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Riot Platforms, Core Scientific earnings, U.S. jobs report: Crypto Week Ahead

Your look at what's coming in the week starting March 2.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 04:18:45 -0500

Arthur Hayes eyes Fed easing bid as Iran strikes continue to echo into crypto markets

BTC swings about 8% in hours after Iran strikes, stays on a 5‑month losing streak as Hayes ties prolonged conflict to future Fed easing. BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes published an analysis on March 1 examining potential connections between U.S.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 04:14:13 -0500

US Gasoline Price Concerns Bring Attention to the Crypto Market

US gasoline prices are expected to rise. The crypto market is down by 0.80% in terms of market cap.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 04:08:57 -0500

JPMorgan: CLARITY Act mid-year OK sparks H2 crypto rebound

JPMorgan projects CLARITY Act approval by mid-2026, catalyzing H2 crypto recovery despite stalled Senate talks. JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 03:54:55 -0500

Crypto ETFs Face Historic Downturn with $9B Withdrawn in Four-Month Exodus

American spot-listed Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded funds have witnessed a staggering exodus of more than $9 billion throughout the previous four months. These numbers mark the most severe prolonged institutional withdrawal since these investment vehicles debuted in early 2024.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 03:35:52 -0500

X allows crypto promotion under new paid partnership policy

Elon Musk-owned X will allow crypto-related promotional content under an updated paid partnership policy.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 03:34:42 -0500

Crypto hack losses fall to $26.5M in February, lowest in 11 months

Crypto losses from hacks and scams fell to an eleven-month low in February, according to a report from blockchain security firm PeckShield. Roughly $26.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 03:32:13 -0500

South Africa Tax Collector Deploys New Tech to Track Crypto and Offshore Assets

South African crypto-asset service providers must now transmit detailed transaction data directly to the revenue collector, allowing for precise automated reconciliation and targeted audits. The End of the ‘Offshore Shield' The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has, since March 1, used its most sophisticated tools to date to track crypto-assets and offshore financial interests.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 03:30:54 -0500

Trump Media Plans Truth Social Spinoff, Expands Crypto Push

The company has filed for various Truth Social-branded crypto exchange-traded funds in the United States, comprising one for BTC and ETH. The potential deal comes amid the loss of $712.3 million last year, reported on Feb 27, mainly influenced by unrealised losses.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 03:30:40 -0500

X Reverses Crypto Advertising Ban: New Disclosure Requirements for Paid Partnerships

The social media platform X has eliminated cryptocurrency from its catalog of restricted sectors for sponsored content. This policy modification became active without delay and has been verified by numerous parties monitoring the platform's official guidelines.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 03:22:05 -0500

South Korea orders cross-agency probe after repeated crypto custody failures

Deputy Prime Minister Koo Yun-cheol ordered an inter-agency review of seized crypto wallets after the National Tax Service exposed a seed phrase in a press release.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 03:16:55 -0500

Trump Media Explores Truth Social Separation Amid $712M Crypto Portfolio Loss

Trump Media & Technology Group has entered preliminary discussions to separate its Truth Social platform into an independent publicly traded entity. The negotiations include TAE Technologies and Texas Ventures Acquisition III, a special purpose acquisition company.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 03:15:17 -0500

Flight to Quality: How Institutions Are Responding to Crypto's Latest Correction

After reaching an all-time high of roughly $4 trillion in total market value in October, crypto markets have entered one of their sharpest corrections in years.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 03:12:02 -0500

February 2026 Records Lowest Crypto Theft Activity in Almost 12 Months

February witnessed a dramatic downturn in cryptocurrency theft, with blockchain security experts reporting the lowest monthly losses in nearly a year. Leading security platforms PeckShield and CertiK documented total losses between $26.5 million and $35.7 million throughout the month.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 03:07:30 -0500

South Korea Overhauls Crypto Seizure Rules After Data Leak

South Korea's government scrambles fast. Finance Minister Kim Jae-hwan promised sweeping changes to how agencies handle seized cryptocurrency after the National Tax Service leaked sensitive digital asset data on March 2.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 02:51:25 -0500

South Korea to review crypto seizure practices after security lapses

South Korea's finance minister has pledged reforms to strengthen how government agencies manage seized cryptocurrency, following a digital asset information leak involving the National Tax Service.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 02:47:15 -0500

Crypto's Next Rally May Depend on One Vote in Washington

Crypto markets remain fragile, but a potential regulatory breakthrough in the United States may change the tone in the second half of the year. Bitcoin remains range-bound in the mid-$60,000 area, while Ether continues to underperform near $2,000. Trading volumes have thinned, volatility has compressed, and investor conviction appears weak.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 02:42:22 -0500

Gold's Safe-Haven Rally Spills Into Crypto Markets: Here's How

Physical gold prices climbed to their highest level in a month as safe-haven demand spiked amid escalating geopolitical tensions.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 02:34:25 -0500

Is crypto market crash deepening after Trump confirms more strikes on Iran?

Crypto markets remain under pressure after U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed that military operations against Iran will continue following joint U.S.–Israeli strikes that killed Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 02:31:59 -0500

X allows crypto ads again as X Money beta rollout approaches

X lifts its ban on paid crypto promotions, allowing influencers to monetize posts as the X Money beta launch approaches.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 02:19:51 -0500

JPMorgan Predicts U.S. CLARITY Act Could Be Major Crypto Catalyst

A recent research report from JPMorgan Chase has given the cryptocurrency industry a massive reason to be optimistic about the second half of 2026.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 02:05:13 -0500

4 Things That May Impact Crypto Markets in Week Ahead

A busy week lies ahead on the United States economic calendar as markets continue to digest the fallout from the US-Israeli strikes on Iran over the weekend.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 01:55:50 -0500

Crypto rally in H2 2026? JPMorgan points to Clarity Act, analyst says ‘buy the rumor' starts now

JPMorgan analysts say a long-anticipated U.S. crypto market structure bill could be approved by mid-2026 and act as a major positive catalyst for digital asset markets in the second half of the year.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 01:51:47 -0500

Trading Crypto Amid Middle East Tensions: 5 Things to Consider

Navigating crypto markets during geopolitical unrest requires a unique strategy. Here are 5 essential tips for trading during current Middle East tensions.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 01:00:00 -0500

Crypto Market Crash Deepens as Trump Confirms More Airstrikes to Hit Iran

In the latest development in the U.S.-Iran war, President Trump shared that his country would not retaliate on its airstrike until its objectives are met. The comments has caused the crypto market crash to resume after the brief recovery.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:55:44 -0500

Crypto News Today [Live] Updates On March 2, 2026

March 2, 2026 05:37:30 UTC Bitcoin May Be Undervalued as Gold Surges Bitcoin is currently trading 24%–66% below its historical trend compared to gold and global money supply, according to Samson Mow, CEO of Jan3. He believes gold looks overextended at current levels. April gold futures closed at $5,247.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:47:23 -0500

3 Token Unlocks to Watch in the First Week of March 2026

Crypto tokens worth more than $572 million will enter the market over the next seven days. Notably, three major ecosystems, Hyperliquid (HYPE), Ethena (ENA), and RedStone (RED) will release new token supply into circulation in early March 2026.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:38:00 -0500

Finance Minister Pledges Reform After Crypto Handling Failure in Korea

The pledge follows examples of custody lapses that have exposed weaknesses in how South Korean authorities secure seized crypto.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:33:13 -0500

US CLARITY Act Likely to Pass by Mid-Year, JPMorgan Signals Major Crypto Shift

The US crypto market may be closer to attaining regulatory clarity after years of uncertainty and debate. JPMorgan analysts believe that the proposed CLARITY Act will receive approval by mid-2026, bringing a major transformation to the digital asset industry.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:21:34 -0500

AI Crypto Projects Push Forward Despite February Market Crash

NEAR, FIL, ICP, RENDER, and TAO kept building through February's brutal crypto selloff. These AI-focused projects didn't pause development when prices tanked across the board, betting that tech progress beats market timing every single time.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:06:18 -0500

February crypto losses hit lowest level since March 2025: PeckShield

PeckShield says the lack of large hacks, heightened market volatility, and tighter risk controls could all have played a part in crypto recording the lowest losses in nearly a year.

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 23:33:29 -0500

Report: Barclays Joins Global Banks Building Blockchain Payment Systems

Barclays is reportedly exploring a blockchain-based platform for payments and deposits as financial banking giants prepare for faster, digital settlement systems.

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 23:30:39 -0500

Crypto faces new rules on X after paid partnership shift

X's new paid partnership label is framed as a disclosure tool for creator-brand collaborations, not a vehicle to expand financial product promotion. Inclusion of prediction markets under this label remains unconfirmed on the platform.

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 22:57:45 -0500

X encrypted promotions face FCA, DSA limits

X (formerly Twitter) has reportedly lifted its ban on X encrypted promotions. However, the United Kingdom and European Union remain restricted markets.

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 22:26:09 -0500

UK Gambling Commission Eyes Crypto Payments for Online Betting Sites

Britain's gambling watchdog wants crypto payments. The UK Gambling Commission said it's looking at letting licensed online casinos accept Bitcoin and other digital currencies, a move that could shake up how Brits gamble online.

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 21:41:03 -0500

Trump Media could spin out Truth Social amid crypto push

Trump Media expanded into crypto in 2025 with its fintech brand Truth.Fi, creating a Bitcoin treasury, filing multiple crypto ETFs, and forming a partnership with Crypto.com.

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 21:34:17 -0500

US Senator Torches Bankman-Fried as Clarity Act Support Backfires

U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis forcefully rejected Sam Bankman-Fried's praise of the Clarity Act, warning the bill would impose harsher penalties on him and distancing her crypto legislation from his past lobbying efforts as regulatory battles intensify. Lummis Slams Bankman-Fried Over Clarity Act Remarks U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis shared on social media platform X on Feb.

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 21:30:39 -0500

Crypto Sector Suffers Exodus of Reliable Retail Investors

Retail investors are reportedly leaving the cryptocurrency sector, robbing the industry of a dependable driver. That's according to a report Sunday (March 1) from Bloomberg News, which says the speculative demand that once centered around crypto has shifted into stocks.

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 20:11:22 -0500

Wall Street Giants Double Down on Crypto Despite Wild Swings

Miami's iConnections conference became ground zero this week for a pretty dramatic shift in how big money views digital assets, with allocators basically saying crypto isn't going anywhere and traditional finance better get on board fast.

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 19:46:32 -0500

X to label paid promotions but prohibits crypto promos in EU, UK

X head of product, Nikita Bier, says the paid promotions tag aims to encourage people to build their businesses on X while being transparent with their fan base.

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 19:37:08 -0500

NYT Exposes CZ's Memoir — Crypto Twitter Made It Free Marketing

The New York Times obtained a nearly 300-page draft of Changpeng Zhao's unpublished memoir, detailing secret DOJ negotiations, prison life, and his rivalry with Sam Bankman-Fried.

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 19:08:17 -0500

Crypto Market Structure Bill Approval by Mid-Year Could Spark Second-Half Rally, JPMorgan Says

JPMorgan analysts see the CLARITY Act as a key regulatory turning point for crypto markets in 2026.

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 18:25:30 -0500

X Lifts Crypto Ad Ban, Allowing Paid Promotions with Mandatory Disclosure

In a major policy reversal, X (formerly Twitter) has removed cryptocurrency and gambling from its prohibited industries list for paid promotions, reopening the platform to crypto advertising and influencer marketing. The change, effective immediately, allows influencers and key opinion leaders (KOLs) to legally monetize crypto-related content, provided they comply with new disclosure requirements.

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 17:36:47 -0500

US Lawmakers Urge Probe Into Binance Over Alleged $1.7B Iran-Linked Transfers

A group of 11 US lawmakers has called on federal regulators to investigate Binance over allegations that roughly $1.7 billion in crypto transactions were linked to Iran-connected entities. The request, led by Senators Chris Van Hollen and Elizabeth Warren, comes amid heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and renewed scrutiny of cryptocurrency exchanges and sanctions compliance.

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 17:29:17 -0500

Institutional Investors Reignite Interest in Digital Assets as Crypto Sentiment Stabilizes

Sentiment around digital assets is rebounding among some of the worlds largest institutional investors, according to Ron Biscardi, CEO of iConnections, a global capital introduction platform representing more than $55 trillion in assets. After the sharp downturn triggered by the FTX collapse in 2022, crypto markets endured a prolonged cooling-off period.

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 17:16:06 -0500

OCC Stablecoin Rule Under GENIUS Act Sparks Debate Over Crypto Yield Restrictions

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has released a 376-page notice of proposed rulemaking to implement oversight of stablecoins under the newly enacted GENIUS Act. While much of the proposal outlines standard regulatory requirements such as custody controls, capital standards, and compliance expectations, one section has ignited debate across the crypto industry: restrictions on stablecoin yield payments.

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 17:11:24 -0500