Why is Crypto Up? Bitcoin Hits $71,000 as Middle East Tensions Test Investor Resolve
Why is crypto up? When the headlines broke on Saturday about escalating conflict in the Middle East, the immediate reaction from retail investors was precisely what you would expect: fear. Bitcoin initially reacted to the uncertainty by tumbling toward $63,000, mirroring the panic seen in global equity markets. But here is the twist that caught […]
Former LAPD Officer Eric Halem Convicted In 2024 Bitcoin Kidnapping Case: Will Be Sentenced On 31 March
A Los Angeles jury has convicted former LAPD officer Eric Halem of kidnapping and robbery, ending a trial that exposed how a sworn protector used his badge to terrorize a teenage Bitcoin holder. The crime took place in the early hours of 28 December 2024. According to reports from the Los Angeles Times, Halem, who […]
Long-Term Bitcoin Holders Buy $14 Billion In BTC As Retail Headed For The Exit
Seventeen of the top 25 largest Bitcoin ETF holders added to their positions while ordinary investors were selling. That split tells a story that goes beyond a single month of on-chain data. Smart Money Moves Against The Crowd Bitcoin exchange-traded funds pulled in $1.5 billion over five trading sessions, capping the stretch with a single-day […]
Bitcoin hits one-month high near $72,000 as haven demand rises
BTC jumped to $71,800 as investors turned to haven assets in light of the escalating Middle East conflict and renewed strength in altcoins.
Trump Accuses Major Banks of Blocking Stablecoin Rules as GENIUS Act Dispute Slows Crypto Legislation
U.S. President Donald Trump has accused major banks of trying to weaken stablecoin legislation in the United States. The dispute centers on the GENIUS Act, which created federal rules for stablecoin issuers last year. Trump argued that banks are lobbying lawmakers to delay progress on digital asset legislation. As a result, the debate has intensified […]
Kraken becomes first crypto company to secure Fed master account access: WSJ
The approval lets Kraken speed up deposits and withdrawals for large traders and institutional clients, but is limited.
Donald Trump Blasts Banks, Urges CLARITY Act Passage
U.S. President Donald Trump has accused the traditional banking lobby of undermining the GENIUS Act and holding the CLARITY Act “hostage” to protect their profits, injecting himself directly into the legislative battle over stablecoin yields. The intervention marks a significant escalation in the fight over whether crypto platforms can offer interest-like rewards on stablecoins, a […]
Second top US Bitcoin miner authorizes sale of entire BTC stash as MARA eyes $3.8 billion liquidity option
MARA Holdings may be poised to test the current BTC treasury meta. Major miners have been accumulating BTC as a strategic treasury rather than treating it as working capital. A shift could have implications that extend well beyond a single company. The company’s March 2 filing authorizes balance-sheet sales of its entire 53,822 BTC treasury, […]
Strategy’s STRC stock signals 1,000 BTC purchase in biggest-one day issuance since debut
Surging trading volume in STRC suggests strong bitcoin buying by the largest publicly traded holder of the cryptocurrency.
Bittensor (TAO) Rebounds From Key Trendline, Eyes $214 Breakout Level
Bittensor (TAO) is showing signs of stabilization after a short-term decline, as price action hovers near a critical technical zone. Currently, TAO is changing hands at $178.36, having declined by 2.09% in the last 24 hours, with a daily volume of $229.64 million. TAO has a market capitalization of $1.91B, representing 0.08% of the overall
Ray Dalio Slams Bitcoin: Privacy Risks, Control Fears, And The Quantum Question
Ray Dalio cast fresh doubt on Bitcoin’s claim to safe-haven status on Tuesday, arguing that the asset still falls short of gold on privacy, institutional suitability and market structure. In a March 3 appearance on the All-In podcast, the billionaire hedge fund founder said those weaknesses help explain why Bitcoin has not behaved like gold […]
Transacta Partners with CryptoJets to Support Growing Demand for Crypto Payments in Private Aviation
[PRESS RELEASE – Tallinn, Estonia, March 4th, 2026] CryptoJets, a global private jet and helicopter brokerage, has announced a partnership with Transacta to support the growing demand for cryptocurrency payments in private aviation. The growing demand for fast and secure crypto payments Demand for cryptocurrency payment options in luxury travel continues to grow as wealth […]