Circle has minted $1 billion in USDC on Solana in just hours, bringing its total 2026 issuance on the network to $23.75 billion. Institutions and exchanges create USDC by depositing dollars, fueling liquidity for trading, DeFi protocols, and new token launches on Solana’s fast, low-fee blockchain. Analysts view the surge as significant “dry powder” ready …
Ethereum’s validator entry queue has ballooned to around 3.4 million ETH, signaling strong demand from large investors, corporations, and crypto exchanges choosing to stake rather than sell during recent market conditions. This has created one of the longest staking queues since the move to Proof of Stake, with an estimated 60-day wait for new validators …
South Korea’s top crypto exchange, Upbit, will list the EDGE token with trading pairs in KRW, BTC, and USDT, expanding access for its large user base. EDGE (Definitive) is an on-chain trading platform that works like a decentralized exchange aggregator, offering advanced order types, multichain liquidity routing, and CEX-style execution directly from users’ wallets. The …
Binance plans to acquire five more regulatory licenses in Asia this year as it expands its presence in the region’s fast-growing crypto market. The exchange already holds approvals in Australia, India, Indonesia, Japan, New Zealand, and Thailand, with South Korea expected to join after its planned acquisition of Gopax. Asia-Pacific remains a key market for …
MARA Holdings revised its treasury strategy to allow the potential sale of Bitcoin holdings that were previously held long term, according to its latest SEC filing. As of December 31, 2025, the company held 53,822 BTC, with about 9,377 BTC loaned out and 5,938 BTC pledged as collateral against debt. The policy change gives MARA …
SoFi, the first U.S. nationally chartered and FDIC-insured bank to issue a stablecoin on a public blockchain, has partnered with Mastercard to use SoFiUSD for global payment settlements. Launched in December 2025 and fully backed by cash reserves, SoFiUSD enables instant 24/7 transactions for businesses, cross-border remittances, and B2B payments. SoFi CEO Anthony Noto called …
At the FIN/SUM2026 conference, Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda revealed a new blockchain sandbox project to experiment with settling central bank money, including interbank transfers and securities, using distributed ledger technology. The initiative aims to enable 24/7 instant settlement, improve efficiency, and explore tokenization, while managing risks such as smart contract vulnerabilities. It connects …
On March 2, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted strong investor demand, recording $458 million in net inflows with all 12 funds avoiding any outflows, a sign of healthy capital interest in Bitcoin products. Other crypto ETFs also saw positive activity, with spot Ethereum ETFs adding $38.69 million and XRP spot ETFs contributing $6.97 million, reflecting …
MANTRA Chain has successfully completed its transition from $OM to $MANTRA with the rollout of its v7.0.0 upgrade on March 3 UTC. The community-approved move automatically quadrupled token balances in a non-dilutive 1 to 4 split and updated token decimals from 6 to 18 for smoother use. The upgrade brings the ecosystem together under the …
Open interest in Hyperliquid’s CL USDC oil perpetual contract climbed above $50M in late February 2026 as escalating tensions between the United States, Israel, and Iran drove traders toward commodity exposure. Oil on the platform rose 5% to 70.60 dollars per barrel, while gold gained 1.3% to $5323 and silver advanced 2% to $94.90. Following …
BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) posted its largest single‑day Bitcoin accumulation in about five months, adding around 11,054 BTC ($767.5M) to its holdings as Bitcoin climbed back above $69,000. Trading volume for IBIT hit about $3.9 billion, the most since last October. Other U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs also saw positive flows that day, contributing $195M-$962M …
Michael Saylor’s firm Strategy has added 3,015 bitcoins at an average price near $67,700, spending about $204.1 million in its most recent purchase. This move reflects continued confidence in Bitcoin’s long-term value. As of March 1, 2026, Strategy holds a total of 720,737 bitcoins, acquired at an average price of around $75,985 and a combined …
Bitcoin fell as low as $65,575 on Monday after reports of an attack on a major Middle East oil facility triggered fear in global markets and a risk-off move that also dragged S&P 500 futures down 1.4%. The cryptocurrency is down about 2% in 24 hours, with roughly 46% of circulating BTC held at a …
South Korea’s government has launched a high-level review of how seized digital assets are managed after two major mishaps exposed serious weaknesses. In 2022, police in Seoul’s Gangnam District lost track of 22 bitcoins, and crypto exchange Bithumb accidentally credited a user with $40 billion in bitcoin due to a technical error. Deputy Prime Minister …
Gold price surged $128 in a single day, opening with a strong bullish gap as geopolitical tensions fueled safe-haven demand. Analysts note the metal respected a key bullish order block and delivered strong upside momentum, keeping the near-term structure positive. Robert Kiyosaki suggests the move could spill over into assets like silver and Bitcoin. However, …
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) has sparked debate after praising Donald Trump’s foreign policy approach in a recent tweet. SBF claimed Trump’s actions in Iran and Venezuela achieved results that long ground wars in Iraq and Afghanistan failed to deliver. He described the strategy as “surgical,” arguing it came at a far lower cost …
XRP trading activity has surged on Bitrue, with spot purchase volumes rising 212% and outpacing sell orders by more than two times. The spike comes amid what analysts describe as a quiet accumulation phase by institutional investors following the launch of XRP ETFs. Overall, XRP has attracted about $1.1 billion in net assets, posting positive …
On February 28, 2026, the U.S. and Israel launched joint strikes on Iran to target military bases, missile sites, and suspected nuclear facilities in Tehran and other cities. President Trump described the operation as “massive and ongoing,” aimed at dismantling Iran’s missile and nuclear programs and reducing threats to regional security. Israel declared a nationwide …
Cryptocurrency markets are falling sharply as geopolitical and financial pressures collide. Bitcoin fell sharply to $63,000 after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran triggered panic across global markets. Nearly $75 billion was wiped from crypto’s total value, with over 154,000 traders liquidated and $522 million in forced closures, mostly long positions. BTC futures volume surged …
President Trump announced and ordered a large-scale U.S. military assault against Iran, with explosions reported in Tehran as Israel carried out coordinated strikes on Iranian regime targets. Trump described the action as necessary to neutralize Iran’s nuclear threat and weaken its military, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the mission “Lion’s Roar.” Smoke was …
Bitcoin fell 6.25% to $63,442 in 24 hours, hit by a wave of liquidations and growing risk aversion across markets. About $87.8 million in BTC positions were wiped out as funding rates turned negative, signaling heavy leveraged selling. Heavy liquidations, nearly $100 million in long positions, were triggered when prices slid, flushing out leveraged traders. …
Bitcoin dropped to around $63,000 after reports of an Israeli strike on Iran escalated geopolitical tensions and rattled global markets. The sudden risk-off reaction triggered over $100 million in leveraged long liquidations within minutes, amplifying the downside move. Crypto markets saw a sharp spike in volatility as traders reduced exposure, with derivatives funding rates flipping …
Tether has frozen roughly $4.2 billion in USDT linked to illegal activities, including $3.5 billion since 2023. Recently, the company helped the U.S. Department of Justice block $61 million connected to “pig-butchering” scams. With a total circulating supply now above $180 billion, Tether can remotely freeze tokens in user wallets when requested by authorities, demonstrating …
Billionaire investor Grant Cardone says his company, Cardone Capital, is preparing to tokenise about $5 billion in U.S. real estate assets, aiming to turn property equity into digital tokens that can improve liquidity and act as collateral in secondary markets. The firm is exploring Layer 2 blockchain partners to support high‑volume token issuance and lower transaction costs …
ZKsync has announced that ZKsync Lite will be retired on May 4, 2026, with block production stopping and the network’s final state permanently frozen to ensure balances cannot change. Launched as a payment-focused ZK-rollup, ZKsync Lite helped demonstrate the potential of zero-knowledge technology, but the project is now concentrating on newer chains and the broader …
South Korea’s National Tax Service accidentally exposed the recovery seed phrase of a seized crypto wallet in a public press release photo, leading attackers to drain about $4.8 million worth of PRTG tokens shortly afterward. The leaked seed phrase gave full control of the wallet, allowing transfers to unknown addresses within hours. Experts say the …
The UK Gambling Commission is exploring allowing cryptocurrency payments for bets, starting discussions on how digital assets could be used by licensed gambling operators in the country. This move comes as the Financial Conduct Authority advances its digital asset regulatory framework, with new crypto rules expected to take effect by October 2027, and could open …
Minnesota legislators introduced House File 3642, a bill that would ban the placement and operation of all cryptocurrency kiosks, physical crypto ATMs, across the state by prohibiting anyone from installing or running them. The proposal also calls for repealing existing rules that regulate kiosk licensing, require disclosures, set transaction limits, and govern consumer protections, effectively …
Marathon Digital Holdings (MARA) reported a $1.7 billion net loss in Q4 2025, down from a $528 million profit last year, mainly due to a $1.5 billion write-down on its Bitcoin after BTC fell about 30%. Revenue dropped 6% to $202.3 million, and adjusted EBITDA was negative $1.49 billion. By year-end, MARA held 53,822 BTC, with about 28% loaned or …
Bitcoin is trading near $67,000 after a volatile week that pushed it down to $64,000 following President Donald Trump’s 15 percent global tariff announcement and over $1 billion in liquidations. Analyst Willy Woo sees a possible bear market bottom near $45,000, with some warning of $30,000 if support fails. Meanwhile, Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan and …