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- Trump Urges Congress to Move on Crypto Rules Amid Banking Clash President Donald Trump on Tuesday publicly accused major banks of attempting to undermine the administration’s crypto agenda, escalating a growing dispute between Wall Street and digital-asset firms that has stalled a key market-structure bill in Congress. In a post on Truth Social, Trump warned that the banking sector was “threatening and undermining” the stablecoin-focused GENIUS Act and urged lawmakers to quickly pass the CLARITY Act, a separate measure intended to define regulatory oversight of the broader crypto industry. “The U.S. needs to get Market Structure done, ASAP,” Trump wrote, adding that delays could push the industry overseas. “The Genius Act was the...

- How To Buy Bitcoin and Win During This Crypto Crash The bitcoin market has suffered a number of price swings in 2026, zigzagging between approximately $60,000 and $70,000 as traders react to geopolitical shifts and surprising tariffs. As of March 3, bitcoin has dropped nearly 22% for the year, marking 2026 as the worst start to a year for bitcoin on record. That level of volatility can make investing in crypto markets seem rather daunting. Still, it’s very possible to buy bitcoin and win during this current crypto crash — especially with bitcoin prices dipping to historic lows. Decide What You Want As Yahoo Finance noted, you should first decide what you want. Are you interested in total ownership of a bitcoin and private keys...

- Is Bitcoin Safe from AI Replacement Threats? Waves of artificial intelligence (AI) disruption panic have devastated stocks in several sectors during the past few months. Initially, AI replacement fears hit software-as-a-service companies. Angst then spread to other sectors, including financial, legal, logistics, and real estate businesses. The S&P 500 software and services index has dropped 19% since the start of the year. Those concerns contribute to an increasingly risk-off sentiment, which has played a part in Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) drop of more than 20% since Jan. 1 and driven outflows from Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). However, it is hard to blame AI for the tumble in digital asset prices. Bitcoin was designed to be...

- Key Takeaways Dubai’s status as a tax-free jurisdiction for crypto citizens is under fresh political pressure as escalating conflict in the Middle East leaves thousands of British nationals stranded in the Gulf and raises questions about the benefits of relocating overseas. A Liberal Democrat MP told Parliament on Tuesday that Britons who relocate to low-tax jurisdictions such as the United Arab Emirates should contribute more to the public finances. U.S.-Iran Tensions Boil Over The comments come as regional tensions escalate sharply following coordinated U.S. and Israeli military strikes on Iran. Subsequent Iranian missile and drone attacks across the Gulf have placed the United Arab Emirates on lockdown, stranding U.K...

- Bitcoin stands at a sensitive stage after a prolonged decline. However, several macroeconomic and on-chain signals suggest a strong reversal is possible. Many analysts even expect a medium-term recovery that could last several months. Below are three main reasons why many analysts believe in this recovery scenario. Correlation Between Bitcoin and the ISM Manufacturing PMI First, the US ISM Manufacturing PMI recorded its second consecutive month of expansion. According to the latest report from the Institute for Supply Management (ISM), the February 2026 PMI reached 52.4%. Although the figure declined slightly from 52.6% in the previous month, it still exceeded market expectations of 51.8%. This marks the second consecutive...

- ProCap Financial just stacked another 450 Bitcoin, pushing its total holdings to 5,457 BTC. But the bigger move is not just the $35.4 million purchase. It is the strategy behind it. The company is buying Bitcoin while also aggressively repurchasing its own shares. That dual approach sends a clear message. Management believes the stock is trading below the value of the Bitcoin on its balance sheet. Instead of waiting for the market to fix that gap, they are acting on it. We have seen this setup before with other corporate Bitcoin holders. When treasury value and share price diverge too far, buybacks become a signal of confidence rather than just capital allocation. What the NAV Gap Actually Means To get why ProCap is buying back...

- Was Bitcoin Hijacked? How Institutional Interests Shaped Its Narrative Since 2015 Bitcoin, and eventually broader crypto, was steered away from being a decentralized alternative to the state and toward integration into the very financial system it was meant to replace. In an interview, Aaron Day, co-founder of Daylight Freedom, a foundation dedicated to financial sovereignty and individual liberty, reached this conclusion based on his personal experiences with Bitcoin. Questioning Bitcoin’s Original Mission Nowadays, Bitcoin is best known for its non-sovereign, censorship-resistant characteristics. For several years now, the crypto community has touted the asset as akin to gold, albeit digital. Day, an outspoken critic of...

- Wall Street is flashing inflation warnings. From the bond market to the C-suite, signals are mounting that the US-Israeli strikes on Iran could reignite the price pressures the Federal Reserve has spent years trying to tame — with significant implications for interest rates, risk assets, and the crypto market. The question now is whether the oil shock from Iran becomes the trigger that derails the rate-cut timeline Wall Street has been counting on. Bond Market Moves First The Treasury market wasted no time pricing in the threat. Ten-year yields surged 10 basis points to 4.03% on Monday — the biggest single-day jump since October — as oil prices spiked over 6% following the near-total halt of tanker traffic through the Strait of...

- What the Iran Conflict Means for Bitcoin's Price Bitcoin has so far absorbed the latest escalation in the Middle East, following a spike in volatility in U.S. futures on Sunday, as traders continue to parse the impact on global energy markets. U.S.-led strikes on Iranian targets have prompted retaliatory missile and drone attacks, raising fears of a wider regional conflict after reports that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s 36-year rule as Iran’s supreme leader had ended.  Iran has warned of further retaliation, while shipping and aviation disruptions across the Gulf have sharpened concerns that the conflict could extend beyond a limited exchange. Bitcoin is down 0.4% on the day to $66,600 after reclaiming ground lost over the weekend...

- NYT Exposes CZ’s Memoir — Crypto Twitter Made It Free Marketing The New York Times obtained a nearly 300-page draft of Changpeng Zhao's unpublished memoir, detailing secret DOJ negotiations, prison life, and his rivalry with Sam Bankman-Fried. But what NYT framed as a critical exposé, CZ and the crypto community quickly recast as the year's best free book promotion. Inside the Manuscript The New York Times reported on Feb. 27 that it obtained a draft of CZ's upcoming memoir, "Freedom of Money." The manuscript details secret negotiations with the US Department of Justice, his four-month prison sentence, and rivalry with Sam Bankman-Fried. According to the NYT, prosecutors initially demanded $6.8 billion from Binance. The exchange...

- Cryptocurrencies Under Pressure as Iran Strikes Stir Uncertainty Cryptocurrencies are under pressure after US and Israeli attacks on Iran shook investor confidence over the weekend, leaving traders awaiting direction from traditional markets around the world. Bitcoin traded erratically on Saturday after US-Israel strikes began early in the day. Prices initially slid, then firmed as rumors spread that Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had been killed. After Iranian officials confirmed his death, Bitcoin briefly touched $68,196 before reversing to about $65,300 by 4 p.m. Sunday in New York, down 2.1%. Ether also gave up earlier gains to trade 2.3% weaker at $1,912. Market Reactions “The real price discovery happens...

- Rising tensions around the Strait of Hormuz are once again forcing crypto traders to look beyond blockchain fundamentals and toward global macro risk. Roughly 20% of the world’s oil supply passes daily through the narrow maritime corridor between Iran and Oman. While no full closure has been confirmed, escalating military activity in the region has already pushed war-risk insurance premiums sharply higher. Oil, Yields, and $2 Trillion in Liquidity: Why Crypto Could Be First to Crack Premiums on oil tankers have surged more than 50%. At the same time, insurance costs for a $100 million vessel jumped from approximately $250,000 to $375,000 per voyage. The spike in shipping risk alone, even without a formal blockade, has been enough...

- The next three years are expected to be turbulent for crypto assets like Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and XRP (CRYPTO: XRP). With market sentiment low, new crypto legislation on the way, emerging risks, and AI as a factor, significant changes are expected, and some current leaders may need to evolve to maintain their positions. With a $1,000 investment, which cryptocurrency is better to buy and hold for the next three years -- Bitcoin or XRP? XRP has more near-term catalysts XRP's future performance depends on whether the XRP Ledger (XRPL) continues to introduce features that regulated financial operators use. The chain's compliance features, including authorized trust lines, transaction freezes, and clawbacks, support its favorability...

- Many formerly high-flying artificial intelligence (AI) cryptocurrencies are currently down anywhere from 70% to 95% from their 2024 highs. Not surprisingly, many crypto investors have given up on the AI investment thesis entirely. However, there's one fast-charging AI crypto that is surging up the market cap rankings. Kite (CRYPTO: KITE) is up a staggering 140% over the past 90 days and now ranks among the top 100 cryptocurrencies in the world with a market cap of nearly $450 million. For crypto investors, the big question becomes: Can Kite maintain its upward trajectory, or will it crash back to earth, just like all the other AI cryptocurrencies? The first AI payment blockchain Kite bills itself as "the first AI payment...

- It's been a rough year for Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies in general. Still the largest crypto asset globally, Bitcoin's price has fallen to just $65,000 in recent weeks. Its total market cap is down to around $1.3 trillion. Another price surge, however, could be just around the corner, according to one Wall Street analyst. You'll want to listen to why he believes Bitcoin holders shouldn't give up just yet. Expect more pain over the short term Geoff Kendrick, the head of digital asset research at Standard Chartered, a British bank with nearly $1 trillion in assets, recently warned investors that the recent cryptocurrency correction may not be completely behind us. "Near-term, we see potential for further price downside in the...

- Morgan Stanley has taken another step deeper into digital assets, filing for a new national trust bank charter that would allow the firm to custody cryptocurrencies and carry out related services for clients in the United States. Key Takeaways: A public filing with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency shows the application, submitted Feb. 18, is under the name Morgan Stanley Digital Trust, National Association. The move would establish a newly created banking entity rather than an acquired institution. Morgan Stanley Subsidiary to Offer Crypto Custody, Trading and Staking Services The subsidiary would provide custody for selected digital assets and support investment activity through purchases, sales, swaps, and...

- Polymarket Says Bitcoin Has Just 3% Odds of Topping $150,000 by June -- How Seriously Should Long-Term Investors Take That Number? For good reason, prediction market traders are down on Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) right now. The world's most popular cryptocurrency is down a staggering 47% since October and shows no signs of heading higher anytime soon. It's currently trading for just $66,000. As a result, Polymarket only gives Bitcoin 3% odds of making it to the $150,000 mark by the end of June. If you're a short-term investor, that's obviously bad news. But just how seriously should you take this number if you are a long-term investor? Bitcoin's track record in Q2 As a starting point, I looked at Bitcoin's historical returns over the...

- Bitcoin Plunges as US and Israel Launch Military Strike on Iran Israel and the United States carried out a joint strike on Iran early Saturday, marking a major escalation in regional tensions. Bitcoin reached extremely to the news, dropping straight to $63,000 and extending daily losses to nearly 7%. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz described the operation as a “preemptive strike.” The Israeli government declared a nationwide state of emergency, warning of possible Iranian retaliation using drones and ballistic missiles. US Iran War Officially Starts According to CNN, the strike was coordinated between Washington and Jerusalem. Officials said the action aimed to counter what they described as an immediate threat. Details on...

- dYdX CEO says institutions are now major force in crypto derivatives Crypto derivatives were not built for just speculation. In traditional finance, derivatives exist to hedge risk. Farmers lock in crop prices. Corporations manage exposure to commodities or currencies. In crypto, that original purpose was largely lost. For years, derivatives in digital asset markets were dominated by retail traders using leverage to amplify short-term bets. According to Charles d’Haussy, CEO at DyDx, that balance has now shifted. In an interview with TheStreet Roundtable, d’Haussy said 2025 marked a turning point as institutions entered crypto derivatives markets at scale. Institutions join the party alongside retail traders What stands out is...

- Bitcoin price shows ‘absurd strength’ as ETF investors continue to hold the asset, analysts say When Bitcoin exchange-traded funds went live, some scoffed that elderly investors could finally buy Bitcoin in peace. Now it seems that those investors are keeping Bitcoin’s price afloat. “ETF investors have largely displayed diamond hands during [the] recent Bitcoin downturn,” Nate Geraci, co-founder of the ETF Institute, said on X on Friday. Diamond hands refers to holding a financial asset and not selling it, regardless of its volatility. As Bitcoin plunged to the lower $60,000 range from its October 2025 peak of $126,000, around $6.5 billion flowed out of ETFs, according to Geraci. That’s a “drop in the bucket” compared to the $107...