Trading Halted in Seoul: Kospi Suffers Historic Sell-off Amid Iran War Jitters

South Korea’s Kospi index plummeted over 12% on March 4, triggering emergency circuit breakers as Middle East tensions and artificial intelligence (AI) growth concerns sparked a historic sell-off. Circuit Breaker Activated South Korea’s stock market endured one of its worst trading days in decades on March 4 as the benchmark Kospi index plunged more than […]

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Bitgo Europe Expands Crypto-as-a-Service Across the European Economic Area

Bitgo has launched its Crypto-as-a-Service platform across 30 European countries to provide businesses with compliant digital asset infrastructure. Bitgo Europe GmbH is expanding its Crypto-as-a-Service (CaaS) across the European Economic Area (EEA) as of March 2026. The rollout allows European banks and fintech firms to programmatically onboard users under the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulatory […]

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Core Scientific to Sell 2,500 Bitcoin as Company Pivots Toward AI

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 […]

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Bybit Blocks $300 Million in Crypto Scams Using AI

Bybit intercepted $300 million in fraudulent withdrawals in Q4 2025 using a new AI-powered risk framework. The exchange says its multi-layered defense system sets a new standard for proactive crypto security. Artificial Intelligence (AI) Shields Users as Bybit Sets New Security Benchmark in 2025 Bybit says it prevented $300 million in scam-related losses in the […]

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Crypto.com Donates a Million Dollars to After-School All-Stars With LA Kings

Crypto.com is donating $1 million to After-School All-Stars to expand educational and summer programming for youth across the United States. On March 2, 2026, Crypto.com announced a $1 million donation to After-School All-Stars during an on-ice ceremony at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The event took place during a game between the LA Kings […]

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Central Bank Gold Buying Slows as Iran Escalation Shapes Reserve Strategy

Escalating U.S.-Iran tensions and widening geopolitical rifts are driving central banks to reassess gold reserves, with the World Gold Council signaling that deepening global conflict risks will anchor official demand through 2026. Central Banks Recalibrate Gold Buying as Geopolitical Risks Intensify Central bank gold buying moderated at the start of the year, the World Gold […]

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‘Gold Pillars Crumbling?’ Strategist Questions Durability of Gold’s Geopolitical Bid

Gold’s geopolitical premium may be fading as crude oil and silver eye powerful upside, with shifting global tensions and market volatility poised to redraw the commodity landscape, according to Bloomberg Intelligence’s Mike McGlone. Gold’s Geopolitical Bid Faces Pressure as Crude and Silver Gain Momentum Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Commodity Strategist Mike McGlone shared on social media […]

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700% Surge: Crypto Outflows From Iran’s Largest Exchange Spike Minutes After US-Israeli Airstrikes

Crypto outflows from Iran’s largest exchange surged 700% within minutes of U.S.-Israeli airstrikes, according to Elliptic data, signaling possible capital flight as geopolitical tensions and sanctions pressure intensify across the region’s fragile financial system. Iran Sees Massive Surge in Crypto Outflows Following Airstrikes Conflict and financial instability often accelerate shifts toward borderless digital assets. Blockchain […]

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Ripple Positions as One-Stop Digital Asset Hub With Major Payments Expansion

Ripple is expanding its enterprise blockchain platform with integrated stablecoin payments, custody, and global liquidity tools, positioning itself as a one-stop infrastructure provider as institutions accelerate adoption of regulated digital asset solutions worldwide. Ripple Announces Unified Platform for Collecting, Holding, and Paying out in Fiat and Stablecoins Digital asset infrastructure continues to evolve as financial […]

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Bitcoin Outlook Tied to Oil, Fed Policy as Conflict Escalates

Bitcoin faces mounting volatility as geopolitical tensions and surging oil prices rattle global markets, with Wintermute warning that macro forces — not crypto fundamentals — now threaten to dictate the sector’s next decisive move. Analysts Warn Energy Shock Could Delay Crypto Recovery Global markets are recalibrating as geopolitical tensions reshape expectations for risk assets. Bitcoin […]

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