Five Key Insights into Bitcoin This Week: Not World War Three
Bitcoin avoided an Iran sell-off to start March, but traders still expected BTC price support to give way in bearish market conditions.
South Korea's Finance Minister Commits to Review Seized Cryptocurrency Custody Following Leak of Recovery Phrase
Minister of Finance Koo Yun-cheol stated that the government will urgently review how public institutions manage seized cryptocurrencies.
Aave Proposal for Revenue Shift and V4 Plan Gains 52.6% Support in Temp Check Vote
Aave DAO advances proposal redirecting product revenue to treasury and ratifying V4 as strategic foundation.
Aave Proposal Gains Momentum with 52.6% Support, Navigating Governance Divisions
The Snapshot Temp Check passed 52.6% to 42%, sending the DAO-funded revenue model to the ARFC stage for revisions.
European Banks Prepare Collaboration with Exchange Partners for 2026 Stablecoin Launch
Qivalis, a consortium of 12 European banks, is reportedly in talks with crypto exchanges ahead of its euro stablecoin launch in the second half of 2026.
South Korea Launches Comprehensive Investigation into Ongoing Failures in Cryptocurrency Custody Practices
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.
Bitcoin Remains Stable Around $66,000 Amid Declining Asian Stocks and Surging Oil Prices Due to US-Iran Tensions
The moves followed weekend volatility as US-Iran tensions escalated, including reports that Iran's supreme leader was killed.
Hayes Suggests Federal Reserve Might Print Money to Finance US Conflict with Iran
Arthur Hayes says the longer Donald Trump engages in expensive “Iranian nation-building,” the more likely it is that the Federal Reserve will boost money supply.
NYDIG predicts Bitcoin will benefit from AI-driven shifts towards more accommodative monetary policies
NYDIG’s Greg Cipolaro says AI could be a “general-purpose technology,” and it’s affects on the economy could be a boon for Bitcoin.
February Sees Crypto Losses Plummet to Lowest Point Since March 2025, According to PeckShield Analysis
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.
AI Vibe Coding Could Accelerate Ethereum's Roadmap According to Vitalik Buterin
Vitalik Buterin says AI coding still has “massive caveats,” but people should expect Ethereum’s roadmap to be finished much faster than expected.
Magic Eden Shifts Focus from EVM and Bitcoin NFT Markets to Enhance Gambling Offerings
Magic Edin is shifting resources from NFTs to its casino platform Dicey, as a closed beta saw $15 million wagered by around 200 users in two months.
Trump Media Plans Potential Spin-Off of Truth Social to Enhance Crypto Strategy
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.
X Introduces New Label for Paid Promotions While Banning Cryptocurrency Advertisements in the EU and 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.
Vitalik Buterin Unveils Comprehensive Two-Phase Strategy to Rebuild Ethereum's Execution Layer from Scratch
The binary tree proposal is a concrete, in-progress effort, while the VM transition remains more speculative and lacks broad consensus among developers.
JPMorgan Predicts Mid-Year Approval for Crypto Market Structure Bill Could Boost Market Dynamics in Second Half of the Year
Even as crypto sentiment remains weak, JPMorgan analysts see the possible mid-year approval of U.S. market structure legislation as a positive catalyst.
Kalshi Founder Offers Insight on Market Carveout for Iran's Khamenei
The prediction platform said it would reimburse users and resolve markets to the last-traded price before the death of the Iranian leader was confirmed.
Tokenized Gold Influences Weekend Price Trends as CME Futures Market Remains Closed
Tokenized gold markets like PAXG and XAUt now handle nearly all gold price discovery when CME futures shut for the weekend.
Bitcoin Traders Monitor Iranian Responses Amid Surging Oil Prices Driving US Inflation Forecast to 5%
Bitcoin avoided a fresh breakdown around major geopolitical events in the Middle East, with BTC price targets now including $74,000 next.
Enhanced Strategy Elevates Monthly STRC Preferred Dividend to 11.5% for March 2026
The 25-basis-point the latest monthly adjustment of STRC's dividend and comes amid a sharp downturn in the crypto markets and macroeconomic uncertainty.
Kalshi CEO Addresses Backlash Over Khamenei Market Design and Promises Full Reimbursement of Fees
The platform is reimbursing all fees, settling pre-death positions at the last-traded price, and fully refunding post-death positions.
US Military Leverages Anthropic Technology for Iran Strike Despite Trump's Ban, Reports Wall Street Journal
The US military reportedly relied on Anthropic’s Claude AI for intelligence analysis and targeting during an Iran strike hours after Trump ordered a ban on the company’s systems.
Six Polymarket Traders Profit $1 Million on US-Iran Strike, Raising Concerns of Insider Trading: Report
The newly created Polymarket wallets placed bets on the timing of a US strike against Iran, buying shares hours before the first explosions were reported in Tehran.
Bitcoin Surges to $68K After the Passing of Iranian Supreme Leader
Donald Trump described Ayatollah Khamenei as “one of the most evil people in history,” on Truth Social.
Vitalik Buterin Announces the Arrival of Ethereum Smart Accounts Within the Next Year
Removing intermediaries with account abstraction is a “core principle of non-ugly cypherpunk Ethereum,” said Buterin.
Ether's 60% Decline from 2025 Peak: Why Traditional Finance is Doubling Down on ETH
Ethereum’s dominant total value locked and widespread adoption by traditional finance institutions confirm its role as the base of global onchain finance. Will Ether price follow?
Anthropic CEO Addresses Pentagon Ban on Military Use of AI Technology
The company was the first to deploy its AI models on classified US military cloud networks, according to Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei.
Developer Embeds Image into Bitcoin in a Single Transaction, Challenging the Foundations of BIP-110
BIP-110, formerly known as BIP-444, is a controversial proposal that would restrict certain ways of storing data on the Bitcoin blockchain.
Crypto Treasury Firms Expected to Merge in 2026, Says Industry Executive
Declining crypto prices mean that many digital asset treasuries are either underwater or trading at a discount to their net asset value.
Bitcoin Bottom Fractal Predicts 130% Rally—Is This Model Reliable for 2026?
A rare Bitcoin bottom signal from 2023 has flashed again, but the 2026 macroeconomic backdrop calls its validity into question. Can BTC price defy the odds?
Former Mt. Gox CEO Proposes Bold Hard Fork Strategy to Recover 80,000 Stolen Bitcoins
Mark Karpelès said it has been 12 years since the start of Mt. Gox’s bankruptcy proceedings and “this is probably the last sore point on this whole case.”
Tether Freezes $4.2 Billion in Tokens Linked to Illicit Activity Over Three Years, According to New Report
Tether blocked billions in USDt tied to scams and laundering cases as authorities increasingly rely on stablecoin issuers to halt suspicious funds.
Understanding the Preference of Institutions for Ethereum Over Faster Blockchain Alternatives
TPS breakthroughs get engineers excited, but TradFi is looking at Ethereum because that’s where the liquidity is, says Kevin Lepsoe of ETHGas.
Eleven US Senators Call for Federal Investigation into Binance's Compliance with Sanctions Regulations
Lawmakers urge US regulators to review Binance’s AML and sanctions controls after reports of Iran-linked transactions and potential evasion risks.
Investing in Bitcoin? New Data Reveals Holding for Three Years Can Shield You from Losses
Traders who bought Bitcoin three to five years ago are still up around 90% on average, even after the latest correction.
New Accounts Surged to $1 Million on Polymarket Just Before US Airstrikes on Iran, Reveals Bubblemaps Analysis
One trader who made over $2 million in recent months betting against the strikes lost $6.5 million in a single day after the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran.
Court Decision Prevents Binance from Moving Class Action Lawsuits on Token Sales to Arbitration
The case traces back to a wave of class action lawsuits filed in April 2020 against major crypto exchanges and token issuers.
Morgan Stanley Seeks OCC Bank Charter to Expand Cryptocurrency Custody Services
The Wall Street banking giant has been accelerating its foray into crypto, filing to launch Bitcoin, Ether and Solana ETFs in January.
OpenAI Secures Major Defense Contract Shortly After Government Move Away from Anthropic
OpenAI will deploy its AI models on Pentagon classified networks after the US government ordered agencies to stop using rival Anthropic over national security concerns.
Bitcoin Price Falls to $63,000 Amid Escalating Conflicts Between the US, Israel, and Iran
Bitcoin faced geopolitical instability alone as a weekend move on Iran saw traditional markets closed, with key support still holding.
Analysts Predict Block's Square Unit Will Benefit Significantly from Dorsey's Focus on AI
Block reported impressive financial results and guidance, illustrating building financial momentum, according to William Blair.
Morgan Stanley Intensifies Commitment to Cryptocurrency by Applying for Bank Charter to Manage Digital Assets and Provide Staking Services, According to Bloomberg
Morgan Stanley filed for a de novo national trust bank charter that would allow it to custody digital assets, according to Bloomberg.
Comprehensive Price Forecast for February 27: Insights on BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, BCH, ADA, HYPE, and LINK
Bitcoin’s attempt to top $70,000 stalled throughout the week, but analysts believe that the short-term downside will be limited. Will altcoins hold on to their weekly gains?
Bitcoin Price Decline Compared to Gold's Rise Emphasizes Shifting Dynamics in the Crypto Market
Investors’ risk appetite for Bitcoin and crypto fragmented as AI, tech stocks and gold took center stage. Will increasing global money supply put wind in BTC’s sails?
SEC Aims to Reclaim Leadership in Cryptocurrency Regulation After Recent Setbacks, Claims Chairman Atkins
The SEC is working to regain momentum on crypto after what Atkins described as a “big missed opportunity” under the prior administration.
Bitcoin Manipulation Allegations Encounter Resistance as ETFs End Five-Week Outflow Streak: Finance Redefined
Analysts dispute claims of a daily Jane Street Bitcoin dump as spot Bitcoin ETFs post three days of inflows and DeFi debates shift to real revenue.
US Department of Justice Freezes $580 Million in Cryptocurrency Linked to Chinese Transnational Criminals
The seizures and freezing over three months were conducted by the District of Columbia’s Scam Center Strike Force, established by US Attorney Jeanine Pirro in November.
Alchemy Launches Innovative Autonomous Payment Infrastructure for AI Agents on Base
The system enables AI agents to automatically pay for blockchain data and compute credits in USDC, as autonomous crypto applications gain traction.