U.S. Strikes on Iran Spark Debate Over Bitcoin Hashrate and Market Stability
Some observers noted that even if Iran controlled 5% of global hashrate, the network would continue functioning without disruption.
By Wayne Jones 2/28/2026, 2:15:44 PM
XRP Will Deliver Another 2,000% Gains as It Did 3,500% Before: Analyst
A widely followed XRP commentator believes the token could be gearing up for another massive rally, similar to the one that previously delivered life-changing returns. In a recent post on X, CryptoBull reminded followers that XRP once surged 3,500% from $0.11 to $3.65. Visit Website
By Abdulkarim Abdulwahab 2/28/2026, 2:09:08 PM
Altcoins Crumble: ETH, XRP, SOL Lead Losses Amid Geopolitical Tensions
The cryptocurrency market served as a real-time volatility barometer over the weekend as joint U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran triggered a sharp sell-off while traditional markets were closed. The Bitcoin Benchmarking The cryptocurrency market once again fell victim to its own always-on architecture. As the only major asset class trading 24/7,...
By Terence Zimwara 2/28/2026, 2:05:23 PM
Buying Bitcoin? Hold for at least three years to avoid losses, data says
Traders who bought Bitcoin three to five years ago are still up around 90% on average, even after the latest correction.
By Yashu Gola 2/28/2026, 2:00:56 PM
Bitcoin Has Officially Entered Bearish Territory, And It’s Headed To $35,000; Chart Shows
Bitcoin’s higher-timeframe structure is in an interesting state, according to crypto analyst Crypto Patel, who is of the notion that the cryptocurrency has officially entered bearish territory after breaking a long-term support level at $107,000. Technical analysis of price action on the weekly candlestick price chart shows Bitcoin is now in this...
By Scott Matherson 2/28/2026, 2:00:52 PM
BitMart US Secures Full U.S. Licensing with Zero-Fee Crypto Trading
TLDR: BitMart US now holds full licensing across all 50 U.S. states and territories. The platform offers zero fees for trading, fiat deposits, and withdrawals. Retail users gain nationwide access without geographic restrictions or extra costs. Institutional clients can use U.S.-compliant infrastructure for secure market entry. BitMart US has...
By Brenda Mary 2/28/2026, 1:59:52 PM
Here’s what happened in crypto today
Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.
By Cointelegraph 2/28/2026, 1:39:33 PM
Trading expert sets date when Bitcoin will hit $100,000
Although Bitcoin (BTC) remains in a bearish phase, a trading expert has suggested that technical indicators and historical price action … Continue reading The post Trading expert sets date when Bitcoin will hit $100,000 appeared first on Finbold.
By Paul L. 2/28/2026, 1:38:12 PM
BlackRock Halts Bitcoin Sale With $269 Million Amid 3-Day Accumulation Streak
BlackRock has paused on its frequent Bitcoin sales and has now purchased Bitcoin for three days straight, with the latest purchase involving $269 million worth of Bitcoin.
By Caroline Amosun 2/28/2026, 1:38:00 PM
11 US senators request federal probe into Binance’s sanctions compliance
Lawmakers urge US regulators to review Binance’s AML and sanctions controls after reports of Iran-linked transactions and potential evasion risks.
By Amin Haqshanas 2/28/2026, 1:37:23 PM
Middle East Explosions and US–Iran Military Escalation Rip Through Bitcoin’s Price Action
Bitcoin is trading at $63,922 on Feb. 28, 2026, at 8 a.m. EST, clinging to the mid-$60,000s after a bruising February drawdown. The narrative grew considerably more fraught as hostilities in the Middle East began commanding international attention. For now, bitcoin’s broader structure remains heavy, and the charts across multiple timeframes...
By Jamie Redman 2/28/2026, 1:30:07 PM
XRP tumbles 9% as break below $1.36 wipes out relief rally
Traders are watching $1.30 as immediate support after heavy-volume selling confirmed a bearish shift.
By Shaurya Malwa 2/28/2026, 1:30:00 PM
Stablecoin Payments Hit $390B Annualized as Enterprise Adoption Surges
TLDR: Stablecoin payments total $390B annualized, led by B2B enterprise and supplier settlements. Card-linked spending is fastest growing by transaction count, rising +673% year-on-year. P2P transfers reach $77B with 0.37% market penetration, reshaping remittance corridors. B2C payouts total $11B, growing +86%, led by payroll and creator economy...
By Brenda Mary 2/28/2026, 1:29:16 PM
Tether Co-Founder: AI Agents Will Transform Stablecoins and Crypto Wallets
The post Tether Co-Founder: AI Agents Will Transform Stablecoins and Crypto Wallets appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The man who built the first stablecoin thinks AI agents are about to change how the entire crypto economy works. Reeve Collins, co-founder and first CEO of Tether, sat down with analyst and MN Capital founder Michael van de...
By Zafar Naik 2/28/2026, 1:24:47 PM
Midnight Foundation Supports USDCx Integration to Strengthen Cardano Liquidity
Midnight Foundation has backed the USDCx rollout via the Cardano Critical Integrations Fund, supporting dollar liquidity and settlement rails. USDCx is Cardano-native and 1:1-backed by USDC on Circle xReserve, enabling mint/burn transfers between Ethereum and Cardano. Midnight Foundation has backed the rollout of USDCx on Cardano through the...
By Lucas Oliver 2/28/2026, 1:20:39 PM
Shiba Inu Hits '555' Price Point as Crypto Markets See Heavy Sell-Off
Shiba Inu has been hit with a market sell-off, extending weekly losses to 16%.
By Tomiwabold Olajide 2/28/2026, 1:17:00 PM
IOTA Launches Regulatory Affairs Hub to Support MiCA Compliance and Policy Engagement
IOTA Foundation launches a Regulatory Affairs hub to support MiCA compliance, provide regulatory resources, and engage with policymakers. The IOTA token price declined 8.5% over the past week and traded at $0.06409 at press time, down 9%. The IOTA Foundation has introduced a Regulatory Affairs hub to support compliance and policy involvement for...
By Kelvin Munene 2/28/2026, 1:14:06 PM
AAVE price Faces Double Shock as Governance Rift Deepens
The post AAVE price Faces Double Shock as Governance Rift Deepens appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The AAVE price didn’t just bleed today but it absorbed a double hit. First came the broader market panic tied to escalating war tensions. Then, just as nerves were already frayed, an internal governance rupture added fuel to the fire....
By Yash Jain 2/28/2026, 1:04:30 PM
Mt. Gox Ex-CEO Wants Bitcoin’s Rules Rewritten To Claw Back $5B In Stolen Coins
Twelve years is a long time to wait. For thousands of people who lost their Bitcoin when the Mt. Gox exchange collapsed in 2014, the wait has stretched on with little hope of getting everything back. Related Reading: Crypto Policy Turning Point: Blockchain Devs Could Gain Legal Shield Now, the man who ran the exchange […]
By Christian Encila 2/28/2026, 1:00:32 PM
Bitcoin's five-month slide: Why BTC is set for worst losing streak since 2018
With BTC down nearly 50% from its peak, analysts are sparring over whether the slump marks early repricing or signals more pain to come.
By Olivier Acuna 2/28/2026, 1:00:00 PM
Why institutions still prefer Ethereum despite faster blockchains
TPS breakthroughs get engineers excited, but TradFi is looking at Ethereum because that’s where the liquidity is, says Kevin Lepsoe of ETHGas.
By Yohan Yun 2/28/2026, 1:00:00 PM
Solana More Decentralized than Ethereum, Maybe Even Bitcoin: SOL Co-founder
Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko has stated that his cryptocurrency network is more decentralized than Ethereum and perhaps even Bitcoin itself.
By Talha Arshad 2/28/2026, 12:42:25 PM
Tokenized Gold Safe Haven 2026: Crypto’s Weekend Panic Exposes the Pressure Valve
The post Tokenized Gold Safe Haven 2026: Crypto’s Weekend Panic Exposes the Pressure Valve appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Tokenized Gold Safe Haven 2026 isn’t just a catchy phrase infact it’s the plot twist in a brutal weekend for crypto especially. When news of U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran broke on a Saturday, traditional markets...
By Yash Jain 2/28/2026, 12:39:17 PM
Stellar Death Cross Emerges on XLM Chart as Price Falls 10%
Stellar (XLM) has printed a death cross as its price closes another month in the red.
By Godfrey Benjamin 2/28/2026, 12:38:00 PM
Bitcoin Crash from $126k Follows 2021 Bear Market Setup—Here’s What it Means
Bitcoin’s retreat from its $126,000 peak in October 2025 is unfolding in a pattern that looks very much like the 2021 to 2022 bear market.
By Olivia Brooke 2/28/2026, 12:34:58 PM
Why Crypto Is Not Pointless: A Third Worlder’s Perspective
While high-and-mighty economists can claim that crypto and the tech behind it are useless and pointless, the reality is that the true value of crypto lies in its enabling forces rather than in its “Number Go Up” power. Not Pointless: Crypto Has an Enabling Power – but You Must Need It A recent piece by […]
By Sergio Goschenko 2/28/2026, 12:30:57 PM
ZunaBet vs DraftKings: The Crypto Challenger Taking On a Giant
The online gambling industry is changing fast. Established platforms built on traditional payment systems are facing serious competition from a new generation of crypto-native operators. DraftKings is one of the biggest names in the game. But ZunaBet, which launched in 2026, is the platform a lot of players are starting to talk about. DraftKings:...
By Oliver Dale 2/28/2026, 12:30:45 PM
Morgan Stanley Targets Direct Crypto Custody With Trust Bank Application
Morgan Stanley has applied for a federal trust charter to offer direct crypto custody, trading, and staking to institutional clients. The post Morgan Stanley Targets Direct Crypto Custody With Trust Bank Application appeared first on BeInCrypto.
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 2/28/2026, 12:30:00 PM
Who Dumped $5B in Bitcoin as Israel Strikes Iran? Binance and Wintermute Wallets Flagged Again
The post Who Dumped $5B in Bitcoin as Israel Strikes Iran? Binance and Wintermute Wallets Flagged Again appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Nearly $5 billion in Bitcoin left major exchange wallets in just 30 minutes on Saturday, right as the US and Israel launched joint strikes on Iran under what the Pentagon is calling Operation Epic Fury....
By Zafar Naik 2/28/2026, 12:24:20 PM
UAE Diamonds Go On-Chain in $280M XRP Ledger Deal
TLDR: Ctrl Alt and Billiton Diamonds launch $280M UAE diamond tokenization on XRP Ledger. XRP Ledger enables secure, low-cost trading of previously illiquid luxury commodities. Ripple Custody provides bank-grade vaulting for $280M in physical diamond inventory. UAE regulatory alignment ensures global standards for on-chain real-world asset...
By Brenda Mary 2/28/2026, 12:22:32 PM
XRP or Ondo: Which Crypto to Buy for $5,000 and Hold for 2030?
With the crypto market pulling back, investors are once again weighing long-term bets in leading assets like XRP. Notably, XRP is trading around $1.33, down 5.3% over the past 24 hours, while Ondo (ONDO) sits at $0.2498, down 7.33% on the day. Visit Website
By Abdulkarim Abdulwahab 2/28/2026, 12:21:50 PM
XRP At Risk As Gigantic Whale Activity Shakes Up Market
Large holder activity is intensifying scrutiny of XRP, as one analyst warns of rising short-term downside risk.
By Olivia Brooke 2/28/2026, 12:18:05 PM
23,300 BTC Moved to Exchanges at Loss as Bitcoin Drops Below $64,000
Bitcoin fell to a low of $63,019 and is now down 19% so far in February.
By Tomiwabold Olajide 2/28/2026, 12:15:00 PM
Should You Invest in Broadcom Stock Before This Week’s Earnings Report?
Broadcom reports Q1 FY2026 earnings March 4. Analysts project $19.21B revenue and $2.02 EPS. AI chip sales expected to double. Should you buy AVGO stock? The post Should You Invest in Broadcom Stock Before This Week’s Earnings Report? appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 2/28/2026, 12:13:42 PM
SpaceX Prepares Record-Breaking $1.75 Trillion IPO Filing for March 2026
SpaceX is preparing a March 2026 IPO filing targeting $1.75T valuation and $50B capital raise, potentially the largest public offering ever recorded. The post SpaceX Prepares Record-Breaking $1.75 Trillion IPO Filing for March 2026 appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 2/28/2026, 12:07:32 PM
How Mt. Gox’s Former Boss Plans To Retrieve 80,000 Bitcoin Stolen In 2011 Via Hard Fork
Mark Karpelès, ex-CEO of Mt. Gox, is proposing a Bitcoin hard fork that could unlock nearly 80,000 BTC from a long-dormant address linked to the 2011 hack.
By Brenda Ngari 2/28/2026, 12:07:24 PM
BlackRock scooped up $0.5 billion of this cryptocurrency in the last week of February
Despite the cryptocurrency market largely remaining muted in late February, BlackRock posted a significant accumulation of Bitcoin (BTC), offsetting recent … Continue reading The post BlackRock scooped up $0.5 billion of this cryptocurrency in the last week of February appeared first on Finbold.
By Paul L. 2/28/2026, 12:03:38 PM
AXP Shares Plunge 8% as Block’s AI-Driven Workforce Cuts Trigger Financial Sector Alarm
American Express stock plunged 8% Friday after Block announced 40% workforce reduction citing AI efficiency, triggering sector-wide disruption concerns. The post AXP Shares Plunge 8% as Block’s AI-Driven Workforce Cuts Trigger Financial Sector Alarm appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 2/28/2026, 12:01:37 PM
Top 8 Crypto Channels Alternatives in 2026 for Crypto Enthusiasts
Discover 8 theblock.co alternatives for crypto news and data analytics. Compare features to find the best fit for your needs in 2026.
By Idris Calloway 2/28/2026, 12:00:42 PM
Bitcoin Price Could Bottom Out At $51,000 Based On These Pricing Bands
As February comes to a close, it would be fair to say that the Bitcoin price has had one of its worst monthly performances in over two years. What’s worrisome is that the premier cryptocurrency doesn’t appear to be done, as the bear market roars on. Below are some of the relevant support levels to watch out for over the next few months. MVRV Bands...
By Opeyemi Sule 2/28/2026, 12:00:32 PM
Best Crypto Copy Trading Platforms
This guide covers the basics of starting with copy trading, from selecting platforms to managing risks. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Paul Fulbrook 2/28/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Dogecoin to Close 5th Month in Losses as Price Falls 14%
Dogecoin is on the verge of closing February in the red as the crypto market records a last-minute slip.
By Godfrey Benjamin 2/28/2026, 11:56:00 AM
SolarEdge Tumbles 9.5% as Solar Industry Faces Widespread Decline
SolarEdge stock dropped 9.5% to $36.57 on Feb 27 amid sector-wide losses. Tariffs, weak demand, and earnings disappointments weigh on solar companies. The post SolarEdge Tumbles 9.5% as Solar Industry Faces Widespread Decline appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 2/28/2026, 11:55:19 AM
$550M Committed to XRPL Development as Crypto Lending Protocols Grow
Ripple has deployed more than $550 million into XRP Ledger (XRPL) ecosystem initiatives since 2017 and announced a shift toward a more distributed funding structure beginning in 2026, while decentralized lending protocols continue to expand, with total value locked (TVL) across the sector currently exceeding $53 billion. Ripple Expands XRPL...
By Guest Author 2/28/2026, 11:50:24 AM
Korea’s tokenization shift is about capital markets, not crypto | Opinion
Tokenized securities will not replace traditional finance overnight. But in Korea, they are on track to quietly replace how parts of it work.
By Guest Post 2/28/2026, 11:49:44 AM
Lockheed Martin Shares Jump 2.7% Following Military Contract Announcements
Lockheed Martin stock jumped 2.7% on Army NGC2 system success and Navy Trident II contract. Q4 revenue topped forecasts but EPS fell short of estimates. The post Lockheed Martin Shares Jump 2.7% Following Military Contract Announcements appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 2/28/2026, 11:43:51 AM
Trump Family-Linked Stablecoin Unveils Live Reserve Tracker After De-Pegging Scare
Analysts caution that a live USD1 dashboard does not fix the protocol's underlying operational security flaws or guarantee immediate asset liquidity during a crisis. The post Trump Family-Linked Stablecoin Unveils Live Reserve Tracker After De-Pegging Scare appeared first on BeInCrypto.
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 2/28/2026, 11:43:44 AM
XRP Bulls Hit Hard With 1,058% Liquidation Imbalance
Why is XRP price down today?
By Dan Burgin 2/28/2026, 11:41:15 AM
Crypto Market Crash Today As War Fears Rise: Are PAX Gold and Tether Gold the Safer Bets?
The post Crypto Market Crash Today As War Fears Rise: Are PAX Gold and Tether Gold the Safer Bets? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News As the crypto market crash today deepens amid rising global war tensions, geopolitical instability, and macroeconomic uncertainty, risk assets are once again under pressure. Bitcoin and altcoins have slipped...
By Shubham Vishwakarma 2/28/2026, 11:39:48 AM
Nvidia Partners with Groq on New Inference Platform as OpenAI Seeks Speed
Nvidia develops new Groq-powered inference platform for OpenAI after $20B licensing deal, set for GTC reveal next month. NVDA stock implications analyzed. The post Nvidia Partners with Groq on New Inference Platform as OpenAI Seeks Speed appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 2/28/2026, 11:37:31 AM