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Donald Trump emphasizes the strategic importance of cryptocurrency for the U.S., arguing that maintaining leadership in this rapidly growing sector is essential for national competitiveness and financial innovation. He warns that without U.S. dominance, other nations may influence the future of digital finance.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) have submitted regulatory proposals to the White House, focusing on the classification of crypto assets and rules for prediction markets. The SEC plans to establish token classification standards to clarify regulatory responsibilities for different types of tokens, while the CFTC proposes to develop formal regulations for prediction markets. This submission reflects significant changes in the financial regulatory process, highlighting the White House's increased influence on the regulatory agenda.

President Donald Trump has formally transmitted the nomination of Kevin Warsh to serve as the next Chair of the Federal Reserve to the U.S. Senate, setting the stage for a confirmation battle over the successor to Jerome Powell.

Recently, Bitcoin prices have risen from $68,000 to $73,500, driven by strong institutional demand. Coinbase premium spreads and ETF capital inflows both indicate robust institutional buying, with long-term holders net buying reaching $14 billion. However, new leveraged positions have increased to $3.55 billion, and if spot buying weakens, it could trigger liquidation risks.

Mantra (MANTRA) experienced an impressive 70% growth after launch, attracting strong attention from investors. After completing the OM token swap at a 1:4 ratio, this emerging altcoin received positive market interest, marking a promising start. Complete the OM token swap and launch on cá

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A16z Crypto is raising approximately $2 billion for its fifth fund, focusing on blockchain investments, significantly smaller in scale compared to previous funds. This move aims to shorten the fundraising cycle and respond more flexibly to market changes, especially under the current favorable regulatory environment. Unlike Paradigm's expansion into new investment areas, A16z remains committed to focusing on blockchain, demonstrating its long-term conviction. This adjustment does not reflect a decline in market confidence but is a pragmatic response to high volatility.

MicroStrategy's perpetual preferred stock STRC is recognized as a pillar of the income-generating stablecoin protocol ecosystem, gradually surpassing its original financing tool role to become a key source of revenue for stablecoins and savings tokens. Benchmark maintains a "Buy" rating on MicroStrategy (MSTR) with a target price of $705, representing a potential upside of nearly 380%. STRC supports the development of crypto protocols with stable dividends, creating a positive feedback loop.

Bitcoin just ripped past $73,000, Solana jumped 7.2% back to $91, and Chainlink soared 8% after Trump ordered marine insurance for Strait of Hormuz shipping and pledged the US Navy will ensure safe passage to lower crude oil prices. The crypto market added over $110 billion in a single session, and

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission have formally submitted regulatory plans to the White House's Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, marking a significant step toward establishing formal oversight frameworks for the crypto industry and prediction markets.

Cyclops, a stablecoin payment startup, raised $19,283,746,565,748,392,01 million in a strategic funding round with participation from Castle Island Ventures, F-Prime Capital, and Shift4 Payments. The founding team, known for The Giving Block, aims to simplify stablecoin payment solutions for merchants.

Western Union will launch the USDPT stablecoin and integrate its wallet and payment API with Crossmint to support fund transfers on the Solana blockchain. This move aims to leverage 360,000 global payout points to improve remittance efficiency, targeting a market demand of $905 billion, and to address the challenges of traditional remittances with low-cost and instant settlement.

Andreessen Horowitz's blockchain investment arm, a16z crypto, is currently raising its fifth fund with a target of approximately $2 billion, according to sources familiar with the confidential fundraising process.

Bitcoin rebounded to $72,980 on March 5th. Zerohash has applied for a national trust bank license and plans to offer digital asset and other services. Paradex has launched a genesis airdrop and adjusted its tokenomics. Additionally, the US stock market rose supported by economic data, market sentiment is positive, and investors have a favorable outlook on Bitcoin's future.

Bitcoin could be headed for a blast off as safe-haven demand surges across markets, according to Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki, who pointed to gold’s huge spike as a signal for bitcoin and silver. Robert Kiyosaki Signals Bitcoin ‘Blast off’ After Gold’s Sudden $128 Spike Sparks

Bitcoin has fallen into one of the most oversold zones on the weekly chart in history after months of sustained selling pressure, according to the latest report from research and brokerage firm K33. "To make a mistake, follow the crowd," said Vetle Lunde, Head of Research, in the report, pointing out the sentiment.

Trading volume expansion across BNB Chain memecoins indicates renewed short-term speculative rotation. Larger tokens such as SHIB and FLOKI demonstrated more stable liquidity conditions during volatility. Smaller-cap assets like WKC and BABYDOGE showed sharper percentage gains but

Zerohash US LLC, a digital asset infrastructure provider, submitted an application to the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency for a national trust bank charter on March 4, 2026.

American Bitcoin (ABTC), under Eric Trump, has increased its Bitcoin holdings by over 6,500 coins within six months of listing and plans to further enhance mining capacity through expansion of its mining farms. The company's Q4 revenue grew by 22%, and it mined at a cost 53% lower than the market average. Additionally, ABTC's stock price rose by 13.11% following the announcement, in line with the performance of other stocks in the crypto market.

Trump has nominated Kevin Wash to serve as Federal Reserve Chair for a four-year term, and he has also served as a board member for fourteen years. As a Bitcoin supporter, Wash's stance has attracted attention in the crypto market, but his confirmation process faces resistance from the Democratic Party, with the core issue being the preservation of the Federal Reserve's independence. Additionally, U.S. crypto asset regulation still has a vacuum, and a new CFTC commissioner is urgently needed.