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Bitcoin traded at $66,424 on March 1, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. EST, consolidating inside a defined $63,886 to $68,043 intraday range as the broader structure remained under pressure. While short-term charts show range stabilization, moving averages and momentum metrics continue to lean defensive across t

_AI tools are significantly compressing Ethereum development timelines, enabling rapid prototyping and iteration._ _Formal verification with AI is accelerating proofs for complex STARK-based cryptography, boosting blockchain security._ _Dividing AI gains between speed and safety allows E

Ripple has injected $550 million into XRPL ecosystem since 2017, and this year, it will expand its focus to a more distributed model for founders. This includes launching a fintech builder program, the new XAO DAO for the XRPL network, and increased support for XRPL Commons. This year, Rippl

A trader has reportedly made over $2.3M in one month on Polymarket by betting on Bitcoin's price movements, controlling three wallets. This notable profit arises amid a recent Bitcoin surge to $68K, boosting investor confidence in the market.

Pi Network set March 1 as the mandatory deadline for Step 2 upgrades, and Mainnet nodes that miss it risk losing network connectivity. The update advances Pi’s protocol path toward newer Stellar consensus versions, with the Core Team targeting version 23 by June 2026. Pi Network has

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LayerZero (ZRO) has made an impressive breakout after the recent market crash, continuously setting higher highs despite the overall still being weak. This altcoin previously surged to $1.88 before entering a slight correction. At the time of reporting, ZRO is trading around $X.

You don’t lose money in bull markets because you pick the wrong token. You lose because you wait too long. You wait for confirmation. You wait for listings. You wait for “proof.” And by the time it feels safe, the early price is gone, and the upside shrinks. Here’s what really happens before a

_Ethereum’s drawdown deepens, but compressed leverage and negative funding raise odds of volatility before true capitulation._ Ethereum is nearing a rare technical threshold, with price action pointing toward a sixth consecutive monthly red candle. According to market commentators, such an

Markets were hit with a wave of dramatic headlines in the past 24 hours. Reports circulated that Iran’s Supreme Leader had died. Shortly after, Bitcoin pushed back above $68,000.  However, gold and silver just printed their highest monthly closes in history, gold at $5,278 and silver at $93.76

As digital gaming platforms continue to evolve, payment technology has become an important part of the overall user experience. For adults engaging with regulated slot gaming platforms, payment methods are designed to prioritise security, transparency, and operational reliability. Rather than

_Record Iran strike bets drive $469M volume on Polymarket, raising insider wallet and market integrity concerns._ Rising tensions in the Middle East triggered record activity on prediction markets. Polymarket posted its highest single-day volume as traders rushed to price in the Iran strikes.

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Worries escalate as geopolitical tensions rise. Expert predicts the financial world collapsing in situation does not simmer down. He shares 10 bearish reasons for the financial markets if Monday sees no ceasefire. Iran responded to the US and Israel’s joint attack towards critical

Step Finance, a DeFi platform on Solana, ceased operations after a hack that resulted in losses of around $30 million. The incident highlights emerging risks in DeFi, particularly from insider threats rather than smart contract vulnerabilities. This underscores the need for improved governance and risk management practices within DeFi ecosystems.

Questions arise about 10X Capital's possible undisclosed control of CEA Industries, with evidence suggesting ownership over 5%. YZi Labs calls for SEC disclosure due to concerns about transparency and compliance related to ownership and governance actions.

Alchemy launched an autonomous payment rail for AI agents, meaning that they will now be able to pay for compute credits and blockchain data, as well as query networks and view multi-chain wallet balances.  Meanwhile, since DeepSnitch AI has raised $1.78M and sparked 100x-300x projections, its