Stocks, crypto and metals retreat as U.S.–Iran conflict intensifies
Global markets slide as US Iran tensions escalate, sending stocks, crypto and metals lower while oil surges on Strait of Hormuz fears. The post Stocks, crypto and metals retreat as U.S.–Iran conflict intensifies appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 3/3/2026, 3:51:16 PM
Iran Crypto “In the Dark”: Trading Volumes Plunge 80% After Strikes
When US-Israeli strikes on Iran began on February 28, local crypto activity did not explode in a rush for the exits. Instead, transaction volumes and flows on Iranian platforms fell sharply as authorities enforced sweeping internet restrictions and exchanges shifted into defensive operations. TRM analysis shows that Iran’s largest exchange,...
By Jared Kirui 3/3/2026, 3:50:52 PM
DeepSeek AI sets Ethereum price for end of 2026
DeepSeek, the most famous artificial intelligence (AI) model hailing from China, sees this year’s Ethereum (ETH) trajectory as nothing short … Continue reading The post DeepSeek AI sets Ethereum price for end of 2026 appeared first on Finbold.
By Marko 3/3/2026, 3:49:14 PM
Big Four Firm Deloitte Validates USAT Stablecoin Reserves in Historic First
Deloitte provides historic attestation for USAT stablecoin reserves, confirming $17.6M backing and GENIUS Act compliance in first Big Four validation. The post Big Four Firm Deloitte Validates USAT Stablecoin Reserves in Historic First appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Oliver Dale 3/3/2026, 3:48:09 PM
Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM) Stock Drops 5.5% Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty and Institutional Shifts
Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM) stock fell 5.5% on March 3, 2026. Analysis of institutional trades, analyst targets, and key metrics for TSMC investors. The post Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM) Stock Drops 5.5% Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty and Institutional Shifts appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 3/3/2026, 3:46:24 PM
RWA Perpetuals Hit $15B Daily Volume as DeFi Builds Wall Street Bridge
OKX Ventures research reveals how RWA perpetuals are capturing demand from $89T options and $30T CFD markets. Two competing architectures emerge. (Read More)
By N/A 3/3/2026, 3:45:15 PM
Bitcoin dives 3% on global asset rout as $5K gold 'smashed' on oil fears
Bitcoin bulls gave up their latest mission to reclaim $70,000 as Iran escalation sparked oil supply fears that gripped stocks and gold.
By William Suberg 3/3/2026, 3:42:06 PM
End of bitcoin 'HODL': public miners going all-in on AI, signaling more BTC selling
Public bitcoin miner balance sheets are shifting as capital rotates from bitcoin treasuries to AI infrastructure.
By James Van Straten 3/3/2026, 3:41:40 PM
U.S. Court Dismisses Years-Long Scam Token Lawsuit Against Uniswap Labs
The trial was ongoing for over four years.
By Mandy Williams 3/3/2026, 3:39:42 PM
CoreWeave (CRWV) Stock Plummets 28% Following Disappointing Q4 Report – Worth Buying Now?
CoreWeave (CRWV) stock plunged 28% after missing Q1 revenue guidance and posting widening losses. Citi slashed its price target to $126. Analysis inside. The post CoreWeave (CRWV) Stock Plummets 28% Following Disappointing Q4 Report – Worth Buying Now? appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 3/3/2026, 3:39:37 PM
CFTC chief Selig to clear path for U.S. perpetual futures in coming weeks
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission chairman, appearing beside his Securities and Exchange Commission counterpart, said several crypto policies are coming.
By Jesse Hamilton 3/3/2026, 3:38:17 PM
XRP Ledger Developer Spotlights Biggest RLUSD Liquidity Pool Incentive
XRP Ledger developer tasks Ripple Labs with supporting DeFi startups in the ecosystem.
By Godfrey Benjamin 3/3/2026, 3:37:00 PM
David Schwartz Rejects Cardano Founder Claim That Ripple Supports Legislation Favoring Only XRP
Ripple CTO Emeritus David Schwartz has responded to claims that Ripple supports crypto regulations designed to shield XRP while sidelining smaller projects. The debate resurfaced after Charles Hoskinson criticized Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse for backing the Clarity Act despite its flaws. Visit Website
By Lele Jima 3/3/2026, 3:36:49 PM
UpDown Launches 50x Leveraged FX Futures Trading on Celo
UpDown protocol goes live on Celo, offering up to 50x leverage on forex futures trading with stablecoin pairs tracking GBP, JPY, and Nigerian Naira. (Read More)
By N/A 3/3/2026, 3:35:27 PM
Ripple upgrades its payments platform, integrating custody, liquidity, and automated payout capabilities
Ripple's platform upgrade could enhance global fintech efficiency, offering streamlined financial operations and fostering broader blockchain adoption. The post Ripple upgrades its payments platform, integrating custody, liquidity, and automated payout capabilities appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 3/3/2026, 3:31:01 PM
Ethereum Reaching End Game? Founder Vitalik Buterin Shares New Development
Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin has provided an update on plans for account abstraction. Given the progress they have made so far on this feature, he stated that it could go live within a year under the Hegota upgrade. Vitalik Buterin Provides Update On Ethereum Account Abstraction In an X post, Vitalik Buterin noted that they […]
By Scott Matherson 3/3/2026, 3:30:19 PM
Bitcoin ETFs snap back with $458m day as institutional demand returns
After four weeks of redemptions, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF products snap back with a $458m daily surge and renewed institutional demand. U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs are quietly back in accumulation mode, and the tape looks more like the start of…
By Dorian Batycka 3/3/2026, 3:26:19 PM
Visa and Bridge expand stablecoin-linked Visa card program to 100+ countries
Visa and Bridge expand stablecoin-linked Visa card program to 100+ countries and launch onchain settlement pilot. The post Visa and Bridge expand stablecoin-linked Visa card program to 100+ countries appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 3/3/2026, 3:25:36 PM
Bitcoin Long-Term Holders Add 212,000 BTC in One Month: Analyst
Bitcoin long-term holders have added BTC tokens worth billions of dollars in the past few weeks despite the persistent downtrend. These Bitcoin whales have been busy in the past 30 days, leveraging the dip to stack more sats. Visit Website
By Elendu Benedict 3/3/2026, 3:24:08 PM
Here is why Harvard trimmed bitcoin and bought ether and why the move is bullish for crypto
Volatility and private equity cash needs, not a market bet, may explain the endowment’s crypto shift, experts say.
By Helene Braun 3/3/2026, 3:23:08 PM
Dogecoin price faces capitulation risk under $0.08 amid persistent selling
Dogecoin price remains under heavy pressure as consecutive lower highs and lower lows confirm a strong bearish trend.
By Aziz Zamani 3/3/2026, 3:22:17 PM
Versant Media (VSNT) Stock Jumps Nearly 3% on Revenue Surprise and $1B Buyback Plan
Versant Media (VSNT) stock climbs 3% after revenue beats Wall Street estimates at $6.69B and company unveils $1 billion buyback despite profit decline. The post Versant Media (VSNT) Stock Jumps Nearly 3% on Revenue Surprise and $1B Buyback Plan appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 3/3/2026, 3:21:49 PM
Ondo secures approval to trade tokenized stocks, ETFs in Abu Dhabi
Ondo Finance has received approval to offer tokenized U.S. stocks and exchange-traded funds in the Abu Dhabi Global Market, marking a new regulatory milestone for the company. In a Mar. 3 announcement, Ondo said its digital securities from the Ondo…
By Leon Okwatch 3/3/2026, 3:17:51 PM
Bitcoin Derivatives Heat Up: $43.75 Billion in Open Interest and Call Volume Dominates
Bitcoin’s derivatives complex is stacked high and twitchy as traders parse positioning with the leading crypto asset at $66,705 on March 3, 2026. Futures open interest remains fairly elevated across major venues, while options markets show a modest tilt toward calls and a thicket of expirations looming ahead. Bitcoin Open Interest Swells as...
By Jamie Redman 3/3/2026, 3:17:09 PM
On Holding (ONON) Stock Tumbles Despite Record Profitability and Strong Sales Growth
On Holding (ONON) stock drops 11% as 2026 guidance disappoints due to currency headwinds, despite record 62.8% gross margin and CHF 3B in 2025 revenue. The post On Holding (ONON) Stock Tumbles Despite Record Profitability and Strong Sales Growth appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 3/3/2026, 3:15:53 PM
Kalshi and Polymarket ‘Death Carveout’ Triggers Controversy, Insider Trading Allegations Related to Iran Airstrikes
Prediction markets Kalshi and Polymarket are facing backlash following trading activity tied to Iran airstrikes and the reported death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei. Kalshi CEO Tarek Mansour defended the platform’s handling of a market centered on whether Khamenei would be removed as Supreme Leader, emphasizing that the company does not...
By Daily Hodl Staff 3/3/2026, 3:10:33 PM
Trump-Linked American Bitcoin (ABTC) Expands Mining Fleet, Bitcoin Production Capacity
Bitcoin Magazine Trump-Linked American Bitcoin (ABTC) Expands Mining Fleet, Bitcoin Production Capacity American Bitcoin (ABTC) is expanding its Bitcoin mining fleet with over 11,000 new high-efficiency miners. This post Trump-Linked American Bitcoin (ABTC) Expands Mining Fleet, Bitcoin Production Capacity first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is...
By Micah Zimmerman 3/3/2026, 3:10:22 PM
XRP Faces Death Cross on Hourly Chart as Trading Volume Rises 31%
XRP creates death cross as cryptocurrency market watches its next move.
By Tomiwabold Olajide 3/3/2026, 3:10:00 PM
Mobix Labs (MOBX) Stock Rockets 141% Following Navy Tomahawk Contract Win
Mobix Labs (MOBX) stock jumped 141% after securing a production order for filtering components used in the U.S. Navy's Tomahawk cruise missile program. The post Mobix Labs (MOBX) Stock Rockets 141% Following Navy Tomahawk Contract Win appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 3/3/2026, 3:09:52 PM
THOR Industries (THO) Stock Swings Back to Profitability in Q2 FY2026
THOR Industries (THO) stock delivers Q2 profit of $17.8M, beating estimates with 5.4% revenue growth. Company reaffirms full-year fiscal 2026 guidance. The post THOR Industries (THO) Stock Swings Back to Profitability in Q2 FY2026 appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Oliver Dale 3/3/2026, 3:06:46 PM
Shiba Inu Coin price prediction as open interest surge 5% in 24 Hours
Shiba Inu Coin price retreated for six consecutive days even as its futures open interest rebounded. Shiba Inu (SHIB) token slumped to $0.0000054, continuing a strong downward trend that has been going on since November 2024 when it peaked at…
By Crispus Nyaga 3/3/2026, 3:03:36 PM
Tesla (TSLA) Stock: Three Key Factors That May Spark Growth Through 2026
Tesla (TSLA) stock fell 2.4% Tuesday as oil prices jumped. Investors eye Optimus Gen 3 reveal and three potential catalysts that may drive the stock in 2026. The post Tesla (TSLA) Stock: Three Key Factors That May Spark Growth Through 2026 appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 3/3/2026, 3:03:19 PM
Nvidia (NVDA) Stock Regains Morgan Stanley’s Top Spot in Semiconductor Coverage
Nvidia (NVDA) earns StrongBuy rating with $271 target. Morgan Stanley and UBS back the AI chip leader ahead of GTC conference. 48% upside projected. The post Nvidia (NVDA) Stock Regains Morgan Stanley’s Top Spot in Semiconductor Coverage appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 3/3/2026, 3:02:36 PM
Circle Internet (CRCL) Stock Rallies 15% on Middle East Conflict and Rate Speculation
Circle Internet (CRCL) stock surged 15% Monday as Middle East tensions drove oil prices up, potentially reducing Fed rate cuts and increasing USDC interest revenue. The post Circle Internet (CRCL) Stock Rallies 15% on Middle East Conflict and Rate Speculation appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 3/3/2026, 3:01:27 PM
Bitcoin gets liquidity lifeline as US injects $3 billion into banking system amid oil price spike
Brent crude oil is trading like a geopolitical asset again, and that is forcing Bitcoin back into a macro test it has not fully resolved. For a third straight session, oil climbed as the widening US-Israel conflict with Iran revived fears of disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow maritime chokepoint that handles roughly […] The post...
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 3/3/2026, 3:00:44 PM
Ethereum price: stuck near $2k with $1.83k–$2.2k defining next big move
Ethereum price flat near $2k, one month from rare capitulation, $2.2k breakout or $1.83k breakdown now key trigger. Ethereum (ETH) price is sitting at an awkward crossroads: technically fragile, but primed for a sharp reversal if one key level flips.…
By Andrew Folkler 3/3/2026, 3:00:41 PM
Elliot Wave Theory Says Bitcoin Price Is Headed To $40,000, But The End Game Will Shock You
A technical analyst known as ‘V’ has shared a striking Elliott Wave Theory-based Bitcoin price outlook on X that he believes most market participants are completely overlooking. The chart, plotted on Bitcoin’s weekly timeframe, outlines a multi-year roadmap that could first subject the cryptocurrency to significant downside pressure, potentially...
By Scott Matherson 3/3/2026, 3:00:25 PM
2026’s leading crypto cloud mining platforms: AI-powered Bitcoin, Dogecoin mining without hardware
As Bitcoin mining interest surges in 2026 amid market volatility, beginner-friendly cloud mining platforms, led by Hashbitcoin, are gaining traction. #partnercontent
By Guest Post 3/3/2026, 3:00:00 PM
Bitcoin Breaks 7-Year Record with 5-Month Loss Streak – What’s Next for Price?
Bitcoin (BTC) has been struggling with sideways movement recently, trading between $70,000 and $65,000. The market has not seen the bullish momentum required to break out of this consolidation, leaving Bitcoin in a holding pattern. This stagnation has continued for months, with no clear direction in sight. However, the market conditions could...
By Aaryamann Shrivastava 3/3/2026, 2:56:07 PM
Tushar Jain: Market apathy signals a turning point, institutional adoption is reshaping crypto, and Layer 1s are misvalued compared to applications | Empire
Market apathy may signal a turning point as new investment opportunities emerge in crypto The post Tushar Jain: Market apathy signals a turning point, institutional adoption is reshaping crypto, and Layer 1s are misvalued compared to applications | Empire appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 3/3/2026, 2:55:49 PM
Should You Invest in Walmart (WMT) Stock Right Now?
Walmart (WMT) stock analysis: Q4 comp sales rose 4.6%, e-commerce surged 24%, but shares trade at 47x earnings—double the S&P 500. Is it still a buy? The post Should You Invest in Walmart (WMT) Stock Right Now? appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 3/3/2026, 2:54:38 PM
Apple (AAPL) Stock: New MacBook Air M5 Debuts With 512GB Base Storage at $1,099
Apple (AAPL) introduces MacBook Air M5 at $1,099 with 512GB storage, 4x faster AI than M4, Wi-Fi 7, and March 11 availability. Pre-orders start March 4. The post Apple (AAPL) Stock: New MacBook Air M5 Debuts With 512GB Base Storage at $1,099 appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 3/3/2026, 2:53:54 PM
Lido Introduces New Node Operator Tiers and Extended Minting Caps in V3 Update
Lido DAO’s V3 rollout is now in the third phase, allowing any node operator to mint stETH across all stVaults. It also adds four new tiers for the identified node operators, each with its own reserve ratios and minting limits. Lido DAO has announced the rollout of the third version of its protocol, V3, which [...]
By Dennis Grace 3/3/2026, 2:52:37 PM
These Two Bitcoin Miners are Getting Ready to Sell Their Bitcoin
Bitcoin Magazine These Two Bitcoin Miners are Getting Ready to Sell Their Bitcoin Two major Bitcoin miners, MARA Holdings and Core Scientific, are shifting strategies to sell portions of their bitcoin holdings as they pivot toward AI and high-performance computing operations. This post These Two Bitcoin Miners are Getting Ready to Sell Their...
By Micah Zimmerman 3/3/2026, 2:49:26 PM
Bitcoin jumps 4.8% as Iran outflows spike after U.S.–Israel strike
BTC rebounds ~4.8% to $68.8k after Iran strikes as outflows spike. Joint U.S.–Israeli airstrikes on Iranian targets have turned the country’s already‑fraught relationship with digital assets into a live‑fire test of how crypto behaves under extreme geopolitical stress. Within minutes…
By Andrew Folkler 3/3/2026, 2:49:15 PM
Ripple (XRP) Payments Unifies Fiat and Stablecoin Rails After $200M Rail Acquisition
Ripple (XRP) expands its payments platform to offer end-to-end stablecoin infrastructure, processing $100B+ volume with RLUSD hitting $1B market cap. (Read More)
By N/A 3/3/2026, 2:46:29 PM
Coinbase Puts Stop on 25 Cryptocurrency Derivatives: Bitcoin Eco and DeFi in Special Focus
Leading US cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase announces suspension on 25 perpetual futures contracts for such tokens as SUSHI, ARK and more. Suspension to take place on March 16.
By Gamza Khanzadaev 3/3/2026, 2:46:00 PM
Bitcoin Shrugs off Iran Shock as Crude Oil Hits One-Year High
Crypto markets remain range-bound with U.S. strikes on Iran triggering about $300 million in liquidations. Meanwhile, Iranian crypto outflows surged 700% as oil prices climbed and geopolitical risks intensified. Markets Steady Despite Strait of Hormuz Threat Crypto markets are treading water amid escalating geopolitical tensions between the United...
By Emmanuel Musa 3/3/2026, 2:38:52 PM
NVIDIA GTC 2026 Set for March 16-19 as Jensen Huang Teases Full AI Stack Reveal
NVIDIA's GTC 2026 conference runs March 16-19 in San Jose with 30,000+ attendees expected. CEO Jensen Huang keynote may unveil rumored new inference chip. (Read More)
By N/A 3/3/2026, 2:37:22 PM
Ripple Concludes 700 Million XRP Escrow Lock for March
Ripple relocks another 700 million to complete its escrow distribution for March following efforts to control the asset’s supply amid the negative market condition.
By Caroline Amosun 3/3/2026, 2:32:00 PM