Wall Street Bigwig Morgan Stanley Enlists Coinbase And BNY Mellon For Custody Of Upcoming Bitcoin ETF
Morgan Stanley, ranked in the U.S. by total assets, plans to store its Bitcoin with Coinbase Custody and BNY.
By Brenda Ngari 3/5/2026, 6:47:52 PM
ICE Values OKX at $25B in Strategic Tokenized Markets Deal
TLDR Intercontinental Exchange valued OKX at 25 billion dollars through a new strategic partnership. ICE secured a board seat in OKX as part of the agreement. The companies will explore tokenized equities linked to New York Stock Exchange listings. ICE will license OKX spot crypto price data for regulated U.S. futures products. OKX will provide...
By Maxwell Mutuma 3/5/2026, 6:46:31 PM
LangChain Skills Framework Boosts AI Coding Agent Success Rate to 82%
LangChain reveals evaluation framework for AI coding agent skills, showing 82% task completion with skills vs 9% without. Key benchmarks for developers building agent tools. (Read More)
By N/A 3/5/2026, 6:43:56 PM
OpenAI Finds AI Reasoning Models Cant Hide Their Thinking - A Win for Safety
OpenAI's new CoT-Control benchmark reveals frontier AI models struggle to obscure their reasoning chains, reinforcing monitoring as a viable safety layer. (Read More)
By N/A 3/5/2026, 6:34:56 PM
Revolut Files for U.S. National Bank Charter With OCC
TLDR Revolut filed an application for a U.S. national bank charter with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. The license would allow Revolut to access Federal Reserve payment systems like Fedwire and ACH. The charter would enable Revolut to offer federally insured deposits, credit cards, and personal loans directly. Revolut currently...
By Maxwell Mutuma 3/5/2026, 6:32:29 PM
OpenAI launches GPT-5.4 with improved reasoning, coding, and computer use capabilities
OpenAI launches GPT-5.4 across ChatGPT, API, and Codex with stronger reasoning, coding, and computer use capabilities. The post OpenAI launches GPT-5.4 with improved reasoning, coding, and computer use capabilities appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 3/5/2026, 6:31:07 PM
XRP Explosion Ahead? ETFs Hit $1B as Japan Launches New Payment Platform
The post XRP Explosion Ahead? ETFs Hit $1B as Japan Launches New Payment Platform appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The XRP ecosystem is making headlines as institutional interest rises, exchange-traded funds gain traction, and a Japanese fintech firm launches a new payment platform built on the XRP Ledger. While recent price movements have...
By Anjali Belgaumkar 3/5/2026, 6:29:22 PM
KuCoin launches KCS PulseDrop to turn trading and payments into rewards
KuCoin launches KCS PulseDrop to expand the utility of its native token. Users earn points from trading, staking, and payments on the platform. Initiative aims to embed KCS deeper into KuCoin’s ecosystem utility. Global crypto exchange KuCoin has launched a new rewards initiative called KCS PulseDrop, marking a strategic step toward expanding the...
By News Team 3/5/2026, 6:29:14 PM
BNB Holders Earned 177% Returns in 15 Months Through Staking Rewards
Binance data shows BNB holders who participated in Launchpool and airdrops from Jan 2024 to March 2025 earned 177% total returns, averaging 11.8% monthly. (Read More)
By N/A 3/5/2026, 6:26:56 PM
Japanese Fintech Goes Live On XRP Ledger As ETFs Climb
Japanese fintech has lit up a next-gen trade finance & global payments platform built directly on the XRP Ledger. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By DailyCoin Team 3/5/2026, 6:26:00 PM
Nvidia (NVDA) Stock Dips on New Global AI Chip Export Restrictions
Nvidia (NVDA) stock dropped 1.7% as the Trump administration drafts worldwide AI chip export rules and CFO reveals zero revenue from China H200 sales. The post Nvidia (NVDA) Stock Dips on New Global AI Chip Export Restrictions appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 3/5/2026, 6:22:26 PM
XRP Funding Rates on Binance Turn Deeply Negative, Buy Signal?
Analysts say past periods of deeply negative funding rates on Binance have often been followed by corrective rallies.
By Wayne Jones 3/5/2026, 6:19:04 PM
Trump Meets Coinbase CEO, Blames Banks for Stalling Crypto Bill
President Donald Trump met privately with Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong before publicly criticizing banks for blocking progress on U.S. crypto legislation. The dispute centers on whether stablecoin holders should be allowed to earn yield-like rewards. President Trump Criticizes Banks as Crypto Bill Stalls in Washington U.S. President Donald Trump...
By Emmanuel Musa 3/5/2026, 6:19:02 PM
NVIDIA Blackwell Smashes Finance AI Benchmark With 3.2x Speed Gains
NVIDIA's GB200 NVL72 sets new STAC-AI record for LLM inference in financial trading, delivering up to 3.2x performance over Hopper architecture. (Read More)
By N/A 3/5/2026, 6:17:48 PM
Cardano Accepted at 137 SPAR Stores Across Switzerland
TLDR Cardano is now accepted as a payment method in 137 SPAR supermarkets across Switzerland. The Cardano Foundation partnered with Swiss fintech firm DFX to enable ADA retail payments. Customers can pay directly from their ADA wallets using Open Crypto Pay terminals. DFX integrated Cardano into its regulated crypto-to-fiat payment platform. The...
By Maxwell Mutuma 3/5/2026, 6:17:26 PM
Shiba Inu Price Analysis: Extreme Fear and RSI Signal Relief Rally – What Happens Next?
SHIB Contrarian Analysis: Extreme Fear Meets Neutral RSI The post Shiba Inu Price Analysis: Extreme Fear and RSI Signal Relief Rally – What Happens Next? appeared first on Coinspeaker.
By Daniel Francis 3/5/2026, 6:13:58 PM
Optimism (OP) Trades at $0.12 After 97% Crash: Is a 4,000% Recovery Actually Possible?
TLDR: Optimism (OP) has declined 97.76% from its $5 cycle high, now trading near a key demand zone at $0.12. Analysts flag a weekly close above $0.3764 as the first confirmed bullish signal for an OP recovery move. The OP Stack powers 34+ chains and handles over 50% of Ethereum Layer-2 activity, per on-chain data. [...] The post Optimism (OP)...
By Brenda Mary 3/5/2026, 6:13:43 PM
KnockoutStocks vs Morningstar 2026: The Ultimate Stock Research Platform Showdown
KnockoutStocks vs Morningstar 2026 comparison: AI tools, stock ratings, research features, portfolio tracking & pricing. Find the best platform for you. The post KnockoutStocks vs Morningstar 2026: The Ultimate Stock Research Platform Showdown appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 3/5/2026, 6:08:44 PM
Kraken’s tokenized equities platform xStocks launches on-chain trading engine xChange
Kraken-backed xStocks has launched a new on-chain trading engine designed to connect traditional equity liquidity with decentralized finance infrastructure. In a March 5 announcement, Kraken said its tokenized equity platform xStocks has introduced xChange, an execution layer that allows users…
By Leon Okwatch 3/5/2026, 6:05:48 PM
KuCoin launches $1M futures airdrop to reward traders holding new listings
KuCoin launches a $1 million USDT airdrop for new futures listings. Rewards based on time in market, not trading speed or volume. Aims to boost early liquidity in altcoin futures markets. Crypto exchange KuCoin is rolling out a $1 million airdrop designed to reward traders who hold positions in newly listed futures contracts for longer […] The...
By News Team 3/5/2026, 6:05:28 PM
Core Scientific Secures $1B Loan From Morgan Stanley
TLDR Core Scientific secured an initial $500 million loan facility from Morgan Stanley with potential expansion to $1 billion. The 364-day agreement carries an interest rate set at SOFR plus 2.50%. The company will use the funds to support data center development and AI infrastructure projects. Core Scientific plans to finance equipment purchases,...
By Maxwell Mutuma 3/5/2026, 6:05:15 PM
Swift Launches Retail Payments Scheme Across 11 Countries With Support From 50+ Banking Partners
TLDR: Swift Launches Retail Payments Scheme Across 11 Countries With Support From 50+ Banking Partners to improve cross-border retail transactions in 2026. Five of the 11 launch markets rank among the world’s top 10 remittance-receiving countries, including India and Bangladesh. Swift reports 75% of transactions reach destination banks within one...
By Brenda Mary 3/5/2026, 6:04:35 PM
KnockoutStocks vs Seeking Alpha: In-Depth Comparison for Stock Investors in 2025
Compare KnockoutStocks vs Seeking Alpha: features, AI tools, pricing, and stock research capabilities to find the best investment platform for your needs. The post KnockoutStocks vs Seeking Alpha: In-Depth Comparison for Stock Investors in 2025 appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 3/5/2026, 6:01:35 PM
New Data: How ChangeNOW Helps Traders Swap in Just 1 Minute
This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. DUBAI, UAE – 5th March, 2026: A new era of transparent, high-speed crypto trading has arrived. The 2026 “Speed Benchmarks” report by Swapzone has identified ChangeNOW as the premier choice for traders seeking to minimize “Rate Deviation” the loss of value during the time it takes […]
By Media 3/5/2026, 6:00:50 PM
iPhone Users Warned: Crypto Scams Can Trigger ‘Coruna’ iOS Exploits
Google’s Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) is warning that a “new and powerful” iOS exploit kit, dubbed Coruna by its developers has been deployed on fake finance and crypto websites designed to lure iPhone users into visiting pages that can silently deliver exploits. For crypto holders, the risk is blunt: GTIG’s analysis shows the campaigns...
By Jake Simmons 3/5/2026, 6:00:41 PM
BlockDAG Goes Live on Coinstore, Pionex USA, and Direct Swap in the Biggest Launch Ever – $1.2 Billion Market Cap Now in Sight
Launching on four platforms simultaneously is historic. But BlockDAG’s ultimate target for this cycle is something far bigger: a $1.2 billion market cap and a confirmed spot in the crypto Top 50. With BlockDAG now actively trading at $0.05 across Coinstore, LBank, BitMart, Pionex USA, and Direct Swap following the biggest launch ever, the pathway...
By Michelle DG 3/5/2026, 6:00:11 PM
Cardano Founder Shares What To Expect For XRP If The Clarity ACT Is Passed
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson says the Digital Asset Market CLARITY Act could end up giving established tokens like XRP a cleaner regulatory lane, although the bill would set a damaging default rule for the next generation of US-based crypto projects. During a recent livestream, Hoskinson complained that the framework treats everything as a...
By Sandra White 3/5/2026, 6:00:11 PM
Coinstore, LBank, BitMart, Pionex USA & Direct Swap: Market makers say BlockDAG can 10x from $0.05
BlockDAG (BDAG) has launched simultaneously on several exchanges at a $0.05 starting price, drawing attention from market makers who model a potential move toward $0.20 in the short term and as high as $0.50 if liquidity and demand continue to…
By Lidia Vingert 3/5/2026, 6:00:00 PM
Market Makers Say BlockDAG Could Move from $0.0005 to $0.05 as Trading Begins
The crypto market has always been driven by moments when a project transitions from anticipation to real trading activity. Before that point, everything exists as potential: presale participation, community momentum, and market speculation. Once trading begins, however, the conversation changes completely. Price discovery starts, liquidity enters...
By Sponsored Content 3/5/2026, 6:00:00 PM
Ethereum derivatives open interest drops 5.62% in 24-hour leverage flush
Ethereum derivatives markets saw a sharp bout of deleveraging over the past day, with total ETH contract open interest across major centralized exchanges falling 5.62% to 27.119 billion dollars, according to Coinglass data. According to data from Coinglass, the…
By Andrew Folkler 3/5/2026, 5:57:49 PM
Ether traders see 'larger bounce' after ETH price taps $2.2K
Ether traders said ETH price could see further upside as long as bulls defended the $2,100 support, fuelled by renewed demand.
By Nancy Lubale 3/5/2026, 5:53:47 PM
CleanSpark Grows Bitcoin Holdings While Selling February Output
TLDR CleanSpark mined 568 BTC in February, bringing its year-to-date total to 1,141 BTC. CleanSpark sold 553.02 BTC during February at an average price of $66,279. The company increased its total Bitcoin holdings to 13,363 BTC by month-end. CleanSpark generated liquidity from sales while maintaining overall treasury growth. The February update...
By Maxwell Mutuma 3/5/2026, 5:52:49 PM
NVIDIA CCCL 3.1 Adds Floating-Point Determinism Controls for GPU Computing
NVIDIA's CCCL 3.1 introduces three determinism levels for parallel reductions, letting developers trade performance for reproducibility in GPU computations. (Read More)
By N/A 3/5/2026, 5:46:49 PM
SoFi taps BitGo to support distribution of its SoFiUSD stablecoin
The partnership highlights the increasing integration of traditional banking with blockchain, potentially transforming digital finance infrastructure. The post SoFi taps BitGo to support distribution of its SoFiUSD stablecoin appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 3/5/2026, 5:44:32 PM
38% of altcoins near all-time lows, worse than FTX crash: Analyst
The crypto altcoin market is in turmoil as investor sentiment plummets and digital asset prices fail to recover from the October 2025 crash.
By Vince Quill 3/5/2026, 5:44:21 PM
Glassnode Flags Renewed Institutional Bitcoin Demand
TLDR Bitcoin climbed above $74,000 as spot ETF inflows began to stabilize after recent declines. Glassnode reported early signs that institutions have started reaccumulating Bitcoin following the sell-off. The firm stated that easing distribution pressure aligns with the recent recovery in price. ETF flow data showed a correlation between steadier...
By Maxwell Mutuma 3/5/2026, 5:44:21 PM
Hyperliquid price outlook: Bulls eye $35 as Bollinger Bands tighten
Hyperliquid price is approaching a key resistance level, and shrinking volatility suggests a possible breakout toward $35. At press time, Hyperliquid (HYPE) was trading at $31.24, down 5.7% in the past 24 hours. Over the last week, it moved between…
By Leon Okwatch 3/5/2026, 5:42:48 PM
Best Crypto Presale 2026: Pepeto Exchange Targets 100x Over Mutuum Finance as Trump Backed American Bitcoin Holds 6,000 BTC and Board Members Load Up
Trump backed American Bitcoin just confirmed it holds over 6,000 BTC on its balance sheet, and board members scooped up 1.6 million shares after the latest earnings report, proving that the people closest to the project are doubling down with their own money while Bitcoin holds above $72,000. When the Trump family’s mining venture is [...] The...
By Michelle DG 3/5/2026, 5:40:19 PM
Chainlink price confirms bearish SFP pattern as $8.33 support comes into focus
Chainlink’s price has confirmed a bearish swing failure pattern at a key resistance zone, signaling a potential downside rotation.
By Aziz Zamani 3/5/2026, 5:39:34 PM
XRPL Adds Regulated AUDD After ASIC Licenses AUDC
TLDR ASIC granted an Australian Financial Services Licence to AUDC Pty Ltd to issue AUDD. AUDD now operates as a regulated non-cash payment facility on XRPL. Banks and corporates can issue hold and transact AUDD under existing financial law. AUDD maintains full one-to-one backing with Australian dollar reserves at local institutions. The...
By Maxwell Mutuma 3/5/2026, 5:36:06 PM
Crypto Treasury Inflows Slide To October 2024 Levels—What Happened?
Real estate mogul Grant Cardone thinks he has an answer to what ails the crypto treasury industry — pair Bitcoin with rental income. Related Reading: US Should Act On Bitcoin, Not Just Praise It, Ex-Advisor To Trump Says His fund buys multifamily housing, collects rent, and channels the proceeds into additional Bitcoin purchases, giving investors...
By Christian Encila 3/5/2026, 5:30:29 PM
IRS Proposes Electronic-Only Crypto Tax Form Delivery Rule
TLDR The IRS has proposed a rule allowing crypto exchanges to deliver tax forms only through electronic channels. The proposal would remove the requirement for brokers to offer paper copies of Form 1099-DA. Exchanges could require customers to accept digital delivery to maintain their accounts. The rule would apply to major U.S. crypto platforms...
By Maxwell Mutuma 3/5/2026, 5:27:44 PM
OpenAI Expands Education Push With New AI Tools and Certifications
OpenAI reveals 900M weekly ChatGPT users, launches certification pilots at major universities, and introduces tools to close the 90-99% AI capability gap among students. (Read More)
By N/A 3/5/2026, 5:27:13 PM
Cardano Founder Clashes with Ripple Over “Predatory” US Crypto Bill
Cardano founder worries that a sweeping US crypto market-structure bill could deem most new tokens securities by default. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By DailyCoin Team 3/5/2026, 5:26:00 PM
xStocks Unveils xChange, Bringing Real-World Equity Liquidity Onchain Across Ethereum and Solana
TLDR: xChange is the first unified execution layer trading over 70 tokenized stocks across Ethereum and Solana onchain. Every xStock is backed 1:1 by underlying shares in custody, ensuring real equity exposure on the blockchain. Atomic settlement guarantees trades execute fully at the quoted price or not at all, eliminating partial fills. xStocks...
By Brenda Mary 3/5/2026, 5:23:08 PM
XRP Price Consolidates Under $1.5 — What Could Drive the Next Move to $2?
The post XRP Price Consolidates Under $1.5 — What Could Drive the Next Move to $2? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News XRP price is facing renewed selling pressure after a brief recovery attempt toward $1.45, with the price slipping back below $1.40 as broader crypto markets weaken. The pullback follows mild declines in major assets like...
By Sahana Vibhute 3/5/2026, 5:20:22 PM
SoFi Selects BitGo to Power Bank-Issued Stablecoin
TLDR SoFi has selected BitGo to provide infrastructure for its bank-issued stablecoin SoFiUSD. BitGo will support the issuance and connectivity of SoFiUSD through its stablecoin-as-a-service platform. SoFiUSD will operate on a public permissionless blockchain. SoFi said SoFiUSD is the first stablecoin issued by a nationally chartered and insured...
By Maxwell Mutuma 3/5/2026, 5:19:41 PM
Google Unleashes Gemini 3.1 Pro and AI Music Tools in February Blitz
Google's February 2026 AI rollout includes Gemini 3.1 Pro with 2x reasoning gains, Lyria 3 music generation, and Nano Banana 2 image tools for developers. (Read More)
By N/A 3/5/2026, 5:18:13 PM
Earning Interest on Crypto in 2026: 5 Ways to Get Passive Income From Your BTC and ETH
Earning interest on crypto in 2026 is easier than ever. Discover 5 proven ways to generate passive income from crypto, including staking, liquid staking, yield farming, liquidity pools, and high-yield crypto savings with Clapp offering up to 8.2% APR.
By Crypto Daily 3/5/2026, 5:17:53 PM
ADA price stuck near $0.27 despite SPAR payment integration
Cardano (ADA) is now accepted at 137 Swiss SPAR stores via direct wallet payments. ADA’s price remains stagnant near $0.272 despite retail adoption. The key levels to watch are the $0.28 resistance and the $0.26 support. The price of Cardano’s ADA token has remained unmoved even after 137 SPAR supermarkets across Switzerland announced they now […]...
By Charles Thuo 3/5/2026, 5:17:48 PM