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
$652M XRP Mystery: Why Billions Just Moved Before Markets Reopened
The post $652M XRP Mystery: Why Billions Just Moved Before Markets Reopened appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The crypto market didn’t get a quiet weekend. As tensions between the United States, Israel and Iran escalated sharply, digital assets became the first place investors reacted. With stock markets closed when the initial strikes were...
By Debashree Patra 3/2/2026, 5:30:59 AM
Diamond Hands Win: 85% of Bitcoin Holders Stood Firm Through the February Dip
Despite a massive 46% crash that wiped out $1 trillion in market value, a new study reveals that the majority of bitcoin holders remained remarkably resilient. Resilience Amid the Crash Bitcoin’s 46% drop from its all-time high of just above $126,000 to briefly below $61,000 rattled markets and erased more than $1 trillion in value. […]
By Terence Zimwara 3/2/2026, 5:30:17 AM
Ethereum’s Long-Awaited Account Abstraction Set for Hegota Upgrade
Ethereum’s smart accounts are nearing deployment, introducing modular transactions and broader fee flexibility across the network. The post Ethereum’s Long-Awaited Account Abstraction Set for Hegota Upgrade appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Rachel Lourdesamy 3/2/2026, 5:30:04 AM
Dogecoin (DOGE) Slips Toward Critical Support, Breakdown Threat Emerges
Dogecoin started a recovery wave above the $0.0925 zone against the US Dollar. DOGE is now facing hurdles near $0.0970 and might struggle to continue higher. DOGE price started a recovery wave from $0.0880 and climbed above $0.0950. The price is trading below the $0.0955 level and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is a contracting...
By Aayush Jindal 3/2/2026, 5:28:24 AM
Bitcoin, cryptos under pressure as oil spikes 6% and global markets price in U.S.-Iran conflict
Bitcoin fell back to $66,700 as traditional markets opened to their first chance to price the weekend's military escalation, with oil surging to $77 and Asian equities dropping 1.4%.
By Shaurya Malwa 3/2/2026, 5:26:20 AM
Ethereum’s Massive Slump Continues With Sixth Straight Red Month
Ethereum is teetering on the edge of its longest losing streak in nearly a decade.
By Alex Dovbnya 3/2/2026, 5:24:28 AM
MicroStrategy Boosts STRC Dividend to 11.50% as Bitcoin Drawdown Pressures MSTR
Strategy, formerly MicroStrategy, raised its STRC preferred stock dividend by 25 basis points for March 2026, as Bitcoin (BTC) drawdown continues to push MSTR shares down. Strategy is the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin (BTC). The STRC dividend rate is set monthly to keep shares trading near their $100 par value, limiting price volatility. Why...
By Kamina Bashir 3/2/2026, 5:08:52 AM
Why Is The Crypto Market Down Today?
The total crypto market cap (TOTAL) and Bitcoin (BTC) opened Monday in green, but the overall shift over the last 24 hours still remains negative. Interestingly, altcoins haven’t seen much losses yet as Pippin (PIPPIN) took the biggest hit, falling by just 7%. In the news today:- The Crypto Market Is Unmoved The total crypto The post Why Is The...
By Aaryamann Shrivastava 3/2/2026, 5:00:22 AM
Solana Price Forecast: SOL consolidates amid rising Middle East tensions
Solana (SOL) trades around $84 at press time on Monday, coiling further within a consolidation range that keeps the momentum trapped. Institutional interest in Solana resurfaced last week, with inflows of over $44 million capping downside pressure.
By N/A 3/2/2026, 5:00:00 AM
Hyperliquid's HYPE token jumps 5% as Iran war brings windfall revenue, JUP gains on supply freeze
Traders lean into supply compression stories in altcoins as Hyperliquid ramps up token burns and Jupiter freezes new emissions, even as bitcoin churns between $60,000 and $69,000 with muted flow.
By Sam Reynolds 3/2/2026, 4:34:10 AM
February crypto losses hit lowest level since March 2025, says PeckShield
PeckShield said fewer mega-hacks, heightened volatility and tighter risk controls may have helped push crypto losses to their lowest level in 11 months.
By Stephen Katte 3/2/2026, 4:33:29 AM
Report: Barclays Joins Global Banks Building Blockchain Payment Systems
Barclays is reportedly exploring a blockchain-based platform for payments and deposits as financial banking giants prepare for faster, digital settlement systems. Sources Say the Banking Behemoth Barclays Is Preparing a Blockchain Strategy The London-based lender has issued requests for information to technology providers as it evaluates building...
By Jamie Redman 3/2/2026, 4:30:39 AM
XRP Price Upside Threatened as $1.42 Emerges Key Resistance
XRP price started a recovery wave above $1.3820 but failed near $1.420. The price is now consolidating and might aim for a fresh move above $1.420. XRP price started a recovery wave above the $1.3820 zone. The price is now trading below $1.3880 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break above a bearish trend line with resistance...
By Aayush Jindal 3/2/2026, 4:28:13 AM
Magic Eden winds down EVM, Bitcoin NFT markets to focus on gambling
Magic Edin is shifting resources from NFTs to its casino platform Dicey, as a closed beta saw $15 million wagered by around 200 users in two months.
By N/A 3/2/2026, 4:20:57 AM
AI ‘vibe coding’ could put Ethereum roadmap ahead of schedule: Vitalik Buterin
Vitalik Buterin says AI coding still has “massive caveats,” but people should expect Ethereum’s roadmap to be finished much faster than expected.
By Martin Young 3/2/2026, 4:14:00 AM