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South Korea halted trading after the Kospi and Kosdaq fell over 10 percent during a rapid market selloff. Rising Middle East tensions pushed oil prices higher and triggered heavy selling across Asian stock markets. Global stock markets lost about $3.2 trillion in four days while crypto ma

A token bearing the name of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi briefly surged to a multi-million-dollar valuation on the Solana network before tumbling after the premier publicly denied any involvement. The episode spotlights how political-name assets can spark swift, emotion-driven moves in

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In brief Crypto exchange Kraken has secured approval for a Federal Reserve “master account,” giving it access to the Fed’s core payment systems. A "master account" enables regulated depository institutions to maintain account balances at the central bank. Kraken Financial's account

_Ether exchange reserves hit multi-year lows as 31M+ ETH exits in February. Retail buys, whales sell. What happens next to the ETH price?_ More than 31 million ETH left centralized exchanges in February alone. That marks the single largest monthly outflow since November, and the available spot s

Bitget Wallet has partnered with DT One to enable mobile top-ups using stablecoins. This collaboration allows users to purchase airtime and data plans across 170 countries without converting stablecoins to fiat, enhancing the practical utility of cryptocurrencies in everyday transactions.

_Evernorth announces a $1B+ SPAC merger with Armada II to build the world’s largest public XRP treasury, targeting Nasdaq under ticker XRPN in Q1 2026._ Evernorth Holdings Inc. has announced a business combination agreement with Armada Acquisition Corp II, a Nasdaq-listed special purpose

The FATF warns that P2P stablecoin transactions using unhosted wallets are a significant blind spot in the crypto ecosystem, potentially evading AML oversight. They urge countries to assess risks and enhance monitoring of such transactions. In 2025, illegal addresses received $154 billion in crypto, with 84% involving stablecoins, although illegal transactions remain under 1% of on-chain volume.

The price of Solana (SOL) is experiencing slight profit-taking pressure as it approaches the upper boundary of the accumulation zone around the $88 mark during Wednesday's trading session. However, support from institutional funds is becoming increasingly evident as spot ETF funds have recorded two consecutive capital inflow sessions since the beginning of the week, strengthening the foundation for the upward trend.

Kraken has gained access to the Federal Reserve's core payment system, becoming the first cryptocurrency company to enable direct transfers through the same infrastructure used by banks. This move enhances transaction speed, reduces costs, and strengthens financial services, bridging the gap between digital assets and traditional finance, potentially paving the way for other crypto firms to seek similar access.

Pi Network is preparing another infrastructure update as the next Pi Day approaches. The event will take place on March 14, and the timing has placed fresh attention on Pi Coin price movements. The upcoming upgrade focuses on improvements around the Pi Node system, which plays a central role in

Ethereum needs to become “sanctuary tech” to protect human freedom in the face of increasing centralization, Vitalik Buterin argued. Buterin emphasized the importance of decentralized governance and censorship resistance in the development of the Ethereum ecosystem. Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Bu

In brief Bitcoin surged past $71,000, triggering $433M in liquidations. One analyst told Decrypt the rally is driven by positioning resets and lower supply elasticity, not a single catalyst. Geopolitical escalation could reverse gains, while containment could fuel further upside. Bitcoin

Trump says banks are trying to weaken the GENIUS Act while Congress debates stablecoin rules and broader crypto market structure laws. Banks want new rules on stablecoin rewards as lawmakers debate the CLARITY Act and digital asset oversight in the United States. Senate talks on crypto la