Bitfinex Alpha flags Bitcoin consolidating in a $100K–$110K range, with futures open interest down over 7% and spot volumes falling — here is what the data says.
Iran War Oil Shock Keeps Bitcoin in Focus
Iran conflict disruption around the Strait of Hormuz is keeping oil and gas prices elevated, while Bitcoin stays resilient. Here is the verified market setup.
Crypto Week Ahead: Fed Rate Decision and Gemini Earnings in Focus
Crypto markets brace for the Federal Reserve’s rate decision and Gemini’s earnings report in a packed week for digital assets. Here’s what to watch.
SEC and CFTC Seek Clearer Crypto Oversight in New March 2026 MOU
The SEC and CFTC signed a March 11, 2026 MOU to coordinate crypto and market oversight, reduce overlap, and pursue a more fit-for-purpose framework.
Oil Stocks Hit All-Time Highs as Iran War Fuels ASEAN Energy Crisis
Exxon and Chevron hit record valuations as oil tops $100. Southeast Asian nations deploy emergency fuel measures while Bitcoin holds $70K in extreme fear.
Bitcoin Buyers Hold Control Near $100K Resistance Level
Bitcoin buyers maintain control as price approaches $100K resistance. The 200-week EMA and key trend reversal levels loom as analysts assess institutional sentiment.
XRP steadies near $1.38 as Bollinger squeeze signals breakout before CPI
XRP price steadies near $1.38 as Bollinger Band squeeze indicates potential breakout before CPI data release. Analysts cite key support and resistance levels to watch.
Crypto Crime Surges 700% as States Evade Sanctions (Chainalysis)
Chainalysis 2026 Crypto Crime Report reveals 700% YoY surge in state-sponsored sanctions evasion. Russia, Iran, North Korea drive volume.
x402 Protocol Adoption Lags Amid AI Micropayment Challenges
The Coinbase-backed x402 protocol aims to enable HTTP 402 micropayments for AI agents, but adoption remains limited amid demand challenges.
eToro Logs Equity Trading Surge in February 2026
eToro February 2026 data shows equity trading growth outpacing crypto activity, with AUA rising and funded accounts expanding, per flow data.
xAI Mississippi Permit Hearing: MDEQ to Decide on Gas Turbine
The Mississippi Environmental Quality Permit Board holds hearing on xAI’s gas turbine permit for the Colossus 2 data center in Southaven, with environmental justice advocates raising Clean Air Act concerns.
Bitcoin Miners Pivot to AI Infrastructure Amid $5.5B Bet
Leopold Aschenbrenner’s Situational Awareness LP reveals $5.5B positions in Bitcoin miners pivoting to AI infrastructure, per SEC filing. The fund holds Core Scientific, Riot Platforms, and power firms backing AI data centers.
Bitcoin Geopolitical Hedge Thesis Tested Amid Middle East Tensions
Data shows Bitcoin correlation with traditional risk assets shifting as Middle East tensions rise, with ETF flows reflecting nuanced institutional positioning.
Bitcoin ETF Inflows Hit $1.4B as Price Stays Near $63K
Data shows U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted $1.4 billion in inflows over five days while BTC price remained largely flat. Analysts cite institutional hedging and positioning as key factors.
PayPal USD Powers TCS Blockchain Trade Finance for Trucking
TCS Blockchain integrates PayPal USD to settle freight invoices on-chain, targeting up to 90% cost reduction for carriers in the $3T trucking sector.
Bitcoin holds as JPMorgan flags 2026 CLARITY Act timeline
JPMorgan analysts cite a mid‑2026 passage window for the CLARITY Act, outlining SEC vs CFTC roles and stablecoin rules that could shape flows and rollout.
Gold gains as Middle East conflict hits stocks, lifts oil
Stocks fell as oil and dollar rose after Mideast strikes; covers gold as a safe haven, defense and aerospace stocks, oil prices amid Middle East conflict.