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Ripple is reshaping XRP Ledger funding to accelerate regulated finance expansion, rolling out a FinTech Builder Program and expanded institutional support framework to scale global adoption and broaden capital access for developers. Ripple Targets Regulated Finance Growth Through New Institutional XRPL Programs Ripple published new insights on Feb. 26, 2026, outlining how the XRP Ledger’s […]

Pump.fun [PUMP] has rallied 7.9% in the past 24 hours, and its daily trading volume saw a 9.61% bump higher, according to CoinMarketCap data. AMBCrypto had previously reported that the memecoin wasThe post PUMP: Indecisive price action keeps traders on edge appeared first on AMBCrypto.

X head of product, Nikita Bier, says the paid promotions tag aims to encourage people to build their businesses on X while being transparent with their fan base.

Bitcoin faces mounting bearish pressure as weakening liquidity and deeply negative on-chain flows cloud the outlook, Willy Woo warns, suggesting that any short-term rebound may be rejected before a durable recovery can take hold. Bitcoin Faces Structural Weakness With $45K Touted as Typical Bear Market Floor Crypto market cycles remain under close scrutiny as on-chain […]

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The market bounced just a bit, but it already sparked a debate about a potential long-term recovery of the whole industry.

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Useless Coin [USELESS] was among the best-performing memecoins during the day as the crypto markets rebounded following the death of Iran's supreme leader. USELESS rallied over 17% in 24 hours, outpacThe post USELESS jumps 17% as whales load up – Why THIS support is KEY! appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Unstaked WLFI cannot vote; stakers earn rewards, Node privileges, and Super Node partnership opportunities.

XRP stands out as the only major cryptocurrency with court-backed U.S. regulatory clarity, fueling institutional adoption and outperforming rivals, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said as he pushes for broader crypto legislation to unlock industry growth. Ripple CEO Highlights XRP Strength as Legal Victory Unlocks Institutional Capital Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse highlighted XRP’s bullish momentum and […]

TLDR: UAE regulators shut both exchanges for two days to prevent panic selling after missile and drone strikes. The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange holds roughly $700 billion in market cap, putting billions at risk of loss. Polymarket puts the probability of a Strait of Hormuz closure at 48.5%, threatening global oil and LNG supply. War-risk [...] The post UAE Capital Market Authority Orders Exchange Closures as Missile Strikes Threaten Gulf Financial Stability appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR: JPMorgan analysts say the CLARITY Act could be approved by mid-year and lift crypto markets in H2 2026. The bill would classify tokens under CFTC or SEC oversight, easing compliance for assets like XRP and Solana. New crypto projects could raise up to $75 million annually without full SEC registration under a grace period [...] The post Crypto Market Structure Bill Approval by Mid-Year Could Spark Second-Half Rally, JPMorgan Says appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR: Strategy raised its STRC preferred stock dividend by 25 basis points, bringing the annual rate to 11.50%. MSTR fell 14% in February, marking eight straight months of losses as Bitcoin dropped nearly 20% that month. Strategy now holds 717,722 BTC at an average cost of $76,020, carrying an unrealized loss of around $6.5 billion. [...] The post Strategy Raises STRC Dividend to 11.50% Amid Bitcoin Losses and Mounting Pressure on MSTR appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Virtuals Protocol [VIRTUAL] traded near $0.699 on the 4-hour timeframe while testing the upper boundary of a tightening range. Earlier in the sequence, price rebounded from the $0.64 support area, forThe post VIRTUAL rallies 9% toward key resistance – Is $0.85 the next stop? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

The proposed XRPL options sidechain will bring American-style options, up to 200x leveraged margin trading and a cross-chain bridge to the XRP Ledger ecosystem.

Strategy may be signaling another bitcoin accumulation as Michael Saylor posts his closely watched orange dot chart, a move traders increasingly treat as an indicator of an impending balance sheet expansion. Saylor’s Orange Dot Post Fuels Fresh Bitcoin Accumulation Speculation Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor shared his signature orange dot bitcoin chart on social media […]

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Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin said artificial intelligence could ramp up the network’s development roadmap while improving security standards. Responding to an experiment where someone “vibe-coded” Ethereum’s entire 2030 roadmap within weeks, Buterin wrote that “six months ago, even this was…

TLDR: The Altcoin Season Index shows 24 out of 55 altcoins outperforming Bitcoin on a rolling 60-day basis. Altcoin bear markets historically last 7 to 11 months, while Bitcoin bear markets typically run closer to 12 months. Many altcoins have already dropped 80% to 90% from cycle highs, leaving less room to set new lows. [...] The post Altcoin Season Index Is Rising While Bitcoin Remains Under Pressure: Here is Why appeared first on Blockonomi.

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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 CLARITY Act passage [...] The post Stablecoins Challenge Traditional Banks as Yield Gap Widens and Regulatory Debate Intensifies appeared first on Blockonomi.

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…

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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 […]

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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 efficiently. [...] The post What the U.S. Treasury’s $745 Million TIPS Buyback Actually Means for the National Debt appeared first on Blockonomi.

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.

Lighter reported that its upgraded liquidity pool system successfully limited ADL losses to a pre-determined threshold.

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 contracted sharply, signaling leverage is [...] The post Geopolitical Shock Triggers $650M XRP Inflow Surge into Binance appeared first on Blockonomi.

On the surface, the crypto market appears strong. Despite ongoing global tensions, Bitcoin has behaved like a safe-haven asset, with steady price action supporting confidence. However, beneath thaThe post Why Bitcoin in 2026 feels like two completely different markets at once appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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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 geopolitical [...] The post Bitcoin Is the Global 24/7 ATM: Weekend Crisis Just Proved It appeared first on Blockonomi.

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The best-performing altcoins have resumed their bullish ascent, breaking above the moving average lines.

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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 [...] The post Kalshi CEO Defends Khamenei Market Settlement Amid Backlash Over Death Carve-out Rules appeared first on Blockonomi.

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 […]

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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 [...] The post Hedge Funds, Banks Activate Contingency Plans Amid Iran Attacks on UAE appeared first on Blockonomi.

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.

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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 smuggling networks worth [...] The post Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei Calls Out Big Tech and Washington Over AI Chip Exports to China appeared first on Blockonomi.

Circle generated $2.7 billion in FY25 revenue, posting 64% growth, as USDC adoption expanded globally.

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.

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 [...] The post PENDLE Targets $30 After 86% Crash: Is DeFi’s Only Yield Protocol Set for a 5,000% Comeback? appeared first on Blockonomi.

It was an intensely volatile week for crypto. Bitcoin [BTC] saw an 11.96% rally, a 9.94% drop, and another 8.19% rally, measured using the swing points made since Tuesday, the 24th of February. ThiThe post Crypto market's weekly winners and losers - DOT, NEAR, BCH, PEPE appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Gold has become "overextended" after climbing to more than $5,247 per ounce, according to Jan3 CEO and Bitcoin advocate Samson Mow.

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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 surpass $100 per [...] The post Crypto Market Faces Major Uncertainty as US-Iran Conflict Escalates appeared first on Blockonomi.

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 confirmed Feb. 28 that […]

Shiba Inu (SHIB) sees rare equilibrium among top-20 users of Binance as they split 50/50 on the cryptocurrency ahead of March.

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 proving bottleneck by [...] The post Vitalik Buterin Proposes Binary State Trees and RISC-V Upgrade to Overhaul Ethereum’s Execution Layer appeared first on Blockonomi.

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.

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Bitcoin proved once again this weekend that it is the world’s most sensitive geopolitical thermometer.

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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 […]

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 yen stablecoin issued under Japan’s legal […]

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.

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.

Ethereum’s [ETH] derivatives market has entered a clear contraction phase as macroeconomic pressures weigh on risk appetite. Persistent inflation signals, highlighted by a Core PPI MoM reading ofThe post Ethereum’s leverage exodus booms: But whales aren’t selling appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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.

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.

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.

Shiba Inu lead ambassador Shytoshi Kusama has changed his location on X, triggering update speculations.

XRP went through intense volatility on Saturday, but it had nothing to do with the ETFs.

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 what he called a “very important document,” […]

The US Bitcoin Spot ETFs have experienced a resurgence in market inflows following an extended period of overwhelming withdrawals amid a deep price correction. The positive netflows recorded last week represent the first in six trading weeks, five of which resulted in total net outflows valued at $3.8 billion. Notably, the rebound in ETF inflows […]

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In the last 24 hours, dogwifhat [WIF] corrected its double-digit decline in price from the previous day as it rose back to the $0.20 level. WIF was also enjoying a spike in volume of about 29%, reaThe post dogwifhat at $0.20: Reversal or further drop, what's next for WIF? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Bitcoin avoided a fresh breakdown around major geopolitical events in the Middle East, with BTC price targets now including $74,000 next.

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Middle East Flashpoint: Israel-Iran Tensions Threaten US Stock Market Crash Monday – Oil Explodes, Gold & Silver Rally, Bitcoin Slides Recent clashes between Israel and Iran have sent shockwaves through global markets. Fears of a wider conflict are growing after […] The post Middle East Flashpoint: Israel-Iran Tensions Threaten US Stock Market Crash Monday – Oil Explodes, Gold & Silver Rally, Bitcoin Slides appeared first on Blockmanity.

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Ripple's 1 billion XRP unlock on March 1 meets a struggling market as February ends with a 16% drop for the price of the cryptocurrency.

XRP saw a serious inflow to the futures market, which is one of the main signs of recovering volatility.

According to a recent report, Hyperliquid saw the surge in trading volume over the weekend, as it became the venue to bet on commodities and other traditional asset classes. Following the escalation of tensions between the United States, Israel, and Iran, Bitcoin and the crypto market succumbed to significant downward pressure. However, the crypto market […]

In this week’s edition of the weekly recap, Bitcoin fell to $63,062 before recovering following explosive strikes in Tehran amid U.S.-Israel operations and Iranian retaliatory missiles. In other prominent news, federal authorities arrested Goliath Ventures founder Christopher Alexander Delgado on…

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As news of “Operation Epic Fury” broke and reports confirmed a U.S.-Israeli strike over Tehran on the 28th of February, the crypto market reacted instantly. Within an hour, digital asset traderThe post $1.8B in 60 minutes: How war headlines triggered historic leverage purge appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Michael Saylor is trying his best to keep his company attractive to those who chase Bitcoin exposure on an institutional level.

Bitcoin miners are back to business as usual after last month’s Arctic blast iced operations across the U.S., and the network’s hashrate has clawed its way back above the 1 zettahash per second (ZH/s) mark. Even so, mining revenue is painfully lean to start March at under $30 per petahash per second (PH/s), and difficulty […]

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The landscape around Ethereum is even worse, with the red streak going for six months.

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Another high-profile Ponzhi scheme has been brought to light, with the main character facing up to 30 years in jail.

The answers from the popular AI chatbot might be quite shocking to some.

Markets react to Iran military strikes as Bitcoin falls to $66K. February jobs data and major earnings from Broadcom, CrowdStrike on tap this week. The post Market Outlook: Geopolitical Risks, Employment Data, and Tech Earnings Take Center Stage appeared first on Blockonomi.

Cloud mining regains momentum in 2026 as crypto investors revisit its profitability amid rising adoption and changing market conditions. As the cryptocurrency industry continues to grow, more and more cryptocurrency enthusiasts are turning to cloud mining as their preferred way…

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It’s a new month and altcoins are still winning. Chainlink continued attracting global institutional and retail attention. It stood out as infrastructure rather than hype. Momentum returned afterThe post Chainlink ETFs see zero outflows since December – What it means for LINK? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

New restrictions on Musk's social network, double-digit growth for Shiba Inu (SHIB) in March, Cardano creator Hoskinson teasing "even more" for Cardano — this is how the new month starts for crypto this morning.

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Bitcoin traded at $66,424 on March 1, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. EST, consolidating inside a defined $63,886 to $68,043 intraday range as the broader structure remained under pressure. While short-term charts show range stabilization, moving averages and momentum metrics continue to lean defensive across time frames. Bitcoin Chart Outlook On the daily chart, bitcoin maintains […]

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Chevron (CVX) trades near 52-week highs after earnings beat and dividend increase. Jim Cramer says hold, but insiders sold $89M. Full analysis inside. The post Chevron Stock Analysis: Why Jim Cramer Advises Holding CVX Despite Insider Sales appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR: Polymarket recorded $478M in notional daily trading volume on the day of the U.S.-Israel joint strikes on Iran. The politics category alone reached $220M, making up 46.2% of Polymarket’s total notional trading volume that day. Polymarket Builders also achieved a single-day trading volume record high during the same historic trading session. Bubblemaps flagged six [...] The post Polymarket Hits $478M Record as U.S.-Israel Iran Strikes Fuel Massive Geopolitical Betting Surge appeared first on Blockonomi.

One of the most popular AI models gives a shocking answer to a pressing question regarding PI's price at the end of this month.

Iran warns ships away from Strait of Hormuz after strikes, threatening 26% of global oil supply. Brent eyes $100, tanker stocks surge, Bitcoin drops 2%. The post Strait of Hormuz Closure Threatens Global Oil Markets as Iran Conflict Escalates appeared first on Blockonomi.

Shiba Inu saw a massive injection of capital during the weekend, but luckily it turned around pretty quickly.

TLDR: Eleven Democratic senators urged DOJ and Treasury to investigate Binance over alleged Iran sanctions violations in 2026. Binance compliance staff reportedly uncovered $1.7 billion in digital assets flowing to Iranian-linked terror entities. Senators raised concerns that Binance may have retaliated against compliance staff who flagged the Iran-linked transactions. Democratic senators flagged Binance’s ties to [...] The post 11 Senators Press DOJ and Treasury to Probe Binance Over $1.7B Iran-Linked Transactions appeared first on Blockonomi.

Hyperliquid [HYPE] exhibited bullish strength in recent trading days. Last week, HYPE dropped to a low of $25.63 on Monday, the 23rd of February. Since then, the DEX token has rallied by 19.73%. AMThe post Hyperliquid price prediction – HYPE eyes $38, but watch THIS golden pocket first appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Cardano (ADA) has re-entered the top 10 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization after a 19% price surge, overtaking Bitcoin Cash during the recent market rebound. The rally followed an improvement iThe post Cardano returns to the top 10 following a 19% rally as Mutuum Finance (MUTM) fundraising tops $20.6M appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Mahad Mohamed is a senior crypto tax and accounting specialist with over 25 years of experience in public accounting and tax advisory. His background includes work with Big Four firms and government tax authorities, giving him deep insight into regulatory review and enforcement. Mahad Mohamed is the CEO of Block3 Finance, a firm dedicated exclusively […]

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Social media, crypto, AI, and space infrastructure are converging into one vertically integrated stack — from wallets and tokenized assets to orbital data centers powering agentic capital markets.

The broader cryptocurrency market remains under pressure as capital outflows extend over several months. The decline has been evident across leading digital assets. Bitcoin [BTC] dropped from $126,00The post Why capital is not flowing into crypto even as Global M2 explodes appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Bitcoin at $80,000 is back on the menu as popular cryptocurrency trader DonAlt, famous for predicting a 700% XRP run in the previous years, issues quite a "bullish" BTC price prediction, but without even calling it as such.

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Bitcoin has reacted as expected to the conflict between the United States and Iran, continuing a pattern that has always appeared during previous geopolitical escalations. Crypto prices are digesting the latest developments, and analysts are comparing the current price structure to similar moments in 2022 and 2023, when Bitcoin initially sold off before staging strong […]

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Tokenized gold markets like PAXG and XAUt now handle nearly all gold price discovery when CME futures shut for the weekend.

Ethereum price drops 36% in 2026 to $2,000, but BlackRock, JP Morgan keep building. ETH holds 65% TVL share as institutional adoption accelerates. The post Why Wall Street Giants Still Back Ethereum Despite 36% Price Drop in 2026 appeared first on Blockonomi.

Discover the top 5 cryptocurrencies for long-term investment in 2026. Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Chainlink, and Avalanche lead with institutional backing. The post Top 5 Cryptocurrencies for Long-Term Investment in 2026: Expert Analysis appeared first on Blockonomi.

The integrated infrastructure handles the complexity behind the scenes, while users enjoy a one-click experience through a single XRPL transaction.

Best Crypto to Buy with $1,000 Now and Hold for 3 Years: The crypto world is in for a wild ride over the next three years. Bitcoin and XRP face big changes with low market mood, new laws coming, fresh […] The post Best Crypto to Buy with $1,000 Now and Hold for 3 Years: XRP vs. Bitcoin appeared first on Blockmanity.

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TLDR: Bitcoin dropped 3.8% to nearly $63,000 after joint US-Israel strikes on Iran rattled crypto markets on Saturday. The total crypto market shed $128 billion in minutes, triggering forced liquidations across digital asset exchanges. Bitcoin ETF inflows totaling $1 billion over three sessions last week are now the key metric traders are watching closely. Call [...] The post Bitcoin Bounces Back Mildly After Iran Conflict Sends Crypto Markets into a Sharp Sell-Off appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Starknet has introduced strkBTC, a new wrapped bitcoin asset that enables users to shield their balances and transaction history using zero-knowledge proofs. Announced on February 26, 2026, strkBTC is a native Starknet asset designed to solve bitcoin’s “transparency problem.” While bitcoin is a global store of value, its public ledger exposes every transaction and balance […]

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The Pentagon used Anthropic's Claude AI in Iran airstrikes hours after Trump banned it. OpenAI quickly signed a deal to deploy models in classified networks. The post Pentagon Deployed Anthropic’s Claude AI in Iran Operation Hours After Trump’s Federal Prohibition appeared first on Blockonomi.

Bitcoin’s [BTC] February performance closed with a −14.94% decline, making it the third-worst February return in the asset’s historical record. Interestingly, the move closely mirrors February The post Bitcoin slides below key level after brutal February sell-off: What's next? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Bitcoin fell alongside Ethereum and Solana on Feb. 27, 2026, as broader market caution weighed on digital assets. The decline reflects a more defensive trading environment and short-term positioning aThe post Bitcoin falls with Ethereum and Solana as Mutuum Finance lending protocol advances appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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JPMorgan sees the Clarity Act driving crypto markets higher in 2026. Morgan Stanley applies for trust charter to custody Bitcoin and digital assets. The post JPMorgan Predicts Clarity Act Will Ignite Crypto Rally by Mid-2026 appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR: Crypto ecosystem in Iran hit $7.78B in 2025, with IRGC controlling over 50% of all inflows. Russia’s new law lets courts seize Bitcoin and virtual assets classified as intangible property. South Korea’s NTS accidentally leaked a seed phrase, leading to a suspected $4.8M crypto loss. Japan’s Progmat plans to migrate $2B in tokenized securities [...] The post Asia’s Crypto Landscape Shifts as Governments Tighten Control and Institutions Expand Adoption appeared first on Blockonomi.

Solana led the recovery among major cryptocurrencies, rising 11% to $88.89.

Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this edition, a bill to criminalize crypto-linked foreign currency tax evasion surges in Brazil, El Salvador finalizes its Bitcoin Diploma 2.0 educational program, and Engie mulls adding bitcoin mining to its operations in Brazil. Bill […]

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TLDR: Bitcoin’s Q1 2026 return of -23.21% is the third-worst since 2013, trailing only Q1 2018 and Q1 2014 losses. Ethereum recorded a -32.17% Q1 2026 return, falling well below its historical quarterly average of +66.45%. Bitcoin’s Q1 average of +45.90% is heavily skewed by extreme years like 2013’s record gain of +539.96%. Around $1.8 [...] The post Bitcoin Q1 2026 Posts Third-Worst Quarterly Loss Since 2013 as Ethereum Slides 32% appeared first on Blockonomi.

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