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The purchase brings Strategy’s total Bitcoin reserves to nearly 739,000 BTC despite the asset trading below the company’s average acquisition price.

Stablecoin banking startup Kast secured fresh funding as it looks to expand payment infrastructure across North America, Latin America and the Middle East.

Nigel Farage has acquired a 6.31% stake in the London-listed Bitcoin treasury company Stack BTC amid broader scrutiny over crypto donations in UK politics.

It’s estimated that roughly 1,800 crypto companies operate in the United Arab Emirates, employing more than 8,600 people in various roles.

Nasdaq and Kraken will enable tokenized equities to move between regulated and onchain markets while preserving issuer rights and regulatory compliance.

Bitcoin held strong above $67,000 amid oil surge to $119 per barrel on Middle East conflict and inflation fears, with analysts seeing signs of a potential BTC price reversal.

Coinbase launched regulated crypto and equity index futures for Advanced users in 26 European countries as ESMA sharpens scrutiny of perpetual-style products.

Bitcoin ETPs turned green year-to-date with $521 million inflows last week, as total crypto assets rebounded despite geopolitical tensions linked to Iran.

Bitcoin faced two death crosses and the total failure of the $74,000 BTC price breakout headed into the second week of March as the US-Iran conflict raged.

Bitcoin rebounded from around $65,725 to nearly $68,000 as oil pulled back from its 25% Sunday spike above $117 and market jitters eased.

Researchers found that some workers using AI in their roles reported a “mental hangover” with a “fog” that caused difficulty focusing.

Finance and insurance job listings declined towards the end of 2025, with The Kobeissi Letter arguing the sector should “brace” for job cuts. 

The roughly $26 billion in tokenized assets onchain today “is really just the proof of concept,” said BTC Markets CEO Lucas Dobbins.

Starcloud plans to mine Bitcoin from orbit using ASIC hardware, arguing the economics of space computing favor specialized mining chips over GPUs.

Flow Foundation is seeking a Seoul court order to halt planned FLOW delistings on three Korean exchanges following a December exploit that duplicated tokens.

NYDIG’s Greg Cipolaro says that Bitcoin and tech stocks aren’t converging and are likely just reacting to macroeconomic conditions rather than trading in tandem.

If the CLARITY Act fails to pass, Giancarlo said he expects Paul Atkins at the SEC and Mike Selig at the CFTC will likely write rules to create clarity for the industry.

Despite a rise in crypto fundraising, Messari’s Eric Turner noted that no major crypto VCs have closed rounds except Dragonfly recently, stating that crypto “needs some fresh capital.”

Bitcoin’s price has now fallen for four consecutive days to $66,272 after initially climbing on the US-Israel strikes on Iran.

Strategy’s Bitcoin treasury is worth about $48 billion, but the company’s mNAV has fallen below 1, meaning its shares trade at a discount to its BTC holdings.

The Pix payment system is credited with driving crypto adoption in Argentina, according to a report from the Lemon crypto app.

"Sinners" star Michael B. Jordan’s odds of winning the Best Actor Oscar jumped from 10% on March 1 after he won the SAG best actor award.

Bitcoin price weakness brought back the risk of cementing its 200-week exponential moving average trend line as new resistance.

The experimental AI agent ROME attempted to divert GPU resources for crypto mining during training and opened an external SSH tunnel, researchers said.

US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded their second consecutive week of net inflows, ending a five-month outflow streak.

The company now holds 738,731 bitcoin purchased for about $56 billion and worth roughly $50 billion at the current price just shy of $68,000.

Bitcoin has outperformed precious metals and U.S. equities since the war in Iran first began, softening sentiment after a rough start to the year.

Your day-ahead look for March 9, 2026

Nasdaq plans to work with Kraken to distribute tokenized versions of public stocks globally as the exchange pushes to bring blockchain infrastructure into traditional markets.

Your look at what's coming in the week starting March 9.

Bitcoin climbed during European trading hours even as U.S. equity futures, gold and silver fell, highlighting its relative resilience to oil shocks and war risks.

Reform UK leader backs London-listed company chaired by former Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng as it expands bitcoin strategy.

Former CFTC Chair Christopher Giancarlo says banks, more than crypto firms, need the stalled Digital Asset Market Clarity Act.

Bitflyer trading spiked even as Japan’s Nikkei tumbled, while Korea and Taiwan equities joined the broader Asian selloff.

Crude oil futures on Hyperliquid dropped from $114 to $102 after reports that G7 finance ministers would discuss a joint release of strategic oil reserves to cool the price surge driven by the Iran conflict.

Rising oil prices are shaking global markets, but the U.S. is largely insulated and bitcoin seems to be riding the wave alongside Wall Street.

Veteran strategist Ed Yardeni raised his probability of a stock market crash this year as oil tops $100, the dollar posts its best week in a year, and the Iran conflict expands to Saudi Arabia.

Tokenized crude oil futures saw their largest liquidation event on crypto venues as the conflict expanded to Saudi Arabia and Gulf oil production collapsed.

Nikkei drops more than 6%, and Kospi slides about 8% as traders price supply disruption risk, while prediction markets show strong odds of $120 crude.

There was little sign over the weekend of any de-escalation in the war against Iran.

As crypto passes into mainstream use, it’s losing its rebel soul. It may still express rebellion, but won’t be rebellion anymore, says Callon-Butler.

The central debate has shifted from whether bitcoin can survive to if it can function as a sovereign reserve asset, as critics assess it by institutional standards.

Hopes are rising that the Clarity Act may soon see some forward motion.

Murban crude, a key benchmark for barrels that can bypass the Strait of Hormuz, now trades at $103 per barrel.

Treasurys, private credit, and commodities are driving growth, but most tokenized assets remain isolated from DeFi markets.

With fewer low-risk yield strategies in crypto, investors are turning to DeFi lending, sending Aave usage to record levels.

The proposal would give exchanges legal cover to temporarily freeze suspicious crypto while investigators move to secure warrants.

Whether Bitcoin’s resilience holds may depend less on battlefield developments than on how energy prices respond in the days ahead.

Vera Report was shaped by AlphaTON CEO Brittany Kaiser’s experiences as a whistleblower, and she hopes it’ll move the needle on fraud.

OpenAI dropped GPT-5.4 two days after GPT-5.3. xAI's Grok 4.20 is still in beta. We ran both through real tasks to find out which one holds up.

With a “box of goodies” and a team of four, the firm is trying to replace payment incumbents with an Ethereum layer-2

As chatbots grow more conversational, some users are forming emotional bonds with AI, raising questions about the future of human–machine intimacy.

Kalshi is facing a class action lawsuit based on its handling of a recent market related to Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

The bill establishes Florida-centric consumer protections and safeguards against money laundering

Grammarly's “Expert Review” feature uses AI to give feedback through the lens of noted writers and scholars—some of whom are no longer living.

Binance denied $1.7 billion in Iran sanctions violations and stood behind its compliance operations, in a new letter to Senator Richard Blumenthal.

Nevin Shetty secretly moved $35 million in company funds to his own DeFi platform, before losing nearly all of it in the Terra collapse.

The planned investments represent a sliver of its gold and foreign exchange reserves.

A Polymarket account bearing George Cottrell’s name made multiple geopolitical bets, amid growing scrutiny over prediction markets.

KuCoin must stop offering its services in Dubai, the emirate's crypto regulator said this week, as it is not appropriately licensed.

Bitcoin has fallen 5% in the last day as the U.S. shed 92,000 jobs in February, rattling crypto markets amid growing economic uncertainty.

The institutions continue to pile into crypto and blockchain projects, and end users stand to benefit.

Bitcoin ETFs saw their worst outflows in three weeks, with experts highlighting early re-accumulation as flows stabilize.

Over a year after Vancouver explored becoming a “Bitcoin-friendly city,” staff say municipal law bars holding Bitcoin in city reserves.

Orbit allows traders to disclose portfolio data and earn rewards tied to follower engagement in what OKX is touting as a transparency play.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang blamed potential IPOs for ending the chip giant's investment run—right as both AI labs are immersed in controversy.

The judgment would resolve one of the agency’s highest-profile crypto enforcement actions and dismiss the remaining claims against Sun.

Roblox's new AI feature replaces blocked messages with rewritten text to keep conversations readable while enforcing platform rules.

After a strong bounce on Wednesday, Dogecoin is leading the top 100 tokens in losses on Thursday as Bitcoin falls.

Iran, Russia, North Korea, and other sanctioned countries boosted their use of cryptocurrency last year, according to Chainalysis.

The firm behind the Original Penguin brand is suing Pudgy Penguins in a lawsuit that alleges the crypto brand infringes on its trademarks.

OpenAI debuted its most capable model yet under pressure from a mass user exodus tied to the company's controversial Pentagon contract.

ZeroHash wants OCC trust bank status for crypto custody—and Revolut is gunning for a full U.S. banking license.

Brick-and-mortar retail payments in Swiss Spar stores are enabled through the Cardano blockchain’s integration with DFX.swiss.

Prediction market traders are becoming more bullish on Bitcoin's near-term price, but they're not as confident on Ethereum.

John Daghita was publicly accused of the crime by blockchain sleuth ZachXBT in January.

The firm continues to pivot away from Bitcoin mining.

Crypto majors are red while Gold nears $5,000 and Silver closes in on $100; BTC -1% at $89,100; ETH -2% at $2,925, SOL -2% at $127; XRP -2% to $1.90. ZRO (+15%), AXS (+10%) and DASH (+8%) led top movers. Ledger is preparing for a $4B IPO, enlisting Goldman Sachs, Jefferies and Barclays for support. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse predicted crypto could hit new highs in 2026, pointing to regulatory momentum and institutional participation as key drivers. President Trump sued JPMorgan for $5 billion, alleging politically motivated “debanking”. BitGo briefly surged in its stock market debut before finishing its first

Roger Bayston, Head of Digital Assets at Franklin Templeton, unpacks how one of the world's largest asset managers embraced tokenization.

Crypto majors are green and rebounding after Trump pivoted on EU tariffs; BTC +2% at $89,900; ETH +2% at $2,995, SOL +2% at $130; XRP +3% to $1.94. CC (+15%), SKY (+11%) and SAND (+10%) led top movers. Crypto markets saw more than $1B in liquidations as Bitcoin rebounded sharply after President Trump signaled a retreat from proposed tariff measures. Vitalik Buterin proposed native DVT staking to strengthen Ethereum security and decentralization, signaling continued protocol-level experimentation. Bitgo announced its IPO at $18 per share, valuing it at ~$2B. The Senate Ag Committee confirmed that its version of the Clarity Act

Crypto majors are very red following a red Tuesday across markets; BTC -3% at $88,200; ETH -6% at $2,905, SOL -2% at $127; XRP -2% to $1.88. MYX (+11%) and ZRO (+10%) led top movers. Bitcoin and Solana both fell below key technical support levels as selling pressure accelerated. Over $1B in longs were liquidated during Bitcoin’s slide below $88k. Delaware Life added Bitcoin exposure to a fixed indexed annuity by linking performance to BlackRock’s spot BTC ETF, one of the first big moves to expand crypto access inside traditional insurance products. Trump Media announced plans to airdrop crypto tokens

Crypto majors are red following Trump’s tariff turmoil; BTC -2% at $91,100; ETH -4% at $3,105, SOL -3% at $129; XRP -2% to $1.93. CC (+12%), MYX (+5%) and SYRUP (+4%) led top movers. The NYSE began preparations for 24/7 tokenized stock and ETF trading. Steak ’n Shake revealed roughly $10M in Bitcoin exposure alongside the creation of a corporate BTC strategic reserve. Vitalik Buterin called for more sophisticated DAO governance models to improve accountability, coordination, and long-term sustainability. Bermuda outlined plans for a fully onchain national economy, working with Coinbase and Circle on payments, identity, and tokenized financial infrastructure.

Crypto majors are red following Trump’s tariff turmoil; BTC -2% at $91,100; ETH -4% at $3,105, SOL -3% at $129; XRP -2% to $1.93. CC (+12%), MYX (+5%) and SYRUP (+4%) led top movers. The NYSE began preparations for 24/7 tokenized stock and ETF trading. Steak ’n Shake revealed roughly $10M in Bitcoin exposure alongside the creation of a corporate BTC strategic reserve. Vitalik Buterin called for more sophisticated DAO governance models to improve accountability, coordination, and long-term sustainability. Bermuda outlined plans for a fully onchain national economy, working with Coinbase and Circle on payments, identity, and tokenized financial infrastructure.

Crypto majors are very green with Bitcoin making a new another 2-month high; BTC +2% at $96,7500; ETH +2% at $3,360, SOL even at $145; XRP -1% to $2.11. DCR (+30%), DASH (+10%), ICP (+10%) and ZEC (+7%) led top movers; XMR hit another new ATH at $800 before retracing to $725. Coinbase pulled support for the Senate’s crypto market structure bill ahead of a key vote, citing major concerns with the latest draft, leading to the Senate delaying the bill. Zcash avoided SEC action after the Zcash Foundation said the agency’s investigation has concluded. Ripple secured a Luxembourg license

BTC: 95k (+3%) | BTC.D: 59.2% (-0.1%). ETH: 3313 (+6%) | BNB: 936 (+3%) | SOL: 145 (+2%). Top Gainers: IP, ICP, PUMP, PEPE, ENA. BTC ETFs: +$754m | ETH ETFs: +$130m. Crypto rallies on largest ETF inflow in 3 months. Senate committee to vote on crypto bill on Jan 27. Stablecoin issues with bill still being fought over. Ethena Labs makes USDe free from gas fees. Bitdeer overtakes MARA on ‘managed hashrate’. Polygon Labs to buy Coinme, Sequence for $250m. BitPanda eyes Frankfurt IPO in 1H26. CZ invests in perp trading platform Genius Terminal. Coingecko eyes sales at $500m

Crypto majors are green; BTC +1.5% at $92,000; ETH +1% at $3,130, SOL +2% at $142; XRP +1% to $2.06. DASH (+60%), IP (+30%) and XMR (+13%) led top movers; XMR hit another new ATH at $680 (now $640). Gold and Silver hit new ATHs again in the wake of the Powell investigation. The US Senate released the draft Crypto Market Clarity Act, including limits on stablecoin rewards. Senator Warren pressed the SEC over inclusion of crypto in 401ks arguing they expose retirees to too much risk. Vitalik Buterin warned crypto needs better decentralized stablecoins, citing governance capture and inflation

Crypto majors are green; BTC +1.5% at $92,000; ETH +1% at $3,130, SOL +2% at $142; XRP +1% to $2.06. DASH (+60%), IP (+30%) and XMR (+13%) led top movers; XMR hit another new ATH at $680 (now $640). Gold and Silver hit new ATHs again in the wake of the Powell investigation. The US Senate released the draft Crypto Market Clarity Act, including limits on stablecoin rewards. Senator Warren pressed the SEC over inclusion of crypto in 401ks arguing they expose retirees to too much risk. Vitalik Buterin warned crypto needs better decentralized stablecoins, citing governance capture and inflation

Crypto majors are mostly flat headed into Monday open; btc even at $90,600; eth +1% at $3,110, sol +2% at $140; xrp -2% to $2.04. Ip (+20%) and xmr (+15%) led top movers; xmr hit a new ath at $590. Fed chair Jerome Powell released a video message claiming that the criminal charges he faces are due to his not cutting interest rates in line with Trump’s wishes. X (twitter) announced plans for “smart cashtags” to show crypto and stock prices live next to tickers. Vaneck projected bitcoin could reach $53m by 2050, outlining long-term adoption, trade settlement and store-of-value

Crypto majors are mostly flat ahead of today’s supreme court opinion on the trump tariffs; btc +1% at $90,300; eth 13% at $3,090, sol +3% at $138; xrp +1% to $2.10. Polygon (+11%), zec (+11%) and syrup (+7%) led top movers. Jpmorgan said the recent bitcoin and ethereum sell-off may be bottoming, pointing to improving positioning and easing downside pressure after early-year weakness. Bank of america analysts upgraded coinbase to buy, citing improved regulatory clarity, growing institutional adoption, and stronger long-term earnings visibility. Morgan stanley is planning to launch a digital wallet later this year that could support tokenized assets,

Crypto majors fell again yesterday as btc lost $90k; btc -2% at $89,900; eth -3% at $3,100, sol -3% at $134; xrp -7% to $2.08. Lit (+3%), wlfi (+3%) and xmr (+3%) led top movers. Zec fell 19% after the developer team resigned following a dispute with the board; the team has promised to form a new company and continue the mission. Jpmorgan announced plans to launch its jpm coin on the canton network. Barclays invested in ubyx, a u.S. Stablecoin settlement startup, backing infrastructure that would let regulated institutions move digital money across issuers and wallets. The senate banking

Retail XRP holders are exiting at a loss as prices drop below $1.38, while large wallets accumulate during the market drawdown.

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Will 2026 be remembered as the year Bitcoin strengthened its digital gold narrative?

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DEXE surges 17% as buyers dominate markets while traders watch a decisive neckline resistance breakout.

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Historically, the percentage of addresses in profit drops to bitter lows below 10% during the depths of bear markets.

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RIVER rally aligns with rising leverage activity, raising questions about whether key resistance will finally break.

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Rising stablecoin flows show digital dollars evolving from trading tools into primary liquidity rails across crypto markets.

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Despite volatility and ETF outflows, companies continue holding large Bitcoin reserves.

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Chainlink stands out as inflows remain strong and development activity continues to lead the market.

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Tokenized real-world assets exceeded $25 billion surging institutional demand for tokenized assets.

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American demand for Bitcoin returns as markets strengthen and buyers choose Bitcoin over gold.

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Crypto’s toughest transition may be thriving in a market where transparency favors regulators over users.

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