Bitcoin Is Down 48%, But the Biggest Buyers in History Are Still Accumulating
TLDR: Bitcoin dropped 48% from ~$126K in Oct 2025, now trading near $66K amid heavy negative sentiment. U.S. holds 328,372 BTC in its Strategic Reserve; states like Texas, Arizona, New Hampshire joined in. Institutions absorbed ~697K BTC in 2025, over 4x the ~164K BTC produced post-halving that year. Only ~3.02M BTC remain on exchanges; ETFs [...]...
By Brenda Mary 2/28/2026, 5:19:35 PM
Vitalik Buterin Unveils Ethereum’s Comprehensive Quantum Resistance Roadmap
Buterin proposes replacing consensus-layer BLS signatures with hash-based schemes, such as Winternitz variants.
By Wayne Jones 2/28/2026, 5:18:55 PM
Ethereum Price Hits Critical 5Y Volume Support Zone: Is a Multi-Month Reversal Setting Up?
TLDR: Ethereum is testing a major five-year high-volume node between $1,850 and $2,000 on the monthly chart. The latest monthly candle prints a long lower wick, signaling active defense by larger market participants. ETH structure remains heavy with lower highs from $4,000, keeping resistance firm between $2,700 and $3,600. On-chain transaction...
By Brenda Mary 2/28/2026, 5:02:18 PM
Seized Crypto Stolen As South Korea’s Tax Authority Leaks Private Key
A piece of paper ruined everything. South Korea’s National Tax Service (NTS) published an official press release last Thursday meant to highlight its crackdown on tax dodgers — and somewhere in the process, a full wallet seed phrase was photographed, printed, and sent out to the public without anyone apparently noticing. Related Reading: Bitcoin...
By Christian Encila 2/28/2026, 5:00:05 PM
XRP Rebounds From $1.27 Low but Market Fear Still Looms Over Recovery
XRP rebounds from a sharp drop to $1.27 but remains under pressure as broader crypto markets slide amid rising geopolitical tensions, leaving the token vulnerable to renewed downside despite signs of short-term stabilization. XRP Climbs From $1.27 Panic Low but Downtrend Still Threatens At 10:32 on Feb. 28, XRP is trading at $1.32635 after...
By Kevin Helms 2/28/2026, 4:40:59 PM
MoonPay and PayPal Push PYUSDx to Accelerate Stablecoin Creation
TLDR: PYUSDx allows developers to launch application-specific stablecoins backed by PayPal USD without building full issuance systems. The platform combines MoonPay distribution tools with M0’s token framework for faster stablecoin deployment. PYUSDx tokens remain separate from PayPal and Paxos products and cannot be used inside PayPal or Venmo...
By Brenda Mary 2/28/2026, 4:40:38 PM
Bitcoin just dumped 7% after Trump hit Iran, and the real reason has nothing to do with crypto
President Donald Trump has pulled the United States into military action against Iran, and the first consequence for crypto markets was another wave of selling rather than a rush into Bitcoin as a haven. According to CryptoSlate’s data, BTC price dumped around 7%, erasing some of its weeklong gains to trade as low as $63,000 […] The post Bitcoin...
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 2/28/2026, 4:05:14 PM
Bitcoin Historical Cycle Pattern Points To $31,500 Bottom Target – Details
Bitcoin price struggles persist as the premier cryptocurrency is yet to break above the key $70,000 resistance zone, suggesting the market remains at risk of a deeper correction. Notably, popular market analyst Yonsei_dent has shared an observation that backs these bearish investors’ expectations. Related Reading: Bitcoin ETF Investors Show...
By Semilore Faleti 2/28/2026, 4:00:07 PM
Pundit On Why Ripple’s XRP, Stellar are Centralized and Should be Rejected by Crypto Community
A leading crypto fund executive is urging the industry to draw a hard line against centralized blockchain architectures.
By Olivia Brooke 2/28/2026, 3:57:30 PM
Today’s crypto alert: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, and new utility protocols
Investors shift focus as Bitcoin and Ethereum align with emerging high-utility crypto protocols. While the primary focus remains on the price action of major cryptocurrencies, a deeper shift is happening in the background. Investors are increasingly looking at how the…
By Samuel Msiska 2/28/2026, 3:47:21 PM
Mt. Gox Bankruptcy Case May See Resolution with Proposed Bitcoin Hard Fork
Former Mt. Gox CEO Mark Karpeles has proposed a Bitcoin hard fork to recover 80,000 BTC stolen from the exchange over a decade ago. The hard fork would see the BTC, worth $5 billion and currently held by a single wallet, moved to a new address without the requirement of the original private key. Mark [...]
By Steve Msoh 2/28/2026, 3:46:40 PM
Bitcoin Declines as Gold Gains, Peter Schiff Expects Further Divergence
Peter Schiff has predicted the divergence between Bitcoin and precious metals might continue all year long.
By Tomiwabold Olajide 2/28/2026, 3:44:00 PM
XRP Price Analysis: What To Expect In March 2026?
XRP price has remained under pressure since the beginning of 2026, extending a steady downtrend that started in early January. The altcoin has repeatedly failed to reclaim major resistance levels. Weak macro sentiment and geopolitical tensions have limited upside momentum across the broader crypto market. Despite the ongoing decline, several...
By Aaryamann Shrivastava 2/28/2026, 3:37:09 PM
Crypto community fear of Iran choking oil supply and crashing markets may be overblown
A full closure of the strait is unlikely or impractical, some experts argue.
By Omkar Godbole 2/28/2026, 3:36:54 PM
UK Banking Heavyweight Barclays Weighs Major Step Into Blockchain-Based Payments And Deposits
Barclays is reportedly assessing a possible move into blockchain infrastructure, as tradfi institutions adapt to the increasing influence of stablecoins.
By Brenda Ngari 2/28/2026, 3:35:40 PM
Bitcoin Sell Volume Surges by $1.8 Billion Amid US Tensions
The Bitcoin derivatives market is seeing intensifying pressure as investors' sentiment turns bearish again with Bitcoin retesting $63,000.
By Caroline Amosun 2/28/2026, 3:24:00 PM
Dormant Bitcoin Reactivations Remain Measured Versus 2025
While bitcoin has been idling well beneath the $70,000 threshold, onchain metrics reveal that long-dormant wallets established between 2010 and 2017 have stirred to life in February, shifting 1,908.21 BTC value at just over $125 million through 69 separate transactions. Early Bitcoin Spending Activity Moderates Amid Lower Price Range This year,...
By Jamie Redman 2/28/2026, 3:13:45 PM
Bitcoin funding rates nearly plummet to three-year lows as tensions in Iran escalate
Crypto markets were hit hard and fast today, February 28, as news of U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran hit … Continue reading The post Bitcoin funding rates nearly plummet to three-year lows as tensions in Iran escalate appeared first on Finbold.
By Marko 2/28/2026, 3:08:16 PM
Namik Muduroglu: Token models incentivize selling over holding, governance structures in DAOs are failing, and regulatory fears stifle innovation | Unchained
Flawed token models are driving short-term trading, hindering long-term growth in the crypto market. The post Namik Muduroglu: Token models incentivize selling over holding, governance structures in DAOs are failing, and regulatory fears stifle innovation | Unchained appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 2/28/2026, 3:08:02 PM
A Repeat Of February? Watch Out For These Bitcoin Price Levels In March
The Bitcoin price performance was quite disappointing over the past month. The flagship cryptocurrency has struggled to break sustainably above $70,000 throughout February, with prices only reaching $71,000 before facing sharp reversals. It, then, becomes intuitively evident that this price region might be a key level acting as resistance to...
By Opeyemi Sule 2/28/2026, 3:00:27 PM
Bitcoin In The Line Of Fire: Price Dips To $63k As US, Israel Launch Strikes On Iran
The missiles started flying, and so did the sell orders. Within hours of the US and Israel launching coordinated strikes on Iran, Bitcoin had dropped as much as 3.8% to $63,038, Ethereum had fallen nearly 9%, and more than 152,000 traders had been liquidated across crypto markets. With traditional stock and bond markets closed for the weekend,...
By Christian Encila 2/28/2026, 3:00:00 PM
Insider Trading Scandal? 6 Wallets Made $1.2M on Iran Strike Bets
The attacks had immediate impact on crypto prices, with many assets tumbling before staging modest recoveries.
By Jordan Lyanchev 2/28/2026, 2:53:49 PM
Former Mt. Gox CEO proposed a rewrite of bitcoin's code to recover $5 billion in stolen funds. Gets quickly shutdown
Mark Karpelès submitted a pull request to Bitcoin Core that would redirect coins that have remained untouched since 2011 to a recovery address controlled by the MtGox trustee, reigniting the oldest debate in Bitcoin.
By Shaurya Malwa 2/28/2026, 2:51:29 PM
Why Bitcoin traders have to price tariffs like surprise rate hikes while waiting on social media posts for the next $175B trigger
The US Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s emergency tariffs under IEEPA on Feb. 20, and markets immediately inherited a large cash flow question. The amount at stake was more than $175 billion in tariff collections that could be subject to refunds, with the Court offering no step-by-step plan for how refunds should be […] The post...
By Andjela Radmilac 2/28/2026, 2:50:53 PM
Ripple CLO Corrects The New York Times Over 'Crypto Is Useless' Narrative
Ripple CLO Stuart Alderoty called out The New York Times over a misleading crypto campaign.
By Godfrey Benjamin 2/28/2026, 2:44:00 PM
Suspected insiders make over $1.2 million on Polymarket by betting on U.S.'s Iran strike
The strikes caused bitcoin’s price to fall and oil futures on Hyperliquid to rise over the regional conflict’s consequences.
By Francisco Rodrigues 2/28/2026, 2:36:00 PM
US-Israel Strikes on Iran Trigger $6.5 Million Wipeout on Polymarket
A joint U.S. and Israeli military strike on Iran triggered massive volatility on the prediction market platform Polymarket. The post US-Israel Strikes on Iran Trigger $6.5 Million Wipeout on Polymarket appeared first on BeInCrypto.
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 2/28/2026, 2:30:00 PM
JPMorgan Chase Abruptly Accuses Customer of Fraud, Rejects Deposit, Terminates Accounts of Family Devastated by 9/11: Report
JPMorgan Chase has accused a customer of fraud after he tried to deposit a legitimate annuity check tied to his father’s death in the September 11th attacks, according to a new report. Malik Washington, a 28-year-old New York resident, walked into the Chase branch on January 9th to cash the check, reports News 12. It […] The post JPMorgan Chase...
By Daily Hodl Staff 2/28/2026, 2:28:31 PM
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
Why Is The Crypto Market Down Today?
The total crypto market (TOTAL) crashed on the back of the US and Israel launching a joint attack on Iran. Cryptocurrencies’ value fell by $100 billion, with Bitcoin (BTC) falling below $65,000. Altcoins suffered just as much, with Stable (STABLE) sliding by 15% in the last 24 hours. In the news today:- The Crypto Market The post Why Is The Crypto...
By Aaryamann Shrivastava 2/28/2026, 2:02:44 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