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Crypto majors are red as oil goes higher once again; BTC -3% at $69.3k; ETH -6%% at $2,070; SOL -5% at $88; HYPE -6% at $38.90. DEXE (+5%), JST (+3%), and ENA (+2%) led top movers. Oil +7% at $94; Gold -3% at $4,450. Robinhood’s HOOD stock rose after announcing a $1.5B share buyback, its largest repurchase program ever. Franklin Templeton and Ondo Finance are teaming up to offer 24/7 tokenized ETF trading on-chain, putting the $1.7T asset manager’s weight behind Ondo’s institutional DeFi infrastructure. Cipher Digital pivoted from Bitcoin mining to AI, signing a 15-year data center deal; the latest miner converting excess power infrastructure to AI compute. Visa joined the Canton Network as a Super Validator, expanding its role in institutional blockchain settlement infrastructure. McLaren Racing joined the Hedera Governing Council, becoming the latest major brand to take a governance seat on an institutional blockchain network.
Crypto majors are green and moving higher on Iran War peace momentum; BTC +1% at $71.7k; ETH +1.5% at $2,190; SOL +1% at $93; HYPE +7% at $41.10. TAO (+17%), FET (+14%), and RENDER (+9%) led top movers. Oil -4% at $87; Gold +3.5% at $4,570. BMO, CME Group, and Google Cloud launched a tokenized cash and deposit platform, making BMO the first bank on CME’s Google Cloud Universal Ledger. The NYSE partnered with BlackRock-backed Securitize to develop standards for blockchain-native securities representing stocks, bonds, and ETFs. The Solana Foundation launched the Solana Developer Platform, a single API-driven interface bundling infrastructure from 20+ tech partners, with Mastercard, Western Union, and Worldpay joining as early users. Invesco will take over management of Superstate’s USTB tokenized treasury fund, entering the $12B tokenized treasuries market.
Crypto majors are slightly green after yesterday’s major bounce; BTC +1% at $71k; ETH even at $2,160; SOL +2% at $92. APT (+11%), TAO (+10%), and ZRO (+9%) led top movers. Oil held steady at $90; Gold also flat at $4,410. Nasdaq partnered with institutional crypto infra firm Talos to connect crypto trading and risk tools with its Calypso platform, the same system banks and funds use to manage collateral and surveillance across stocks and bonds. Former Kalshi employees are raising $35M for a new prediction market venture fund, backed by both the Kalshi and Polymarket CEOs. ParaFi Capital raised $125M for a new venture fund focused on stablecoins, tokenization, and institutional on-chain finance.
Crypto majors are slightly green after yesterday’s major bounce; BTC +1% at $71k; ETH even at $2,160; SOL +2% at $92. APT (+11%), TAO (+10%), and ZRO (+9%) led top movers. Oil held steady at $90; Gold also flat at $4,410. Nasdaq partnered with institutional crypto infra firm Talos to connect crypto trading and risk tools with its Calypso platform, the same system banks and funds use to manage collateral and surveillance across stocks and bonds. Former Kalshi employees are raising $35M for a new prediction market venture fund, backed by both the Kalshi and Polymarket CEOs. ParaFi Capital raised $125M for a new venture fund focused on stablecoins, tokenization, and institutional on-chain finance.
Crypto majors are green and ripping on news that the US will postpone strikes on Iran for 5 days; BTC +3% at $70.7k; ETH +4% at $2,150; SOL +3% at $90. DEXE (+18%), NIGHT (+13%), and DASH (+9%) led top movers. Oil fell 8% to $90/barrel after briefly spiking over $100 on Sunday; Gold -2% to $4,400. Congress will introduce a bipartisan bill to ban sports betting on prediction markets, per the WSJ. Ledger hired former Circle executive John Andrews as CFO and opened a New York office. Coinbase rolled out stock perpetual futures for international users, offering USDC-settled leveraged exposure to Apple, Microsoft, and Amazon at up to 10x on single stocks and 20x on ETF products.
Crypto majors are mixed but reversing after a Thursday selloff; BTC +1% at $70.7k; ETH -1% at $2,150; SOL -1% at $89.4. KITE (+18%), TAO (+13%), and FET (+6%) led top movers. Oil fell 2% to $94.80 and Gold fell another 0.5% to $4,670. Gemini shares rose ~7% after hours to $6.45 after news the exchange cut 30% of its workforce and will focus on prediction markets. BlackRock’s iShares Staked Ethereum Trust (ETHB) hit $254M in AUM just one week after its March 12 Nasdaq debut.
Crypto majors are very red ahead amidst the war escalation and inflation concerns; BTC -5% at $70.2k; ETH -6% at $2,170; SOL -4% at $90. KAS (+11%), RIVER (+7%), and MORPHO (+7%) led top movers. Oil spiked to $98 after multiple energy infrastructure targets hit; GOLD -6% at $4,696. PPI came in at 3.4% and above expectations. The SEC approved Nasdaq’s rule change allowing tokenized securities to trade on the exchange through the DTC pilot program, with the change taking effect for the duration of that pilot. Algorand Foundation cut 25% of staff amid crypto-market weakness and broader macro uncertainty, while saying it remains focused on network growth. Tempo Network mainnet launched as a payments-focused layer-1 backed by Stripe and Paradigm, with a new Machine Payments Protocol built for AI agents to transact beyond the limits of existing payment rails. Citi downgraded Gemini from Neutral to Sell, saying profitability is still years away; it cut the stock price target from $13 to $5.50, and GEMI fell more than 16% on the day.
Crypto majors are slightly red ahead of today’s FOMC; BTC -0.3% at $73.8k; ETH -1% at $2,306; SOL even at $94. KAS (+11%), RIVER (+7%), and MORPHO (+7%) led top movers. Oil is down slightly at $95; GOLD -1% at $4,900. Mastercard agreed to acquire stablecoin infrastructure firm BVNK for up to $1.8 billion, the deal Coinbase walked away from last year. Citigroup slashed its 12-month Bitcoin target to $112K and Ethereum to $3,175, citing a narrowing window for the Clarity Act and weaker-than-expected ETF inflow assumptions. PayPal expanded PYUSD to 70 markets as the stablecoin’s market cap crossed $4 billion for the first time. XRP flipped BNB to reclaim the #4 spot by market cap as Ripple announced a VASP license application in Brazil. A poorly timed crypto feature from Vanity Fair raised questions about the mainstream crypto image.
Crypto majors are slightly green but falling from local highs; BTC +0.3% at $73.9k; ETH +2% at $2,320; SOL even at $94. ZEC (+17%), FET (+12%), KAS (+7%) and SKY (+6%) led top movers. HYPE passed $40 yesterday for the first time since November, now at $41. Oil is at $96 but rebounding aftr another tanker struck in the Strait of Hormuz; GOLD flat at $5,000. BlockFills filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Delaware after a court froze its Bitcoin tied to a creditor dispute. Abra Financial Holdings is going public via SPAC at a $750M valuation, listing on Nasdaq as ABRX; Abra pitches itself as the first publicly traded SEC-registered digital asset RIA with a target of $10B+ AUM by 2027.
Crypto majors are slightly green but falling from local highs; BTC +0.3% at $73.9k; ETH +2% at $2,320; SOL even at $94. ZEC (+17%), FET (+12%), KAS (+7%) and SKY (+6%) led top movers. HYPE passed $40 yesterday for the first time since November, now at $41. Oil is at $96 but rebounding aftr another tanker struck in the Strait of Hormuz; GOLD flat at $5,000. BlockFills filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Delaware after a court froze its Bitcoin tied to a creditor dispute. Abra Financial Holdings is going public via SPAC at a $750M valuation, listing on Nasdaq as ABRX; Abra pitches itself as the first publicly traded SEC-registered digital asset RIA with a target of $10B+ AUM by 2027.
Crypto majors are very green and once again outperforming other markets; BTC +3% at $73.7k; ETH +7% at $2,275; SOL +6% at $94. PEPE (+17%), FET (+13%), DOT (+12%) and TAO (+9%) led top movers. Oil is at $96 but falling after briefly passing $100 over the weekend; GOLD flat at $5,010. The ETH Foundation stressed decentralization and self-sovereignty in its latest 38-page document. Kraken's SPAC is looking for a crypto-native acquisition target worth up to $10B, eyeing stablecoins, DeFi, and payments. Mizuho raised its price target for Circle as USDC surpassed USDT in adjusted transaction volume, the first time Circle’s stablecoin has led Tether. The crypto lobby has already spent $271 million on the 2026 midterms and is planning more attack ads targeting lawmakers who opposed industry-friendly legislation. Hyperliquid was featured by the Wall Street Journal, covering how traders are flocking their for 24/7 markets.
Crypto majors are very green and once again outperforming other markets; BTC +3% at $72.4k; ETH +3% at $2,120; SOL +4% at $90. TRUMP (+50%), RIVER (+18%), NIGHT (+16%) and FET (+15%) led top movers. Oil is steady at $93; GOLD -2% at $5,095. Vitalik Buterin described Ethereum's primary role as a public bulletin board for secure technology, changing the narrative to infrastructure for privacy and verifiability rather than a financial network. Ethereum is seeing a rise in address poisoning scams following the Fusaka upgrade, which reduced gas fees enough to make low-cost attack transactions viable at scale. JPMorgan Chase was sued for negligence in an alleged $328M crypto Ponzi scheme. BitMine, Ark Invest, and Kraken backed Eightco in a $125M funding round. The Dubai crypto conference Token2049 was cancelled for 2026.
Crypto majors continue to grind higher; BTC +1% at $70.6k; ETH +2% at $2,070; SOL +2% at $87. RIVER (+18%), SKY (+8%) and HYPE (+8%) led top movers. Oil rebounded to $90+ as 3 more ships were struck. The HYPE/BTC ratio hit a new ATH after HYPE surged 8% to $37.60 overnight. Ripple began a $750M share buyback at a ~$50B valuation, signaling confidence ahead of a rumored IPO. Kraken announced Kraken CLI as its new interface for AI agents to access crypto markets natively. FDIC Chairman Travis Hill confirmed that stablecoin users won’t receive FDIC deposit insurance or pass-through coverage under the GENIUS Act. The American Bankers Association took aim at stablecoins at the same Washington Summit, citing yield competition and deposit flight risks for traditional banks under the GENIUS Act. The DOJ is reportedly investigating Iran’s alleged use of Binance to route $1B+ to sanctioned groups, while Binance simultaneously sued the Wall Street Journal for defamation over its earlier reporting on the probe. Northwestern Mutual found that 73% of Americans invested in prediction markets and crypto say they’re financially behind, with 80% of Gen Z citing these as faster paths to wealth than traditional investing. Revolut secured a UK banking license opening the door to expanded crypto and financial services for its 50M+ European users.
Crypto majors retraced ahead of CPI this morning; BTC -1% at $69.6k; ETH -1% at $2,030; SOL -2% at $85. ICP (+10%), FET (+9%) and Pi (+5%) led top movers. Oil briefly fell sub-$80 before reclaiming $85 as news of Iran leaving mines in the Straight of Hormuz spooked the market. Circle stock (CRCL) surged and Bernstein sees another 60% upside, setting a $190 price target. Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan outlined how Bitcoin reaches $1M, arguing the global store-of-value market could hit $121T in 10 years. The SEC and CFTC are collaborating on a joint oversight framework under “Project Crypto,” aiming to end jurisdictional confusion and cut duplicate compliance requirements for crypto firms. China’s Supreme Court issued a warning against using crypto for crime, signaling tighter enforcement. South Korean exchange Bithumb faces a proposed 6-month partial suspension from the FIU for AML and KYC violations. Netflix banned Bitcoin sponsor logos from boxer Justin Cardona’s trunks one week before his Jake Paul undercard fight, citing a policy against “speculative financial products” while allowing gambling platforms Polymarket and DraftKings. Prosecutors requested an October 2026 retrial date for Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm on two deadlocked charges of money laundering and sanctions evasion.
Crypto majors are rallying as Oil falls 30%; BTC +5% at $70.6k; ETH +4% at $2,060; SOL +4% at $87. DEXE (+18%), TAO (+8%) and CHZ (+5%) led top movers. Oil fell to $85 on Monday after peaking over $115 on Sunday night, down 30%. Arthur Hayes published his “$HYPE Man” thesis Monday, calling Hyperliquid the “highest quality project in all of crypto” and setting an August price target of $150 (~5x from ~$30). Polymarket’s U.S. recession odds climbed to 41% Monday amid rising geopolitical risk and macro headwinds (now back to 29%). Block CEO Jack Dorsey said Block will support stablecoins despite his objections because “our customers want to use them”.
Crypto majors are rallying as Oil falls 30%; BTC +5% at $70.6k; ETH +4% at $2,060; SOL +4% at $87. DEXE (+18%), TAO (+8%) and CHZ (+5%) led top movers. Oil fell to $85 on Monday after peaking over $115 on Sunday night, down 30%. Arthur Hayes published his “$HYPE Man” thesis Monday, calling Hyperliquid the “highest quality project in all of crypto” and setting an August price target of $150 (~5x from ~$30). Polymarket’s U.S. recession odds climbed to 41% Monday amid rising geopolitical risk and macro headwinds (now back to 29%). Block CEO Jack Dorsey said Block will support stablecoins despite his objections because “our customers want to use them”.
Crypto majors are rebounding as Oil cools off; BTC even at $67.5k; ETH +1% at $1,990; SOL -1% at $83. DEXE (+18%), TAO (+8%) and CHZ (+5%) led top movers. Oil is trading at $101 on Hyperliquid after hitting $115+ overnight. Crypto majors rebound overnight as Oil drops from $115 to $100; BTC at $67.5k. Polymarket and Kalshi reportedly raise at $20B valuations. Florida aims to sign new stablecoin bill into law. Circle and Stripe are both investing heavily in stablecoin infrastructure for AI. Kast raises $80M to expand its stablecoin-powered neobank across borders.
Crypto majors are red as oil soars to $85; BTC -3% at $70.2k; ETH -4% at $2,050; SOL -5% at $87. K (+22%), OKB (+21%) and Kite (+10%) led top movers. The FDIC, FRB and OCC issued joint guidance stating that tokenized securities should receive the same treatment as non-tokenized. OKB surged 38%+ following the ICE investment news, extending its 2025 run that was ignited by OKX’s $7.6B token burn in August. Cardano went live for payments at Spar grocery stores in Switzerland, adding ADA to the list of crypto assets accepted at physical retail. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse backed Trump and the CLARITY Act, signaling continued industry alignment behind the crypto market structure bill moving through Congress. ZeroHash applied for an OCC national trust bank charter, seeking federal authorization for stablecoin issuance, custody, and settlement. Revolut filed for a US national bank charter, seeking full-service banking for American customers with checking and savings accounts. John Daghita was arrested for allegedly stealing $46M in crypto from the US Marshals Service, identified first by ZachXBT. BlockFills’ Bitcoin was frozen by a judge amid a dispute with Dominion Capital, marking another legal entanglement for the institutional crypto trading firm. Situational Awareness LP, the $5.5B hedge fund run by ex-OpenAI researcher Leopold Aschenbrenner, revealed ~$1B in Bitcoin miner positions (turned AI power infra plays) in its Q4 2025 13F, with holdings in Core Scientific, IREN, Riot Platforms, Cipher Mining, and Bitdeer.
Crypto majors are very green again up 2-4%; BTC +3% at $73k; ETH +4% at $2,130; SOL +2% at $91.60. Pi (+14%), H (+12%) and Kite (+10%) led top movers. Bitcoin market conditions are drawing comparisons to the FTX bottom, with analysts at FalconX pointing to a 19% rebound from the $60K support level and peak capitulation in social sentiment as signs a floor may be forming. Kraken's banking arm became the first crypto firm to secure a Federal Reserve master account, gaining direct access to Fedwire and the same payment rails used by traditional banks. White House crypto advisor Patrick Witt publicly pushed back on JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon’s call to regulate stablecoin issuers like banks. a16z crypto is targeting a $2B raise for its fifth fund, bringing crypto fundraises announced in 2026 to $4B+. Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest bought $4M in Coinbase and $12M in Robinhood on Tuesday’s dip driven by Iran war uncertainty (both rebounded sharply Wednesday, COIN +13%, HOOD +9% from open).
Crypto majors are big green after huge overnight gains; BTC +4% at $71k; ETH +3% at $2,050; SOL +5% at $89.60; HYPE +1% at $32.60. KITE (+21%), SPX (+11%) and Aero (+11%) led top movers. Trump posted on Truth Social that banks are “threatening and undermining” the GENIUS Act and holding the CLARITY Act “hostage”. Iranian crypto exchanges logged $10.3M in outflows between February 28 and March 2 following the US-Israeli airstrikes. Saylor’s STRC closed above $100 with 1.82M shares sold, raising enough capital for Saylor to buy 1,016 Bitcoin (a new daily record). Vitalik shared thoughts on Ethereum’s place in the world and what good is has caused, promising to focus future efforts into building a “sanctuary tech ecosystem”. Tether committed $6.4M to Swiss city Lugano continuing its bitcoin adoption partnership with the municipality that’s become a test case for city-level BTC integration. Bridge and Visa are expanding stablecoin-linked Visa card issuance globally, building on the Latin America pilot launched last April.
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