White House adviser Patrick Witt said yield-bearing stablecoins needn't to face bank rules because the Genius Act bars issuers from lending reserves.
FATF flagged AML risks from peer-to-peer stablecoin transfers, pointing to freeze and deny-list controls as potential safeguards.
South Korea’s government and ruling party reportedly agreed on a proposal to cap major shareholder stakes in crypto exchanges at 20%, with limited exemptions for new operators.
Crypto analyst Javon Marks has predicted that the XRP price could rally 680% against Bitcoin, reaching $10 in the process. The analyst also indicated that the altcoin could rally higher, reaching the $15 target. XRP Price Eyes 680% Rally Against Bitcoin In an X post, Javon Marks stated that the XRP price against Bitcoin looks to be setting up for an over 680% run, which could spark a larger rally for the altcoin. He noted that this could lead to a move to the $10 price point for XRP. The analyst added that this price rally aligns with the current measured move target, which is above $15. Related Reading: Why XRP Is Being Hailed As The Top Trade Over Bitcoin And Ethereum An XRP price rally to as high as $15 would mark new all-time highs (ATHs) for the altcoin. Marks had, in an earlier analysis, alluded to how XRP outran Bitcoin by over 240%, when it rose by over 570%. As such, the analyst is confident that the altcoin could again significantly outperform the leading crypto. His accompanying chart showed that the XRP price could record this 680% rally against Bitcoin next year, a period which could mark a new bull market cycle for the crypto market. It is worth noting that XRP was one of the standout performers at the start of the year, outperforming Bitcoin and other major crypto assets, which led to CNBC describing it as the trade of the year. At the moment, the XRP price is facing downside pressure alongside Bitcoin and the broader crypto market due to the ongoing war between the U.S. and Iran. XRP has typically mirrored BTC’s price action during this period, declining when Bitcoin does and rallying when it does. XRP’s Price Action Is Still Corrective In an X post, crypto analyst Egrag crypto stated that the XRP price is still inside a descending channel and that momentum is currently corrective, not impulsive. As long as the altcoin remains within this channel, the analyst declared that XRP is in a distribution phase rather than a breakout. Related Reading: XRP Mirrors The Russell 2000, What This Means And Why It’s Important For the XRP price to flip bullish, Egrag Crypto stated that the first trigger will be $1.55, with a major invalidation of the bearish structure a weekly close above $2.20. A rally to this level could trigger a bullish continuation, opening the door to a rally to between $2.70 and $3.60, and then a new ATH will be on the cards. For the bearish scenario, Egrag Crypto predicted that the XRP price could drop to the $0.95 to $0.85 macro support if the altcoin faces rejection below the $1.55 level. He stated that there is a higher probability of the altcoin facing a deeper sweep to the downside than an early breakout reclaim. At the time of writing, the XRP price is trading at around $1.35, down in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Freepik, chart from Tradingview.com
The DTCC, Euroclear and Clearstream argue that the principle of “same asset, same rights, same outcome” must apply across both distributed ledger technology networks and traditional finance systems.
At times, the authors turn to standardization efforts in traditional finance like SWIFT and ISIN as a roadmap for blockchain interoperability.
XRP analysts highlighted the potential for a rebound to $1.95 as the price broke above a symmetrical triangle amid persistent institutional demand.
K33 said bitcoin is heavily oversold after the prolonged sell-off, arguing there is "no compelling reason" to sell BTC at current levels.
CFTC Chairman Michael Selig wants to bring perpetual futures home, and it could happen as early as next month, according to his latest statement. In January remarks titled “Limitless: Onshoring True Perpetual Derivatives,” he laid out a vision for pulling crypto's most widely used leverage tool into US regulatory territory. Selig framed perps as instruments […]
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KoGuan's investment in Nvidia highlights the growing importance of AI infrastructure, potentially influencing market dynamics and tech innovation.
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Kraken’s banking arm, Kraken Financial, has become the first crypto company in the U.S. to secure access to the Federal Reserve’s core payment systems via a Fed master account, allowing direct use of Fedwire for dollar settlements without intermediary banks. This milestone marks a major step toward integrating digital assets with traditional finance and comes …
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Kraken has become the first crypto firm to secure a Federal Reserve master account for its Wyoming-chartered banking unit.
BNY Mellon to act as administrator, transfer agent and cash custodian for Morgan Stanley’s proposed Bitcoin Trust.
Tether's investment in Eight Sleep could revolutionize personalized health tech, enhancing human potential through AI-driven wellness insights.
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A symmetrical triangle breakout and an unfilled CME gap are boosting the case that Bitcoin may revisit $80,000 in March.
Tether Investments has made a strategic $1.5 billion investment in New York–based Eight Sleep to accelerate AI-driven health technology and personalized sleep optimization. Eight Sleep combines advanced AI with embedded sensors to monitor and enhance sleep quality. Through this partnership, Tether’s QVAC architecture will power adaptive, edge‑intelligence features in Eight Sleep products, transforming continuous health data into …
Kraken Financial has gained direct access to US Federal Reserve’s payment systems via a Kansas City Fed approval, though without full banking privileges such as interest on reserves.
BTC jumped to $71,800 as investors turned to haven assets in light of the escalating Middle East conflict and renewed strength in altcoins.
TRM said a post-strike spike in Nobitex wallet activity looked like routine liquidity moves, even as Chainalysis flagged higher outflows from Iranian exchanges overall.
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. Related Reading: Iran’s Crypto Market Shaken As Outflows Skyrocket 700% 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 inflow of $458 million — one of the strongest readings this quarter. Retail is leaving crypto at the fastest pace since October. During the same time, 17 of the top 25 largest Bitcoin ETF holders added more to their positions. Institutions now control roughly 12% of the total supply. This divergence shows they are here for a different reason… pic.twitter.com/ZiUFoG2WQZ — Zac Townsend (@ztownsend) March 3, 2026 That buying came as Bitcoin traded in the mid-$60,000 range, well off the October peak of $126,200 that triggered a broad retail exit. Data from analyst Zac Townsend shows retail traders have been dumping BTC at a fast clip since that high. Yet the biggest institutional players went the other direction, quietly stacking more. The gap between those two groups is stark. It reflects a split in confidence that analysts say often appears before major price moves — though the direction of any move is never guaranteed. ???? Over the past month, Long Term Holders added 212,000 BTC. pic.twitter.com/lr9Zfe4TtI — Maartunn (@JA_Maartun) March 3, 2026 Long-Term Holders Accumulate $14B Worth Of Bitcoin On-chain data tracked by CryptoQuant tells a similar story from a different angle. Bitcoin’s long-term holders — wallets that have sat on their coins for at least 150 days — added 212,000 BTC over the past 30 days. At current prices, that haul is worth more than $14 billion. CryptoQuant verified author J.A. Maartunn flagged the trend in a post Tuesday, pointing to the platform’s Long-Term Holder Net Position Change metric. The tool measures whether this class of holders is buying or selling over any given 30-day window. A reading above zero signals accumulation. Below zero means they’re distributing. For most of 2025, that metric sat in negative territory. Long-term holders were selling — heavily. Reports indicate the shift began as Bitcoin retested multi-year price lows and selling pressure started to ease. That’s when buyers in this category came back in force. Related Reading: Crypto’s Quietest Month In Nearly A Year — But Hackers Haven’t Gone Away What Comes Next Bitcoin dipped to around $60,000 on February 6, extending a roughly 15% pullback that shook out weaker hands and rattled short-term traders. The drop appears to have worked as a magnet for buyers with longer time horizons. Accumulation by large holders has historically been read as a bullish signal. When sustained buying from this group builds up, it tends to tighten available supply, which can set the stage for upward price pressure. Whether that dynamic plays out here depends on broader market conditions — macro sentiment, regulatory developments, and demand from new buyers all factor in. Featured image from Bitpanda, chart from TradingView
Bitcoin is showing strength even as global markets face rising tension. Conflicts involving Iran, complicated oil and gas trade routes, and a 70% surge in European gas prices have increased uncertainty. Meanwhile, South Korean stocks fell another 12% today. Despite this, Bitcoin has moved back above $71,000, supported by five straight days of inflows into …
The approval lets Kraken speed up deposits and withdrawals for large traders and institutional clients, but is limited.
The cryptocurrency market saw a strong rebound today as major digital assets moved sharply higher within a few hours, pushing the total crypto market capitalization above $2.4 trillion. Bitcoin led the rally, breaking above $71,000 after gaining about 5% in the last five hours, adding nearly $70 billion to its market capitalization. At the same …
Kraken's Fed access marks a pivotal shift, potentially accelerating crypto integration into traditional finance and inspiring regulatory openness.
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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong highlighted the crypto market’s growing strength, citing faster settlements, institutional adoption, clearer regulations, ETF growth, and countries exploring Bitcoin reserves. His optimism came as Bitcoin surged over 6% in 24 hours, climbing past $71,000 after weekend fears from U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran. Spot Bitcoin ETFs saw over $1 billion …
MARA Holdings just rewrote the playbook that has defined Bitcoin mining over the past four years, and the potential outcomes matter for the entire crypto industry. The company's March 2 filing authorizes balance-sheet sales of its entire 53,822 BTC treasury, representing a complete reversal of its 2024 “retain all mined and purchased Bitcoin for the […]
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The international watchdog says P2P stablecoin transfers via self-custody wallets can bypass AML checks and urges countries to assess risks and apply proportionate safeguards.
Surging trading volume in STRC suggests strong bitcoin buying by the largest publicly traded holder of the cryptocurrency.
Bitcoin has pushed toward $72,000 as spot bitcoin ETF inflows stretched into a second straight session amid war in the Middle East.