Core Scientific expects to sell most of its 2,500 BTC holdings in Q1 2026 to strengthen liquidity and fund AI-focused data center expansion. The move reflects a broader shift among public miners pivoting toward high-performance computing. CORZ Plans Q1 Bitcoin Exit for AI Push Core Scientific (NASDAQ: CORZ) is preparing to part with most of […]

A former officer of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) was found guilty of kidnapping and robbery for stealing $350,000 in Bitcoin from a 17-year-old during a home invasion at an apartment in the Koreatown neighborhood of Los Angeles. The Los Angeles County Superior Court jury reached the verdict after less than a day of deliberations. Sentencing is scheduled for March […]

TL;DR: Currently, nearly 4 out of 10 altcoins are facing their worst regression of the cycle, surpassing levels seen after the FTX collapse. The conflict between Israel and Iran has triggered massive liquidations of $300 million, severely affecting alternative assets. Analysts like Michaël van de Poppe suggest that Bitcoin could reach $80,000 in March despite […]

As major tech firms from traditional finance focus on building closed artificial intelligence (AI) systems, the BNB Chain is now releasing production-ready “skills” designed specifically for autonomous AI agents, enabling them to operate directly on blockchain infrastructure rather than through centralized intermediaries. These newly deployed capabilities allow AI agents to access live on-chain data, execute […]

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The world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange announced another amendment to its platform, which is particularly focused on popular altcoins such as Avalanche (AVAX), Litecoin (LTC), Zcash (ZEC), and more. It also plans to remove certain trading pairs that no longer meet the necessary criteria. The Newcomers Binance said it will open trading for AVAX/U, LINK/U, LTC/U, […]

Crypto news digest: Strategy’s Bitcoin holdings top 720,000 BTC; 470 million XRP at risk of sell-off on Binance; Dogecoin ETFs attract no inflows.

On-chain analytics firm Elliptic has identified a 700% spike in outflows from Iran’s largest crypto exchange, Nobitex, starting just minutes after the first US-Israeli airstrikes on Saturday. Elliptic suggests the spike in outflows could signal a capital flight from Iran. Nobitex allows users to convert Iran’s fiat currency, the rial, to crypto, which can be […]

BlackRock Investment Institute said it remains overweight on US and Japanese equities, citing support from artificial intelligence, corporate earnings strength and structural reforms. In its latest weekly commentary, the firm says traditional static asset allocation “no longer suffices” in a world shaped by mega forces such as digital disruption, geopolitical fragmentation and demographic divergence, favoring instead […]

Bitcoin Magazine Indiana Governor Signs Bill Allowing Bitcoin in State Retirement Plans Indiana Gov. Mike Braun has signed legislation allowing bitcoin and cryptocurrency investments in the state’s public retirement and savings plans, opening the door for state employees to gain exposure to digital assets through self-directed accounts. The measure, House Bill 1042, requires Indiana’s public […]

Key Takeaways: Enrique Lores officially begins taking charge of Chairman cum CEO of PayPal. He commits to tighten the execution and pay more strongly to focus in a severely competitive fintech market. The leadership change happens when Paypal is fostering its areas of payment, crypto and platform expansion. PayPal has entered a new leadership era. […]

A Bitcoin Policy Institute study of 36 AI models found Bitcoin was the top monetary choice in 48% of responses, but more than half preferred stablecoins for payment scenarios.

Bitcoin’s derivatives complex is stacked high and twitchy as traders parse positioning with the leading crypto asset at $66,705 on March 3, 2026. Futures open interest remains fairly elevated across major venues, while options markets show a modest tilt toward calls and a thicket of expirations looming ahead. Bitcoin Open Interest Swells as Options Traders […]

The Bitcoin market appears to be entering a decisive holding phase, with on-chain data signaling a steady contraction in active supply.  Rather than aggressive selling or speculative rotation, a growing portion of circulating BTC is moving into long-term storage, reducing the amount readily available for trading. This tightening liquidity dynamic reflects rising investor conviction, as […]

BitMine has added another 50,928 ETH to its balance sheet, spending approximately $98.6 million last week at an average price of $1,976 per coin. The latest acquisition pushes BitMine’s total Ethereum holdings to 4,473,587 ETH, reinforcing its position as one of the largest known corporate ETH treasury holders. The company confirmed the purchase in its […]

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When US-Israeli strikes on Iran began last weekend, local crypto activity did not explode in a rush for the exits. Instead, transaction volumes and flows on Iranian platforms fell sharply as authorities enforced sweeping internet restrictions and exchanges shifted into defensive operations. TRM Lab’s analysis shows that Iran’s largest exchange, Nobitex, recorded around $3 million […]

One bill is meant to curb scams involving digital currency kiosks; the other would define cryptocurrency as a seizable asset. U.S. citizens lost …

TL;DR In 2014, CZ sold his Shanghai apartment for $900,000 to buy Bitcoin during the market downturn. He acquired Bitcoin at an average price of $600, below the previous peak. Zhao expanded his holdings as prices fell, demonstrating long-term conviction in cryptocurrency. Changpeng Zhao risked his personal wealth in 2014 when he decided to sell […]

Bybit has reported recovering $300 million for thousands of users at a time when crypto-related fraud remains high across the industry. The exchange attributed these efforts to an AI-powered fraud detection system that intervenes before people lose their funds. Security Initiative Results Bybit shared the results of its 2025 Security Initiative, stating on social media, […]

Market is struggling to find a foundation for a proper recovery, despite the bounce of Bitcoin from $63,000.

The move follows a 52.58% Snapshot vote on a $42.5 million funding package for Aave Labs, now headed to the ARFC stage before any binding onchain decision.

Bitcoin Magazine Strategy ($MSTR) Buys $204 Million in Bitcoin, Holdings Climb to 720,737 BTC Strategy purchased more than $200 million in bitcoin last week, lifting its total holdings to 720,737 BTC valued at more than $47 billion. The company, led by Executive Chairman Michael Saylor, disclosed in their usual Monday filing that it acquired 3,015 […]

Bitfinex Securities is restarting USDt-denominated tokenised bond issuances on Bitcoin’s Liquid Network, targeting more than US$10m (AU$14m) in future sales. Since 2023, four offerings have raised US$6.2m (AU$8.68m), returned US$1m (AU$1.4m) in principal and distributed over US$1.1m (AU$1.54m) in coupons. The platform operates under AIFC and El Salvador frameworks and lists around US$250m (AU$350m) in […]

Chainlink’s CCIP now allows Coinbase’s cbBTC to move from Base to Monad, unlocking over US$5B in Bitcoin-backed liquidity. The integration expands lending, borrowing and trading markets on Monad, with Curvance and Neverland among early adopters. Coinbase’s 1:1 Bitcoin-backed token gains broader DeFi reach, supported by CCIP’s cross-chain security framework. Chainlink has enabled the transfer of […]

Oil traders are suddenly pricing in a risk many desks had pushed to the background: what happens when the Middle East’s most important chokepoint becomes a frontline. Strait of Hormuz Jitters Fuel War Premium, Even as Some See Limits to $100 Breakout Crude rallied as the conflict involving Iran, the U.S., and Israel escalated, with […]

Joe Burnett, VP of Bitcoin Strategy at Strive (Nasdaq: ASST), is arguing that bitcoin could reach $11 million by the first quarter of 2036, not because it replaces the financial system, but because it becomes the dominant long-duration savings asset in an economy reshaped by AI-led deflation and repeated monetary expansion. His thesis, laid out […]

Ether needed to hold a key support recently established at $1,800, coinciding with the lower trend line of a classic chart pattern that warns of a drop below $1,500.

The cryptocurrency is a meme coin that NoBorder — a YouTube channel featuring political content run by Japanese entrepreneur Yuji Mizoguchi …

Curve Finance is conducting a detailed investigation into a recent exploit affecting the sDOLA markets on its LlamaLend platform, an incident that has sparked fresh debate around oracle design, vault collateral mechanics, and the complexities of DeFi lending systems. Early findings indicate that the attack stemmed from a combination of factors, specifically the price oracle […]

Crypto news digest: Ripple unlocks 1 billion XRP from escrow; Solana price jumps 11%; Elon Musk intensified the AI arms race.

TL;DR Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi denied any involvement with a Solana-based meme coin that used her name. The token briefly reached a market capitalization close to $30 million before plunging around 75% to nearly $6 million. On-chain data shows the top three wallets control about 60% of supply, increasing volatility and raising concentration concerns […]