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Today so far 2026-10-26 · 18:00 UTC

Bitcoin and broader crypto markets experienced significant headwinds today, with Bitcoin falling 7.3% as both Bitcoin and gold ranked last among major assets in 2026, while institutional interest showed mixed signals with Strive purchasing $511M in Bitcoin even as Strategy halted BTC purchases to prioritize share repurchases. On the regulatory and innovation fronts, South Korea lawmakers are considering delaying crypto tax implementation to 2029, while emerging developments include Ritual launching an AI-native Layer 1 blockchain for autonomous agents and Sony planning a native token for entertainment rights.

Bitcoin Rebounds Above $70K Amid Record $8.9B ETF Drawdown

Bitcoin rose over the past 24 hours, trading above $70,000. The coin gained roughly 7% during the day, despite growing macroeconomic pressure, including rising geopolitical tensions and elevated U.S.

2026-03-04 · 11:20 UTC
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Bitcoin Pierces $71K in Vertical Climb, Liquidating $154M in Short Positions

2026-03-04 · 11:15

On early March 4, 2026, bitcoin surged past $71,000, gaining nearly 8% in a single hour as it decoupled from crashing…

Bitget Wallet Integrates DT One for Mobile Top-Ups Across 170+ Countries

2026-03-04 · 11:04

San Salvador, El Salvador, March 4, 2026 – Bitget Wallet, the everyday finance app, has partnered with DT One to enable…

FATF warns stablecoins are becoming go-to tool for sanctions evasion

2026-03-04 · 11:01

The international watchdog says P2P stablecoin transfers via self-custody wallets can bypass AML checks and urges…

Ethereum Price Prediction: ETH Uptrend Persists While Buterin Defends Network Neutrality

2026-03-04 · 11:00

Ethereum is showing renewed strength as buyers push the asset toward a key resistance zone near $2,100.

KuCoin Recognized as PoR Transparency Leader in CryptoQuant’s Annual Exchange Leader Report 2025

2026-03-04 · 10:46

PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos Islands, March 4, 2026 – CryptoQuant has released its Annual Exchange Leader Report…

ARK Invest Buys Coinbase and Robinhood Shares Amid Market Pullback

2026-03-04 · 10:46

ARK Invest firm increased its exposure to crypto-linked equities by purchasing more shares of Coinbase and Robinhood, as…

The Stablecoin Moment: Morph’s CEO Colin Goltra on Global Payment Settlement and the Future of Crypto

2026-03-04 · 10:30

A veteran of the global crypto industry, Colin Goltra has been an early adopter and advocate for digital assets…

Transacta Partners with CryptoJets to Support Growing Demand for Crypto Payments in Private Aviation

2026-03-04 · 10:23

Tallinn, Estonia, March 4th, 2026, ChainwireCryptoJets, a global private jet and helicopter brokerage, has announced a…

Transacta Partners with CryptoJets to Support Growing Demand for Crypto Payments in Private Aviation

2026-03-04 · 10:23

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Ex-OpenAI researcher’s hedge fund reveals big Bitcoin miner bets in new SEC filing

2026-03-04 · 10:22

Leopold Aschenbrenner’s hedge fund Situational Awareness LP has scaled to $5.52 billion in equity exposure in less than…

South Korean Police Bust Crypto-Paid ‘Revenge-for-Hire’ Vandalism Ring

2026-03-04 · 10:21

Police have arrested several individuals who are linked to the vandalism attacks after being paid in cryptocurrency.

AI Study Finds Bitcoin Dominates Financial Preferences Among 36 Models Tested Across 9,000 Economic Decision Scenarios

2026-03-04 · 10:20

AI models show a strong preference for Bitcoin when choosing a financial asset to store value over long time periods.

Institutions Return to Ethereum as Staking Hits Record Highs

2026-03-04 · 10:15

Renewed ETF inflows and surging validator queues signal a shift toward yield-focused, long-term Ethereum strategies.

Bitcoin price nears one-month high as bulls propel BTC toward $72K

2026-03-04 · 10:12

BTC price upside returned during Wednesday's Asia trading session as Bitcoin attacked a long-term trend line and…

7 Phishing Gang Members Arrested in Korea for Stealing 800M Won from Virtual Wallets

2026-03-04 · 10:10

The South Korean police have arrested seven members of a phishing syndicate involved in the hacking of virtual asset…

CFTC Chair Signals Crypto Perpetual Futures Launch Within Weeks

2026-03-04 · 10:02

Michael Selig, the current head of the United States’ Commodity Futures Trading Commission, said that the organization…

MEXC Lists Opinion (OPN) with $50,000 in OPN and 25,000 USDT Airdrop+ Rewards

2026-03-04 · 10:00

Victoria, Seychelles, March 4, 2026 MEXC, the world's fastest-growing digital asset exchange and a pioneer of true…

MEXC Lists Opinion (OPN) With $50,000 in OPN and 25,000 USDT Airdrop+ Rewards

2026-03-04 · 10:00

MEXC, the world’s fastest-growing digital asset exchange and a pioneer of true zero-fee trading, will list Opinion (OPN)…

XRP Price Prediction: Ripple Platform Expansion Drives Momentum Near $1.36

2026-03-04 · 10:00

XRP price today trades near $1.3599, up 0.20% after consolidating within a symmetrical triangle that has compressed…

Ripple Expands Payments Platform With Stablecoin Stack as CLARITY Act Debate Grows

2026-03-04 · 09:43

Ripple is broadening its role in digital payments as it moves beyond cross-border transfers and expands Ripple Payments…

Four (FORM) Explodes 26%: Sustainable Trend or Quick Pop?

2026-03-04 · 09:33

With the modest 2% uptick in the market, the crypto assets are pushed to the briefly formed green zone.

MEXC and Ondo Finance Expand Tokenized Stock Partnership With 17 New Spot Pairs

2026-03-04 · 09:30

MEXC and Ondo Finance have launched 17 new tokenized stock pairs to provide 40 million users with access to U.S.

River Price Prediction: RIVER Price Consolidates After Rally While Market Data Signals Cautious Reentry

2026-03-04 · 09:28

River’s recent rally has drawn attention as traders assess whether momentum can extend beyond the psychological $20…

Binance Seeks Five New Asian Licenses as Crypto Adoption Surges Across the Region

2026-03-04 · 09:25

Binance plans to secure five new Asian licenses as crypto adoption grows rapidly across the Asia Pacific region.

Iranians Move $10.3 Million in Bitcoin to Safety Amid U.S.-Israel Strikes

2026-03-04 · 09:10

Iranians have increasingly moved their Bitcoin (BTC) from centralized exchanges (CEX) to self-custodial wallets amid the…

Corporate and Exchange Demand Drives Surge in Ethereum Staking Queue

2026-03-04 · 08:52

Large investors such as big companies and the crypto exchanges are increasingly choosing to stake Ethereum instead of…

Indiana Enacts HB 1042, Opening State Retirement Plans to Crypto Investments

2026-03-04 · 08:40

Indiana has officially entered the crypto domain, with Governor Mike Braun signing House Bill 1042 into law, allowing…

US spot Bitcoin ETFs add $225M as BlackRock’s IBIT offsets redemptions

2026-03-04 · 08:15

BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF drew $322 million in inflows Tuesday, offsetting outflows from rival funds including…

Cathie Wood’s Ark loads up on Coinbase, Robinhood as stocks slide on Iran conflict

2026-03-04 · 08:06

The purchases came as geopolitical tensions tied to the US and Israel's conflict with Iran weighed on global markets,…

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