Trump pressures banks to make deal with crypto firms over market structure bill
Trump's push for crypto collaboration may reshape financial regulations, challenging traditional banks and potentially boosting US crypto leadership. The post Trump pressures banks to make deal with crypto firms over market structure bill appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 3/4/2026, 1:33:00 AM
700% Surge: Crypto Outflows From Iran’s Largest Exchange Spike Minutes After US-Israeli Airstrikes
Crypto outflows from Iran’s largest exchange surged 700% within minutes of U.S.-Israeli airstrikes, according to Elliptic data, signaling possible capital flight as geopolitical tensions and sanctions pressure intensify across the region’s fragile financial system. Iran Sees Massive Surge in Crypto Outflows Following Airstrikes Conflict and...
By Kevin Helms 3/4/2026, 1:30:42 AM
Donald Trump takes swipe at banks over stalled crypto bill
Trump has urged banking groups to “make a good deal” with the crypto industry and said undermining the GENIUS Act is “unacceptable.”
By Jesse Coghlan 3/4/2026, 1:19:54 AM
Japan’s “Sanae Token” Scandal Tests Legal Limits of Political Memecoins
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi publicly disavowed a cryptocurrency bearing her name and likeness. The token crashed 58% within hours, and regulators moved to investigate the issuer. The episode is the latest in a string of political memecoins that have burned retail investors worldwide. PM’s Denial Triggers Crash Takaichi is Japan’s first...
By Oihyun Kim 3/4/2026, 1:10:17 AM
Surpassing FTX-Era Lows: 38% Of Altcoins Hit Record Lows As Liquidity Abandons The Crypto Fringe
Altcoins have endured a prolonged structural decline since the peak of the 2021 bull cycle. While Bitcoin has managed to preserve portions of its macro uptrend, most alternative tokens have printed persistent lower highs and lower lows across multiple timeframes. For many projects, what began as a cyclical correction has evolved into a multi-year...
By Sebastian Villafuerte 3/4/2026, 1:00:00 AM
Nvidia Record Q4 Fuels SMH Rally as AI Data Center Demand Surges
Nvidia's Q4 fiscal 2026 earnings beat expectations with record revenue from AI data centers, driving semiconductor ETF momentum. What traders need to know. (Read More)
By N/A 3/4/2026, 12:58:42 AM
Iran Oil Tensions Push Brent Past $81 as AI Demand Adds Structural Pressure
VanEck analysis warns Middle East supply risks combined with AI-driven energy demand could shift oil markets from temporary spikes to sustained disruption. (Read More)
By N/A 3/4/2026, 12:50:42 AM
Ray Dalio cautions on Bitcoin, says ‘there is only one gold’
Ray Dalio says that gold is a better safe-haven asset in times of conflict compared to Bitcoin, and raised concerns about the cryptocurrency’s lack of privacy.
By Brayden Lindrea 3/4/2026, 12:38:56 AM
Trump Presses Congress To Pass Crypto Market Structure Bill ‘ASAP’
President Donald Trump has publicly addressed the legislative impasse surrounding the CLARITY Act, the long-debated crypto market structure bill that has yet to reach his desk for final approval. The delay, according to ongoing discussions in Washington, stems largely from disagreements between the banking industry and crypto representatives,...
By Ronaldo Marquez 3/4/2026, 12:21:37 AM
1.6T SHIB Coins Left Exchanges: What’s Cracking Here?
A stupendous amount of Shiba Inu tokens is gone from major platforms: sign of scarcity or losing relevance? Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Tadas Klimasevskis 3/4/2026, 12:18:00 AM
Ripple Positions as One-Stop Digital Asset Hub With Major Payments Expansion
Ripple is expanding its enterprise blockchain platform with integrated stablecoin payments, custody, and global liquidity tools, positioning itself as a one-stop infrastructure provider as institutions accelerate adoption of regulated digital asset solutions worldwide. Ripple Announces Unified Platform for Collecting, Holding, and Paying out in...
By Kevin Helms 3/4/2026, 12:05:31 AM
Trump Attacks Banks Over Stablecoin Yield, Clarity Act Standoff
President Donald Trump accused US banks of threatening the GENIUS Act and holding the CLARITY Act hostage, escalating a months-long standoff between the banking and crypto industries over stablecoin yield. The clash threatens to derail the CLARITY Act before the 2026 midterms, leaving the US crypto regulatory framework incomplete at a critical...
By Oihyun Kim 3/4/2026, 12:01:38 AM
Crypto Market Review: One Shiba Inu (SHIB) Fail After Another, Will XRP's Price Slide Toward $1.60? Bitcoin (BTC) $70,000 Breakout Is Still Possible
Market is struggling to find a foundation for a proper recovery, despite the bounce of Bitcoin from $63,000.
By Arman Shirinyan 3/4/2026, 12:01:00 AM
Bitcoin Holds Steady As Middle East Conflict Rattles Markets
War is burning across the Middle East. Oil prices are climbing. Stock markets in Asia have taken a hit. And yet, Bitcoin is still standing above $66,000 — a fact that has caught the attention of analysts keeping a close eye on the market. Related Reading: Crypto’s Quietest Month In Nearly A Year — But Hackers Haven’t Gone Away Calm Where There...
By Christian Encila 3/4/2026, 12:00:38 AM
GitHub Launches Global Copilot Dev Days as AI Coding Tool Hits 20M Users
GitHub rolls out worldwide community events for Copilot training as the AI coding assistant reaches 20 million developers and drives 40% revenue growth. (Read More)
By N/A 3/3/2026, 11:24:02 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 3/3/2026, 11:17:28 PM
Shiba Inu Price Prediction: Weak Bounce Signals Trouble — Is a Bigger Drop Coming?
SHIB Price Analysis: Weak Bounce Near Critical Support The post Shiba Inu Price Prediction: Weak Bounce Signals Trouble — Is a Bigger Drop Coming? appeared first on Coinspeaker.
By Daniel Francis 3/3/2026, 11:15:31 PM
Indiana Mandates Crypto Inclusion in State-Managed Retirement and Savings Plans
The post Indiana Mandates Crypto Inclusion in State-Managed Retirement and Savings Plans appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Indiana has become the first state in the US to legalize the inclusion of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies into state-managed retirement and savings plans. On March 3, Indiana Governor Mike Braun signed this into law...
By Steve Muchoki 3/3/2026, 11:12:35 PM
New Housing Bill Prevents Federal Reserve From Issuing CBDC— But Only Until 2030
A new US housing bill includes a provision that temporarily bans the Federal Reserve from issuing a digital dollar to consumers until 2030. The move represents a shift from previous strong opposition to Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs). Senate Advances Housing Bill With CBDC Ban The Senate on Monday advanced the 21st Century ROAD to The...
By Camila Grigera Na n 3/3/2026, 11:05:43 PM
Bitcoin Outlook Tied to Oil, Fed Policy as Conflict Escalates
Bitcoin faces mounting volatility as geopolitical tensions and surging oil prices rattle global markets, with Wintermute warning that macro forces — not crypto fundamentals — now threaten to dictate the sector’s next decisive move. Analysts Warn Energy Shock Could Delay Crypto Recovery Global markets are recalibrating as geopolitical tensions...
By Kevin Helms 3/3/2026, 11:05:39 PM
OpenAI Expands Mental Health Safeguards Amid Consolidated California Lawsuits
OpenAI announces trusted contact feature and improved distress detection as mental health lawsuits consolidate in California court. New cases expected. (Read More)
By N/A 3/3/2026, 11:02:03 PM
Ethereum Exodus Continues: Supply On Crypto Exchanges Dries Up To Years-Long Low
With the Ethereum price slowly demonstrating bullish traction after reclaiming the $2,000 mark, sentiment is turning positive once again. During this price action, investors are choosing to hold the leading altcoin rather than sell, which is indicated by a significant drop in crypto exchanges’ reserves. Available Ethereum On Exchanges Hits New...
By Godspower Owie 3/3/2026, 11:00:09 PM
What's at stake for crypto as 3 US states kick off party primaries?
Super PACs backed by the crypto industry are expected to spend millions of dollars in the 2026 midterm elections after many of their chosen candidates won in 2024.
By Turner Wright 3/3/2026, 10:33:19 PM
Bitcoin To $11 Million By 2036? This AI-Deflation Thesis Is Turning Heads
Joe Burnett, VP of Bitcoin Strategy at Strive (Nasdaq: ASST), is arguing that bitcoin could reach $11 million by the first quarter of 2036, not because it replaces the financial system, but because it becomes the dominant long-duration savings asset in an economy reshaped by AI-led deflation and repeated monetary expansion. His thesis, laid out in...
By Jake Simmons 3/3/2026, 10:30:55 PM
Locals prefer satoshis to dollars, says Africa Bitcoin chair Stafford Masie
In an interview with Natalie Brunell on Coin Stories, Masie described Bitcoin as functional currency in parts of Africa amid rapid inflation and currency debasement.
By Nate Kostar 3/3/2026, 10:26:34 PM
Trump urges passage of U.S. Clarity Act, attacks banks for 'undercutting' GENIUS
U.S. President Donald Trump said in a post on Truth Social that the banking industry is trying to undermine the stablecoin bill he signed into law last year.
By Nikhilesh De 3/3/2026, 10:19:39 PM
BitMine’s ETH Stash Hits $6B, Raising Staking Inquiries
Tom Lee's major ETH move got the crypto aficionados buzzing: is staking the way to go forward? Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Samantha Diamo 3/3/2026, 10:18:00 PM
Saylor's Strategy Buys More Bitcoin; 470 Million XRP Sent to Binance; Dogecoin ETFs Face Zero Inflows — U.Today Crypto Digest
Crypto news digest: Strategy's Bitcoin holdings top 720,000 BTC; 470 million XRP at risk of sell-off on Binance; Dogecoin ETFs attract no inflows.
By Dan Burgin 3/3/2026, 10:14:51 PM
Bitwise CIO says weekend Iran strike exposed advantage of 24/7 markets like Hyperliquid
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan says the Iran attack weekend showed how onchain markets like Hyperliquid are becoming key venues for global trading. The post Bitwise CIO says weekend Iran strike exposed advantage of 24/7 markets like Hyperliquid appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 3/3/2026, 10:14:50 PM
Bybit Retrieves $300M for Thousands of Users Through AI-Enhanced Fraud Prevention: Report
Beyond recoveries, Bybit blocked 3 million credential-stuffing attempts tied to account takeover schemes in 2025.
By Wayne Jones 3/3/2026, 10:08:15 PM
Morgan Stanley Maintains Bullish US Stock Outlook Despite Iran Conflict
Morgan Stanley says U.S. stocks can withstand escalating Iran tensions unless oil prices surge and stay elevated, reinforcing a bullish outlook that hinges on crude and the durability of the business cycle. Morgan Stanley Says Iran Conflict Unlikely to Derail Stock Rally Geopolitical tensions often test investor confidence in global markets....
By Kevin Helms 3/3/2026, 10:05:24 PM
From MARA to Core Scientific: What the Latest Sell-Off Says About the Future of DATs
Core Scientific, a Bitcoin mining company, announced this week its plans to sell nearly all of its Bitcoin holdings to fund its shift towards AI and high-performance computing. The move reflected a broader trend in the Bitcoin mining industry. However, it also raised questions over the purpose of sustaining Bitcoin treasuries, especially in light...
By Camila Grigera Na n 3/3/2026, 9:58:34 PM
Indiana Governor Signs Bill Allowing Bitcoin in State Retirement Plans
Bitcoin Magazine Indiana Governor Signs Bill Allowing Bitcoin in State Retirement Plans Indiana now allows state retirement plans to invest in bitcoin. This post Indiana Governor Signs Bill Allowing Bitcoin in State Retirement Plans first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.
By Micah Zimmerman 3/3/2026, 9:53:12 PM
CFTC chair teases crypto perpetual futures in ‘the next month or so‘
SEC Chair Paul Atkins and CFTC Chair Michael Selig addressed market structure, prediction markets and perpetual futures at a Tuesday event.
By Turner Wright 3/3/2026, 9:52:16 PM
MARA exec pushes back on Bitcoin treasury sell-off narrative
MARA has "fact checked" claims it adopted a Bitcoin sell-off strategy, clarifying its filing allows flexible sales but does not signal a majority liquidation.
By Sam Bourgi 3/3/2026, 9:50:22 PM
Google launches Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite as fastest and cheapest Gemini 3 model
Google launches Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite, a fast low cost AI model for developers with improved speed, benchmarks and scalable API pricing. The post Google launches Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite as fastest and cheapest Gemini 3 model appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 3/3/2026, 9:36:22 PM
Shielded Labs Warns Zcash Must Act Now To Win Long-Term Investors
Shielded Labs is urging the Zcash community to move quickly on long-term sustainability changes, arguing that the network has a near-term opening to attract patient capital and should not wait for that window to close. The pitch is not just technical. In Shielded Labs’ telling, protocol-level clarity around future security and emissions could...
By Jake Simmons 3/3/2026, 9:30:49 PM
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon Pushes Bank Rules for Stablecoin Issuers
TLDR Jamie Dimon said stablecoin issuers that pay interest on customer balances should face the same rules as banks. He argued that companies holding customer funds and paying interest operate like traditional deposit-taking institutions. Dimon stated that such firms should comply with capital, liquidity, and anti-money laundering requirements...
By Maxwell Mutuma 3/3/2026, 9:29:40 PM
OpenAI releases GPT-5.3 Instant with fewer refusals and improved web answers
OpenAI releases GPT-5.3 Instant for ChatGPT with fewer refusals, improved web answers, and reduced hallucinations across major benchmarks. The post OpenAI releases GPT-5.3 Instant with fewer refusals and improved web answers appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 3/3/2026, 9:29:21 PM
Vitalik Buterin urges Ethereum to focus on sanctuary technologies beyond finance
Vitalik Buterin urges Ethereum to expand beyond finance and help build open technologies that protect privacy and digital coordination. The post Vitalik Buterin urges Ethereum to focus on sanctuary technologies beyond finance appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 3/3/2026, 9:19:08 PM
Ethereum Price Forecast: Whales step up buying as short positions contract
After holding firm heading into the last weekend, Ethereum (ETH) whales have returned to action, pouncing on the volatility stemming from escalating military actions between the US and Iran.
By N/A 3/3/2026, 9:18:09 PM
Tether and Lugano Advance Plan ₿ Phase II Strategy
TLDR Tether and the City of Lugano launched Plan ₿ Phase II for 2026 to 2030. Tether committed up to CHF 5 million over five years to support infrastructure and research. More than 400 merchants in Lugano accept Bitcoin, USDT, and LVGA for payments. The roadmap outlines five pillars, including SwissLedger and digital identity systems. [...] The...
By Maxwell Mutuma 3/3/2026, 9:16:18 PM
Former LAPD Officer Convicted in $350,000 Bitcoin Kidnapping and Home Invasion
Bitcoin Magazine Former LAPD Officer Convicted in $350,000 Bitcoin Kidnapping and Home Invasion A jury in Los Angeles convicted former Los Angeles Police Department officer Eric Halem of kidnapping and robbery after he and three alleged accomplices posed as police to steal $350,000 in bitcoin from a 17-year-old during a 2024 home invasion. This...
By Micah Zimmerman 3/3/2026, 9:09:13 PM
JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon says stablecoin issuers paying interest should be regulated as banks
Dimon argued stablecoin issuers paying interest should meet bank standards as talks continue in Washington about the CLARITY Act.
By Helene Braun 3/3/2026, 9:09:08 PM
SHIB Burn Rate Abruptly Drops 99% After Weekend Spike
Little-to-no action on the burning front has got Shiba Inu stranded on barely-sustainable price levels. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Samantha Diamo 3/3/2026, 9:09:00 PM
Ethereum's Buterin: Stop Trying to Be Apple or Google
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has called for a radical change in the blockchain’s development philosophy.
By Alex Dovbnya 3/3/2026, 9:06:32 PM
Wall Street Navigates Risk-off Trade Amid Iran Conflict and Surging Oil Prices
U.S. stocks continued to slide on Tuesday, as investors wrestled with escalating tensions in Iran and a spike in oil prices, though a late-session rebound suggests Wall Street is not yet ready to hit the panic button. Energy Sector Leads S&P 500 as Geopolitics Rattle Wall Street At press time, roughly an hour before the […]
By Jamie Redman 3/3/2026, 9:05:39 PM
BitGo launches MiCA-compliant crypto service across EEA
TLDR BitGo Europe GmbH has launched its MiCA-compliant crypto as a service platform across all 30 EEA countries. The service enables banks and fintech firms to integrate regulated custody trading and fiat rails through a single API. Institutions can embed multi-asset wallets onboarding and settlement services directly into their platforms....
By Maxwell Mutuma 3/3/2026, 9:04:12 PM
Aave drops 11% as ACI announces exit from protocol amid governance dispute
AAVE dropped nearly 11% on Tuesday as the Aave Chan Initiative (ACI) announced it will wind down operations in the protocol's DAO following governance disputes.
By N/A 3/3/2026, 9:02:29 PM
Bitcoin Market Enters Holding Phase As Active Supply Contracts
The Bitcoin market appears to be entering a decisive holding phase, with on-chain data signaling a steady contraction in active supply. Rather than aggressive selling or speculative rotation, a growing portion of circulating BTC is moving into long-term storage, reducing the amount readily available for trading. This tightening liquidity dynamic...
By Godspower Owie 3/3/2026, 9:00:04 PM