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Day four of the Middle East conflict is bringing renewed volatility to global markets during Tuesday’s pre-market, with a clear shift toward risk off positioning.Bitcoin is down 3% over the past 24 hours, slipping below $67,000 after briefly touching $70,000 on Monday. In equities, the Invesco QQQ (QQQ) ETF closed slightly higher to start the week but is now down about 2% in pre market trading.Metals are also under pressure. Gold and silver are both lower, with gold holding above $5,300 per ounce and silver sliding another 4% to around $85 per ounce.In energy markets, WTI crude oil is above…
Institutional investors just bought an overall total of $1 billion in Bitcoin and crypto assets in one week, according to a new update from Coinshares. The inflows mark a reversal from a five-week streak of outflows totaling $4 billion. Bitcoin dominated the buying, drawing $881 million. Ethereum followed with $117 million in inflows, marking its strongest week since mid-January. Among altcoins, Solana led with $53.8 million. The rebound was broad-based geographically. The US accounted for the bulk at $957 million, Canada saw $34.1 million, Germany $31.7 million and Switzerland $28.4 million. CoinShares attributes the shift to recent price weakness and…
Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission announced Monday that former federal prosecutor David Miller will serve as the agency’s new Director of Enforcement, a key role for crypto regulation. Key CFTC Appointment According to Reuters, Miller previously worked in the securities and commodities fraud task force at the US Attorney’s Office in Manhattan, where he was known for pursuing complex, high-profile financial cases. The appointment comes as newly installed CFTC Chairman Michael Selig reshapes the agency’s leadership. Selig joined the commission in late December and has since…
Iran’s crypto exchanges tighten controls and halt key trading pairs as US-Israeli strikes trigger internet blackouts and market stress.Iran’s crypto market has taken a sharp hit following US-Israeli strikes that began on February 28. According to TRM Labs, the country’s crypto ecosystem shifted into a defensive posture almost immediately. Major exchanges suspended withdrawals, halted key trading pairs, and warned users of delays. The market is not showing signs of capital flight. Instead, it is contracting under the weight of severe internet blackouts and liquidity stress.Iranian Exchanges Enter Full Risk Containment ModeAs conflict escalated, domestic exchanges moved quickly to protect operations. Wallex suspended all…
Bitcoin BTC$68,105.70 is on the brink of reaching a major symbolic milestone with the issuance of its 20 millionth coin.According to the Clark Moody Dashboard, 19,996,979 BTC have been mined, leaving just roughly 3,000 BTC remaining before the 20 millionth bitcoin is reached, roughly seven days away at current issuance rates. Once that threshold is crossed, more than 95% of the fixed 21 million supply will be in circulation, with just 1 million coins left to be mined over the next century.Satoshi Nakamoto hard coded the 21 million cap into bitcoin’s protocol to create a form of money with absolute…
Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure The long-anticipated CLARITY Act, widely viewed as the cornerstone of a comprehensive US crypto market structure framework, has failed to meet the March 1 deadline set by the White House two weeks ago. The administration had urged both the crypto industry and the banking sector to reach common ground to move the legislation forward. That agreement has yet to materialize. Crypto Bill Hits ‘Yield Wall’ Representatives from both industries have held a series of meetings at the White House, frequently describing the discussions as “constructive.” However, despite…
Ethereum jumps above $2,000 as Bitmine lifts its holdings to 4.47M ETH and BMNR stock rises 8% amid renewed market activity.Ethereum reclaimed the $2,000 level on Monday as market activity increased across digital assets, while Bitmine Immersion Technologies expanded its ETH treasury. The renewed strength in Ethereum supported a sharp rise in BMNR stock, which moved higher during the trading session as traders reacted to both the token’s recovery and Bitmine’s continued accumulation.BMNR Stock Rises as Ethereum Reclaims the $2,000 LevelBMNR shares moved sharply higher during the March 2 session as Ethereum regained the $2,000 level. Trading data shows that…
Crypto outflows from Iran’s largest exchange jumped 700% within minutes of the first U.S.-Israeli airstrikes on Tehran, blockchain analytics firm Elliptic said in a Monday blog post.Elliptic said transaction volumes leaving Nobitex spiked almost immediately after the strikes, suggesting a rush to move funds offshore. Initial blockchain tracing indicates the crypto was sent to overseas exchanges that have historically received significant inflows from Iran.The activity “potentially represents capital flight from Iran that bypasses the traditional banking system,” according to Dr. Tom Robinson, Elliptic’s co-founder and chief scientist.Over the weekend, coordinated U.S. and Israeli airstrikes struck multiple targets in Iran, killing…
Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Bitcoin moved into the headlines after Strategy completed its 101st buy, taking on 3,015 BTC at an average near $67,700. According to reports, the company spent roughly $204 million on the latest lot and now holds about 720,737 BTC in total. The new purchase nudges down the company’s overall cost basis, which some reports place around $75,985 per coin. Stock Sales Fund Buys Reports say Strategy used its market programs to raise the cash. The company sold both common shares and STRC preferred stock under at-the-market arrangements…
CZ denies market manipulation, clarifies Binance Alpha role, reaffirms 100% reserves, and expects continued Bitcoin volatility.CZ Breaks Silence on Binance FUD, BNB Drama, and Bitcoin Control during a January 31 AMA session. The Binance co-founder addressed market manipulation claims, BNB ecosystem debates, and his outlook on the crypto market cycle.CZ Rejects Market Manipulation ClaimsDuring the AMA, CZ denied allegations that Binance or he personally influenced market movements. He responded to claims tied to the October 10 sell-off. Moreover, he stated that broader macroeconomic factors drove the volatility.He emphasized that Bitcoin’s market structure makes centralized control unrealistic. “No one can realistically…