The price is now trading below $1.3880 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break above a bearish trend line with resistance...
By Aayush Jindal 3/2/2026, 4:28:13 AM
Magic Eden winds down EVM, Bitcoin NFT markets to focus on gambling
Magic Edin is shifting resources from NFTs to its casino platform Dicey, as a closed beta saw $15 million wagered by around 200 users in two months.
By N/A 3/2/2026, 4:20:57 AM
AI ‘vibe coding’ could put Ethereum roadmap ahead of schedule: Vitalik
Vitalik Buterin says AI coding still has “massive caveats,” but people should expect Ethereum’s roadmap to be finished much faster than expected.
By Martin Young 3/2/2026, 4:14:00 AM
Bitcoin Price Prediction March 2026: Macroeconomist Says BTC Will Hit $100K
The post Bitcoin Price Prediction March 2026: Macroeconomist Says BTC Will Hit $100K appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Bitcoin slipped in the past 24 hours, but one top macroeconomist says a powerful rally could be just ahead. Bitcoin is down 1.18% to around $66,538, moving in line with the broader crypto market decline. The drop comes as...
By Anjali Belgaumkar 3/2/2026, 3:52:33 AM
Strategist Sees Reversion Risk in Gold and Oil After Iran Strikes
U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran could spark reversals in gold and crude oil as war premium fades, signaling 2026 peaks and risk-asset relief, Bloomberg strategist Mike McGlone warns. Strategist Flags Commodity Reversal Scenario Bloomberg Intelligence strategist Mike McGlone shared on social media platform X on March 1 his view that U.S.-Israel strikes...
By Kevin Helms 3/2/2026, 3:30:10 AM
Top 3 Price Prediction: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple – BTC, ETH and XRP under pressure as key supports face breakdown risk
Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Ripple (XRP) prices trade on the back foot at the start of this week on Monday, after extending losses in the previous week. BTC is on the brink of a breakdown, ETH is capped below key resistance, and XRP risks a crack of the trendline.
By N/A 3/2/2026, 3:27:58 AM
Ethereum Price Support Intact, but Market Signals Waning Bullish Momentum
Ethereum price started a fresh increase from $1,840. ETH is now consolidating gains and might aim for another increase above $2,000. Ethereum started a fresh upward move above the $1,900 zone. The price is trading below $2,000 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a new bearish trend line forming with resistance at $2,000 on the...
By Aayush Jindal 3/2/2026, 3:18:55 AM
Arthur Hayes Says Iran Conflict Could Trigger Fed Easing, Boost Bitcoin
BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes published a new essay on March 2 arguing that prolonged US military engagement with Iran would increase the likelihood of Federal Reserve rate cuts and money printing, ultimately driving Bitcoin higher. His thesis rests on a four-decade pattern: every major US military campaign in the Middle East has been followed by...
By Oihyun Kim 3/2/2026, 3:08:23 AM
Cardano Price Forecast: ADA recovers from key support amid uncertain market conditions
Cardano (ADA) recovers nearly 1% at press time on Monday following nearly 3% losses the previous day. Retail sentiment for Cardano remains mixed due to intense liquidations in ADA derivatives, while the positive funding rate skews the bias bullish.
By N/A 3/2/2026, 3:06:40 AM
Bitcoin Price Trapped Below $70K, Market Awaits Breakout Catalyst
Bitcoin price started a decent increase above $66,000. BTC is now consolidating above $66,000 and might aim for more gains above $67,200. Bitcoin started a fresh increase after it settled above the $65,500 support. The price is trading below $67,000 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. There is a bearish trend line forming with resistance at...
By Aayush Jindal 3/2/2026, 2:53:03 AM
Bitcoin Outperforms Equities as Asia Markets Reel From Iran Strikes
Asian markets plunged on Monday as the fallout from US and Israeli military strikes on Iran sent oil surging, stocks tumbling, and investors scrambling for safe havens — but Bitcoin held up better than expected, trading around $66,500 after a weekend that saw it swing between $63,000 and $68,000. With the Strait of Hormuz effectively The post...
By Oihyun Kim 3/2/2026, 2:37:42 AM
Trump Media could spin out Truth Social amid crypto push
Trump Media expanded into crypto in 2025 with its fintech brand Truth.Fi, creating a Bitcoin treasury, filing multiple crypto ETFs, and forming a partnership with Crypto.com.
By Brayden Lindrea 3/2/2026, 2:34:17 AM
US Senator Torches Bankman-Fried as Clarity Act Support Backfires
U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis forcefully rejected Sam Bankman-Fried’s praise of the Clarity Act, warning the bill would impose harsher penalties on him and distancing her crypto legislation from his past lobbying efforts as regulatory battles intensify. Lummis Slams Bankman-Fried Over Clarity Act Remarks U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis shared on social...
By Kevin Helms 3/2/2026, 2:30:39 AM
Why is Bitcoin Price Going Down Today?
The post Why is Bitcoin Price Going Down Today? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The crypto market is under pressure again. Total market value has fallen to around $2.28 trillion, down more than 2% in the past 24 hours. Investors are asking the same question: Why is crypto crashing today? Here’s what’s happening: 1. Rising Tensions in the...
By Anjali Belgaumkar 3/2/2026, 2:23:05 AM
Top Crypto Losers: Tezos, Toncoin, and Polkadot at crucial levels amid US-Israel strike on Iran
Altcoins such as Tezos, Toncoin, and Polkadot rank among the worst hit cryptocurrencies over the last 24 hours amid the US and Israel's attack on Iran. Tezos and Toncoin are down to crucial support levels while Polkadot remains near a crucial resistance trendline, showcasing underlying strength.
By N/A 3/2/2026, 2:17:46 AM
Ripple Rolls out Institutional XRPL Strategy to Power Tokenization and Regulated Finance
Ripple is reshaping XRP Ledger funding to accelerate regulated finance expansion, rolling out a FinTech Builder Program and expanded institutional support framework to scale global adoption and broaden capital access for developers. Ripple Targets Regulated Finance Growth Through New Institutional XRPL Programs Ripple published new insights on...
By Kevin Helms 3/2/2026, 1:30:26 AM
X to label paid promotions but prohibits crypto promos in EU, UK
X head of product, Nikita Bier, says the paid promotions tag aims to encourage people to build their businesses on X while being transparent with their fan base.
By Brayden Lindrea 3/2/2026, 12:37:08 AM
Willy Woo Warns Liquidity Breakdown Could Cap Bitcoin’s Rally Despite Short-Term Relief
Bitcoin faces mounting bearish pressure as weakening liquidity and deeply negative on-chain flows cloud the outlook, Willy Woo warns, suggesting that any short-term rebound may be rejected before a durable recovery can take hold. Bitcoin Faces Structural Weakness With $45K Touted as Typical Bear Market Floor Crypto market cycles remain under close...
By Kevin Helms 3/2/2026, 12:30:03 AM
NYT Exposes CZ’s Memoir — Crypto Twitter Made It Free Marketing
The New York Times obtained a nearly 300-page draft of Changpeng Zhao’s unpublished memoir, detailing secret DOJ negotiations, prison life, and his rivalry with Sam Bankman-Fried. But what NYT framed as a critical exposé, CZ and the crypto community quickly recast as the year’s best free book promotion. Inside the Manuscript The New York Times The...
By Oihyun Kim 3/2/2026, 12:08:17 AM
Crypto Market Review: Strong Bullish XRP Case, $67,000 Bitcoin (BTC) Bounce Secures Recovery, Ethereum (ETH) Catches $2,000 by the Tail
The market bounced just a bit, but it already sparked a debate about a potential long-term recovery of the whole industry.
By Arman Shirinyan 3/2/2026, 12:01:00 AM
World Liberty Financial Introduces Tiered Node System for Governance Staking
Unstaked WLFI cannot vote; stakers earn rewards, Node privileges, and Super Node partnership opportunities.
By Chayanika Deka 3/1/2026, 11:35:59 PM
Vitalik Buterin Wraps Up Ethereum Selling Spree — Is an ETH Breakout Imminent?
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin appears to have finished his Ethereum selling spree, a move that has coincided with ETH’s surge above $2,000.
By Muthoni Mary Kiama 3/1/2026, 11:32:13 PM
Ripple CEO Highlights XRP’s Solid Performance, Applauds ‘Brilliant’ US Court Ruling
XRP stands out as the only major cryptocurrency with court-backed U.S. regulatory clarity, fueling institutional adoption and outperforming rivals, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said as he pushes for broader crypto legislation to unlock industry growth. Ripple CEO Highlights XRP Strength as Legal Victory Unlocks Institutional Capital Ripple CEO...
By Kevin Helms 3/1/2026, 11:30:07 PM