‘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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Morgan Stanley Maintains Bullish US Stock Outlook Despite Iran Conflict

Morgan Stanley says U.S. stocks can withstand escalating Iran tensions unless oil prices surge and stay elevated, reinforcing a bullish outlook that hinges on crude and the durability of the business cycle. Morgan Stanley Says Iran Conflict Unlikely to Derail Stock Rally Geopolitical tensions often test investor confidence in global markets. Morgan Stanley strategists believe […]

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Wall Street Navigates Risk-off Trade Amid Iran Conflict and Surging Oil Prices

U.S. stocks continued to slide on Tuesday, as investors wrestled with escalating tensions in Iran and a spike in oil prices, though a late-session rebound suggests Wall Street is not yet ready to hit the panic button. Energy Sector Leads S&P 500 as Geopolitics Rattle Wall Street At press time, roughly an hour before the […]

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US Government Moves Bitcoin From ‘Seized Funds’ Wallet in First 2026 Transfer

On Tuesday, the U.S. government shifted a modest slice of bitcoin, roughly 0.33 BTC, marking its first onchain movement of the year. The coins were tied to a wallet labeled “Miguel Villanueva Seized Funds,” and the holdings are now valued at just under $23,000. Federal Authorities Send 0.33 BTC to New Wallets Onchain records indicate […]

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Global Stocks Plunge on Energy Fears While Bitcoin Displays Striking Resilience

Bitcoin showed remarkable resilience Tuesday, holding firm near $68,600 even as global equities cratered under the weight of an escalating Middle East conflict. Bitcoin Defies Global Equities Rout While global equities cratered under the weight of an escalating Middle East conflict, bitcoin again displayed a striking resilience on Tuesday, March. 3. The top cryptocurrency hovered […]

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Visa and Bridge to Bring Stablecoin-Linked Cards to 100+ Countries

Visa is accelerating stablecoin adoption across global payments, unveiling a plan to expand onchain settlement and crypto-linked card programs to more than 100 countries as institutional momentum builds around blockchain-based fund transfers. Visa Expands Stablecoin Card and Onchain Settlement Push With Bridge Global payments firms are deepening their push into stablecoin-based settlement. Visa (NYSE: V) […]

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SoFi Technologies Advances Stablecoin Settlement With Mastercard

SoFi Technologies and Mastercard revealed Tuesday that they will enable settlement using SoFiUSD across Mastercard’s global payments network, marking a new step in the integration of regulated U.S. dollar stablecoins into mainstream card infrastructure. OCC-Regulated SoFi Bank Launches Stablecoin Settlement With Mastercard The partnership will allow issuers and acquirers to settle card-based transactions using SoFiUSD, […]

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