Bitcoin faces mounting pressure from escalating geopolitical tensions, yet Bitwise says extreme risk spikes have historically preceded strong medium-term gains, positioning the cryptocurrency for a potential rebound as macro liquidity and inflation dynamics evolve. Bitwise Emphasizes Bullish Historical Pattern Following Major Geopolitical Risk Events Market volatility is intensifying as geopolitical tensions escalate. Bitwise Europe released […]
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Sacks, Garlinghouse Push for Progress in Stablecoin Compromise Under CLARITY Act
U.S. crypto regulation is under active legislative debate as lawmakers push the Clarity Act, with Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse and White House crypto czar David Sacks actively advocating for the bill’s advancement amid ongoing negotiations. White House Adviser Brokers Fragile Truce Between Wall Street and Stablecoin Issuers Negotiations over U.S. stablecoin regulation and broader crypto […]
Read More‘Good, Sensible Outcome’ — Judge Dismisses Class Action Against Uniswap Labs in New York
A federal judge in Manhattan has dismissed with prejudice all remaining claims against Uniswap Labs and its CEO, Hayden Adams, delivering a decisive courtroom win for decentralized finance ( DeFi) developers accused of facilitating crypto scams. ‘Another Day, Another Precedent-Setting Ruling for DeFi,’ Uniswap Foundation’s General Counsel Says On March 2, 2026, U.S. District Judge […]
Read More3 Green Days Power Strong Crypto ETF Week as Bitcoin ETFs Add $787 Million
Crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) closed the week of Feb. 23–27 with strong net inflows, led by $787 million into bitcoin funds. Ether, solana, and XRP products also posted weekly gains despite late-week volatility. Combined $921 Million Inflow for Crypto ETFs Despite Friday Pause Momentum defined the week for crypto ETFs. After opening with heavy outflows […]
Read MoreButerin Says Ethereum Smart Accounts Could Launch in 2026 Hegota Upgrade
Ethereum is preparing to overhaul how wallets work, with co-founder Vitalik Buterin saying native “smart accounts” could arrive within a year through the network’s planned Hegota upgrade. Hegota Upgrade May Bring Account Abstraction In a Feb. 28 post on X, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin said that after more than a decade of research, Ethereum’s long-running […]
Read MoreIsraeli Markets Hit All-Time Highs Amid Military Conflict With Iran
Israeli markets achieved record peaks on March 2, 2026, bucking a global downturn despite the onset of a joint U.S.-Israeli military campaign against Iran. Markets Reach New Peaks Israeli financial markets surged Monday, March 2, 2026, just two days after the launch of a joint military operation with the United States against Iran. While global […]
Read MoreBitcoin Reclaims $70K as Global Equities Tumble Amid Middle East Conflict
On Monday, bitcoin jumped by 5%, demonstrating significant resilience as global markets buckled under the weight of escalating Middle Eastern conflict. Equities Tumble Amid Geopolitical Conflict On Monday, March 2, bitcoin ( BTC) briefly breached the $70,000 mark, signaling a potential return to its “digital gold” status. After plummeting to an intraday low of approximately […]
Read MoreLas Vegas-Based Bitmine Amasses 3.71% of Ethereum Supply
Bitmine Immersion Technologies said Monday it now holds 4.47 million ether and nearly $9.9 billion in combined crypto, cash, and strategic investments, positioning the Las Vegas-based firm as the world’s largest ethereum treasury company by holdings. The company’s acquisition follows Strategy revealing it snagged 3,015 BTC this past week. Bitmine Acquired 50,928 ETH This Week […]
Read MoreWall Street Dumps Tech, Rotates Hard into War Economy Names; Defense Shares Rip
U.S. stocks have been mixed on Monday, shaking off early morning losses tied to escalating conflict in the Middle East as investors rotated into energy and defense names while trimming exposure to travel and select tech shares. Stocks Whipsaw as Middle East Conflict Lifts Energy and Defense Shares By noon, the Dow Jones Industrial Average […]
Read MoreHSBC Says Lasting Iran Conflict Would Boost Oil, Gold, USD and Hurt Equities
Rising Iran conflict risks are jolting global markets, with HSBC warning oil shocks, currency swings, and equity volatility hinge on whether supply routes and production are disrupted, shaping inflation expectations and investor risk appetite worldwide. HSBC: Long-Running Conflict Would Reshape FX, Rates, and Equity Leadership Escalating geopolitical tensions are reshaping the global market outlook. Global […]
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