Bitcoin defied broader market volatility by surging to a high of $73,792, rekindling the debate about its “digital gold” status. The cryptocurrency has climbed 10% since Monday, pushing its market cap to $1.46 trillion. A Shift in Correlation Bitcoin maintained a strong upward trajectory on Wednesday, breaching the $73,000 mark for the first time since […]
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Speed Benchmarks: Non-Custodial Swaps Comparison 2026
A month-long study of 150,000 swaps across eight providers found performance gaps of up to 45x, with faster execution directly reducing rate deviation and preserving user value. In today’s market structure, speed is no longer a convenience metric but a measurable driver of trading outcomes, reinforcing the importance of optimized aggregation platforms like Swapzone. Non-Custodial […]
Read MoreXRP Surges as Trump Pushes Crypto Reform, Ripple CEO Welcomes Move
XRP surges toward the upper edge of its trading range as bullish momentum builds and political pressure for pro- crypto legislation intensifies, putting the token back in focus for traders watching a potential breakout. XRP Rally Gains Momentum as Political Spotlight Returns to Crypto Regulation At 11:33 on March 4, XRP is trading at $1.452, […]
Read MoreTrump Presses Congress to Pass Clarity Act, Warns Banks Not to Undermine US Crypto Agenda
Trump is pushing an aggressive pro- crypto agenda, pressing Congress to fast-track market structure legislation and warning banks not to derail stablecoin policy as the United States races to secure leadership in the rapidly expanding digital asset economy. Trump Pushes Congress to Finalize Clarity Act as He Warns Banks Against Blocking Crypto Progress U.S. President […]
Read MoreKraken Bank Secures Federal Reserve Master Account, Marking Historic Crypto Entry Into US Payment Rails
Kraken Financial gained direct access to the Federal Reserve’s payment system, with the Fed confirming approval while imposing initial restrictions, marking a bullish step toward deeper integration between crypto institutions and U.S. banking rails. Kraken Financial Gains Direct Access to Federal Reserve Payment System A major milestone for crypto integration into traditional finance emerged as […]
Read MoreBitcoin Presses Range Ceiling as Momentum Firms Near $72K Resistance
Bitcoin traded at $71,559 on March 4, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. EST, with a market capitalization of $1.43 trillion and 24-hour trading volume of $59.53 billion. The asset moved within a $66,336 to $71,805 intraday range as the price pressed into a key resistance zone near $72,000 following a recovery from the $60,000 support region. […]
Read MoreTether and City of Lugano Commit $6.4 Million to Plan ₿ Phase II
Tether and the City of Lugano have launched a four-year strategic expansion to transform the Swiss city into a global hub for digital infrastructure. Tether and municipal leaders announced the launch of Plan ₿ Phase II on March 3, 2026, in Lugano, Switzerland. This next stage of the partnership follows a successful four-year pilot that […]
Read MoreBitget Introduces Group-Based Maker Rates to Strengthen Spot and Futures Liquidity
This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. Victoria, Seychelles, March 4, 2026 — Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has rolled out an upgraded Market Maker Incentive Program that introduces a group-based maker rate structure across all spot and futures trading pairs. The update is designed to deepen order-book liquidity, improve execution […]
Read MoreBitcoin Pierces $71K in Vertical Climb, Liquidating $154M in Short Positions
On early March 4, 2026, bitcoin surged past $71,000, gaining nearly 8% in a single hour as it decoupled from crashing global equity markets. Broad Rally Across the Digital Asset Landscape In another striking display of decoupling, bitcoin aggressively breached the $71,000 threshold during the morning session on March 4, 2026. As the most dire […]
Read MoreThe Stablecoin Moment: Morph’s CEO Colin Goltra on Global Payment Settlement and the Future of Crypto
A veteran of the global crypto industry, Colin Goltra has been an early adopter and advocate for digital assets throughout his career. Colin Goltra is the Chief Executive Officer of Morph, a blockchain platform building universal infrastructure for borderless payments and financial services. He recently joined the Bitcoin.com News Podcast to talk about the market: […]
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