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125 itemsMarch 4, 2026
- CoinDesk
Eric Trump, World Liberty co-founder, calls banks 'anti-American' over stablecoin fight
The World Liberty Financial co-founder and presidential son posted about the ongoing negotiations on stablecoin yield on Wednesday.
- The Block
A16z looks to raise $2 billion for its fifth crypto fund: Fortune
A16z's previous four crypto funds topped $7.6 billion, including its massive $4.5 billion Crypto Fund 4 in 2022.
- CoinDeskScore: 90
Bitcoin just cleared $73,000, but skeptical traders are already bracing for a bull trap
Bitcoin has broken above $73,000 after weeks of consolidation, but traders remain divided over whether the move marks a genuine breakout or another trap for late buyers.
- The BlockScore: 90
Bitcoin nears $72,000 as spot BTC ETF inflows extend despite risks from US-Israel war with Iran
Bitcoin has pushed toward $72,000 as spot bitcoin ETF inflows stretched into a second straight session amid war in the Middle East.
- The BlockScore: 90
Kraken wins Fed master account approval, a first for the crypto industry
Kraken has become the first crypto firm to secure a Federal Reserve master account for its Wyoming-chartered banking unit.
- CryptoSlateScore: 90
Kraken just got rare Federal Reserve access in a move crypto firms have chased for years
Kraken has cleared a regulatory hurdle that crypto firms have chased for years: direct access to the Federal Reserve’s core payments infrastructure. On March 4, the exchange said its Wyoming-chartered bank, Kraken Financial, has been granted a Federal Reserve master account, allowing it to settle US...
- CryptoSlateScore: 85
Bitcoin surges past $71,000 during a record South Korean stock market crash of 18% this week
The South Korean stock market (KOSPI) closed near 5,094 after falling 12.06% in a single session today. The index had already fallen 7.24% the prior session, taking the two-day slide to roughly 18.4% on a compounded basis. South Korean equities did not fall alone, but the magnitude set Korea apart i...
- CoinDeskScore: 85
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.
- CoinDeskScore: 85
Bitcoin jumps above $71,000, building on its resilience to Middle East conflict
Bitcoin climbed above $71,000, gaining more than 6 percent in 24 hours and leading broad advances in major cryptocurrencies.
- CointelegraphScore: 85
US spot Bitcoin ETFs add $225M as BlackRock’s IBIT offsets redemptions
BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF drew $322 million in inflows Tuesday, offsetting outflows from rival funds including Fidelity and Grayscale.
- CointelegraphScore: 85
Ex-OpenAI researcher’s hedge fund reveals big Bitcoin miner bets in new SEC filing
Leopold Aschenbrenner’s hedge fund Situational Awareness LP has scaled to $5.52 billion in equity exposure in less than a year by betting on power, data centers and Bitcoin miners.
- CryptoSlateScore: 85
Second top US Bitcoin miner authorizes sale of entire BTC stash as MARA eyes $3.8 billion liquidity option
MARA Holdings may be poised to test the current BTC treasury meta. Major miners have been accumulating BTC as a strategic treasury rather than treating it as working capital. A shift could have implications that extend well beyond a single company. The company's March 2 filing authorizes balance-she...
- CoinDeskScore: 85
Bitcoin hits one-month high near $72,000 as haven demand rises
BTC jumped to $71,800 as investors turned to haven assets in light of the escalating Middle East conflict and renewed strength in altcoins.
- CryptoSlateScore: 85
Bitcoin’s $85 billion derivatives engine may move onshore as CFTC eyes April approval
CFTC Chairman Michael Selig wants to bring perpetual futures home, and it could happen as early as next month, according to his latest statement. In January remarks titled “Limitless: Onshoring True Perpetual Derivatives,” he laid out a vision for pulling crypto's most widely used levera...
- DecryptScore: 85
Kraken Secures Access to Fed’s Core Payment Systems: WSJ
Kraken’s banking unit has won approval for a Federal Reserve “master account,” enabling it to move money on existing financial rails.
- CointelegraphScore: 85
Morgan Stanley taps Coinbase and BNY for Bitcoin ETF custody
Coming as BTC exchange-traded funds flows turn positive, the moves follow the Wall Street bank's applications with the SEC for Bitcoin, Solana, and Ethereum funds.
- The BlockScore: 85
Morgan Stanley names Coinbase and BNY as custodians in proposed bitcoin ETF filing update
Morgan Stanley's updated S-1 filing named Coinbase and BNY as custodians for its proposed bitcoin exchange-traded product.
- CryptoSlateScore: 85
Bitcoin bears could walk into a brutal short squeeze next as BTC retakes $70k
Bitcoin rose above $70,000 today for the first time since early February, extending a rebound that is starting to look less like a brief relief rally and more like a market trying to reverse momentum after months of heavy selling. CryptoSlate data showed Bitcoin gaining over 7% on the day, lifting t...
- DecryptScore: 85
Morgan Stanley Picks Coinbase, BNY Mellon as Custodians for Planned Bitcoin ETF
Morgan Stanley reveals its Bitcoin ETF custodians as the Wall Street giant moves closer to a full crypto embrace.
- CointelegraphScore: 85
Trump sends pro-Bitcoin Fed chair nomination to the Senate
The US President makes it official after previously announcing his pick of Kevin Warsh to replace Fed chair Jerome Powell in a Jan. 30 social media post.
- CoinDeskScore: 80
The Protocol: New Ethereum scaling plans
Also: OKX and AI agents, Future AI users of blockchain and Bitcoin’s latest governance clash.
- CoinDeskScore: 80
Ripple expands payments platform into end-to-end stablecoin infrastructure as processed volume tops $100 billion
The company added managed custody, virtual account collections, and fiat-to-stablecoin settlement capabilities, positioning itself as a single provider for enterprise digital asset payments across 60 markets.
- CoinDeskScore: 80
Over a billion flows into bitcoin ETFs, yet the price isn’t rising — an analyst explains why
Bitfinex analyst argue that ETF inflows can be misread as immediate spot demand.
- CointelegraphScore: 80
Bitcoin price nears one-month high as bulls propel BTC toward $72K
BTC price upside returned during Wednesday's Asia trading session as Bitcoin attacked a long-term trend line and psychological levels.
- CoinDeskScore: 80
Morgan Stanley taps Coinbase and BNY Mellon for custody in proposed Bitcoin ETF
BNY Mellon to act as administrator, transfer agent and cash custodian for Morgan Stanley’s proposed Bitcoin Trust
- CoinDeskScore: 80
Kraken becomes first crypto company to secure Fed master account access: WSJ
The approval lets Kraken speed up deposits and withdrawals for large traders and institutional clients, but is limited.
- DecryptScore: 80
Banking Groups Slam Crypto Bank Kraken’s Fed Approval as Improper, Dangerous
Kraken became the first crypto bank to receive a Fed master account on Wednesday. The banking industry is not pleased.
- CointelegraphScore: 75
TradFi to adopt 24/7 crypto rails sooner than expected: Bitwise
Bitwise’s Matt Hougan called it the “weekend that changed finance” as investors clambered onto Hyperliquid to trade the Israel-Iran conflict.
- CointelegraphScore: 75
Indiana governor signs bill allowing crypto in retirement plans
House Bill 1042 also includes provisions to protect the rights of crypto users, barring public agencies from enforcing rules that ban crypto payments, self-custody, or mining.
- CointelegraphScore: 75
Korea halts trading as key indexes drop 10% on Middle East crisis
South Korea’s Kospi and Kosdaq tripped circuit breakers as the Middle East conflict drove a global exodus from stocks.
- The BlockScore: 75
South Korean authorities settle on 20% ownership cap for crypto exchanges: report
If enacted, the limit would force most major exchanges in the country to undergo significant ownership restructuring.
- CointelegraphScore: 75
Kraken wins Kansas City Fed approval for limited master account: WSJ
Kraken Financial has gained direct access to US Federal Reserve’s payment systems via a Kansas City Fed approval, though without full banking privileges such as interest on reserves.
- DecryptScore: 75
Bitcoin Pushes Past $71K, But Can the Rally Last?
Positioning resets and liquidity expectations have seen Bitcoin retest $71,000 amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East.
- CointelegraphScore: 75
South Korea moves to cap crypto exchange shareholder stakes at 20%: Report
South Korea’s government and ruling party reportedly agreed on a proposal to cap major shareholder stakes in crypto exchanges at 20%, with limited exemptions for new operators.
- CointelegraphScore: 75
UK House of Lords presses Coinbase exec on stablecoins, KYC and bank run fears
Lawmakers asked if stablecoins could drain bank deposits and threaten financial stability, while Coinbase and Innovate Finance warned that strict regulation risks driving innovation offshore.
- DecryptScore: 75
Apple iPhone Hacking Kit Used By Spies, Crypto Scams Could Have US Intelligence Origins
Researchers said a sophisticated exploit kit with 23 iOS vulnerabilities is being used by espionage and cybercrime campaigns.
- DecryptScore: 75
Taiwan Indicts 62 Over Laundering $339M From Crypto Scam Compounds in Cambodia
Prosecutors have indicted 62 people over alleged links to Prince Group, designated as a transnational criminal organization by the U.S. DOJ.
- CointelegraphScore: 75
Tradeweb backs crypto ECN Crossover Markets in $31M funding round
The investment includes a strategic partnership that will connect Tradeweb’s institutional trading network with Crossover’s CROSSx platform for spot crypto liquidity.
- The BlockScore: 75
Bitcoin taps $74,000 as crypto market rally lifts Dogecoin, Coinbase and more
Crypto-linked equities outpaced the broader market rally, with Gemini shares jumping about 34% and Coinbase climbing roughly 15%.
- The BlockScore: 75
Zerohash seeks national trust bank charter from OCC
The firm wants to be able to provide services like custody over digital assets, fiat currency, and other assets.
- The BlockScore: 70
Indiana to enact bill allowing crypto investments in retirement plans after governor’s sign-off
Indiana Governor Mike Braun signed House Bill 1042 into law on Wednesday, allowing certain state retirement programs to offer crypto exposure.
- CryptoSlateScore: 70
XRP rewrites the playbook for altcoin ETF approvals to surge in late 2026 after a wave of futures listings
XRP served as the proof of concept in an assembly manual for altcoin ETFs. In a Mar. 2 post, Bitnomial argued that the real crypto-ETF shift isn't the SEC's faster timelines, but that regulated futures on CFTC-designated contract markets have become the practical prerequisite for new crypto ETF list...
- CoinDeskScore: 70
Strategy’s STRC stock signals 1,000 BTC purchase in biggest-one day issuance since July
Surging trading volume in STRC suggests strong bitcoin buying by the largest publicly traded holder of the cryptocurrency.
- CointelegraphScore: 70
FATF flags stablecoin P2P transfers as sanctions evasion risk
The international watchdog says P2P stablecoin transfers via self-custody wallets can bypass AML checks and urges countries to assess risks and apply proportionate safeguards.
- The BlockScore: 70
FATF flags AML risks from peer-to-peer stablecoin transfers, points to freeze and deny-list safeguards
FATF flagged AML risks from peer-to-peer stablecoin transfers, pointing to freeze and deny-list controls as potential safeguards.
- The BlockScore: 70
Tether invests in sleep wellness firm Eight Sleep at $1.5 billion valuation
Tether Investments took a strategic stake in Eight Sleep at a $1.5 billion valuation to expand AI-driven health technology collaboration.
- CryptoSlateScore: 70
Tether finally lands a Big Four auditor – but the $189B USDT question still isn’t answered
Tether has landed a Big Four accounting firm’s name on a reserve report tied to its US strategy. On Feb. 27, Deloitte issued an independent accountant’s report on Anchorage Digital Bank’s “USAT Reserve Report,” an attestation covering USAT, a US dollar token issued by Anchorage Digital Bank, Nationa...
- The BlockScore: 70
Backpack taps Superstate for IPO roadshow tokenization offering, opens waitlist
Users will be able to purchase official IPO shares with “real, direct ownership on Solana," through a partnership with Superstate.
- CoinDeskScore: 70
Institutional investors may be buying the dip as traders pour $1.7 billion into spot bitcoin ETFs
Fresh allocations to spot bitcoin ETFs suggest investors are growing more comfortable despite the asset still being down 16% this year.
- The BlockScore: 70
Bank groups ‘deeply concerned’ after Fed grants Kraken master account
Some crypto advocates argue the decision could open the door to payment-focused financial institutions that operate without traditional deposit-lending models.
- CointelegraphScore: 70
Canada's Scotiabank launches multi-crypto ETF with 3iQ
The bank's asset manager and 3iQ debut an actively managed crypto ETF to Canadian investors, offering exposure to Bitcoin, Ether, Solana and XRP at a competitive 0.25% fee.
- CointelegraphScore: 70
Trump met Coinbase CEO before slamming banks over crypto bill: Report
The meeting reportedly happened hours before Donald Trump posted to his social media platform, echoing some of Brian Armstrong's public statements about stablecoin yield.
- CoinDeskScore: 65
Bitcoin holds, ether, solana slide as Mideast woes drag Asian equities to multi-year lows
The largest cryptocurrency briefly reclaimed the top of its range on Tuesday before sellers pushed it back to $67,000, while South Korean stocks posted their worst two-day drop since 2008.
- CointelegraphScore: 65
Former LAPD cop convicted of $350K crypto theft and kidnapping
Former Los Angeles Police Department officer Eric Halem was reportedly convicted of handcuffing and threatening to kill a teenager to steal Bitcoin.
- CointelegraphScore: 65
Cathie Wood’s Ark loads up on Coinbase, Robinhood as stocks slide on Iran conflict
The purchases came as geopolitical tensions tied to the US and Israel's conflict with Iran weighed on global markets, pushing major indexes lower.
- DecryptScore: 65
Morning Minute: CFTC Chair Says U.S. Perpetual Futures Are Coming
Perp trading volumes are likely set to explode on this news—but what does that mean for the onchain perps leader?
- The BlockScore: 65
Coinbase policy exec urges UK regulators to drop proposed Bank of England stablecoin caps in Lords hearing
Tom Duff Gordon also called for regulators to allow rewards, adjust reserve requirements, and pursue international equivalence agreements.
- CoinDeskScore: 65
Bitcoin 'air pocket' above $72,000 could mean quick run to $80,000
Data shows an extraordinarily thin supply between $72,000 and $80,000, suggesting there's little resistance in that range.
- CoinDeskScore: 65
Coinbase, Strategy lead crypto stocks higher as bitcoin spikes above $72,000
Crypto-related equities saw large gains at the Wednesday open, rebounding from Tuesday's selloff.
- CoinDeskScore: 65
Billions in crypto are moving in Iran. Analysts can't agree if it's war-time panic or business as usual.
When airstrikes hit Iran on Feb. 28, crypto outflows from Nobitex spiked 873%, suggesting a "digital bank run" was ongoing. The reality may be more complex.
- CoinDeskScore: 65
Crypto campaign PAC Fairshake marks first wins in 2026 U.S. congressional primaries
In the opening primaries of the midterm congressional contests, Fairshake is celebrating victories of several pro-crypto candidates backed by the super PAC.
- CointelegraphScore: 65
Western Union teams with Crossmint to support USDPT stablecoin on Solana
The infrastructure provider will support the planned launch of Western Union’s USDPT stablecoin on Solana, linking blockchain payments to its global payout network.
- CoinDeskScore: 65
Trump's press on policy combining with institutional adoption for new crypto bull market: Clear Street
"We believe this run has legs," said analyst Owen Lau as bitcoin rose 8% over the past 24 hours to just above $73,000.
- CointelegraphScore: 60
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.
- The BlockScore: 60
Ark Invest buys the dip in Coinbase, Robinhood amid geopolitical volatility
The Cathie Wood-led firm bought around $4.09 million worth of Coinbase shares and $12.06 million in Robinhood shares.
- DecryptScore: 60
Vitalik Buterin Urges Ethereum to Broaden Its Mission Beyond Finance
Ethereum’s co-founder is calling for “sanctuary technologies” spanning privacy tools, social systems, and infrastructure beyond finance.
- The BlockScore: 60
White House crypto advisor counters Jamie Dimon’s stablecoin yield logic
The prolonged debate around stablecoin interests has led to the delay of a broader digital asset market structure legislation.
- DecryptScore: 60
Polymarket Pulls Nuclear Detonation Market Following Public Backlash
War betting, insider trading accusations, and a list of overseas bans are piling pressure on the prediction market giant.
- The BlockScore: 60
AI models favor bitcoin as a store of value, stablecoins for payments, BPI study finds
AI models chose bitcoin in 79% of long-term scenarios, stablecoins led payments; 91% favored digital assets over fiat.
- CointelegraphScore: 60
Three Bitcoin signals show $80K is next BTC price target for bulls
A symmetrical triangle breakout and an unfilled CME gap are boosting the case that Bitcoin may revisit $80,000 in March.
- CointelegraphScore: 60
XRP price breakout targets $1.95 amid five-day ETF inflow streak
XRP analysts highlighted the potential for a rebound to $1.95 as the price broke above a symmetrical triangle amid persistent institutional demand.
- The BlockScore: 60
DTCC, Clearstream and Euroclear co-author paper pushing for digital ledger interoperability as crypto scales
At times, the authors turn to standardization efforts in traditional finance like SWIFT and ISIN as a roadmap for blockchain interoperability.
- CointelegraphScore: 60
Bitcoin is a real-time sentiment gauge for weekend warmongering
Bitcoin reacted to Iran war news while stock markets were closed, showing how crypto is becoming a real-time gauge of macro risk.
- CointelegraphScore: 60
RedStone launches Stellar price feeds after $10M exploit highlights oracle risks
Oracle provider RedStone deploys price feeds on Stellar as the network expands DeFi infrastructure and experiments with lending and tokenized assets.
- CointelegraphScore: 60
Why Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund walked away from an Ether treasury bet
Founders Fund’s exit from ETHZilla highlights volatility, balance sheet strain and the challenges facing public Ether treasury strategies.
- CoinDeskScore: 60
Brian Armstrong met with Trump before the president slammed banks over crypto bill
CoinDesk was able to confirm the meeting between the US president and the Coinbase CEO took place as Politico initially reported.
- CointelegraphScore: 60
Bitcoin’s bullish momentum accelerates but topping $78K remains a challenge
Bitcoin’s rally is accelerating, but 43% of holders are still at a loss, leading traders to favor put options. Will this week’s gains hold?
- CoinDeskScore: 60
How this week's rout in Korean stocks might have triggered crypto's surge higher
Korea's tech-heavy Kospi has plunged 20% in the last two trading sessions, potentially pushing that country's fast-money chasing traders back into crypto.
- The BlockScore: 55
‘No longer a choice’: Bitwise CIO says US-Iran strikes put crypto in primary market role
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan wrote that the US military strikes on Iran, announced Sunday morning, accelerated the shift toward onchain finance.
- CoinDeskScore: 55
Market infrastructure firms warn tokenized securities face higher costs, split liquidity without interoperability
The DTCC, Euroclear and Clearstream argue that the principle of “same asset, same rights, same outcome” must apply across both distributed ledger technology networks and traditional finance systems.
- The BlockScore: 55
Solana stablecoin volume hits record $650 billion in February as onchain payments draw demand, Grayscale says
Solana's record monthly stablecoin transaction volume follows growing appetite for retail payments infrastructure over memecoins.
- DecryptScore: 55
Cathie Wood's Ark Invest Buys the Dip on Coinbase and Robinhood—Both Now Surging
The investment firm of tech investor Cathie Wood bought the dip on Coinbase and Robinhood ahead of Wednesday's strong opening.
- The BlockScore: 55
Sui joins stablecoin race with USDsui mainnet launch
The core developer behind Sui designed the network to outperform other blockchains in terms of speed and scalability.
- DecryptScore: 55
Bitwise Donates $233K of Bitcoin ETF Profits to Open-Source BTC Developers
Crypto asset management firm and ETF issuer Bitwise donated $233,000 to open-source Bitcoin developers in its latest annual contribution.
- DecryptScore: 50
Corporates and Exchanges Rush to Stake Ethereum Instead of Selling
Analysts say large investors are increasingly locking up ETH for yield rather than positioning to sell into market rallies.
- The BlockScore: 50
‘If you want to be wrong, follow the masses’: K33 says bitcoin deeply oversold with no compelling reason to sell
K33 said bitcoin is heavily oversold after the prolonged sell-off, arguing there is "no compelling reason" to sell BTC at current levels.
- CoinDeskScore: 50
Trump’s crypto adviser rejects Dimon on treating yield-bearing stablecoins like banks
White House adviser Patrick Witt said yield-bearing stablecoins needn't to face bank rules because the Genius Act bars issuers from lending reserves.
- CoinDeskScore: 50
Sui’s native stablecoin goes live with promise of Treasury yield going back to the network
Plans for a Sui Dollar, which is issued by stablecoin firm Bridge, were introduced toward the end of last year.
- CointelegraphScore: 50
Bitcoin still due 'next leg down' as $73K BTC price precedes death cross
A new Bitcoin death cross would ensure continuation of the bear market unless a "major bullish catalyst" appears, per new BTC price analysis.
- The BlockScore: 50
Strategy’s STRC emerging as ‘backbone’ of yield-backed stablecoin ecosystem: Benchmark
Strategy raised STRC’s monthly dividend to 11.5%, part of a mechanism designed to keep the preferred shares trading near their $100 par value.
- CointelegraphScore: 50
MEXC expands tokenized stock offerings with new Ondo Finance listings
The crypto exchange added 17 tokenized stock pairs and seven defense and energy equities through its partnership with Ondo Finance.
- DecryptScore: 50
Dogecoin Pumps as Bitcoin Pops, Reversing Recent DOGE Losing Streak
Leading meme coin Dogecoin (DOGE) is outperforming Bitcoin, spiking 15% on the day as crypto prices rebound across the board.
- DecryptScore: 50
'The Worst Is Behind Us': Bitcoin Market Conditions Mirror FTX Bottom, Analysts Say
Several technical indicators for Bitcoin have reached levels not seen since the market chaos of 2022
- CointelegraphScore: 50
A sucker's rally? Why Bitcoin analysts say BTC price must hold $70K
A slowdown in profit-taking and defending the 200-week EMA support at $68,000 are prerequisites for BTC to break the next big hurdle at $75,000.
- CoinDeskScore: 45
CoinDesk 20 performance update: Solana (SOL) gains 5.6%, leading index higher
Aave (AAVE) joined Solana (SOL) as a top performer, rising 5% from Tuesday.
- CoinDeskScore: 45
Ethereum Foundation wants the network to be the trust layer for AI
Davide Crapis, the foundation's AI lead, sees the network acting as a coordination and verification layer in an increasingly AI-mediated world.
- CointelegraphScore: 40
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.
- CointelegraphScore: 40
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.”
- The BlockScore: 40
What is Coinbase’s x402 protocol?
AI agents are beginning to tackle increasingly complex financial and commercial operations. However, these autonomous bots run into walls when it comes to setting up bank accounts or other payment methods, requiring human intervention. They also need access to fast, cheap, high-volume transactions w...
- CoinDeskScore: 40
Polymarket shelves nuclear detonation markets after outcry
Nuclear weapon-themed markets aren’t new on the prediction market platform, but public outcry about the contracts has apparently forced the platform to delete them.
- The BlockScore: 40
Polymarket removes nuclear detonation market after backlash
Prediction markets platform Polymarket has archived a contract on whether a nuclear weapon would be detonated this year.
- CointelegraphScore: 40
X introduces 90-day revenue-sharing ban for undisclosed AI war videos
Creators posting AI-generated war footage without disclosure risk losing access to X’s revenue-sharing program for three months.
- CointelegraphScore: 40
Iran’s largest crypto exchange shows no clear signs of capital flight: TRM
TRM said a post-strike spike in Nobitex wallet activity looked like routine liquidity moves, even as Chainalysis flagged higher outflows from Iranian exchanges overall.
- CoinDeskScore: 40
Here's why bitcoin climbed through $71,000
Your day-ahead look for March 4, 2026
- CoinDeskScore: 40
Stablecoin giant Tether invests $50 million in sleep technology startup Eight Sleep
The firm behind the $183 billion USDT stablecoin is expanding beyond its crypto roots to longevity and artificial intelligence.
- CoinDeskScore: 40
Ex-Binance communications lead joins stablecoin specialist KAST
Brad Jaffe, the former global communications leader at Binance, becomes chief communications officer at KAST.
- The BlockScore: 40
Stablecoin payments startup Cyclops raises $8 million from Castle Island Ventures, F-Prime and Shift4
Cyclops wants to help payments companies offer stablecoin settlement to merchants without blockchain infrastructure.
- DecryptScore: 40
MrBeast Video Editor Fired From Beast Industries Following Kalshi Insider Trading Probe
The prediction market platform took action against Artem Kaptur, who allegedly abused inside knowledge about the YouTube creator’s videos.
- CointelegraphScore: 40
Stablecoin giving grows as 'crypto philanthropy' matures: Report
Fundraising platform Giving Block said it faciliated more than $100 million in donations of stablecoins to charities in 2025, a surge possibly aided by a change in US laws.
- DecryptScore: 40
South Korean Cop Sentenced to Six Years in Prison for Bribes Tied to Crypto Crime: Report
A former police officer in charge of investigating crypto crime in Seoul was sentenced to six years in prison for accepting bribes.
- CointelegraphScore: 40
Price predictions 3/4: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, DOGE, ADA, BCH, HYPE, LINK
Bitcoin’s recovery picked up steam on Wednesday as the cryptocurrency rallied above $74,000 amid consistent inflows into the spot Bitcoin ETFs. Do technical charts support the move in BTC and altcoins?
- CointelegraphScore: 40
Crypto treasury inflows slow to the lowest since October 2024
Monthly digital asset treasury inflows were dominated by Bitcoin, except for August and September 2025, according to data from DeFiLlama.
- DecryptScore: 30
AI Models Prefer Bitcoin Over Fiat and Stablecoins, Study Finds
Bitcoin Policy Institute study finds AI systems, including Claude, GPT, Grok, and Gemini, favored Bitcoin over fiat and other digital assets.
- CoinDeskScore: 30
Ray Dalio says 'there is only one gold' as bitcoin outperforms gold during worst geopolitical crisis in years
The Bridgewater founder dismissed bitcoin's safe-haven credentials on the same day gold dropped 3% while bitcoin fell less than 1%.
- CoinDeskScore: 30
CEO of crypto investment firm Keyrock says bitcoin is undervalued, entering ‘transition year’
Kevin de Patoul argues that 2026 won't be a washout for digital assets, but instead a structural reset as traditional finance quietly moves onchain.
- CryptoSlateScore: 30
$BANK Sale Begins on Solana, Targeting Poker Staking Market
Switzerland-registered FANtium AG launched $BANK on Solana today, with a public sale via Metaplex Spotlight. The token is designed to give holders liquid on-chain exposure to a professionally managed poker bankroll. The sale window runs through March 6, 00:00 UTC, accepts payment in $SOL, and carrie...
- CoinDeskScore: 30
Crypto bulls slam Ray Dalio's 'tired narratives' in defense of bitcoin's future
Experts push back on billionaire hedge fund manager Ray Dalio's warning of bitcoin lacking gold’s qualities and risks from surveillance, quantum computing and lack of central bank buying.
- CointelegraphScore: 20
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.
- CoinDeskScore: 20
Crypto Long & Short: Why bitcoin's quantum fears will pass just like the climate panic
In this week’s Crypto Long & Short Newsletter, Martin Gaspar on how bitcoin looks to overcome quantum fears, echoing past climate backlash.
- The BlockScore: 20
Trump’s social media post on crypto bill ‘not enough’ to move legislation, TD Cowen says
Trump's direct involvement is required, but it is hard to see that occurring while the U.S. is in armed conflict with Iran, TD said.
- DecryptScore: 20
Before You Quit ChatGPT, Do This to Take Your Data With You
The "QuitGPT" movement has passed 2.5 million pledges. But before you delete ChatGPT, here is every step to take so your data doesn't stay behind.
- CointelegraphScore: 15
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.
- The BlockScore: 15
The Daily: White House crypto advisor Patrick Witt slams Jamie Dimon’s stablecoin yield logic as Trump takes clear side in the debate, and more
The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.
- DecryptScore: 10
Colombian Court Rejects Appeal for AI Writing, Then Gets Flagged By Its Own AI Detector
Colombia's top criminal court cited AI detectors to reject a lawyer's appeal. An attorney then ran the court's ruling through the same software and got a 93% match.
- DecryptScore: 10
Google's Gemini AI Pushed Florida Man to Suicide Amid 'Collapsing Reality', Lawsuit Alleges
The family of Jonathan Gavalas claims that Google's AI chatbot pushed a delusional narrative that escalated into violent missions and ended with his death.