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The crypto sector experienced an outbreak of volatility and trading bloodshed leading up to the weekly closing following the announcement that Israel carried out attacks on Iran. On February 28, 2026, the overall market capitalization of digital assets lost around 70 billion in one hour as news of t

_ETF flows show profit-taking in Bitcoin and Ethereum, with selective rotation into XRP rather than broad institutional exit._ Institutional positioning in crypto ETFs shifted sharply after two days of heavy buying. Bitcoin funds moved into net outflows, and Ethereum saw deeper withdrawals.

The defense-policy arc surrounding artificial intelligence intensified after the U.S. Department of Defense branded Anthropic as a “supply chain risk,” effectively barring its AI models from defense contracting work. Anthropic’s chief executive, Dario Amodei, pushed back in a CBS News interview on S

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and gold are diverging in 2026, as persistent liquidity dynamics and shifts in risk appetite reshape how each asset behaves. Gold has surged roughly 153% since the start of 2024, while Bitcoin has retraced about 30% over the same period. Analysts attribute the split to a

Last week, the Korean stock market surpassed 6,000 points, mainly driven by strong performance in the semiconductor industry and active buying by individual investors. Although foreign investors sold off, the industry outlook remains optimistic, and the strong momentum of semiconductor companies is expected to continue, helping to alleviate market volatility.

Crypto markets plunged as U.S.-Iran tensions flared, leading to $1.8B in sell orders and $500M in liquidations, primarily in Bitcoin and Ethereum. Polymarket users profited from predicting strikes, showcasing the influence of geopolitical events on trader sentiment and market instability.

AI-focused tokens led sector gains despite overall market weakness. Infrastructure and storage projects showed resilient network expansion. Utility-driven adoption supported superior year-to-date performance. Cryptocurrency markets overall have experienced repeat

The U.S. military strike on Iran triggered intense fluctuations in the financial markets, with the New York stock market falling sharply, Bitcoin plummeting, and investors flocking to safe-haven assets like gold. Experts point out that geopolitical tensions and economic indicators will continue to influence market trends.

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Bitcoin is now down 47% from its all time high and trading near $63,700, with Polymarket giving just 3% odds of BTC reaching $150,000 by June. CoinDesk called this a “structural regime shift” as the market posts its fifth straight monthly loss. In that environment, every BlockDAG price

Last year, reports of illegal private financial scams reached 17,000 cases, a 13-year high, mainly due to loan restrictions and economic downturns causing people to rely on illegal finance. Experts point out that policy measures are needed to improve the financial environment and reduce victimization.

In brief Trump ordered federal agencies to “immediately cease” using Anthropic's AI technology. The order follows a dispute between Anthropic and the Pentagon over the use of Claude for unrestricted military use. Trump has given agencies six months to phase out Anthropic

_BNB has dropped nearly 60% from its all-time high in four months, with a bearish flag pattern now actively forming on the chart._ _A confirmed breakdown below the $570 support level could trigger a sharp move toward the $445–$450 price target zone._ _BNB Chain’s on-chain real-world

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The SEI price has fallen back to a level that has defined every major turning point in its history. Sentiment across altcoins is still shaky, and many traders are cautious. But under the surface, something interesting is happening. Volatility is tightening, momentum is deeply stretched, and

Barclays is exploring blockchain technology, focusing on tokenized deposits and stablecoin payments. The bank has requested information from tech providers and previously invested in stablecoin firm Ubyx. If successful, it will join other major banks in the crypto space.

Ethereum remains a focal point for institutional on-chain activity even as price momentum stalls. In 2026, Ether has retreated about 36% for the year, slipping back from the $3,000 milestone toward the $1,900 zone as traders weigh macro headwinds and network dynamics. Yet major financial institution

The market mood has shifted as cross-asset dynamics tighten around valuation, policy uncertainty, and the path of inflation. A respected equity research team recently downgraded US stocks to neutral, citing high price levels, a weaker dollar, and lingering policy risks that could cap upside in the n