Arthur Hayes Explains How US-Iran Conflict Could Boost Bitcoin
Arthur Hayes argues that Middle East wars often trigger Federal Reserve rate cuts, boosting Bitcoin over time.
By Wayne Jones 3/2/2026, 8:11:44 AM
February 2026 Records Lowest Crypto Theft Activity in Almost 12 Months
Crypto hacks fell to an 11-month low in Feb 2026, totaling $26.5M-$35.7M across 15 incidents. YieldBlox and IoTeX breaches led the losses. Full analysis inside. The post February 2026 Records Lowest Crypto Theft Activity in Almost 12 Months appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 3/2/2026, 8:07:30 AM
XRP Slides 4% as $652M Flows to Binance Amid Geopolitical Turmoil
XRP falls 4% to $1.37 as geopolitical tensions mount and $652M in tokens flow to Binance. Bear pennant pattern suggests potential drop to $0.86. The post XRP Slides 4% as $652M Flows to Binance Amid Geopolitical Turmoil appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 3/2/2026, 8:06:54 AM
Ethereum’s Vitalik Buterin: AI Can Accelerate Development Timeline Despite Security Concerns
Vitalik Buterin reveals AI prototyped Ethereum's 2030 roadmap in weeks, but warns of security risks. Details on state tree changes and EVM replacement plans. The post Ethereum’s Vitalik Buterin: AI Can Accelerate Development Timeline Despite Security Concerns appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 3/2/2026, 8:06:08 AM
US Banks Report $306,100,000 in Unrealized Losses As Number of Lenders in ‘Problem Banks List’ Jumps
The amount of unrealized losses on American banks’ balance sheets remains “elevated,” according to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. In its new Quarterly Banking Profile for the fourth quarter of 2025, the FDIC says US banks reported $306.1 billion in unrealized losses on securities. Unrealized losses are the difference between the price...
By Daily Hodl Staff 3/2/2026, 8:04:34 AM
ADA Price Prediction: Cardano Eyes $0.34 Recovery Despite Current Weakness
ADA Price Prediction Summary • Short-term target (1 week): $0.29 • Medium-term forecast (1 month): $0.28-$0.34 range • Bullish breakout level: $0.30 • Critical support: $0.26 What Crypto Anal... (Read More)
By N/A 3/2/2026, 8:02:06 AM
Aave moves toward token-centric model as “Aave Will Win” proposal clears temp check
A major governance milestone has been reached in the Aave community after the “Aave Will Win” proposal passed its temporary check stage, signaling broad support for a fundamental shift in the protocol’s economic model. Aave DAO backs fully token-centric revenue…
By Ann Maria Shibu 3/2/2026, 7:59:43 AM
XRP Price Prediction: Targets $1.60-$1.85 by March 31st
XRP shows mixed signals at $1.35 with RSI at 38.66. Technical analysis suggests potential recovery to $1.60-$1.85 range by March 31st, though bearish momentum remains a concern. (Read More)
By N/A 3/2/2026, 7:56:00 AM
BNB Price Prediction: Targets $650-670 Recovery Zone by March End
Binance Coin shows potential for 5-8% upside to $650-670 resistance zone despite current bearish momentum, with key breakout level at $638 determining short-term direction. (Read More)
By N/A 3/2/2026, 7:49:48 AM
South Korea to review crypto seizure practices after security lapses
South Korea’s finance minister has pledged reforms to strengthen how government agencies manage seized cryptocurrency, following a digital asset information leak involving the National Tax Service. Seized Bitcoin under scrutiny as South Korea tightens digital asset controls In a statement…
By Ann Maria Shibu 3/2/2026, 7:45:27 AM
ETH Price Prediction: Targets $2,200 by March End Despite Current Bearish Momentum
Ethereum trades at $1,941 with mixed signals. Technical analysis suggests potential bounce to $2,100-$2,200 range if key support levels hold, despite current bearish MACD momentum. (Read More)
By N/A 3/2/2026, 7:43:49 AM
Crypto’s Next Rally May Depend on One Vote in Washington
The post Crypto’s Next Rally May Depend on One Vote in Washington appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Crypto markets remain fragile, but a potential regulatory breakthrough in the United States may change the tone in the second half of the year. Bitcoin remains range-bound in the mid-$60,000 area, while Ether continues to underperform near...
By Debashree Patra 3/2/2026, 7:42:22 AM
Ethereum’s Historic Slump: Six Consecutive Monthly Declines Raise Questions About ETH’s Recovery
Ethereum faces six straight months of losses, trading below $2,000. Explore the factors behind ETH's decline and what analysts predict for its future. The post Ethereum’s Historic Slump: Six Consecutive Monthly Declines Raise Questions About ETH’s Recovery appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 3/2/2026, 7:39:59 AM
BTC Price Prediction: Targets $72,000 by Month-End Despite Near-Term Consolidation
Bitcoin trades at $65,932 with bearish momentum signals pointing to potential $63,800 test before bullish reversal toward $72,000 resistance zone. (Read More)
By N/A 3/2/2026, 7:37:48 AM
Gold’s Safe-Haven Rally Spills Into Crypto Markets: Here’s How
Physical gold prices climbed to their highest level in a month as safe-haven demand spiked amid escalating geopolitical tensions. At the same time, the move into bullion is spilling into digital markets. On-chain data shows a surge in the accumulation of tokenized gold assets. Gold Prices Advance as Investors Seek Safety Gold rose 2% on The post...
By Kamina Bashir 3/2/2026, 7:34:25 AM
BitMEX Founder Predicts Fed Rate Cuts from Iran Conflict Could Boost Bitcoin
Arthur Hayes argues US-Iran conflict may trigger Fed rate cuts based on historical patterns, potentially benefiting Bitcoin—but advises waiting to buy. The post BitMEX Founder Predicts Fed Rate Cuts from Iran Conflict Could Boost Bitcoin appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 3/2/2026, 7:32:32 AM
‘A Scam’: Kalshi Might Face Legal Actions Regarding Iran’s Regime Change Market Resolution
While Kalshi CEO Tarek Mansour explained that the company did not list markets tied to the death of any personality because it goes against U.S. regulations, users are preparing legal actions against the company over the market settlement. Kalshi Might Face Legal Action Over Iran’s Regime Change Market Settlement Kalshi, one of the largest...
By Sergio Goschenko 3/2/2026, 7:30:26 AM
Is crypto market crash deepening after Trump confirms more strikes on Iran?
Crypto markets remain under pressure after U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed that military operations against Iran will continue following joint U.S.–Israeli strikes that killed Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Trump said combat operations are ongoing and will persist until…
By Ann Maria Shibu 3/2/2026, 7:30:25 AM
A Longer Iran War Could Send Bitcoin Higher, Arthur Hayes Says
Arthur Hayes argues that a deeper US conflict with Iran could ultimately become a bullish macro setup for Bitcoin, not because war is constructive for markets, but because it may push the Federal Reserve toward cheaper and more abundant money. Why Bitcoin Could Surge In his March 2 essay iOS Warfare, the BitMEX co-founder laid […]
By Jake Simmons 3/2/2026, 7:30:06 AM
BTC Tumbles Under $66K Amid Escalating U.S.-Israel Military Action Against Iran
Bitcoin crashed to $63K after U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran before bouncing to $67K. Oil surged 13% while traders eye Friday's jobs data for next move. The post BTC Tumbles Under $66K Amid Escalating U.S.-Israel Military Action Against Iran appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 3/2/2026, 7:25:30 AM
Bitcoin slips below $66,000, U.S. stock futures bleed as Iran hits Saudi oil refinery
Iran has reportedly stepped up attacks against U.S. assets in the middle east.
By Omkar Godbole 3/2/2026, 7:12:10 AM
Bitcoin Price Prediction: What To Expect From BTC In March 2026
The Bitcoin price enters March bruised. February delivered close to 15% losses, echoing last year’s February, which saw the Bitcoin price drop by over 17%. With five consecutive red months now on the books, starting from October 2025, and a median March return of −1.31%, the seasonal backdrop offers little comfort. But beneath the surface, The...
By Ananda Banerjee 3/2/2026, 7:08:39 AM
JPMorgan Predicts U.S. CLARITY Act Could Be Major Crypto Catalyst
A landmark JPMorgan Chase report sees the U.S. CLARITY Act as a potential trigger for a crypto rally in 2026..
By Alex Dovbnya 3/2/2026, 7:05:13 AM
HYPE Price to $150? Arthur Hayes Sparks Fresh Rally Talk Around Hyperliquid
The post HYPE Price to $150? Arthur Hayes Sparks Fresh Rally Talk Around Hyperliquid appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Amid broader market headwinds and persistent volatility across crypto, bold bullish calls are becoming rare. But one high-profile analyst is leaning the other way. Arthur Hayes has sparked fresh rally talk around...
By Shubham Vishwakarma 3/2/2026, 7:02:54 AM
4 Things That May Impact Crypto Markets in Week Ahead
A busy week lies ahead on the United States economic calendar as markets continue to digest the fallout from the US-Israeli strikes on Iran over the weekend.
By Martin Young 3/2/2026, 6:55:50 AM
CLARITY Act Could Pass by Mid-Year, Say JPMorgan, Ripple & Coinbase CEO
The post CLARITY Act Could Pass by Mid-Year, Say JPMorgan, Ripple & Coinbase CEO appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Crypto market could see bullish upside as the proposed U.S. crypto market structure bill, known as the CLARITY Act, moves closer to approval. Banking giant JPMorgan, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse, and Coinbase CEO Brian...
By Rizwan Ansari 3/2/2026, 6:51:21 AM
Crypto rally in H2 2026? JPMorgan points to Clarity Act, analyst says ‘buy the rumor’ starts now
JPMorgan analysts say a long-anticipated U.S. crypto market structure bill could be approved by mid-2026 and act as a major positive catalyst for digital asset markets in the second half of the year. The report highlights that despite subdued sentiment…
By Ann Maria Shibu 3/2/2026, 6:49:38 AM
Crypto’s 24/7 Perps Turn Into Emergency Hedge as Middle East Tensions Rise
As the Middle East conflict rattled markets over the weekend, traders flocked to crypto exchange Hyperliquid’s 24/7 perpetual futures to hedge exposure to oil, metals, and equities. The post Crypto’s 24/7 Perps Turn Into Emergency Hedge as Middle East Tensions Rise appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Jos Oramas 3/2/2026, 6:36:31 AM
Kalshi CEO defends ‘no death’ rule after Khamenei market backlash
Kalshi’s CEO has defended the company’s handling of its market on whether Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, would be “out” of power, after backlash from users who accused the platform of unfair settlement practices. In a detailed post on X,…
By Ann Maria Shibu 3/2/2026, 6:30:22 AM
Brazilian Exchanges Receive New Bank Secrecy and Accounting Standards Provisions
The measures seek to fully integrate crypto exchanges into the established financial system and protect the identity information of the institution’s customers. The Central Bank states that this will promote “transparency, comparability, and predictability of information provided to the market.” Brazil Issues Resolution Including Crypto Brokerages...
By Sergio Goschenko 3/2/2026, 6:30:06 AM
5 Key U.S. Economic Reports Set to Shape Bitcoin Sentiment This Week
Bitcoin price enters one of the most consequential macro weeks of the first quarter, trading in the $66,000 range, down modestly amid fragile sentiment, thin liquidity, and geopolitical overhang. After weeks of several lower highs, and with the pioneer crypto recording its weakest start to a year on record, traders are now turning to a The post 5...
By Lockridge Okoth 3/2/2026, 6:22:50 AM
Bitcoin to see tailwinds if AI prompts ‘easier monetary policy’: NYDIG
NYDIG’s Greg Cipolaro says AI could be a “general-purpose technology,” and it’s affects on the economy could be a boon for Bitcoin.
By Stephen Katte 3/2/2026, 6:22:00 AM
Kalshi Faces Backlash After $50M Market on Khamenei’s Death Sparks Rule Dispute
Kalshi CEO Tarek Mansour defended the platform’s handling of a prediction market tied to Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s death. The post Kalshi Faces Backlash After $50M Market on Khamenei’s Death Sparks Rule Dispute appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Jos Oramas 3/2/2026, 6:19:07 AM
Bloomberg Report: Block’s AI-Driven Layoffs Spark Debate Over ‘AI-Washing’
A report from Bloomberg has questioned whether the massive job cuts at Jack Dorsey-led tech firm, Block, are truly down to AI or if they’re related to corporate bloat and poor management. The post Bloomberg Report: Block’s AI-Driven Layoffs Spark Debate Over ‘AI-Washing’ appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Jody McDonald 3/2/2026, 6:09:51 AM
Record trading on Polymarket amid Iran strikes; Six wallets net $1.2M
Polymarket recorded historic trading activity on the day of the joint U.S.–Israel strike on Iran, with single-day nominal trading volume reaching $478 million, according to an analyst tracking platform data. War bets surge: Polymarket hits $478M daily volume The surge…
By Ann Maria Shibu 3/2/2026, 6:09:48 AM
SpaceX’s $545M Bitcoin Bet Set for Spotlight in Record IPO
SpaceX for the first time will publicly disclose its longstanding Bitcoin holdings of 8,285 BTC. The post SpaceX’s $545M Bitcoin Bet Set for Spotlight in Record IPO appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Jos Oramas 3/2/2026, 6:01:02 AM
This Analyst Predicted The Dogecoin Price Crash, But There’s More To The Forecast
Despite maintaining its position as the leading meme coin in the market, Dogecoin has suffered immensely in the market decline. It failed to reach a new all-time high in the 2024-2025 market run-up and has crashed tremendously as selling ramped up. Even now, the bleed seems not to have stopped, with crypto analyst MyCryptoParadise warning […]
By Scott Matherson 3/2/2026, 6:00:55 AM
Bitcoin Fear Has Been This Low Only 2 Times In History, Here’s What Follows Each Time
Bitcoin saw its price crash toward $60,000 last week, and naturally, investor sentiment took a plunge with it. Now, while the sentiment has been in a decline for the better part of five months, what stands out this time is how low the score on the Bitcoin Fear & Greed Index has gotten. In fact, the sentiment surrounding the crypto market has...
By Scott Matherson 3/2/2026, 6:00:44 AM
Over $9 billion flees bitcoin and ether ETFs in four months
Record outflows indicate that institutional appetite for digital assets has collapsed.
By Omkar Godbole 3/2/2026, 5:55:17 AM
Michael Saylor’s Strategy Boosts ‘Stretch’ Yield to 11.5% Amid Funding Shift
Strategy chairman Michael Saylor announced that the company is raising the dividend on its perpetual STRC preferred stock to 11.50% for March 2026, up from 11.25% The post Michael Saylor’s Strategy Boosts ‘Stretch’ Yield to 11.5% Amid Funding Shift appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Jos Oramas 3/2/2026, 5:54:01 AM
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Crypto News Today [Live] Updates On March 2, 2026
The post Crypto News Today [Live] Updates On March 2, 2026 appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News March 2, 2026 05:59:45 UTC Token Unlocks Worth $572M Set to Hit Market This Week According to Tokenomist, the crypto market is preparing for major token unlocks over the next seven days, with the total value expected to exceed $572 million. Large...
By Nidhi Kolhapur 3/2/2026, 5:47:23 AM
Bitcoin Technical Analysis Report – 2nd March 2026
Bitcoin (BTC) brushed off the latest geopolitical tensions over the weekend, holding steady near the $67,000 mark even as headlines around Iran escalated. With traditional financial markets closed, there was no immediate reaction from equities. Crypto did see a brief spike in volatility, but the move quickly faded. BTC/USD stayed within its recent...
By N/A 3/2/2026, 5:45:31 AM
Fed could print money to support US conflict with Iran, says Hayes
Arthur Hayes says the longer Donald Trump engages in expensive “Iranian nation-building,” the more likely it is that the Federal Reserve will boost money supply.
By Martin Young 3/2/2026, 5:44:07 AM
Mt. Gox’s Karpelès Proposes Bitcoin Hard Fork to Recover US$5.2B in Lost Funds
A narrowly scoped protocol change sought to unlock long-dormant Mt. Gox coins, but debate over Bitcoin’s core principles halted the effort. The post Mt. Gox’s Karpelès Proposes Bitcoin Hard Fork to Recover US$5.2B in Lost Funds appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Rachel Lourdesamy 3/2/2026, 5:43:18 AM
Claude Riveloux Discusses Market Volatility and Shifting Trends in Technology Equities
NEW YORK, USA – Recent fluctuations in U.S. equity markets, particularly within the technology sector, have...
By Globe PRwire 3/2/2026, 5:42:31 AM
Meme Coins Price Prediction: Dogecoin, Shiba Inu, and Pepe show bearish signals at key levels
Meme coins are hovering around key support zones at the start of this week on Monday, after extending losses in the previous week. Dogecoin (DOGE) signals a neutral near-term bias with a slight bearish tilt.
By N/A 3/2/2026, 5:39:40 AM
3 Token Unlocks to Watch in the First Week of March 2026
Crypto tokens worth more than $572 million will enter the market over the next seven days. Notably, three major ecosystems, Hyperliquid (HYPE), Ethena (ENA), and RedStone (RED) will release new token supply into circulation in early March 2026. The token unlocks will inject fresh liquidity into the market and can also trigger price swings and The...
By Kamina Bashir 3/2/2026, 5:38:00 AM
XRP Faces $650 Million Selling Pressure as Geopolitical Tensions Escalate
XRP (XRP) holders appear to be adopting a defensive stance amid intensifying geopolitical tensions between the United States, Israel, and Iran. On-chain data shows more than $650 million worth of XRP flowing into Binance over the past week. The sharp rise in exchange inflows suggests investors may be positioning for increased volatility, raising...
By Kamina Bashir 3/2/2026, 5:37:27 AM
SBF Praises Trump’s “Surgical” Foreign Strategy
The post SBF Praises Trump’s “Surgical” Foreign Strategy appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) has sparked debate after praising Donald Trump’s foreign policy approach in a recent tweet. SBF claimed Trump’s actions in Iran and Venezuela achieved results that long ground wars in Iraq and Afghanistan failed...
By Sohrab Khawas 3/2/2026, 5:36:46 AM
XRP Trading Volume Jumps on Bitrue as Buying Pressure Builds
The post XRP Trading Volume Jumps on Bitrue as Buying Pressure Builds appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News XRP trading activity has surged on Bitrue, with spot purchase volumes rising 212% and outpacing sell orders by more than two times. The spike comes amid what analysts describe as a quiet accumulation phase by institutional investors...
By Nidhi Kolhapur 3/2/2026, 5:33:40 AM