Volatility Without Reward: Why Bitcoin’s MVRV Signals A High-Risk, Zero-Return Regime
Bitcoin is navigating heightened uncertainty as escalating conflicts in the Middle East inject fresh volatility into global markets. Price action has become increasingly reactive to geopolitical headlines, while broader liquidity conditions remain fragile. In this environment, directional conviction has weakened, and risk appetite appears...
By Sebastian Villafuerte 3/4/2026, 4:00:07 AM
AI agents overwhelmingly prefer Bitcoin over fiat in new study
A Bitcoin Policy Institute study of 36 AI models found Bitcoin was the top monetary choice in 48% of responses, but more than half preferred stablecoins for payment scenarios.
By Martin Young 3/4/2026, 3:54:57 AM
Ethereum Price Stuck Under $2,050, Bulls Seek Recovery Catalyst
Ethereum price started a fresh increase but failed near $2,080. ETH is now correcting gains and might decline further below $1,920. Ethereum started a downside correction from the $2,080 zone. The price is trading below $1,950 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a key rising channel forming with support at $1,960 on the hourly chart...
By Aayush Jindal 3/4/2026, 3:48:49 AM
Central Bank Gold Buying Slows as Iran Escalation Shapes Reserve Strategy
Escalating U.S.-Iran tensions and widening geopolitical rifts are driving central banks to reassess gold reserves, with the World Gold Council signaling that deepening global conflict risks will anchor official demand through 2026. Central Banks Recalibrate Gold Buying as Geopolitical Risks Intensify Central bank gold buying moderated at the start...
By Kevin Helms 3/4/2026, 3:30:53 AM
Bitcoin Price Consolidates Above Support, Bullish Bias Strengthens
Bitcoin price started a decent increase above $68,500 but failed at $70,000. BTC is now consolidating and might aim for more gains above $68,800. Bitcoin started a fresh increase after it settled above the $68,000 support. The price is trading above $68,000 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. There is a contracting triangle forming with...
By Aayush Jindal 3/4/2026, 3:24:02 AM
Trump’s ex-crypto advisor: US government must go beyond 'liking Bitcoin'
Bitcoin will eventually reach a point where the US government creates the conditions it needs to succeed, whether that takes 10 or 20 years, according to a Bitcoin executive.
By Ciaran Lyons 3/4/2026, 3:18:30 AM
Iran’s Stablecoin Lifeline Survived the Bombs
A month before bombs fell on Iran, Reuters reported that the US Treasury was investigating whether crypto platforms had helped Iranian officials evade sanctions. When airstrikes began on February 28, that investigation got a live stress test — and the results were revealing. The war did not break Iran’s crypto infrastructure — it proved how The...
By Oihyun Kim 3/4/2026, 3:09:26 AM
Bitcoin rebounds toward $70,000 as ETFs pull in $1.45 billion in five days
Market maker Enflux says traders are not pricing catastrophe or resolution to the conflict in the Middle East, while Glassnode data shows improving spot demand but cautious derivatives positioning.
By Sam Reynolds 3/4/2026, 3:07:41 AM
Binance doubles down on APAC, plans 5 new licenses this year to expand global footprint
Binance's APAC expansion could enhance its global influence, emphasizing compliance and innovation in the rapidly growing crypto market. The post Binance doubles down on APAC, plans 5 new licenses this year to expand global footprint appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 3/4/2026, 3:04:18 AM
Crypto Exchange Uniswap Prevails In High-Profile Rug Pull Lawsuit
A four-year legal battle came to a close this week when a federal judge ruled that Uniswap cannot be held responsible for fraudulent tokens that were bought and sold on its platform. The decision is being seen as a major win — not just for Uniswap, but for decentralized finance as a whole. Related Reading: […]
By Christian Encila 3/4/2026, 3:00:30 AM
The Quiet Accumulation: 13,500 Bitcoin Leaving Binance Signals A Strategic Whale Pivot at $66,000
Bitcoin has entered a phase of heightened volatility as escalating conflicts in the Middle East inject fresh uncertainty into global markets. Risk assets have reacted unevenly, with crypto trading as a real-time barometer of macro stress while traditional markets intermittently close or gap. Price swings have become sharper, liquidity thinner, and...
By Sebastian Villafuerte 3/4/2026, 3:00:03 AM
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse Says THIS as Trump Calls Out Banks Over Crypto Bill
The post Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse Says THIS as Trump Calls Out Banks Over Crypto Bill appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News A fresh political push for crypto legislation is stirring debate across Washington and the digital asset industry. U.S. President Donald Trump issued a forceful statement backing the CLARITY Act and warning that major...
By Anjali Belgaumkar 3/4/2026, 2:47:32 AM
ARK Invest loads up Robinhood stock ahead of its “Take Flight” event
ARK Invest's move signals confidence in Robinhood's growth potential, highlighting a strategic shift towards comprehensive financial services. The post ARK Invest loads up Robinhood stock ahead of its “Take Flight” event appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 3/4/2026, 2:32:54 AM
‘Gold Pillars Crumbling?’ Strategist Questions Durability of Gold’s Geopolitical Bid
Gold’s geopolitical premium may be fading as crude oil and silver eye powerful upside, with shifting global tensions and market volatility poised to redraw the commodity landscape, according to Bloomberg Intelligence’s Mike McGlone. Gold’s Geopolitical Bid Faces Pressure as Crude and Silver Gain Momentum Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Commodity...
By Kevin Helms 3/4/2026, 2:30:42 AM
Stablecoins Weaken Eurozone Monetary Policy Transmission: European Central Bank
The post Stablecoins Weaken Eurozone Monetary Policy Transmission: European Central Bank appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News In a March 3 report titled “Stablecoins and Monetary Policy Transmission”, the European Central Bank (ECB) warned that increased stablecoin adoption was undermining financial stability and policy effectiveness in the...
By Steve Muchoki 3/4/2026, 2:07:55 AM
Australia is at risk of missing the $17B crypto boat, researchers say
Australia is on a trajectory for only $710 million in annual economic gains from crypto by 2030 unless there's a substantial change, the Digital Finance Cooperative Research Centre says.
By Stephen Katte 3/4/2026, 2:02:19 AM
Iran’s Crypto Market Shaken As Outflows Skyrocket 700%
Hours after explosions were reported in Tehran, digital money began moving. Reports say cryptocurrency withdrawals from Iran’s largest exchange jumped sharply as news of US and Israeli airstrikes spread across the country. Related Reading: Crypto’s Quietest Month In Nearly A Year — But Hackers Haven’t Gone Away Blockchain data reviewed by...
By Christian Encila 3/4/2026, 2:00:03 AM
Ethereum’s 2020 Throwback: How A 3.46M ETH Supply Floor Creates A Liquidity Void
Ethereum is navigating renewed volatility as escalating tensions in the Middle East reshape the macro landscape and weigh on digital assets. Price action has become increasingly reactive to external risk signals, with liquidity thinning during periods of heightened geopolitical uncertainty. While short-term swings dominate headlines, underlying...
By Sebastian Villafuerte 3/4/2026, 2:00:01 AM
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
XRP Is Not Competing For Digital Gold Status, The Settlement Layer Is The Real Deal
As the world moves away from a dollar-dominated financial system, one analyst argues that XRP is not competing for the status of “digital gold,” but quietly positioning itself as a global settlement layer. He noted that this practical utility will build more value for XRP over time, especially as it gains deeper adoption among financial […]
By Scott Matherson 3/4/2026, 12:30:55 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