Bitcoin posts third-worst Q1 return since 2013 at -23.21%
Bitcoin posted a -23.21% return in Q1 2026 and marked the third-worst first-quarter performance since 2013 according to CoinGlass data. The loss falls far below Bitcoin’s (BTC) historical Q1 average of 45.90% and sits well below the median return of…
By Vignesh Karunanidhi 3/1/2026, 9:45:53 PM
Stablecoins Challenge Traditional Banks as Yield Gap Widens and Regulatory Debate Intensifies
TLDR: Stablecoins like USDC and PYUSD now offer yields above 4%, far outpacing bank savings rates near 0.01%. The CLARITY Act missed its March 1, 2026 deadline amid heavy banking industry resistance in the Senate. Tokenized T-bills settle instantly and globally, cutting out SWIFT fees and traditional multi-day windows. JPMorgan analysts flagged...
By Brenda Mary 3/1/2026, 9:42:46 PM
Solana Price Prepares For Volatility Explosion
Solana price has remained rangebound for nearly four weeks, trading within a tight horizontal structure. The altcoin has repeatedly tested both support and resistance without establishing a decisive trend. This prolonged consolidation has compressed volatility and placed investor behavior at the center of the next potential breakout. Market...
By Aaryamann Shrivastava 3/1/2026, 9:29:32 PM
Bitcoin Slips 2.4% Sunday, Long Bets Account for Majority of $415M in Liquidations
After clawing its way back above $67,000 on Saturday, bitcoin slipped 2.4% against the greenback on Sunday, gliding just north of the $65,000 mark. Data from crypto derivatives markets show roughly $415 million in positions have been liquidated. Nearly 92,000 Traders Liquidated as Bitcoin Pulls Back On March 1, 2026, bitcoin hovered just above the...
By Jamie Redman 3/1/2026, 9:28:24 PM
What the U.S. Treasury’s $745 Million TIPS Buyback Actually Means for the National Debt
TLDR: The U.S. Treasury confirmed a $745 million TIPS buyback on February 25, 2026, as part of routine debt management. The $2.7 billion weekly repurchase operation accounts for less than 0.008% of the total $35 trillion national debt. Treasury buybacks have been used since 2002 to improve bond market liquidity and manage maturity structure...
By Brenda Mary 3/1/2026, 9:18:46 PM
Kalshi founder provides update on Iran's Khamenei market carveout
The prediction platform said it would reimburse users and resolve markets to the last-traded price before the death of the Iranian leader was confirmed.
By Vince Quill 3/1/2026, 9:17:03 PM
Inside Lighter’s New Strategy System First Major Test: Handling $50M in ARC Perpetual Volume
Lighter reported that its upgraded liquidity pool system successfully limited ADL losses to a pre-determined threshold.
By Wayne Jones 3/1/2026, 9:02:30 PM
Ethereum Price Under Pressure: Whales, Derivatives Market Exits Signal Waning Appetite
After dipping below $1,800 earlier in the month, the price of Ethereum has since reclaimed the $2,000 level, which is considered a psychological support zone for many traders. Over the past week, though, the price showed mild downward pressure, struggling to hold sustainably above the $2,000 level. Whale Activity Signals Potential Volatility Surge...
By Opeyemi Sule 3/1/2026, 9:00:22 PM
Geopolitical Shock Triggers $650M XRP Inflow Surge into Binance
TLDR: Binance received over 472 million XRP worth $652M, marking February’s largest single inflow period. U.S.–Iran strikes launched after market close, leaving crypto directly exposed to the geopolitical shock. XRP price has rolled back toward $1.44 after rallying above $3, with MACD and RSI turning bearish. Open interest across exchanges...
By Brenda Mary 3/1/2026, 8:58:50 PM
X (Twitter) Lifts Crypto Ad Ban, But With Strings Attached
In a major policy shift, X has removed cryptocurrency and gambling from its prohibited industries list for paid promotions, opening the door for influencers and KOLs to legally monetize crypto content on the platform. The change marks a significant reversal of a ban that had been in place since at least June 2024. X Lifts The post X (Twitter)...
By Lockridge Okoth 3/1/2026, 8:57:57 PM
Bitcoin price rebound comes under threat from UN Security Council alarm and Hormuz oil scare
Bitcoin held near $66,000 on Sunday, March 1, after a weekend geopolitical shock tied to U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, setting up Monday’s U.S. reopen as the first major liquidity and spot ETF flow test of the rebound. The diplomatic alarm bell rang alongside the price rebound. At an emergency U.N. Security Council meeting, […] The post...
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 3/1/2026, 8:55:55 PM
Pi Coin Price Prediction: What To Expect In March 2026?
Pi Coin price is attempting to recover after forming a new all-time low earlier this month. The altcoin has shown modest strength in recent sessions, holding above key short-term support. However, broader technical indicators and historical patterns suggest that Pi Coin’s price recovery may face significant resistance in March 2026. While some...
By Aaryamann Shrivastava 3/1/2026, 8:52:00 PM
Bitcoin Is the Global 24/7 ATM: Weekend Crisis Just Proved It
TLDR: Bitcoin fell to $63,000 on Saturday as Middle East tensions surged while all traditional markets remained fully closed. On-chain data recorded $100 million migrating from Bitcoin into USDT on the Tron network within a single 24-hour period. The USDT Flight Signal hit “1,” confirming a capital rotation from Bitcoin into stablecoins during the...
By Brenda Mary 3/1/2026, 8:35:54 PM
Kalshi CEO Defends Khamenei Market Settlement Amid Backlash Over Death Carve-out Rules
TLDR: Kalshi’s “Ali Khamenei out as Supreme Leader?” market accumulated over $50 million in total trading volume. Traders who held positions before Khamenei’s death were paid out at the last-traded price of 1:14 AM ET. Kalshi’s promotional post on X during the strikes drew sharp criticism from former SEC chief of staff Fischer. Six Democratic...
By Brenda Mary 3/1/2026, 8:23:12 PM
Hyperliquid Whale Sees $42M Bitcoin Long Position Partially Liquidated After BTC Pullback
This weekend, market watchers are fixated on a sizable whale on Hyperliquid who opened a $42 million long position on bitcoin using 40x leverage. It’s a high-wire act with no safety net, as a slip below $65,400 would trigger a full liquidation of the bet. Leveraged Bitcoin Bet Under Pressure To kick off March, a […]
By Jamie Redman 3/1/2026, 8:15:02 PM
UAE Suspends Stock Trading Amid Iran Strikes
UAE’s Capital Markets Authority shut both the Abu Dhabi (ADX) and Dubai Financial Market (DFM) stock exchanges for March 2–3 after Iran struck major ports and oil tankers across the Middle East. The ADX and DFM are the two primary equities exchanges in the United Arab Emirates, together serving as the Gulf region’s key capital The post UAE...
By Lockridge Okoth 3/1/2026, 8:09:41 PM
Hedge Funds, Banks Activate Contingency Plans Amid Iran Attacks on UAE
TLDR: UAE attacks forced JPMorgan and Citigroup to instruct staff to work from home as Iran launched strikes on Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Dymon Asia Capital held emergency calls, drafted staff safety guidelines, and booked hotels for stranded employees in Dubai. Security firm Crownox evacuated high-net-worth individuals and CEOs from the UAE into Oman...
By Brenda Mary 3/1/2026, 7:53:30 PM
Matt Hougan: Bitcoin ETFs could reach a trillion dollars, institutions see market dips as opportunities, and wealth managers are gradually gaining Bitcoin access | The Wolf Of All Streets
Institutions view the current crypto dip as a prime opportunity for long-term investment growth. The post Matt Hougan: Bitcoin ETFs could reach a trillion dollars, institutions see market dips as opportunities, and wealth managers are gradually gaining Bitcoin access | The Wolf Of All Streets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 3/1/2026, 7:42:43 PM
Polymarket Breaks $478 Million Record as Kalshi Khamenei Market Sparks Backlash
Polymarket recorded a single-day notional trading volume of $478 million, with the politics category alone accounting for $220 million, nearly half of total daily activity. Elsewhere, rival prediction market Kalshi was on the receiving end of user backlash after a controversial contract over the Khamenei market. Polymarket Sets Historic Record as...
By Lockridge Okoth 3/1/2026, 7:38:53 PM
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei Calls Out Big Tech and Washington Over AI Chip Exports to China
TLDR: Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei warns financial interests are overriding national security in U.S. chip policy. The Trump administration approved Nvidia H200 chip sales to China, drawing sharp criticism from Amodei at Davos. Chinese labs are accused of using AI distillation attacks to steal and replicate American AI models at scale. Chip...
By Brenda Mary 3/1/2026, 7:29:26 PM
Crypto investment cons now run like call centers and the DOJ $580M haul shows where the money pools
For years, the wrong-number text arrived like clockwork. A friendly mistake, then apologies, small talk, and gradual friendship. Eventually, the investment tip was a “sure thing” on a slick platform showing returns that seemed too good to ignore. Americans watched account balances climb on fabricated dashboards, only to discover the withdrawal...
By Gino Matos 3/1/2026, 7:25:37 PM
Circle’s Q4 Revenue Skyrockets 77% as USDC Supply Nears $75 Billion
Circle generated $2.7 billion in FY25 revenue, posting 64% growth, as USDC adoption expanded globally.
By Chayanika Deka 3/1/2026, 7:15:23 PM
Musk Believes Anthropic Has SBF Vibes
Elon Musk intensified the AI arms race by endorsing a viral critique that compares Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei to disgraced FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried.
By Alex Dovbnya 3/1/2026, 7:05:01 PM
Spot Bitcoin ETFs Record $787 Million Inflows, End 5-Week Consecutive Outflows
Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds have finally returned to positive territory after enduring five straight weeks of capital withdrawals. Flow data shows that the just-concluded week delivered a strong rebound in investor demand, although the late surge was not enough to fully repair the damage recorded earlier in February. Investors Pour $787...
By Scott Matherson 3/1/2026, 7:00:01 PM
PENDLE Targets $30 After 86% Crash: Is DeFi’s Only Yield Protocol Set for a 5,000% Comeback?
TLDR: PENDLE has corrected 86% from its 2024 high of $7.53, with price now compressing near a key weekly demand zone. Analyst CryptoPatel projects targets of $3, $5, $15, and $30, citing a potential 5,330% move from accumulation range. The sPENDLE upgrade redirects 80% of protocol revenue to buybacks, creating roughly $32 million in annual [...]...
By Brenda Mary 3/1/2026, 6:58:06 PM
Bitcoin undervalued relative to gold signals potential rally: Analyst
Gold has become "overextended" after climbing to more than $5,247 per ounce, according to Jan3 CEO and Bitcoin advocate Samson Mow.
By Vince Quill 3/1/2026, 6:54:23 PM
Crypto Market Faces Major Uncertainty as US-Iran Conflict Escalates
TLDR: The US-Iran conflict has eliminated key Iranian figures, but no regime change has been confirmed yet. Iran continues launching missiles post-US strikes, signaling further escalation and rising market uncertainty. Oil tankers are reversing course at the Strait of Hormuz, triggering early signs of a global supply shock. Analysts warn oil could...
By Brenda Mary 3/1/2026, 6:47:49 PM
Strait of Hormuz in Focus as Global Crude Flows Face Disruption Threat
U.S. military strikes on Iran have jolted global energy markets, sending oil prices toward seven-month highs and injecting fresh uncertainty into inflation, central bank policy, and U.S. financial markets as traders brace for a volatile week ahead. Oil Prices Predicted to Climb After U.S. Military Action Against Iran President Donald Trump...
By Jamie Redman 3/1/2026, 6:45:38 PM
Vitalik Buterin Proposes Binary State Trees and RISC-V Upgrade to Overhaul Ethereum’s Execution Layer
TLDR: EIP-7864 proposes replacing Ethereum’s hexary keccak tree with a binary structure, cutting Merkle branch size by 75%. Blake3 and Poseidon hash functions could accelerate Ethereum’s proving efficiency by up to 100x over the current keccak setup. Replacing the EVM with RISC-V would reduce a ZK prover translation layer, cutting the protocol’s...
By Brenda Mary 3/1/2026, 6:33:36 PM
Binance Top Traders Come to Equilibrium on Shiba Inu (SHIB)
Shiba Inu (SHIB) sees rare equilibrium among top-20 users of Binance as they split 50/50 on the cryptocurrency ahead of March.
By Gamza Khanzadaev 3/1/2026, 6:16:00 PM
How an Oil Shock Could Trigger Bitcoin’s Next Liquidity Selloff
Rising tensions around the Strait of Hormuz are once again forcing crypto traders to look beyond blockchain fundamentals and toward global macro risk. Roughly 20% of the world’s oil supply passes daily through the narrow maritime corridor between Iran and Oman. While no full closure has been confirmed, escalating military activity in the region...
By Lockridge Okoth 3/1/2026, 6:02:55 PM
XRP Risks Losing 50% vs Bitcoin After Unfortunate February Closing
February ends for XRP in an unfortunate way both on USD and BTC charts, and it is the latter that now flashes a -53% signal on the monthly time frame with Bollinger Bands.
By Gamza Khanzadaev 3/1/2026, 6:01:00 PM
Trump Media Plans Truth Social Spin-Off While Crypto Losses Weigh On Finances
Trump Media & Technology Group is weighing a plan to spin off Truth Social into a separate publicly traded company, based on reports released this week. The move is being discussed as the company faces mounting losses tied in part to digital asset holdings. Talks are ongoing, and no final agreement has been signed. Related […]
By Christian Encila 3/1/2026, 6:00:25 PM
Top economist explains why Bitcoin will hit $120,000 in March 2026
Macro economist Henrik Zeberg has outlined a compelling case for Bitcoin (BTC) surging to between $110,000 and $120,000 this month. … Continue reading The post Top economist explains why Bitcoin will hit $120,000 in March 2026 appeared first on Finbold.
By Paul L. 3/1/2026, 5:58:02 PM
How to Earn Passive Income on Crypto Without Staking
Explore simple ways to earn passive income on crypto without staking. Learn how centralized savings accounts, exchange earn tools, and stablecoin lending work—and how platforms structure daily interest.
By Crypto Daily 3/1/2026, 5:36:07 PM
Startale and SBI Holdings to Launch JPYSC, Japan’s First Trust Bank-Backed Yen Stablecoin
Startale Group and SBI Holdings introduced JPYSC, a trust bank-backed Japanese yen stablecoin targeting a second-quarter 2026 launch under Japan’s regulatory framework. Q2 2026 Launch Planned for Yen-Denominated Stablecoin JPYSC This week, Startale Group and SBI Holdings Inc. unveiled plans for JPYSC, describing it as the first trust bank-backed...
By Jamie Redman 3/1/2026, 5:30:42 PM
Bitcoin’s 15% difficulty spike allows one on-chain metric to flip miners from sellers to hoarders in days
Bitcoin difficulty just reset about 15% higher to roughly 144.40T. While this is neither the first nor the last, it is the largest since around 2021. The timing is important because the protocol tightened miner economics while Bitcoin has been chopping around the mid-$60,000s with repeated tests near $65,000. When blocks arrive faster than the […]...
By Andjela Radmilac 3/1/2026, 5:30:15 PM
Top Crypto PR Agencies for Web3 Teams Navigating Legal Scrutiny
Explore the top crypto PR agencies that integrate legal strategy, compliance awareness and regulatory risk management into Web3 communications.
By Crypto Daily 3/1/2026, 5:21:10 PM
Bitcoin losing trillions in value hasn't stopped traditional giants' interest in digital assets sector
At the iConnections conference in Miami this week, allocators signaled digital assets are now a core sleeve in alternatives.
By Helene Braun 3/1/2026, 5:07:02 PM
Strategy boosts monthly STRC preferred dividend to 11.5% for March 2026
The 25-basis-point the latest monthly adjustment of STRC's dividend and comes amid a sharp downturn in the crypto markets and macroeconomic uncertainty.
By Vince Quill 3/1/2026, 5:06:53 PM
QUBT Earnings Preview: What Investors Should Know Before March 2
Quantum Computing (QUBT) reports Q4 earnings March 2. Analysts forecast $390K revenue, $0.02 loss/share. Stock down 8.4% with 14% post-earnings move expected. The post QUBT Earnings Preview: What Investors Should Know Before March 2 appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 3/1/2026, 5:01:12 PM
Say What You Want — XRP’s Chart Is Screaming $50 — Analyst
XRP has had a rough few months. After touching a high of roughly $3.66 in mid-2025, the token has since pulled back sharply, recently hovering around $1.30. That is a steep drop by any measure. Related Reading: Crypto Mixing Is Back — And Criminals Adapted Faster Than The Rules Did But one widely followed crypto commentator is not backing down...
By Christian Encila 3/1/2026, 5:00:21 PM
Binance Faces Renewed US Scrutiny Amid Reported Iran-Linked Flows
US lawmakers warned that these Binance's alleged sanctions and anti-money laundering violations represent a severe national security threat. The post Binance Faces Renewed US Scrutiny Amid Reported Iran-Linked Flows appeared first on BeInCrypto.
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 3/1/2026, 4:49:33 PM
Greg Abel Reveals Berkshire’s 4 Untouchable Holdings in Debut Letter
Greg Abel's debut Berkshire letter reveals 4 'forever' stocks—Apple, AmEx, Coca-Cola, Moody's—while Q4 earnings drop 29% to $10.2B. Details inside. The post Greg Abel Reveals Berkshire’s 4 Untouchable Holdings in Debut Letter appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 3/1/2026, 4:48:31 PM
Strategic Investment Plays Amid Rising US-Iran Tensions
US-Iran tensions drive market rotation into energy and defense sectors. Analysis of BP, Chord Energy, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and Eos Energy stocks. The post Strategic Investment Plays Amid Rising US-Iran Tensions appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 3/1/2026, 4:41:07 PM
BYD Faces Steepest Sales Decline in Six Years During February Slump
BYD's February 2026 NEV sales plunged 41.1% year-over-year, the worst decline since 2020, marking the sixth month of consecutive sales drops for the EV maker. The post BYD Faces Steepest Sales Decline in Six Years During February Slump appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 3/1/2026, 4:27:53 PM
Strawmap Unpacked — Vitalik Buterin Breaks Down Ethereum’s Push for Faster UX on Layer 1
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin outlined an ambitious, years-long plan to make the Ethereum base layer faster, leaner, and eventually quantum-resistant, starting with shorter slot times and near-instant finality. Ethereum’s 2029 Vision: Fast Slots, Fast Finality and STARK-Friendly Hashes In a detailed post on X, Vitalik Buterin walked through...
By Jamie Redman 3/1/2026, 4:16:05 PM
2026 Crypto Trends: 44% VC Growth & $1T Stablecoin Boom
Discover how 44% institutional VC growth and $1T stablecoins are reshaping crypto in 2026. Expert analysis of Bitcoin price drivers, regulation, layer-2 scaling, and AI integration trends.
By Idris Calloway 3/1/2026, 4:15:23 PM
Strategy lifts STRC dividend to 11.5% as MSTR extends monthly losing streak to 8
Led by Executive Chairman Michael Saylor, the company raised the annual dividend on its widely-followed preferred STRC ("Stretch") series by 25 basis points.
By James Van Straten 3/1/2026, 4:08:33 PM
Is the Ripple ETF Hype Over? Inflows Disappoint as XRP Fights for $1.40
XRP went through intense volatility on Saturday, but it had nothing to do with the ETFs.
By Jordan Lyanchev 3/1/2026, 4:03:48 PM