Crypto Watchlist: 5 Things To Monitor This Week
Crypto heads into the week of March 2 with five clear catalysts on deck: a worsening US-Iran conflict under President Donald Trump, a privacy-focused Bitcoin wrapper from Starknet, Polygon’s March 4 agentic-payments gas upgrade, Avalanche’s new incentive round, and Friday’s US jobs report. Crypto Watchlist For This Week Bitcoin is still the...
By Jake Simmons 3/2/2026, 6:00:45 PM
BlackRock’s ETF Tokenization Push Fuels Fresh XRP Speculation
BlackRock is moving from theory to implementation on tokenization, with a 3–12 month window for the first ETFs to be traded via digital wallets. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By DailyCoin Team 3/2/2026, 5:59:00 PM
Nasdaq Pushes for Binary Options Launch on Nasdaq-100 Index
Nasdaq files SEC proposal for binary options on Nasdaq-100 Index, entering prediction market space with yes/no contracts paying fixed $1 or zero at expiry. The post Nasdaq Pushes for Binary Options Launch on Nasdaq-100 Index appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Oliver Dale 3/2/2026, 5:53:05 PM
Why Bitcoin price rally risks a bull trap as Fibonacci resistance holds
Bitcoin's price impulsive rally is approaching a dense resistance cluster, raising concerns that the move could evolve into a bull trap.
By Aziz Zamani 3/2/2026, 5:51:25 PM
Iran crypto outflows surge 700% after US-Israel strikes as capital flees offshore
Iran crypto outflows surge 700% following US-Israeli strikes as capital shifts offshore amid withdrawal spike from Iranian exchange. The post Iran crypto outflows surge 700% after US-Israel strikes as capital flees offshore appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 3/2/2026, 5:49:57 PM
St. Cloud Financial Credit Union Rolls Out Core-Integrated Digital Asset Platform for Members
Bitcoin Magazine St. Cloud Financial Credit Union Rolls Out Core-Integrated Digital Asset Platform for Members St. Cloud Financial Credit Union launched a platform that lets members hold and manage digital assets like Bitcoin while keeping control, data, and governance within the credit union. This post St. Cloud Financial Credit Union Rolls Out...
By Micah Zimmerman 3/2/2026, 5:49:23 PM
Wall Street Dumps Tech, Rotates Hard into War Economy Names; Defense Shares Rip
U.S. stocks have been mixed on Monday, shaking off early morning losses tied to escalating conflict in the Middle East as investors rotated into energy and defense names while trimming exposure to travel and select tech shares. Stocks Whipsaw as Middle East Conflict Lifts Energy and Defense Shares By noon, the Dow Jones Industrial Average […]
By Jamie Redman 3/2/2026, 5:49:00 PM
Riot stock rises ahead of earnings as a risky pattern emerges
Riot stock price rose by over 1.2% on Monday as Bitcoin and other altcoins rose despite the ongoing geopolitical risks. It also rose as traders waited for its financial results. RIOT stock rose to $16.50 from the intraday low of…
By Crispus Nyaga 3/2/2026, 5:47:17 PM
Turkey’s ruling party proposes 10% crypto income tax
Under the proposed law, Turkey’s president would be allowed to change the income tax rate on digital assets from zero to up to 20%.
By Turner Wright 3/2/2026, 5:45:54 PM
Nasdaq Wants Investors to Make Yes or No Bets on Its Index amid Event-Trading Boom
Nasdaq has filed a request with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to list binary options tied to the Nasdaq‑100 index and its smaller micro version. Nasdaq’s filing follows Cboe’s similar plans to offer prediction‑style derivatives. Both exchanges are responding to investor demand for simplified ways to speculate on short‑term...
By Jared Kirui 3/2/2026, 5:44:12 PM
Chainlink brings Coinbase’s cbBTC to Monad DeFi through CCIP integration
Chainlink has enabled Coinbase cbBTC bridging to Monad, unlocking over $5B in Bitcoin-backed liquidity for decentralized finance applications. Chainlink (LINK) is now supporting the bridging of Coinbase Wrapped BTC from Base to Monad using its Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol. According to Chainlink’s March 2 announcement,…
By Leon Okwatch 3/2/2026, 5:43:47 PM
Tokenized Gold Jumps As Middle East Tensions Rattle BTC & ETH
As stock markets get whipped, crypto's staying strongly resilient, but the panic mode hasn't retreated as traders flock to gold. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Samantha Diamo 3/2/2026, 5:25:00 PM
Pi Network (PI) News Today: March 2nd
PI has the second-highest bullish sentiment today (March 2nd).
By Dimitar Dzhondzhorov 3/2/2026, 5:19:20 PM
Gold Crashes But $120 Billion Floods into Crypto As Trump Warns “Big Wave” Ahead
US President Donald Trump jolted global markets once again on Monday, after warning that a “big wave” is still coming in the escalating Iran conflict. However, instead of triggering a traditional flight to safety, markets witnessed one of the sharpest cross-asset reversals in recent memory: precious metals plunged while crypto surged. Markets Defy...
By Lockridge Okoth 3/2/2026, 5:18:07 PM
Battle for Bitcoin's soul opens as first block supporting 'clean-up' proposal is mined
A Bitcoin block signaling the BIP-110 proposal has appeared onchain while critics push back by inscribing a large image in protest.
By Jamie Crawley 3/2/2026, 5:15:44 PM
Polkadot price prediction ahead of tokenomics upgrade capping DOT supply
Polkadot price prediction leans bullish as traders position ahead of a major DOT supply cap upgrade. Polkadot (DOT) is trading at $1.57 at press time, up 1.6% over the past 24 hours. The token has climbed 22% in the last…
By Leon Okwatch 3/2/2026, 5:11:05 PM
Did Bitcoin fail its safe haven test after US strikes on Iran? BlackRock’s 60 day data hints at what comes next
Bitcoin price opened US trading session strongly with a 3% surge above $68,000, according to CryptoSlate's data. This marked a significant difference to its first response, which looked nothing like a clean safe-haven trade following the latest Middle East tensions. When headlines hit over the weekend about US strikes on Iran, the flagship digital...
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 3/2/2026, 5:10:49 PM
Weekend warriors: How HyperLiquid became retail’s bear market playground
While bitcoin and ether remain in bear markets, HYPE has climbed alongside gold as HyperLiquid’s derivatives volume expands, weekend equity trading gains traction.
By Oliver Knight 3/2/2026, 5:04:42 PM
Bitcoin tops $70K, XRP, Ether rise as traders shrug off Middle East tensions
Rising crypto prices amid geopolitical tensions may signal investor confidence in digital assets as a hedge against potential economic instability. The post Bitcoin tops $70K, XRP, Ether rise as traders shrug off Middle East tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 3/2/2026, 5:01:47 PM
HSBC Says Lasting Iran Conflict Would Boost Oil, Gold, USD and Hurt Equities
Rising Iran conflict risks are jolting global markets, with HSBC warning oil shocks, currency swings, and equity volatility hinge on whether supply routes and production are disrupted, shaping inflation expectations and investor risk appetite worldwide. HSBC: Long-Running Conflict Would Reshape FX, Rates, and Equity Leadership Escalating...
By Kevin Helms 3/2/2026, 5:01:39 PM
XRP Price About To Enter ‘Face-Melting Phase’, And The Target Is $27
Recent commentary from crypto analyst Egragcrypto has stirred fresh debate around the XRP price’s long-term trajectory. In a recent X post, the analyst pointed to a potential high-volatility phase ahead, suggesting that even a short-term drop could set the stage for a powerful rally. His chart outlines both risk and opportunity, framing the coming...
By Sandra White 3/2/2026, 5:00:10 PM
a16z-backed Eco launches Programmable Addresses to automate cross-chain payments
Eco's innovation could streamline cross-chain transactions, reducing errors and costs, potentially transforming digital asset management. The post a16z-backed Eco launches Programmable Addresses to automate cross-chain payments appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 3/2/2026, 5:00:06 PM
Cake Wallet Launches Bitcoin Lightning Network Support With Full Self-Custody and Privacy Defaults
Bitcoin Magazine Cake Wallet Launches Bitcoin Lightning Network Support With Full Self-Custody and Privacy Defaults Cake Wallet has rolled out Bitcoin Lightning Network integration using Breez SDK and a privacy-focused Spark implementation, enabling instant payments while keeping users in full self-custody and limiting on-chain visibility. This...
By Juan Galt 3/2/2026, 4:59:00 PM
OpenAI’s $110 Billion Stunt Puts Big Tech’s AI Race On Blast
Racking up $110 billion in this mega-round, OpenAI garnered record-breaking funding from big names like Amazon & NVIDIA. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Samantha Diamo 3/2/2026, 4:56:00 PM
BRR Stock Surges 5% Following 450 Bitcoin Acquisition and Enhanced Share Repurchase Initiative
ProCap Financial (BRR) stock rose 5.43% after acquiring 450 BTC and accelerating its $100M share buyback, expanding Bitcoin holdings to 5,457 BTC total. The post BRR Stock Surges 5% Following 450 Bitcoin Acquisition and Enhanced Share Repurchase Initiative appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Oliver Dale 3/2/2026, 4:55:03 PM
Bitcoin Price Pumps 7% in Early Trading to Over $70,000
Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Pumps 7% in Early Trading to Over $70,000 The bitcoin price pumped sharply from the mid‑$65,000 range to above $70,000 earlier today. This post Bitcoin Price Pumps 7% in Early Trading to Over $70,000 first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.
By Micah Zimmerman 3/2/2026, 4:52:02 PM
Why is the crypto market going up today? (March 2)
The crypto market is going up today, March 2, even as the geopolitical crisis in the Middle East escalated. Bitcoin (BTC) rose to nearly $70,000, while Ethereum (ETH) jumped to $2,065. Other top gainers were coins like Near Protocol, Morpho,…
By Crispus Nyaga 3/2/2026, 4:45:53 PM
Bitcoin nears $70K as PMI boost sees BTC price leave Iran woes behind
Bitcoin price strength received a surprise bullish catalyst from US manufacturing data, helping to relieve tensions over Iran as US stocks floundered.
By William Suberg 3/2/2026, 4:45:15 PM
Crypto world faces growing pressure to relent on stablecoin rewards to win bigger prize
As much as crypto negotiators paint bank lobbyists' campaign against stablecoin yield as unfair, it landed a blow that one dramatic move could end.
By Jesse Hamilton 3/2/2026, 4:45:11 PM
ProCap boosts Bitcoin holdings to 5,457 BTC, aims to narrow NAV discount
The Bitcoin treasury company repurchased 782,000 shares below NAV as it increases Bitcoin exposure and works to close the gap between market price and asset value.
By Sam Bourgi 3/2/2026, 4:39:26 PM
Why Bitcoin price finally surged to $70k today while stocks fell as the US market opened
Bitcoin rises over 6% on the U.S. open as CME premium spikes, and liquidations don’t explain it Bitcoin jumped over 6% to threaten $70,000 during Monday’s U.S. market open even as the broader macro environment appears risk-off. Oil ripped higher on Middle East escalation risk, equities opened sharply lower, and the dollar held firm. The […] The...
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 3/2/2026, 4:36:21 PM
BitMine expands Ether holdings with $98M purchase as ETH surges past $2K
BitMine expands its Ether holdings with a $98M purchase as ETH climbs past $2K amid Bitcoins surge above $69K. The post BitMine expands Ether holdings with $98M purchase as ETH surges past $2K appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 3/2/2026, 4:35:43 PM
472 Million XRP Floods Binance Following Geopolitical Turmoil: Is Ripple’s Price in Danger?
CryptoQuant data shows 472M XRP ($652M) inflow to Binance after strikes on Iran, boosting market uncertainty.
By Wayne Jones 3/2/2026, 4:34:08 PM
Ethereum Accumulation Addresses See Continued Capital Inflows While Market Volatility Persists
As bearish pressure returns to the cryptocurrency market, the price of Ethereum has lost the $2,000 level. Despite the fact that volatility still lingers, conviction is building among investors again, as indicated by the steady inflows of capital into ETH accumulation wallet addresses. A Steady Stream Of Ethereum Flows Ethereum’s price may be...
By Godspower Owie 3/2/2026, 4:30:54 PM
Comparing BTC-Backed Loans: Clapp, Nexo, Binance, and Others
Compare BTC-backed loans across Clapp, Nexo, Binance, and other major providers. Review LTV ratios, interest models, and risk controls to choose the safest BTC borrowing option in 2026.
By Crypto Daily 3/2/2026, 4:28:47 PM
Bitcoin Suddenly Surges 5%, Shorts Getting Clobbered
Bitcoin (BTC) staged a powerful recovery, reclaiming the $69,000 level and triggering a massive $80 million short liquidation event.
By Alex Dovbnya 3/2/2026, 4:28:36 PM
Nasdaq follows Cboe joining world of 'binary bets' as prediction market craze hits Wall Street
The exchange has filed a proposal with the SEC to list yes-or-no bets on the Nasdaq-100 amid continued demand for prediction markets.
By Helene Braun 3/2/2026, 4:28:16 PM
Hyperliquid price stalls at $32 resistance as declining volume signals weakness
Hyperliquid price has rallied into a major resistance cluster near $32 but shows signs of exhaustion as volume declines.
By Aziz Zamani 3/2/2026, 4:23:54 PM
Why are Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP Prices Rallying Today?
The post Why are Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP Prices Rallying Today? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Crypto markets turned green today. Bitcoin surged past $68,000 and briefly traded near $69,500, rising about 5% in just 50 minutes. The move added roughly $60 billion to Bitcoin’s market capitalization. Ethereum followed closely, breaking...
By Anjali Belgaumkar 3/2/2026, 4:22:43 PM
Algorithmic Update Repriced Cointelegraph’s Search Authority, Outset PR Finds
Outset PR analysis shows how Google’s spam update cut a leading crypto media outlet’s traffic by 80%, reshaping search authority across the sector.
By Crypto Daily 3/2/2026, 4:21:30 PM
White House Apology? Why Gensler’s Reported Words Could Change XRP’s Future
The post White House Apology? Why Gensler’s Reported Words Could Change XRP’s Future appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News In a moment few in the crypto industry expected, former SEC Chair Gary Gensler allegedly offered a personal apology to Brad Garlinghouse over the agency’s long-running lawsuit against Ripple. The revelation came during...
By Anjali Belgaumkar 3/2/2026, 4:15:43 PM
Revolut’s digital pound trial shifts the UK payments debate from crypto hype to consumer protections and clarity
Revolut is preparing to trial a pound-backed stablecoin inside a regulated stablecoin sandbox in the UK, with testing expected within the current quarter. While this might look like another fintech pilot in the long history of crypto payment tests, the more interesting part sits upstream of the token itself. Revolut has what most stablecoin...
By Andjela Radmilac 3/2/2026, 4:15:20 PM
Bitcoin price outlook: Are short-term holders staying calm amid US-Iran tensions?
Bitcoin price holds near $68,000 as short-term holders show restraint despite US-Iran war tensions. Bitcoin (BTC) trades at $68,308 at press time, up 1.3% over the past 24 hours. The asset is positioned near the top of its seven-day range…
By Leon Okwatch 3/2/2026, 4:13:38 PM
XRP faces $650M sell risk as charts hint at prices below $1
XRP’s weakening technical setup suggests a drop below $1 could be in the cards over the next few weeks as supply rises on exchanges.
By Nancy Lubale 3/2/2026, 4:05:01 PM
Predictive Analyst Who Called Trump Victory and Iran Conflict in May 2024 Foresees US Defeat
When Beijing-based historian Jiang Xueqin warned in May 2024 that a second Trump term would lead the United States into war with Iran — and that America would ultimately lose — many dismissed it as academic theater, but two of his three headline predictions have since materialized. Strategic ‘Trap’ Theory Raises Questions About U.S. Military […]
By Jamie Redman 3/2/2026, 4:04:59 PM
Bybit Launches BOB Advantage to Expand Crypto Access in Bolivia
Crypto exchange introduces incentives for cryptocurrency traders in Bolivia. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Alex Costa 3/2/2026, 4:02:00 PM
Peter Schiff Congratulates Saylor on New Bitcoin Purchase
Peter Schiff reacts as Michael Saylor makes new Bitcoin buy for $204 million while restating Strategy's average price, which is back below $76,000.
By Caroline Amosun 3/2/2026, 4:01:00 PM
3 Altcoins Facing Major Liquidation Risks in the First Week of March
Escalating geopolitical tensions over the weekend did not trigger severe capital outflows from altcoins. This test suggests that altcoin prices are hovering around equilibrium levels and are preparing for a significant move. As a result, the market also carries the potential for large-scale liquidations. Altcoins such as SOL, XRP, and XAUT each...
By Nhat Hoang 3/2/2026, 4:00:00 PM
Will XRP price rebound as Brad Garlinghouse predicts $10 trillion flowing to XRPL?
XRP price continued its downtrend in February despite notable catalysts, including higher ETF inflows than Ethereum and Bitcoin, the launch of the permissioned DEX feature, and substantial inflows of real-world assets. Ripple (XRP) token dropped to a low of $1.1137…
By Crispus Nyaga 3/2/2026, 3:51:53 PM
Cardano Signals Hourly Death Cross as Price Hovers Near $0.26
Crypto market faced fresh selling pressure with $343 million in total liquidations.
By Tomiwabold Olajide 3/2/2026, 3:49:00 PM