XRP To Pass Bitcoin, US Veteran Claims Amid War Forecast
March 05, 2026 | newsbtc.com
A retired US Army combat medic has predicted that XRP will overtake Bitcoin as the world’s most valuable cryptocurrency — a claim that would require XRP’s price to…

Why Web3 breaks when tokenomics ignores unit economics
March 05, 2026 | bravenewcoin.com
Web3 keeps trying to invent new economics. New incentives, new rewards, new supply curves. But the truth never changes.

SEC ends case against Justin Sun with $10M settlement
March 05, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
The Securities and Exchange Commission has ended its long-running fraud and securities violation lawsuit against Justin Sun in a $10 million settlement.

SEC moves to settle long-running lawsuit against Justin Sun and Tron entities
March 05, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
The settlement reflects a shift in SEC's strategy towards negotiated resolutions in crypto cases, potentially impacting future regulatory actions.

Fed clarifies capital rules for tokenized securities, says framework is ‘technology neutral’
March 05, 2026 | theblock.co
Tokenized securities can qualify as financial collateral under existing rules if they meet certain requirements like traditional securities.

SEC dismisses claims against Justin Sun and Tron Foundation, BitTorrent developer Rainberry agrees to pay $10M fine
March 05, 2026 | theblock.co
The SEC has dismissed its charges brought in 2023 against Tron founder Justin Sun, the Tron Foundation, and BitTorrent Foundation.

Bitcoin Consolidates Near Key Support Band — $77,000 Holds The Key To The Next Move
March 05, 2026 | newsbtc.com
Bitcoin is consolidating near a crucial support band, with $77,000 emerging as the key level to watch.

SEC, Justin Sun reach settlement over Tron lawsuit
March 05, 2026 | coindesk.com
Rainberry, a company affiliated with the Tron network, will pay a $10 million fine.

U.S. banking agencies say capital should be same for standard or tokenized securities
March 05, 2026 | coindesk.com
The Federal Reserve and other banking regulators clarified that the capital tally in banks needs identical treatment whether securities are tokenized or not.

Ether’s path to $2.5K may be trickier than expected: Here’s why
March 05, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Crypto markets spent the week chasing green, but Ether’s rally toward $2,500 might hit significant setbacks.

Short seller Culper bets against ether, Tom Lee's BitMine citing 'death spiral' risk
March 05, 2026 | coindesk.com
The short seller firm said that Ethereum's native token is "impaired," leaving treasury firm BitMine holding the bag while co-founder Vitalik buterin is selling.

Dogecoin Down Bad as Bitcoin Gives Up Latest Gains
March 05, 2026 | decrypt.co
After a strong bounce on Wednesday, Dogecoin is leading the top 100 tokens in losses on Thursday as Bitcoin falls.

Bitcoin rebound appears a ‘relief rally,’ not the start of a new bullish cycle, says CryptoQuant
March 05, 2026 | theblock.co
"Bitcoin is still inside a bear market, despite the recent price rally," Julio Moreno, head of research at CryptoQuant, said.

Bitcoin Just Flashed Death Cross That Has Led To Previous Bottoms, But What’s The Target?
March 05, 2026 | newsbtc.com
Bitcoin (BTC) has just flashed a ‘Death Cross,’ a technical signal that has historically preceded major market bottoms.

Iran Regime's Crypto Activity Topped $3 Billion as Illicit Transactions Surged in 2025: Report
March 05, 2026 | decrypt.co
Iran, Russia, North Korea, and other sanctioned countries boosted their use of cryptocurrency last year, according to Chainalysis.

IRS proposes mandating electronic delivery of tax forms for crypto
March 05, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
If adopted, the proposal will take effect on Jan.

Bitcoin miners offload 15K BTC since October, with more sales expected
March 05, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Public miners are trimming Bitcoin reserves as tightening margins, debt pressure and a post-crash reset force the industry to rethink its once-popular hold strategy.

Trade war jitters drag crypto lower across the board
March 05, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
The crypto market's vulnerability to global trade tensions highlights its integration with traditional financial systems, affecting investor sentiment.

Anthropic launches AI exposure index to assess which white-collar jobs face automation risk
March 05, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
The AI Exposure Index highlights a shift in workforce dynamics, prompting a reevaluation of job roles and potential growth in decentralized AI solutions.

xAI fails to block California AI transparency law requiring training data disclosure
March 05, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
California's AI transparency law sets a precedent for increased regulatory scrutiny, potentially reshaping competitive dynamics and investor strategies.

Solv Protocol says exploit drained $2.7 million from Bitcoin yield vault
March 05, 2026 | theblock.co
The Solv Protocol team said it would cover the losses from the "limited exploit," totaling about $2.7 million for about 10 users.

Penguin Apparel Brand Targets Crypto IP Pudgy Penguins in Trademark Infringement Lawsuit
March 05, 2026 | decrypt.co
The firm behind the Original Penguin brand is suing Pudgy Penguins in a lawsuit that alleges the crypto brand infringes on its trademarks.

CleanSpark sells 553 BTC for $36.6M in February as miners offload Bitcoin
March 05, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
The Nasdaq-listed miner sold nearly all of its February production while expanding power capacity in Texas and maintaining a treasury of more than 13,000 BTC.

Geopolitical tensions drag crypto lower as Middle East conflict escalates
March 05, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Geopolitical instability challenges crypto's role as a safe haven, highlighting its vulnerability to macroeconomic shifts and market sentiment.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong faces shareholder lawsuit over compliance failures and disclosures
March 05, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
The lawsuit could drive governance reforms at Coinbase, potentially strengthening its operations, but insider trading allegations pose a greater risk.

Berkshire Hathaway resumes buybacks for first time since 2024 as CEO Greg Abel also buys stock
March 05, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Berkshire Hathaway resumes stock buybacks for the first time since Q2 2024 as CEO Greg Abel also purchases additional company shares.

Bitcoin Shows Recovery, But Fear & Greed Index Remains In Extreme Fear
March 05, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
Data shows the Bitcoin Fear & Greed Index has remained inside the extreme fear zone despite the asset’s recovery back above $72,000.

Trump son echoes president's anti-bank message amid stablecoin yield fight
March 05, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
The post from Eric Trump, tagging his crypto company, came hours after his father claimed banks were holding a market structure bill…

Dollar-cost averaging Bitcoin is safest strategy for long-term gains: Data
March 05, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Backtested data and forward-looking models found that dollar-cost averaging Bitcoin buys is the best way to invest in BTC.

Ripple adds Coinbase crypto futures to its $3 trillion clearing platform
March 05, 2026 | coindesk.com
Ripple Prime institutional clients can now trade Coinbase's bitcoin, ether, solana and XRP futures in a regulated U.S.

OpenAI Launches GPT-5.4 Days Just After Last Version as 'QuitGPT' Exodus Gains Steam
March 05, 2026 | decrypt.co
OpenAI debuted its most capable model yet under pressure from a mass user exodus tied to the company's controversial Pentagon contract.

Canadian government and TD Bank successfully pilot $100 million CAD bond issuance using Hyperledger Fabric tech
March 05, 2026 | theblock.co
Project Samara was a limited experiment into issuing a single three-month $100 million Canadian dollar-denominated bond security.

Kraken's surprise Fed win may harken onslaught of crypto firms with narrow Fed access
March 05, 2026 | coindesk.com
The Kansas City Fed may term this "Tier 3" access, but Kraken's entry into the vaunted Fed payments system has riled bankers and raised crypto hopes.

Patients Receiving Up To $5,000 After Healthcare Firm Breached, Exposing Records of 426,536 Americans
March 05, 2026 | dailyhodl.com
A US orthopedic and neurosurgery practice has agreed to a multi-million dollar class action settlement stemming from a security breach that happened in February of 2024.

US Equity Markets Fall as Iran Tensions Trigger Oil Rally and Risk-off Trading
March 05, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
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Bitcoin Liquidity Set To Expand With Morgan Stanley BTC ETF Option
March 05, 2026 | newsbtc.com
Bitcoin’s market liquidity is poised to receive a significant boost as legacy financial giant Morgan Stanley moves toward offering its own BTC ETF option.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong and execs face shareholder lawsuit over disclosures, compliance failures
March 05, 2026 | theblock.co
The complaint centers on custody disclosures tied to bankruptcy risk, whether Coinbase listed tokens that could be securities and deficiencies in the company’s AML program.

Gold Holds Above $5,100 As Iran War Tensions Support Safe-Haven Demand
March 05, 2026 | bravenewcoin.com
Gold is on record levels since geopolitical uncertainty and macro volatility are continuing to push safe-haven demand.

XRP Price Prediction: Harmonic Pattern Hints at $1.50 Breakout as XRP Attempts Market Recovery
March 05, 2026 | bravenewcoin.com
A gradual recovery is beginning to take shape for XRP, with the token stabilizing above key support levels after a volatile start to the year.

The Daily: NYSE parent ICE invests in OKX at $25B valuation, suspect arrested in FBI operation over alleged $46M US Marshals crypto theft, and more
March 05, 2026 | theblock.co
The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.

More crypto firms likely to get Fed master accounts and banks lack power to block approvals, TD Cowen says
March 05, 2026 | theblock.co
Banks are expected to object and potentially pursue litigation, but TD Cowen argues they lack the power to stop such approvals.

Bitcoin fails again at $71,500 as weakening momentum raises risk of a deeper pullback
March 05, 2026 | cryptoslate.com
Bitcoin has again failed to hold $71,500, reinforcing the level as a long-term ceiling while global markets shift into a risk-off environment driven by rising oil prices and…

Goldman Sachs Says Tax Cuts and Tariff Certainty Could Boost US Economic Growth in 2026 – But There’s a Catch
March 05, 2026 | dailyhodl.com
Banking giant Goldman Sachs believes that the US economy is primed to exceed consensus expectations this year.

Bitcoin Pulls Back to $71K as War Fears Persist and Arthur Hayes Warns of ‘Risk Phase’
March 05, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Following a rapid surge, bitcoin snapped its winning streak on March 5, retreating from a brief $74,000 peak to consolidate around $71,000.

Eric Trump Goes to War With Big Banks Over ‘Anti‑American’ Crypto Lobbying
March 05, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
Eric Trump lashed out against Big Banks for targeting Crypto and stablecoins, essentially not letting Americans make as much money as they could be.

U.S. judge freezes BlockFills assets in dispute over 70 bitcoin with creditor Dominion Capital
March 05, 2026 | coindesk.com
A New York federal court barred the crypto trading firm from moving bitcoin tied to Dominion Capital, citing suspended withdrawals and insolvency concerns.

Kraken rolls out unified execution layer for xStocks tokenized equities called xChange
March 05, 2026 | theblock.co
xChange is an onchain trading engine and unified execution layer for xStocks issued on Solana and Ethereum.

OpenAI launches GPT-5.4 with improved reasoning, coding, and computer use capabilities
March 05, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
OpenAI launches GPT-5.4 across ChatGPT, API, and Codex with stronger reasoning, coding, and computer use capabilities.

Pudgy Penguins accused of trademark infringement by Penguin apparel brand
March 05, 2026 | theblock.co
PEI said the brand failed to heed a cease-and-desist letter sent in October 2023, around the time Pudgy Penguins toys went on sale.

Trump Meets Coinbase CEO, Blames Banks for Stalling Crypto Bill
March 05, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
President Donald Trump met privately with Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong before publicly criticizing banks for blocking progress on U.S. crypto legislation.

Solana price prediction 2026-2032: Trends and insights for investors
March 05, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Key takeaways Despite occasional challenges for the Solana network ecosystem, including network congestion and competition from other blockchain platforms, the current sentiment…

New Data: How ChangeNOW Helps Traders Swap in Just 1 Minute
March 05, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
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iPhone Users Warned: Crypto Scams Can Trigger ‘Coruna’ iOS Exploits
March 05, 2026 | newsbtc.com
Google’s Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) is warning that a “new and powerful” iOS exploit kit, dubbed Coruna by its developers has been deployed on fake finance and crypto…

Cardano Founder Shares What To Expect For XRP If The Clarity ACT Is Passed
March 05, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson says the Digital Asset Market CLARITY Act could end up giving established tokens like XRP a cleaner regulatory lane, although the bill would set…

OKB surges 41% after ICE investment in OKX
March 05, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
The OKB token exploded over 41% to $120 just hours after the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) announced an investment in OKX at a $25 billion valuation today, March 5.

SoFi taps BitGo to support distribution of its SoFiUSD stablecoin
March 05, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
The partnership highlights the increasing integration of traditional banking with blockchain, potentially transforming digital finance infrastructure.

38% of altcoins near all-time lows, worse than FTX crash: Analyst
March 05, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
The crypto altcoin market is in turmoil as investor sentiment plummets and digital asset prices fail to recover from the October 2025 crash.

Crypto Treasury Inflows Slide To October 2024 Levels—What Happened?
March 05, 2026 | newsbtc.com
Real estate mogul Grant Cardone thinks he has an answer to what ails the crypto treasury industry — pair Bitcoin with rental income.

ZeroHash Applies for National Trust Bank Charter as OCC Crypto Pipeline Grows
March 05, 2026 | decrypt.co
ZeroHash wants OCC trust bank status for crypto custody—and Revolut is gunning for a full U.S.

Earning Interest on Crypto in 2026: 5 Ways to Get Passive Income From Your BTC and ETH
March 05, 2026 | cryptodaily.co.uk
Earning interest on crypto in 2026 is easier than ever.

Morgan Stanley Backs Core Scientific With up to $1B Financing for Data Center Growth
March 05, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Core Scientific has secured a major financing arrangement with Morgan Stanley that could provide up to $1 billion to support the company’s growing data center and digital…

Core Scientific secures up to $1B credit from Morgan Stanley for data centers
March 05, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
The Bitcoin miner and data center operator said the financing will support infrastructure tied to high-density computing workloads, including artificial intelligence and HPC.

Dogecoin liquidity surpasses Bitcoin in market depth
March 05, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
DOGE retained significant market depth, according to Kaito's methodology.

Son of U.S. government contractor, accused of stealing millions in seized crypto, arrested in France
March 05, 2026 | coindesk.com
John “Lick” Daghita was arrested in a joint FBI-France operation after allegations he siphoned tens of millions of dollars in crypto from government seizure wallets managed by…

How Smart PR Turns Web3 Founders into Industry Thought Leaders
March 05, 2026 | cryptodaily.co.uk
How Web3 founders can become industry thought leaders in 2026 by using smart PR: four pillars, practical tactics, and Outset PR as a dedicated PR partner.

IRS proposes rule allowing crypto exchanges to deliver tax forms only electronically
March 05, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
IRS proposes rule allowing crypto exchanges to deliver Form 1099 DA tax forms electronically and end paper statements for customers.

Israel’s Iran war will soon cost the equivalent of 41,300 Bitcoin every week
March 05, 2026 | cryptoslate.com
Israel’s Finance Ministry has put a weekly price tag on the country’s widening war with Iran, estimating that the economy could take a hit of more than 9 billion shekels…

XRP ETF Race: Bitwise Says It’s Now America’s Largest
March 05, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley says the firm’s XRP spot ETF has moved into the top slot in the US market, edging out rivals on assets as the category’s liquidity and asset base…

Ethereum price prediction 2026-2032: Will ETH reach $5,000 soon?
March 05, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Key takeaways: The Ethereum network, launched in 2015, is a decentralized platform that enables developers to create smart contracts and dApps using blockchain technology,…

Sanctions evasions using crypto increased by 700% in 2025: Chainalysis
March 05, 2026 | coindesk.com
Russia, Iran and North Korea expanded their use of stablecoins, hacked funds and state-linked exchanges to move more than $100 billion onchain to evade international sanctions.

CleanSpark sold 97% of February bitcoin production to fund AI pivot
March 05, 2026 | coindesk.com
The cash flow generated will support the bitcoin miner's expansion into AI and high-performance computing data centers.

Cardano's ADA Token Now Accepted at Spar Supermarkets in Switzerland
March 05, 2026 | decrypt.co
Brick-and-mortar retail payments in Swiss Spar stores are enabled through the Cardano blockchain’s integration with DFX.swiss.

SoFi taps BitGo to provide infrastructure for bank-issued stablecoin
March 05, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
BitGo will support the rollout of US dollar-pegged stablecoin SoFiUSD, as US fintechs and banks expand digital dollar infrastructure following new federal legislation.

Prediction markets face backlash over war and nuclear wagers
March 05, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Prediction market platforms are under scrutiny from regulators and lawmakers over a series of contentious wagers on nuclear weapons, war, and foreign leaders.

Bitcoin Price Predictions Flip Bullish, But Ethereum Is Still Stuck
March 05, 2026 | decrypt.co
Prediction market traders are becoming more bullish on Bitcoin's near-term price, but they're not as confident on Ethereum.

American Bitcoin reaches 6,500 BTC treasury as mining strategy expands
March 05, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
American Bitcoin expands its treasury to 6,500 BTC after adding 500 coins in three weeks while boosting mining capacity and insider buys.

Pundit Says XRP Price At $100 Is Not Insane If You Understand This
March 05, 2026 | newsbtc.com
Crypto pundit Bird has explained why an XRP price target of $100 is not “insane” when one understands what the XRP Ledger (XRPL) can do.

FBI arrests custody company CEO‘s son over alleged $46M crypto theft
March 05, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
FBI director Kash Patel posted a photo a handcuffed John Daghita, as well as one of seized items including cash, thumb drives, a phone and devices resembling hardware wallets.

NYSE Parent ICE Invests in OKX at $25 Billion Valuation
March 05, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), has invested in crypto exchange OKX at a $25 billion valuation.

Federal Contractor’s Son Arrested, Charged With Stealing $46 Million From US Crypto Stockpile
March 05, 2026 | decrypt.co
John Daghita was publicly accused of the crime by blockchain sleuth ZachXBT in January.

Doppler token creation platform powering most Base launches expands to Solana
March 05, 2026 | theblock.co
The platform is live on multiple EVM chains and powers the majority of token launches on Base, via integrations with apps like Zora and Bankr.

Suspect in alleged $46 million US Marshals crypto theft arrested in Saint Martin, FBI says
March 05, 2026 | theblock.co
ZachXBT previously linked the suspect to an online persona known as “Lick,” who allegedly accessed wallets holding crypto seized in the 2016 Bitfinex hack.

Western union launches USDPT stablecoin with crossmint on solana
March 05, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Western Union has joined forces with a blockchain payments firm to launch a new digital dollar token, even as Washington’s effort to regulate the crypto industry hits a wall.

Trump Moves To Install Pro-Bitcoin Leader At The Federal Reserve
March 05, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
US President Donald Trump formally sent the nomination of pro-Bitcoin Kevin Warsh to the US Senate on Wednesday, beginning a process that could replace Jerome Powell when his…

Crypto for Advisors: Tokenization offers always-on global investment access
March 05, 2026 | coindesk.com
Using blockchain technology, tokenization is creating a new, always-on investment market, giving people worldwide easy and fractional access to wealth-building assets.

Bitcoin pulls back to near $71,000 even as software sector soars
March 05, 2026 | coindesk.com
The two battered markets have had a nearly one-to-one correlation in recent months, but are moving in opposite directions on Thursday.

Bitcoin trader sees 'lower soon' as BTC price starts to erase $74K breakout
March 05, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
BTC price upside lost momentum after hitting one-month highs as more traders joined bearish predictions for Bitcoin's next move.

US government contractor’s son arrested after allegedly stealing $46M in crypto from Marshals Service
March 05, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
The arrest highlights vulnerabilities in government asset management and underscores the need for enhanced security measures in handling digital assets.

IRS proposes letting crypto exchanges like Coinbase require electronic delivery of tax forms
March 05, 2026 | theblock.co
Last year, many U.S.

FBI Arrests Virginia Man Linked to $46M US Marshals Crypto Wallet Theft
March 05, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Federal authorities have arrested Virginia resident John Daghita in connection with the alleged theft of tens of millions of dollars in cryptocurrency tied to wallets managed by…

Core Scientific Secures Up to $1 Billion From Morgan Stanley for Pivot From Bitcoin Mining to AI
March 05, 2026 | decrypt.co
The firm continues to pivot away from Bitcoin mining.

Ripple expands institutional futures access through Coinbase Derivatives
March 05, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Ripple Prime integrates Coinbase Derivatives through Nodal Clear, giving institutional clients access to regulated crypto futures trading.

Morgan Stanley Advances Spot Bitcoin ETF Plan With Amendment Detailing BTC Holding Strategy
March 05, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Morgan Stanley moves closer to launching a spot bitcoin ETF, unveiling new structural details and custody partners as the Wall Street giant positions its proposed Bitcoin Trust…

Amazon, Google, Meta and Microsoft commit to covering AI energy costs
March 05, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
President Donald Trump gathered the leaders of America’s most powerful technology companies at the White House on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, to sign a Ratepayer Protection Pledge.

Revolut seeks de novo banking charter with OCC
March 05, 2026 | theblock.co
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has recently given conditional approval to several stablecoin issuers to become banks.

Ripple quietly appears inside Wall Street’s stock-clearing system as it expands XRP payments platform
March 05, 2026 | cryptoslate.com
Ripple is sharpening its argument that it can help institutions move value across traditional rails, stablecoins, and blockchain networks.

Alpin Yukseloglu: AI will revolutionize crypto security, superhuman auditors are on the horizon, and emerging markets offer high-yield opportunities | Bankless
March 05, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
AI advancements are set to revolutionize crypto security, potentially eliminating critical vulnerabilities in smart contracts.

Bybit TradFi Stock Festival announces trading competition with 100,000 USDT prize pool
March 05, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
In this post: Bybit has officially kicked off the Bybit TradFi Stock Festival’s Wall Street Showdown competition with a 100,000 USDT prize pool.

Why Bitcoin ‘Can’t’ Be A Central Bank Asset: Billionaire Chamath
March 05, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
Billionaire Chamath Palihapitiya says Bitcoin has hit a structural limit that many market participants still do not want to confront: in his view, it lacks the qualities needed…

Bitcoin Surge To $74,000 Fueled By US Institutions, Coinbase Premium Signals
March 05, 2026 | newsbtc.com
Data shows the Bitcoin Coinbase Premium Gap spiked as the asset rallied toward $74,000, a potential sign that the platform’s institutional users were backing the run.