The $11,000 Deficit: Why the Record $8.9B Bitcoin ETF Drawdown Is Paralyzing Wall Street’s BTC Appetite
Bitcoin is showing tentative signs of relief after reclaiming the $70,000 level. A move that haskeepingsed selling pressure following weeks of volatile trading. The recovery comes as markets continue to react to macro uncertainty and geopolitical tensions. Which have kept liquidity fragile and investor sentiment cautious. While the push above $70K...
By Sebastian Villafuerte 3/5/2026, 3:00:34 AM
Bitcoin Price Jumps 8%, Breakout Hopes Reignite Across Crypto Markets
Bitcoin price started a steady increase above $70,000 and $72,000. BTC is now consolidating and might aim for more gains above $72,800. Bitcoin started a fresh increase after it settled above the $68,800 support. The price is trading above $70,000 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. There is a bullish trend line forming with support at...
By Aayush Jindal 3/5/2026, 2:41:47 AM
Bitcoin Outflows Hit 28,700 BTC: Is the Bitfinex Transfer Distorting the Market Signal?
TLDR: Bitcoin recorded its largest single-day outflow since November 2025, totaling 28,700 BTC across exchanges. Bitfinex alone accounted for 24,627 BTC of the total outflow, dropping reserves from 431,767 to 407,140 BTC. A single transaction moved 23,588 BTC to a newly created wallet, pointing to a possible internal treasury operation. Analysts...
By Brenda Mary 3/5/2026, 2:36:13 AM
Iranian Crypto Outflows Top $10.3M After Airstrikes, Onchain Data Shows
Crypto outflows from major Iranian exchanges surged past $10 million within hours of US-Israeli airstrikes, signaling heightened investor anxiety and echoing crisis-driven bitcoin flight patterns seen during past unrest inside Iran’s fragile financial system. Iran’s Crypto Market Sees Surge in Exchange Withdrawals Following Military Escalation...
By Kevin Helms 3/5/2026, 2:30:59 AM
Korea’s KOSPI Surges 11% in Historic Rebound, Outpacing Crypto
One day after recording its worst single-session loss in history, South Korea’s KOSPI surged more than 11% on Thursday, staging one of the most dramatic reversals the index has ever seen. No major economy is more acutely wired to Middle East instability than Seoul — and this week proved it. The Bounce of KOSPI and The post Korea’s KOSPI Surges 11%...
By Oihyun Kim 3/5/2026, 2:19:10 AM
Swiss Lawmakers Warn UBS Over Ermotti’s Role in $26B Capital Reform Battle
TLDR: Swiss lawmakers warned UBS to reduce CEO Ermotti’s public profile amid the capital reform lobbying row. Finance Minister Keller-Sutter rejected a cross-party compromise proposal, deepening the two-year standoff. UBS’s board is in talks with Ermotti about extending his tenure past his planned April 2027 departure date. UBS has identified...
By Brenda Mary 3/5/2026, 2:09:27 AM
XRP Treasury CEO Reveals Exactly What’s Coming For The Cryptocurrency
Evernorth CEO Asheesh Birla is laying out an ambitious roadmap for institutional XRP adoption, with crypto analysts predicting that the positive results from this development could fuel a price surge to $100. With plans spanning treasury accumulation, on-chain yield strategies, and a potential Nasdaq listing, Evernorth is positioning itself at the...
By Scott Matherson 3/5/2026, 2:00:34 AM
Star Trek’s Captain Kirk shows off X Money as limited beta goes live
Screenshots shared by movie star William Shatner offered some hints into how Elon Musk's X Money would work.
By Brayden Lindrea 3/5/2026, 1:51:45 AM
Harvey AI Showcases Legal Industry Adoption Through Hall & Wilcox Case Study
Hall & Wilcox partner Steve Johns outlines three-phase framework for AI integration in law firms, from daily usage to reimagining client services. (Read More)
By N/A 3/5/2026, 1:44:34 AM
Stable Yuan, Shrinking Flight: What China’s NPC Means for Crypto
China’s National People’s Congress opened on March 5 with signals that will reshape crypto capital flows for years to come. A stable yuan, record fiscal spending, and a structural push toward equity financing and RWA markets — these are the numbers that matter for digital asset investors. However, the headlines stopped at China’s growth target The...
By Oihyun Kim 3/5/2026, 1:35:22 AM
XRP’s $10 Trillion Custody Dream Just Got Bigger
Based on the towering growth of RWAs, Brad Garlinghouse’s estimations portray a bright picture for XRP custodians. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Tadas Klimasevskis 3/5/2026, 1:35:00 AM
Bitcoin To $750K? Arthur Hayes Drops Bombshell Prediction Amid Iran War
Arthur Hayes was wrong before. In December, the BitMEX co-founder predicted Bitcoin would hit $200,000 by March 2026. It didn’t. Bitcoin is trading near $71,000. Hayes is now calling for $500,000 to $750,000 by the end of the year, and his reasoning runs straight through the Middle East. Related Reading: Iran’s Crypto Market Shaken As Outflows...
By Christian Encila 3/5/2026, 1:30:47 AM
Robert Kiyosaki Predicts Bitcoin ‘Blast off’ as Global Tensions Push Investors Toward Alternative Assets
Bitcoin could be headed for a blast off as safe-haven demand surges across markets, according to Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki, who pointed to gold’s huge spike as a signal for bitcoin and silver. Robert Kiyosaki Signals Bitcoin ‘Blast off’ After Gold’s Sudden $128 Spike Sparks Safe-Haven Rush Rich Dad Poor Dad author […]
By Kevin Helms 3/5/2026, 1:30:10 AM
OpenAI Promotes ChatGPT for Health Decisions Amid Accuracy Concerns
OpenAI highlights family using ChatGPT for cancer treatment decisions, but recent studies show AI health tools have significant accuracy and safety issues. (Read More)
By N/A 3/5/2026, 1:21:05 AM
Blockstream Unveils Quantum-Resistant Bitcoin Signing Demo On Liquid
Blockstream Research says it has deployed post-quantum signature verification on Liquid, marking what it describes as the first time real transactions on a production Bitcoin sidechain have been signed with a post-quantum scheme. For Bitcoin infrastructure, the significance is less about an immediate emergency than about proving that...
By Jake Simmons 3/5/2026, 1:00:18 AM
OpenAI and Paradigm Launch EVMbench to Test AI Smart Contract Hacking
New benchmark evaluates AI agents' ability to detect, patch, and exploit smart contract vulnerabilities. GPT-5.3-Codex scores 72.2% on exploit tasks. (Read More)
By N/A 3/5/2026, 12:55:29 AM
When Is a Good Time to Buy Bitcoin? Arthur Hayes Points to Fed Cuts Amid Iran Conflict
Arthur Hayes signals a strategic window for bitcoin investors as potential U.S. conflict spending could push the Federal Reserve toward policies that historically ignite major crypto rallies, revealing when he believes the smartest buying opportunity may emerge. Arthur Hayes Advises Buying Bitcoin After Fed Prints Money to Support US Conflict...
By Kevin Helms 3/5/2026, 12:40:56 AM
OpenAI Retires GPT-4o After Lawsuits Over Validating Responses
OpenAI officially sunsets GPT-4o and older models from ChatGPT amid eight lawsuits, with only 0.1% of users still choosing the deprecated AI. (Read More)
By N/A 3/5/2026, 12:34:33 AM
Bitcoin Price Surges Back Above $71,000: Key Reasons Explained
Bitcoin climbed back above $71,000 on Wednesday, reaching its highest level since February 8, even as broader geopolitical risk remained elevated. The move appears to have been triggered by a sudden shift in macro sentiment around Iran, but market structure inside crypto had already left BTC primed for a sharp reversal. Why Is The Bitcoin Price Up...
By Jake Simmons 3/5/2026, 12:30:51 AM
E-commerce Giant Coupang Moves to Build Stablecoin Legal Team
Coupang Pay, the fintech arm of South Korean e-commerce giant Coupang, is actively recruiting in-house legal counsel specializing in stablecoins. The hiring signals a significant escalation in the company’s digital asset ambitions. The move positions Coupang as one of Asia’s most aggressive non-financial corporations to bet on stablecoin...
By Oihyun Kim 3/5/2026, 12:30:40 AM
Crypto Market Review: Bitcoin's (BTC) Best Chance to Break Above $76,380, XRP's Next Week Is Critical, When Will Shiba Inu (SHIB) Finally Bottom?
Market is showing us its first signs of recovery, as Bitcoin breaks above $70,000 out of the blue.
By Arman Shirinyan 3/5/2026, 12:01:00 AM
High-speed algorithmic trading in currency markets
In the 24-hour forex market, where price movements are measured in seconds and spreads are razor-thin, high-speed algorithmic trading has become a critical tool for competitive execution. By automating strategy rules and eliminating emotional bias, traders can respond to currency…
By Andrew Folkler 3/4/2026, 11:50:38 PM
Zerohash Files OCC Application to Operate Federally Regulated Crypto Trust Bank
Digital asset infrastructure firm Zerohash has formally applied for a U.S. national trust bank charter, a move that could place the Chicago-based company under federal banking oversight while expanding its reach across the crypto and stablecoin economy. Zerohash Joins Wave of Crypto Firms Seeking Federal Banking Charters The application, submitted...
By Jamie Redman 3/4/2026, 11:50:12 PM
XRP Tests 200 EMA Breakout As Descending Channel Support Holds
XRP is approaching a pivotal technical moment as it pushes against the 200 EMA while holding firm at the base of a descending channel. With support still intact and momentum building near resistance, the chart is compressing into a potential breakout setup. A confirmed move above the EMA could shift short-term sentiment, while failure would keep...
By Godspower Owie 3/4/2026, 11:30:59 PM
US Moves Bitcoin During Iran Strikes — Market Watches Closely
The US government shifted seized Bitcoin on Monday just as military strikes on Iran sent crypto markets into a sharp sell-off. Related Reading: Stablecoins Pose Fresh Risk To Eurozone Lending, ECB Says On-chain analytics platform Arkham Intelligence tracked three transfers totaling roughly 1.23 Bitcoin — about $22,550 — from a wallet labeled...
By Christian Encila 3/4/2026, 11:30:59 PM
Why the GENIUS Act Could Unlock CBDC Surveillance Without Creating One
For many, the passage of the GENIUS Act closed the doors on the creation of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). Stablecoins, though digital, were marketed as a private form of currency, in contrast to a government-issued digital dollar. Aaron Day, a fellow at the Brownstone Institute and a staunch critic of the crypto industry, The post Why...
By Camila Grigera Na n 3/4/2026, 11:21:00 PM
Eric Trump, World Liberty co-founder, calls banks 'anti-American' over stablecoin fight
The World Liberty Financial co-founder and presidential son posted about the ongoing negotiations on stablecoin yield on Wednesday.
By Nikhilesh De 3/4/2026, 11:12:46 PM
Why businesses should accept crypto as payment in 2026
As global commerce accelerates, more companies are adding crypto as a payment option to cut settlement delays, lower cross-border costs, and serve customers who already hold digital assets. In 2026, accepting crypto is becoming less of a bet and more…
By Guest Post 3/4/2026, 11:06:12 PM
UK Authorities Consider Crypto Payments for Regulated Gambling Operators
The UK Gambling Commission is examining whether licensed gambling operators across the UK could accept cryptocurrency payments, launching what officials describe as an early-stage review tied to the country’s evolving digital asset regulatory framework. Crypto Gambling Debate Grows as UK Regulator Launches Review The regulator revealed on Feb. 26...
By Jamie Redman 3/4/2026, 11:06:01 PM
Crypto bulls slam Ray Dalio's 'tired narratives' in defense of bitcoin's future
Experts push back on billionaire hedge fund manager Ray Dalio's warning of bitcoin lacking gold’s qualities and risks from surveillance, quantum computing and lack of central bank buying.
By Krisztian Sandor 3/4/2026, 10:57:56 PM
Gate Ventures Backs Sats Terminal as Bitcoin Lending Tools Expand
Gate Ventures, the venture capital arm of Gate.com, has made a strategic investment in Bitcoin finance platform Sats Terminal, a startup building tools that let users borrow, swap, and generate yield with bitcoin while keeping custody of their coins. Sats Terminal Aims to Turn Idle Bitcoin Into Liquidity With New Investment The funding amount was...
By Jamie Redman 3/4/2026, 10:40:34 PM
Beyond DeFi: Buterin Urges Ethereum to Build ‘Sanctuary Tech’ Against Digital Control
Vitalik Buterin frames “sanctuary tech” as digital islands that are resilient to political and corporate pressure.
By Wayne Jones 3/4/2026, 10:19:59 PM
Will the Trump Fed Nominee Kevin Warsh Catapult Bitcoin to $80K?
The post Will the Trump Fed Nominee Kevin Warsh Catapult Bitcoin to $80K? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News On March 4, US President Donald Trump officially nominated Kevin Warsh as Chairman of the US Federal Reserve. Following Senate approval, Warsh will succeed Jerome Powell, whose second four-year term expires on May 15, 2026. Bitcoin...
By Steve Muchoki 3/4/2026, 10:17:31 PM
Bitfinex to Recommence Tokenized Bond Issuances From Alternative
Bitfinex Securities is relaunching regular tokenized bond issuances with Alternative to expand its regulated digital asset portfolio to over $260 million. Bitfinex Securities announced the recommencement of tokenized bond issuances from the Luxembourg-based fund Alternative on March 2, 2026. These bonds are denominated in USDT and settled on the...
By Bitcoin.com 3/4/2026, 10:07:44 PM
Ethereum Price Forecast: ETH jumps alongside a spike in open interest, realized price could limit upside
Ethereum (ETH) has jumped above $2,100 on Wednesday, following a general recovery across the crypto market.
By N/A 3/4/2026, 10:04:15 PM
Ripple’s Hidden Road Receives DTCC Listing, And The Implications For XRP Are Massive
Ripple’s push into traditional finance appears to have taken another step forward after its institutional brokerage platform, Hidden Road, was listed in the National Securities Clearing Corporation (NSCC) directory under the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC). The implications of this development, which recently went live, are massive...
By Scott Matherson 3/4/2026, 10:00:33 PM
Vitalik Buterin Makes Shocking Warning About Ethereum’s Future
Ethereum co-founder, Vitalik Buterin, has issued one of his starkest warnings yet: if the network continues to limit itself to DeFi, obsessing over yields and political meme coins, it will betray Ethereum’s original mission. Ethereum Beyond DeFi In a post on social network X on March 3, Buterin shared an essay‑like reflection on how his […]
By James Halver 3/4/2026, 10:00:33 PM
Crypto Firm Zerohash is Seeking US National Trust Bank Charter
Bitcoin Magazine Crypto Firm Zerohash is Seeking US National Trust Bank Charter Digital asset infrastructure firm Zerohash has applied for a U.S. national trust bank charter to offer custody, staking, and payment services. This post Crypto Firm Zerohash is Seeking US National Trust Bank Charter first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by...
By Micah Zimmerman 3/4/2026, 9:44:17 PM
What’s Next For The Crypto Market Structure Bill? Key Dates And Turning Points Ahead
The future of the CLARITY Act — widely referred to as the crypto market structure bill — remains uncertain after the March 1 deadline set by the White House passed without the expected breakthrough between the banking industry and crypto representatives. Key Hurdle In Crypto Bill Negotiations Despite concerns that talks may be stalling, reporting...
By Ronaldo Marquez 3/4/2026, 9:39:42 PM
Bitcoin’s bullish momentum accelerates but topping $78K remains a challenge
Bitcoin’s rally is accelerating, but 43% of holders are still at a loss, leading traders to favor put options. Will this week’s gains hold?
By Marcel Pechman 3/4/2026, 9:30:00 PM
Western Union teams with Crossmint to support USDPT stablecoin on Solana
The infrastructure provider will support the planned launch of Western Union’s USDPT stablecoin on Solana, linking blockchain payments to its global payout network.
By Nate Kostar 3/4/2026, 9:27:01 PM
Trump sends pro-Bitcoin Fed chair nomination to the Senate
The US President makes it official after previously announcing his pick of Kevin Warsh to replace Fed chair Jerome Powell in a Jan. 30 social media post.
By Turner Wright 3/4/2026, 9:13:36 PM
How this week's rout in Korean stocks might have triggered crypto's surge higher
Korea's tech-heavy Kospi has plunged 20% in the last two trading sessions, potentially pushing that country's fast-money chasing traders back into crypto.
By Oliver Knight 3/4/2026, 9:11:24 PM
Optimism Returns to Crypto Market as Geopolitical Tensions Ease
Crypto market rebounds 3% after U.S. Supreme Court strikes down Trump-era tariffs, easing macro uncertainty. Bitcoin reclaims key $67,957 level.
By Crypto Daily 3/4/2026, 9:08:21 PM
Kraken Just Made History As First Crypto Company With Access To Fed’s Core Payments Systems
Kraken’s banking subsidiary has secured a limited-purpose master account from the U.S. Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City.
By Brenda Ngari 3/4/2026, 9:07:03 PM
Bitmine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) Announces ETH Holdings Reach 4.423 Million Tokens, and Total Crypto and Total Cash Holdings of $9.6 Billion
Bitmine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) Announces ETH Holdings Reach 4.423 Million Tokens, and Total Crypto and Total Cash Holdings of $9.6 Billion
By Crypto Daily 3/4/2026, 9:04:58 PM
Argentine Prosecutors Uncover Drafts Linking Milei to LIBRA Launch
Drafts recovered from lobbyist’s phone raise questions about Milei’s potential involvement in the controversial LIBRA crypto story. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Alex Costa 3/4/2026, 9:04:00 PM
CFTC Signals Green Light for Crypto Perpetuals
Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chair Michael Selig says the agency is working to bring perpetual futures for cryptocurrencies to the U.S. within weeks. The move comes amid broader debates in Washington over the structure of digital asset markets and regulatory authority. U.S. Perpetual Futures Could Launch Within Weeks The United...
By Emmanuel Musa 3/4/2026, 9:03:35 PM
Coinbase CEO: AI Agents, Not Humans, Will Be Next Major Cryptocurrency Buyers
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has stated in a recent interview that the next users of cryptos may not even be humans but rather AI agents.
By Talha Arshad 3/4/2026, 9:02:56 PM
Canada's Scotiabank launches multi-crypto ETF with 3iQ
The bank's asset manager and 3iQ debut an actively managed crypto ETF to Canadian investors, offering exposure to Bitcoin, Ether, Solana and XRP at a competitive 0.25% fee.
By Sam Bourgi 3/4/2026, 9:02:15 PM