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Ark Invest continues to increase its crypto stock holdings amidst global market volatility due to U.S.-Iran tensions. Recently, they acquired shares of Coinbase and Robinhood, demonstrating long-term optimism for digital asset platforms despite short-term market fluctuations.

A working paper published by European Central Bank economists on March 3, 2026, warns that widespread adoption of stablecoins would pose major risks to euro-area banks and the ECB's monetary sovereignty, particularly if linked to foreign currencies such as the U.S. dollar.

The U.S. Central Command confirmed that six U.S. soldiers have been killed and 18 wounded in the "Epic Fury Operation." Trump stated that the deployment of ground troops is not ruled out and has made multiple contradictory statements about the timeline of the operation. Iranian reports indicate that the death toll has reached 555, including many children killed in school attacks, drawing international attention.

American Bitcoin Corp. (Nasdaq: ABTC) announced on March 3, 2026, the purchase of 11,298 ASIC miners, adding approximately 3.05 exahash per second of mining capacity at an efficiency of 13.5 joules per terahash.

As of March 4th, nearly 20 million Bitcoins have been mined, with only about 3,000 remaining to reach the milestone. It is expected to be achieved within a week, while the remaining 1 million will take 114 years to mine. This milestone highlights the absolute scarcity of Bitcoin supply. In the future, miners' income will shift to rely on transaction fees, facing challenges in network security. Bitcoin's supply curve is fixed and transparent, with programmed scarcity, which is fundamentally different from gold.

Circle Internet Group (CRCL) shares rose nearly 8% to $103.71 on March 3, 2026, reaching their highest level in almost four months, as analysts at Mizuho identified rising oil prices and shifting Federal Reserve rate expectations as tailwinds for the stablecoin issuer's valuation.

_Oil shock and Fed uncertainty pressure Bitcoin, while ETF inflows fail to restore strong institutional demand._ Bitcoin swung sharply after U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran triggered a weekend risk-off move across

American Bitcoin Corp. announced the purchase of 11,298 Bitcoin mining machines, with an expected additional hash rate of approximately 3.05 EH/s. After expansion, the company's total self-owned mining machines will reach 89,242 units. The company emphasizes accumulating Bitcoin at a cost below market price and plans to deploy at the Drammen Heller mining farm in March 2026.

_Visa and Bridge are expanding stablecoin-linked cards to 100+ countries, pushing crypto spending into mainstream global payments._ Visa and Bridge are taking their partnership to the next level.  The two companies announced on March 3, 2026, an expansion of their stablecoin-linked card

U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chair Michael Selig stated on March 3, 2026, at a Milken Institute event in Washington, D.C., that the agency will issue guidance permitting crypto perpetual futures contracts in the United States "within the next month or so," aiming to repatriate trading activity and liquidity that migrated offshore under the prior administration.

PayPal's stablecoin PYUSD is improving invoice financing issues in the North American trucking industry. Through integration with TCS Blockchain, carriers can receive funds on the same day, reducing settlement costs by up to 90%. This solution effectively addresses the long wait times caused by traditional invoicing processes and helps enhance the market application and competitiveness of PYUSD. TCS projects that by 2026, the freight invoice transaction volume will exceed $1 billion.

Escalating U.S.-Iran tensions and widening geopolitical rifts are driving central banks to reassess gold reserves, with the World Gold Council signaling that deepening global conflict risks will anchor official demand through 2026. Central Banks Recalibrate Gold Buying as Geopolitical Risks

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PEPE, GIGA, TURBO, and WIF show high-volatility rebounds without full structural confirmation. HBAR demonstrates steadier recovery supported by deeper liquidity conditions. A broader 10x expansion wave would require sustained higher highs and macro alignment. The bro

In January of this year, overall industrial production declined again due to adjustments in the semiconductor industry, with a production index of 114.7, down 1.3%. Despite a 4.4% decrease in semiconductor production, consumption and equipment investment continued to grow. Retail sales increased for the second consecutive month, especially in communication equipment. Construction project orders saw a significant rise, indicating a recovery in future economic activity. The government is monitoring the impact of Middle East tensions on the economy.

Billionaire investor Ray Dalio stated during a March 3, 2026 appearance on the All-In Podcast that he considers gold superior to Bitcoin as a safe-haven asset, arguing that Bitcoin lacks central bank support, faces privacy limitations, and could be vulnerable to quantum computing threats.

During a press conference, Trump expressed concern that Iran's potential successor might be just as bad as the former, even though the US and Israel have already militarily defeated Iran, the political situation remains uncertain. He warned the Iranian people to be cautious during protests, while reports indicated that Khamenei's son might quickly assume power outside legal procedures, highlighting internal chaos within Iran. Trump also threatened to impose sanctions on trade with Spain.

In brief Roughly 3.4 million ETH is waiting to enter Ethereum’s validator set, creating one of the longest staking queues since the network transitioned to proof-of-stake. Anecdotal industry feedback suggests major corporates and exchanges are driving much of the demand as they seek yield on

Bitcoin surged to a two-week high near $70,000 on March 2, 2026, recovering from weekend lows of $63,100 as markets digested the escalating U.S.-Israel military conflict with Iran now entering its fourth day.

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