Cardano can now be used to pay at 137 Spar stores across Switzerland
Supermarket giant Spar has enabled ADA payment rails for customers in 137 Swiss stores, as the country moves closer to its global crypto hub ambitions.
By Zoltan Vardai 3/5/2026, 2:22:07 PM
OKB token price surges over 50% as NYSE parent company ICE invests in OKX
OKB token price jumped sharply after Intercontinental Exchange, the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange, announced a strategic investment in OKB issuer OKX. OKB (OKB) surged from about $77.29 to an intraday high of $117.60 following the announcement.…
By Leon Okwatch 3/5/2026, 2:21:01 PM
Bitcoin Rally Stalls Hard at $73K Ceiling as Traders Eye Fragile Support
Bitcoin traded at $72,648 on March 5, 2026, consolidating between $72,600 support and $73,100 resistance after an overnight push higher lost momentum. Technical indicators across the 1-hour, 4-hour, and daily charts show a market hovering in neutral territory as momentum indicators flatten and key moving averages point in competing directions....
By Jamie Redman 3/5/2026, 2:20:59 PM
Gold Climbs Amid Iran Conflict While Dollar Strength Limits Upside Potential
Gold trades around $5,121/oz on Thursday, supported by Iran conflict safe-haven demand but constrained by dollar strength and Federal Reserve rate concerns. The post Gold Climbs Amid Iran Conflict While Dollar Strength Limits Upside Potential appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 3/5/2026, 2:20:43 PM
X Tests Built-In Crypto Wallet As Analyst Bets Big on XRP Access
X is internally testing an “X Money” wallet that could let users deposit cash & crypto, send P2P payments, tip creators & even earn yield within the app. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By DailyCoin Team 3/5/2026, 2:20:00 PM
WhiteBIT Coin (WBT) listed on Kraken with EUR and USD trading pairs
WhiteBIT Coin (WBT), the native token of the WhiteBIT cryptocurrency exchange has been listed on the Kraken cryptocurrency platform, according … Continue reading The post WhiteBIT Coin (WBT) listed on Kraken with EUR and USD trading pairs appeared first on Finbold.
By Diana Paluteder 3/5/2026, 2:19:10 PM
How US investigators traced $61M in crypto tied to romance scams across wallets
How investigators tracked $61 million in crypto tied to romance scams across wallets using blockchain forensics and stablecoin freezes.
By Dilip Kumar Patairya 3/5/2026, 2:18:50 PM
Toro Company (TTC) Stock Climbs After Impressive Q1 Results and $133M Shareholder Payout
Toro Company (TTC) stock gains 1.58% following strong Q1 fiscal 2026 results. Sales up 4%, EPS rises 14%, guidance raised, $133M returned to shareholders. The post Toro Company (TTC) Stock Climbs After Impressive Q1 Results and $133M Shareholder Payout appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Oliver Dale 3/5/2026, 2:18:40 PM
Kraken Just Plugged Into the Fed’s Payment System. Here’s Why It Matters
Crypto firms have spent years trying to gain direct access to the plumbing of the U.S. financial system. Kraken has now become the first to get it. The decision could reshape how digital-asset firms move dollars and interact with the traditional financial system, reducing dependence on partner banks. What a Fed Master Account Actually is A master...
By Tanya Chepkova 3/5/2026, 2:16:38 PM
Polkadot to Reset Tokenomics on March 12 With Major DOT Supply and Staking Changes
Polkadot will introduce a new monetary framework on March 12 that sets DOT’s supply cap at 2.1 billion and lowers emissions by 53.6%. The overhaul will also create a Dynamic Allocation Pool and shorten the DOT unbonding period from 28 days to 24–48 hours. On March 12, Polkadot will reset its tokenomics with a new [...]
By Ronny Mugendi 3/5/2026, 2:15:05 PM
Stock Market Futures Drop as Iran Rejects Ceasefire Claims, Crude Oil Surges
Stock futures declined Thursday as Iran rejected ceasefire claims. Oil topped $83, gold gained, and markets anticipate Friday's jobs report amid rising tensions. The post Stock Market Futures Drop as Iran Rejects Ceasefire Claims, Crude Oil Surges appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 3/5/2026, 2:13:50 PM
CoinDesk 20 performance update: Stellar (XLM) drops 3.5% as nearly all assets decline
Litecoin (LTC), down 2.8% since yesterday, joined Stellar (XLM) as an underperformer.
By CoinDesk Indices 3/5/2026, 2:13:31 PM
XRP price eyes a rebound as ETF inflows rise, exchange outflows rise
XRP’s price remained flat today, March, continuing the consolidation phase that began in February. However, ongoing inflows into exchange-traded funds and declining exchange supply suggest that a rebound may be on the horizon. Ripple (XRP), one of the top cryptocurrencies,…
By Crispus Nyaga 3/5/2026, 2:12:10 PM
Crypto Price Analysis Mar-05: ETH, XRP, ADA, BNB, and HYPE
This Thursday, we examine Ethereum, Ripple, Cardano, Binance Coin, and Hyperliquid in greater detail. Ethereum (ETH) With $2,000 support secured, Ethereum has a good shot at testing the $2,400 resistance in the near future. This also allowed the price to close the week with a 2% gain. The current PA shows a clear reversal pattern, […]
By Duo Nine 3/5/2026, 2:12:03 PM
OpenAI Taps McKinsey, BCG, Accenture for Frontier AI Deployment Push
OpenAI partners with four major consulting firms in multi-year Frontier Alliance deal to scale enterprise AI agent deployments globally. (Read More)
By N/A 3/5/2026, 2:11:39 PM
Sierra Space Achieves $8 Billion Valuation Through $550M Funding Round Fueled by Defense Contracts
Sierra Space raises $550M at $8B valuation to expand defense satellite production. LuminArx Capital leads funding as Dream Chaser nears launch. The post Sierra Space Achieves $8 Billion Valuation Through $550M Funding Round Fueled by Defense Contracts appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 3/5/2026, 2:06:58 PM
Burlington Stores (BURL) Stock: Q4 Earnings Exceed Forecasts with 22% EPS Jump
Burlington Stores (BURL) stock gains momentum after reporting strong Q4 results, 22% EPS growth, and solid FY26 guidance. Full earnings analysis inside. The post Burlington Stores (BURL) Stock: Q4 Earnings Exceed Forecasts with 22% EPS Jump appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Oliver Dale 3/5/2026, 2:06:33 PM
FlashAttention-4 Hits 71% GPU Utilization on NVIDIA Blackwell B200
Together AI's FlashAttention-4 achieves 1,605 TFLOPs/s on B200 GPUs, up to 2.7x faster than Triton. New pipelining overcomes asymmetric hardware scaling bottlenecks. (Read More)
By N/A 3/5/2026, 2:04:39 PM
WhiteBIT Coin ($WBT) Officially Listed on Kraken Exchange, Highlighting Its Growing Recognition
The post WhiteBIT Coin ($WBT) Officially Listed on Kraken Exchange, Highlighting Its Growing Recognition appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News WhiteBIT, the largest European cryptocurrency exchange by traffic, announces that its native WhiteBIT Coin (WBT) is now trading on Kraken, one of the world’s long-standing crypto platforms. WBT trading...
By Sara K 3/5/2026, 2:03:57 PM
Poland’s central bank chief floats using gold-linked profits for $47B defense fund
Poland's strategy to use gold-linked profits for defense funding highlights a shift towards financial sovereignty, impacting EU relations and central bank independence. The post Poland’s central bank chief floats using gold-linked profits for $47B defense fund appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 3/5/2026, 2:03:39 PM
Stay updated on crypto trends in 2026: expert strategies
Learn proven strategies to stay updated on crypto trends in 2026. Combine trusted news outlets, real-time analytics, and expert insights to make informed investment decisions.
By Idris Calloway 3/5/2026, 2:01:22 PM
Here’s How Much Saylor’s Strategy Makes Every Time Bitcoin Goes Up By $1,000
Earlier this week, the Executive Chairman of Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), Michael Saylor, announced that the company had made another major Bitcoin purchase. The announcement, which was made on Monday, showed that despite the bearish market headwinds, the company has not given up on its Bitcoin strategy. Following the announcement, though, a...
By Scott Matherson 3/5/2026, 2:00:54 PM
Only 0.03% of the World Owns XRP: Analysts Say Triple-Digit Prices Could Be Possible
The post Only 0.03% of the World Owns XRP: Analysts Say Triple-Digit Prices Could Be Possible appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The total supply of XRP is capped at 100 billion tokens, a factor shaping its long-term outlook. Unlike mined cryptocurrencies, XRP was pre-mined by Ripple Labs, with a large share still held in escrow and released...
By Debashree Patra 3/5/2026, 2:00:14 PM
BitMine (BMNR) Stock Surges 8% Following $9.1 Billion Ethereum Holdings Reveal
BitMine (BMNR) stock gains 8% after revealing $9.1B Ethereum holdings. Chairman Tom Lee adds 50K+ tokens. Analysts see 63% upside potential ahead. The post BitMine (BMNR) Stock Surges 8% Following $9.1 Billion Ethereum Holdings Reveal appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 3/5/2026, 1:59:49 PM
IOTA-Powered Verifiable Credentials Highlighted as Turing Certs Represents the Netherlands at Forum InCyber
Turing Space will be the Dutch representative at the InCyber Forum, where it will showcase its IOTA-powered verifiable credentials. The company’s credentials and digital identity provide verifiable trust to global organizations such as the UNHCR, the World Health Organization, and the European Union. At the end of March, thousands will gather at...
By Steve Msoh 3/5/2026, 1:59:31 PM
Next-Generation Trade Finance Platform Launches on the XRP Ledger for Instant Global Settlements
Vlightup launched an XRPL-based trade finance platform using multi-party smart escrow and conditional fund release for global settlements. The system will focus on settlement delays, fraud risks and excessive fees, and will work to shift payments, which may take days or weeks, to seconds or minutes. Japan-based Vlightup has launched a global trade...
By James M. Gathecha 3/5/2026, 1:56:34 PM
Bybit Releases Its 31st Proof-of-Reserves Report
Bybit Releases Its 31st Proof-of-Reserves Report
By Crypto Daily 3/5/2026, 1:56:02 PM
Bitcoin Price Prediction: What’s the Most Likely Scenario for BTC After Reclaiming $70K
Bitcoin has bounced hard after the liquidation washout in February and is trying to rebuild a short-term uptrend. The asset is now pushing into a heavy resistance band where the last breakdown started, so this move looks more like a recovery leg inside a broader corrective structure than a clean trend reversal. The key question […]
By Shayan Markets 3/5/2026, 1:55:46 PM
Beef.com Launches Infrastructure Blueprint to Build the Digital Backbone of a Rancher-First Food Economy
Beef.com Launches Infrastructure Blueprint to Build the Digital Backbone of a Rancher-First Food Economy
By Crypto Daily 3/5/2026, 1:53:52 PM
Ex U.S. Combat Medic Claims U.S. Global Conflicts Tie to Financial War Involving XRP
A former U.S. combat medic recently shared a controversial theory linking global conflicts to a financial struggle involving XRP and Bitcoin. Visit Website
By Mark Brennan 3/5/2026, 1:53:30 PM
Tesla (TSLA) Stock Declines After UK February Sales Plunge 37%
Tesla (TSLA) stock falls as UK February sales dropped 37% to 2,422 vehicles, while the broader UK automotive market achieved its best February since 2004. The post Tesla (TSLA) Stock Declines After UK February Sales Plunge 37% appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 3/5/2026, 1:53:15 PM
Core Scientific secures up to $1 billion loan facility from Morgan Stanley
The company initially closed a $500 million loan facility that includes an accordion feature allowing the total commitment to expand to $1 billion..
By James Van Straten 3/5/2026, 1:52:37 PM
NYSE Parent Company Invests in OKX at $25 Billion Valuation
OKX is now valued at $25 billion following an investment from NYSE's parent company.
By George Georgiev 3/5/2026, 1:52:05 PM
Revolut applies for US bank charter, commits $500M to market growth
Revolut's US bank charter pursuit could reshape fintech competition, enhancing service offerings and regulatory influence in the financial sector. The post Revolut applies for US bank charter, commits $500M to market growth appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 3/5/2026, 1:51:00 PM
Bitcoin’s drawdown hasn’t shaken institutional investors yet, says CoinShares
Professional investors trimmed exposure but largely held firm during BTC’s recent slump, while long-term allocators quietly added positions, the crypto asset manager said.
By Will Canny 3/5/2026, 1:50:50 PM
Tron Inc. (TRX) Stock Climbs 7.3% Following Major Treasury Expansion to 685M TRX
Tron Inc. (TRX) stock surges 7.3% after expanding treasury to 685M TRX tokens valued at $195M. Network transactions hit 12.6M daily as adoption grows. The post Tron Inc. (TRX) Stock Climbs 7.3% Following Major Treasury Expansion to 685M TRX appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Oliver Dale 3/5/2026, 1:47:55 PM
SUI Price Prediction for This Week: Can the Bulls Push the Price to $1.16 as $1 Resistance is Back in Focus
The post SUI Price Prediction for This Week: Can the Bulls Push the Price to $1.16 as $1 Resistance is Back in Focus appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Sui price has started to show early signs of recovery after weeks of selling pressure. The token is currently trading near $0.98, gradually climbing from the recent lows around $0.88 as...
By Sahana Vibhute 3/5/2026, 1:46:30 PM
Bitcoin investors may not need altcoins to diversify if tokenized stocks move on-chain
Crypto promised diversification beyond Bitcoin. For years, the pitch was simple: spread risk across blockchains, decentralized applications, and layer-1 protocols. In practice, that diversification often collapsed when Bitcoin stumbled. Ethereum, Solana, and other major altcoins routinely fell harder than BTC during drawdowns, leaving portfolios...
By Gino Matos 3/5/2026, 1:45:21 PM
OKX ICE Deal: NYSE Parent Backs Crypto Exchange at $25B as OKB Jumps 35%
The post OKX ICE Deal: NYSE Parent Backs Crypto Exchange at $25B as OKB Jumps 35% appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News According to Fortune, Intercontinental Exchange, the publicly traded parent company of the New York Stock Exchange, has invested in crypto exchange OKX at a $25 billion valuation and taken a seat on its board, the two...
By Zafar Naik 3/5/2026, 1:44:05 PM
Theta Token (THETA) Price Prediction 2026, 2027-2030: THETA Price Targets & Forecasts
The post Theta Token (THETA) Price Prediction 2026, 2027-2030: THETA Price Targets & Forecasts appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Story Highlights The live price of Theta Network is THETA could attempt a recovery toward $0.91 in 2026 if AI infrastructure adoption grows. THETA price could reach a high of $14 by 2030 Theta Network (THETA) is a...
By Rizwan Ansari 3/5/2026, 1:43:02 PM
Oracle Launches AI Safety Tool Claiming 50% Incident Reduction for Construction
Oracle's new Advisor for Safety uses predictive AI trained on 10,000+ project-years of data to forecast construction incidents before they happen. (Read More)
By N/A 3/5/2026, 1:38:44 PM
Bybit TradFi Stock Festival Announces Trading Competition With 100,000 USDT Prize Pool
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 5th March 2026, Chainwire The post Bybit TradFi Stock Festival Announces Trading Competition With 100,000 USDT Prize Pool appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
By Chainwire 3/5/2026, 1:32:57 PM
Ciena (CIEN) Stock Tumbles 5.4% Despite Strong Q1 Earnings and 33% Revenue Surge
Ciena (CIEN) stock fell 5.4% premarket despite beating Q1 estimates. Full-year revenue guidance midpoint missed analyst expectations by almost $900M. The post Ciena (CIEN) Stock Tumbles 5.4% Despite Strong Q1 Earnings and 33% Revenue Surge appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 3/5/2026, 1:31:16 PM
Bitcoin Price Suppressed By Shadow Banking Rehypothecation, Saylor Says
Michael Saylor argued that Bitcoin’s inability to sustain the most aggressive upside forecasts is less about a broken long-term thesis and more about a credit-market bottleneck: a large share of Bitcoin wealth still can’t be financed cleanly inside the traditional banking system, pushing holders toward “shadow” venues where rehypothecation creates...
By Jake Simmons 3/5/2026, 1:30:30 PM
iPhone Crypto Exploit Kit: Google Warns of ‘Coruna’ Seed Phrases Theft
Google Uncovers 'Coruna' iOS Kit Targeting Crypto Wallets The post iPhone Crypto Exploit Kit: Google Warns of ‘Coruna’ Seed Phrases Theft appeared first on Coinspeaker.
By Daniel Francis 3/5/2026, 1:28:48 PM
Revolut makes second attempt at US bank charter, appoints new US CEO
Revolut’s renewed push for a US banking license follows a failed 2021 attempt, as the $75 billion fintech expands globally.
By Amin Haqshanas 3/5/2026, 1:27:53 PM
Victoria’s Secret (VSCO) Stock Slides Despite Crushing Q4 Earnings Expectations
Victoria's Secret (VSCO) stock fell 6% premarket despite beating Q4 earnings expectations, posting 8% sales growth, and issuing upbeat full-year guidance. The post Victoria’s Secret (VSCO) Stock Slides Despite Crushing Q4 Earnings Expectations appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 3/5/2026, 1:25:13 PM
Ciena (CIEN) Stock Rallies on 33% Revenue Surge Fueled by AI Network Infrastructure Boom
Ciena (CIEN) stock rises after Q1 revenue climbs 33% and EPS surges 111% on strong AI networking demand. Company raises full-year outlook for 2026. The post Ciena (CIEN) Stock Rallies on 33% Revenue Surge Fueled by AI Network Infrastructure Boom appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Oliver Dale 3/5/2026, 1:22:48 PM
Did Iran Blackouts Cause Bitcoin’s $72K Surge?
The post Did Iran Blackouts Cause Bitcoin’s $72K Surge? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News A theory claiming Iran’s blackouts cut cheap mining and eased selling pressure as Bitcoin jumped from below $63,000 to over $72,000 doesn’t hold up, experts say. While Iran historically benefited from ultra‑low electricity costs that made mining cheap,...
By Sohrab Khawas 3/5/2026, 1:21:52 PM
Amprius Technologies (AMPX) Stock Surges 8% on Strong Q4 Earnings Beat
Amprius Technologies (AMPX) stock jumped 8% after beating Q4 estimates with -$0.01 EPS and $25.23M revenue, though net losses expanded to $24.4M year-over-year. The post Amprius Technologies (AMPX) Stock Surges 8% on Strong Q4 Earnings Beat appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 3/5/2026, 1:19:19 PM