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Charitable organizations massively adopt stablecoinsCointribune, about 10 hours ago
Stablecoins are transforming digital philanthropy. More and more charitable organizations are accepting these assets to attract major donors and secure their funding. Result : significantly higher average donations and millions already raised thanks to blockchain. L’article Charitable organizations massively adopt stablecoins est apparu en premier sur Cointribune.
Source: Neura Robotics is planning to raise 1 billion euros, Tether may participate in the investmentLookonchain, about 10 hours ago
On March 5, German robotics startup Neura Robotics is gearing up for a new funding round of roughly €1 billion to speed up development of AI-powered humanoid robots. Insiders say Tether—issuer of the stablecoin USDT—is expected to join the round as an investor. The round could value the Mechingen, Germany-based firm at around €4 billion, and the company may pursue additional financing down the line. Founded in 2019 by David Reger, Neura Robotics focuses on building “cognitive robots” with visual, auditory, and environmental perception capabilities. It’s also developing industrial and consumer robots, plus Neuraverse—a software platform enabling safe human-robot interaction for intelligent machines. Public records show the company previously closed a €120 million funding round in January 2025, led by Lingotto Investment Management, with other backers including Volvo Cars Tech Fund. Neura Robotics notes its order book is approaching $1 billion, with clients like Kawasaki Heavy Industries and Omron.
Trump Family Supports Mining Company Board Members' Massive Bottom Fishing: Two Executives Splurge on 1.63 Million American Bitcoin SharesLookonchain, about 10 hours ago
March 5 — Two directors of American Bitcoin (ABTC), a Bitcoin mining firm backed by the Trump family, collectively bought roughly 1.63 million shares during the post-disclosure window period, per documents. Justin Mateen purchased ~1.3 million shares at an average price of $1 each, while Richard Busch acquired about 330,000 shares over the past two days. ABTC previously reported a net loss of $59 million in Q4 2025. Co-founder Eric Trump noted the company now holds more than 6,500 Bitcoins—up 500 from its last disclosure—ranking 17th globally among public firms for Bitcoin holdings. The firm uses a dual "mining + direct coin purchases" strategy: ~one-third of its Bitcoin comes from mining, with the rest sourced via market buys and strategic trades. ABTC also announced it’s buying 11,298 ASIC mining machines, expected to boost its hash rate by ~12%. Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. collectively own ~20% of ABTC’s shares.
ChangeNOW Is Settling Crypto Swaps in Under a MinuteBeInCrypto, about 10 hours ago
Seven months ago, ChangeNOW was already pulling ahead of the pack. Swapzone’s mid-2025 speed benchmark clocked the exchange at a median of roughly 1.8 minutes per swap: fast enough to claim the top spot among eight platforms tested. Its nearest rival, Changelly, trailed at around two minutes. Everyone else wasn’t really in the conversation. Now, the gap has widened to something closer to a chasm. Wait, How Fast? Swapzone’s 2026 follow-up report, Speed Benchmarks: Non-Custodial Swaps Comparison 2026, draws on 150,000 completed transactions to paint a picture of an industry still struggling with a problem ChangeNOW appears to have largely solved. The market median for a USDT-to-ETH swap currently sits at 45 minutes. ChangeNOW’s median for the same pair: under 60 seconds. That’s not a marginal lead, it’s a 45x difference. Why This Speed is Necessary Crypto markets move fast, and every minute a swap sits in processing is a minute the price can move against the user. A trader who locks in a rate and then waits 45 minutes for settlement isn’t trading in the market they thought they were entering. The longer the window, the wider the potential gap between the quoted amount and what actually lands in the wallet. ChangeNOW’s answer to this has been infrastructure-level. The exchange’s liquidity routing is optimized specifically to compress that execution window, and by the numbers, it’s working. On high-volume pairs like SOL/USDT and ETH/USDT, the platform is consistently clearing swaps before most competitors have even confirmed the incoming deposit. “At ChangeNOW, we consider speed to be a fundamental pillar of user trust,” said Pauline Shangett, the company’s Chief Strategy Officer. “Our goal is to eliminate latency as a barrier between traders and their funds to establish near-instant settlement as the new standard for the non-custodial industry.” Final Thoughts That framing, speed as a trust mechanism rather than just a convenience feature, reflects something real in the data. When a swap closes in 60 seconds, there’s almost no window for the market to move against you. The rate you see is, in practical terms, the rate you get.
South Korea’s Largest Financial Institution Teams up With Circle To Accelerate Stablecoin PaymentsCCN, about 10 hours ago
Hana Card launched a program offering 5% CRO cashback on USDC-funded Visa payments for tourists in South Korea. South Korea is refining its Digital Asset ...
Analyst Says Bitcoin Price Bottom Hasn’t Happened Yet, Gives Timeline To Expect ReversalNewsBTC, about 10 hours ago
A crypto market analyst has shared a new technical analysis, outlining reasons why the Bitcoin price has not yet reached a cycle bottom. Using a charting framework called the Bear Bands alongside the Halving Cycles Theory, the analyst argues that while a short-term bounce is currently playing out, the broader bear market still has significant time and more downsides ahead before reaching a final price floor. Why The Bitcoin Price Has Not Hit A Bottom Yet According to market expert Crypto Con on X, the recent bounce that saw Bitcoin surge above $71,000 after its first major low under $64,000 is a normal reaction and does not indicate that the Bitcoin bear market has ended. The analyst stated that everything is unfolding exactly as expected, both in timing and price, in line with the Halving Cycles Theory. He further noted that the price sitting precisely at the first low of the Bear Bands indicator actually reinforces his bearish case for Bitcoin. Related Reading: XRP Price At $100 Is ‘Inevitable’, Analyst Explains Why This Is Sharing a detailed price chart, Crypto Con draws on Bitcoin’s full price history dating back to 2011, mapping out recurring bear market sequences that have played out across every major cycle. Each of those cycles followed a consistent three-stage structure, moving through a first low, a second low, and a final cycle bottom before any sustained recovery took hold. Based on this sequence, Crypto Con argues that the Bitcoin market has not yet reached a bottom but could be heading towards one soon. The Bear Bands framework on the chart places Bitcoin’s first low at around $64,000, a level it already achieved this February. The second low for the current cycle is projected near $44,500, indicating that the world’s largest cryptocurrency still has considerable downside ahead before the next major support is even tested. Below this level, Crypto Con has set BTC’s cycle bottom around $28,500, marking the final and deepest projected level before a genuine reversal could be considered. With current prices currently holding above $72,000, a drop to $28,500 would represent a staggering decline of more than 60%, reinforcing the analyst’s belief that the bear market is far from over. Expected Timeline For A BTC Bear Bottom Beyond bearish price targets, the bottom timeline laid out in Crypto Con’s analysis presents a sobering outlook for investors and traders hoping for a quick recovery. The analyst has projected that the second low around $44,500 is not expected for at least another five months from the time of his post. Related Reading: Bitcoin Pattern Memory Predicts The Bottom, And It’s Below $40,000 This places Bitcoin’s next major price crash roughly in the August to October 2026 window, as indicated on the chart. If this timeline plays out, it would push any hope of a final bottom well beyond mid-2026. If the projected cycle bottom at $28,500 plays out, Crypto Con expects it to arrive no earlier than three months after the second low. That points toward a November 2026 to January 2027 timeframe as the earliest window in which Bitcoin could realistically find its true price floor before it begins building toward a recovery. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com
Bitget Challenges Crypto’s ‘Mass Adoption’ Narrative With Anti-Bias PledgeBitcoin.com, about 10 hours ago
![This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. Victoria, Seychelles, March 4, 2026 — Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has unveiled its Crypto Anti-Bias Pledge as part of its International Women’s Day initiatives, raising a fundamental question for the blockchain industry: how can digital assets reach mass adoption while half of the […]](https://assets.coingecko.com/articles/images/106522299/large/open-uri20260305-7-rbxk9q.?1772712722)
This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. Victoria, Seychelles, March 4, 2026 — Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has unveiled its Crypto Anti-Bias Pledge as part of its International Women’s Day initiatives, raising a fundamental question for the blockchain industry: how can digital assets reach mass adoption while half of the […]
Crypto Today: Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP hold weekly gains despite US-Iran warFXStreet, about 10 hours ago
Spot Bitcoin ETF Sees Over $1.1 Billion in Net Inflows Over Three Days, Analyst Says "Safe Haven Asset" Narrative Is BackLookonchain, about 10 hours ago
**March 5th Update** Spot Bitcoin ETF inflows have rebounded sharply. Data shows the funds recorded ~$1.1 billion in net inflows over the three trading days March 2–4, with a single-day net inflow of ~$462 million on March 4—led by BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) at ~$307 million. The capital inflow has lifted Bitcoin prices: the token briefly hit $74,000, currently holds above $73,000, and is up ~6% on the week. Analysts note amid geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and rising macro uncertainty, institutional funds may again view Bitcoin as a geopolitical risk hedge. Some market watchers say sustained net inflows into ETFs could further solidify Bitcoin’s “safe-haven asset” narrative.
FATF: Stablecoin Peer-to-Peer Transfer Identified as Key Money Laundering Risk, Recommends Issuers to Implement Freezing and Blacklisting MechanismsLookonchain, about 10 hours ago
March 5th, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) — the global anti-money laundering body — noted in its latest report that stablecoin peer-to-peer (P2P) transfers are a major money laundering risk in the crypto ecosystem, particularly when users transact directly via non-custodial wallets. Without regulated intermediaries, these activities are harder to trace and regulate. FATF added that stablecoins are now the most widely used virtual asset in illicit crypto transactions. Citing Chainalysis data, 84% of the roughly $154 billion in illicit crypto transactions in 2025 involved stablecoins. The report recommends jurisdictions require stablecoin issuers to have the technical ability to freeze, burn, or blacklist assets linked to suspicious addresses when needed, and integrate compliance features like allowlists and denylists into smart contracts. FATF noted that unlike volatile Bitcoin and Ethereum, stablecoins like Tether (USDT) and USD Coin (USDC) are increasingly used by criminal networks for fund transfers and money laundering due to their price stability, high liquidity, and ease of cross-border movement. Additionally, the report mentions North Korean-linked hacker groups and Iran-associated entities are using stablecoins to launder illicit proceeds and convert funds to fiat via over-the-counter (OTC) traders or P2P platforms. FATF called for stronger regulation of stablecoin issuers and wider adoption of blockchain analysis tools and anti-money laundering (AML) measures like the “Travel Rule” across the crypto industry.
FATF Flags Peer-to-Peer Stablecoin Transfers as Top Money Laundering RiskDecrypt, about 11 hours ago
The Financial Action Task Force wants issuers to embed freeze and deny-list controls directly into smart contracts.
The address bought approximately 343,000 OPN tokens at an average price of $0.5831, and is currently at a unrealized loss of $41,000.Lookonchain, about 11 hours ago
On March 5, AI Auntie monitoring data shows: Address 0x34f85c0304a9f14b492c5d627f1fac73f6f641af spent $200,000 to buy 342,996 tokens on Binance Alpha at the first opportunity, with a per-token cost of $0.5831. Subsequently, the tokens were transferred twice to address 0xEc82a7912AEEF74fB212e799F25468d96fb68635. The current unrealized loss on these holdings totals $41,000.
Openpayd’s Lux Thiagarajah: ‘Decentralization is an Evolutionary Layer, Not a Replacement’Bitcoin.com, about 11 hours ago
![Lux Thiagarajah argues that decentralized technology is not displacing banks but “re-platforming” them. According to him, regulated entities will remain essential because governments will not outsource prudential oversight to permissionless systems. From Revolution to Infrastructure For years, the promise of blockchain in finance was draped in the language of revolution. The world was repeatedly told […]](https://assets.coingecko.com/articles/images/106521892/large/open-uri20260305-7-36tc52.?1772710303)
Lux Thiagarajah argues that decentralized technology is not displacing banks but “re-platforming” them. According to him, regulated entities will remain essential because governments will not outsource prudential oversight to permissionless systems. From Revolution to Infrastructure For years, the promise of blockchain in finance was draped in the language of revolution. The world was repeatedly told […]
Wyoming-based investment firm Strive, holding approximately 7,580 sharesLookonchain, about 11 hours ago
March 5 Public data reveals Wyoming has taken a stake in Bitcoin reserve firm Strive Inc. (ASST), making it one of the few U.S. state governments to directly allocate crypto-related assets. Per regulatory documents, as of Dec. 31, 2025, Wyoming held 151,595 shares of Strive’s Class A common stock—valued at roughly $111,000 at the time. Co-founded by Vivek Ramaswamy, Strive operates under a “Bitcoin Reserve Company” model. As of early 2026, it holds ~13,132 bitcoins, valued at ~$9.46 billion at current market prices, placing it among the world’s top corporate Bitcoin holders. On Feb. 6, 2026, Strive completed a 1-for-20 reverse stock split. As a result, Wyoming’s share count was adjusted to ~7,580 (down from 151,595). The split only impacts share quantity and does not alter the actual value of its holdings. While the position remains relatively small, the move is widely viewed as highly symbolic—reflecting Wyoming’s continued policy push to advance Bitcoin and crypto innovation. Per market data, Strive’s stock closed at $9.62 on March 4, marking a 15.49% single-day gain.
Israel Hit by Missile and Rocket Attacks in Multiple LocationsLookonchain, about 11 hours ago
**March 5** Overnight (March 4 evening to March 5 morning), Iran launched three missiles at Israel targeting Tel Aviv, Haifa and other sites in central Israel, per the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). Air raid sirens sounded in Jerusalem and surrounding areas. Lebanon’s Hezbollah also fired rockets at northern Israel. No casualties have been reported to date. On the evening of March 4, the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) issued its first briefing since the conflict began. A PM spokesperson stated Iran has launched multiple daily missile attacks, repeatedly striking residential areas. The briefing noted Israel is conducting ongoing strikes on Iran and Lebanon’s Hezbollah, with the goal of eliminating the Iranian threat and fully disarming Hezbollah in Lebanon. Additionally, Israel’s Home Front Command announced it will adjust defense protocols starting March 5. From 12:00 PM March 5 to 8:00 PM March 7, all areas will shift from the **Required Activity Level** to the **Limited Activity Level**—meaning a reduced overall defense posture. Schools will remain closed, but work and some gatherings will be allowed under protective measures. Source: FX Street
「TradFi-native」 Contract-based DEX Project QFEX Completes $9.5M Seed Round, Led by General CatalystLookonchain, about 11 hours ago
March 5 — On-chain smart contract trading platform QFEX has closed a $9.5 million seed funding round. The round was led by General Catalyst, with participation from Y Combinator, Paul Graham, Nexus Venture Partners, Moonfire VC, Goodwater Capital, Liquid 2 Ventures, 468 Capital, Ritual VC, and other leading institutions and angel investors. Billed as the first “TradFi-native” perpetual contract platform, QFEX offers 24/7 high-leverage access to real-world assets (RWA) — including U.S. stocks, indices, commodities, and forex — with up to 50x leverage. Its goal is to level the playing field for retail investors, letting them compete equally with institutional players and high-frequency trading firms. QFEX’s team draws from top trading firms like Citadel, Jump Trading, Optiver, Jane Street, Tower Research Capital, and Flow Traders, with deep expertise in traditional finance (TradFi) and high-frequency trading (HFT).
Bitcoin OG Deposits 500 BTC to Binance As BTC Price Tops $74,000U.Today, about 11 hours ago
XRP Builds Bullish Pattern Despite XRPL Activity Slump, Keeps $1.70 Target In PlayBeInCrypto, about 11 hours ago
The XRP price has climbed roughly 5% over the past 24 hours as the broader crypto market rebounds. The move has helped the token recover about 16% from its February 28 low. That has helped form a bullish cup pattern that could support further gains. However, the rally arrives as underlying support weakens. Exchange flows are turning toward selling pressure, derivatives traders are increasing leverage, and activity on the XRP Ledger has cooled sharply since February. Together, these factors suggest the bullish setup could face pressure if demand fails to recover. Cup-and-Handle Pattern Targets 17% XRP Price Rally, but Institutional Wall Remains On the 8-hour chart, XRP appears to be forming a cup-and-handle pattern, a structure often associated with continuation rallies. The right side of the cup formed after XRP rebounded nearly 16% from its February 28 low, and the asset is now consolidating inside the handle. If buyers push the price above the neckline, the breakout could trigger a measured move toward $1.72 (the $1.70 zone), a 17% projection from the neckline. However, institutional momentum has not fully confirmed the move. The Chaikin Money Flow (CMF) indicator, which tracks capital entering and leaving the market, has repeatedly struggled to break above 0.04, suggesting institutional participation remains limited. Want more token insights like this? Sign up for Editor Harsh Notariya’s Daily Crypto Newsletter here. XRP Price Structure: TradingView That hesitation may reflect broader cooling in XRP activity across the Ripple ecosystem. Since early February, XRP has been down roughly 11%, and key activity metrics on the XRP Ledger have declined as well. Lower transaction activity and reduced liquidity can make it harder for sustained buying pressure to support a breakout. This weakening demand becomes more evident when examining exchange flows. Exchange Flows Shift Toward Selling as XRPL Activity Cools On-chain data suggests that some investors may already be preparing to sell into the recent rebound. The Exchange Net Position Change, which tracks whether coins move into or out of exchanges, has recently flipped positive after nearly two weeks of consistent outflows. Outflows typically signal accumulation, as investors move assets into private wallets. Inflows, however, often indicate that traders are positioning to sell. The shift toward inflows comes just as XRP attempts to consolidate inside the handle portion of its bullish structure. Exchange Flows: Glassnode At the same time, broader XRP Ledger activity has slowed. The number of payment transactions on XRP Ledger peaked at around 2.18 million in early February but has since dropped to roughly 1.03 million, representing a decline of about 53%. Payments On XRP Ledger: XRP Scan Meanwhile, trading activity on XRPL’s decentralized exchange has weakened sharply, with DEX volume falling from $30.85 million to about $5.09 million, marking an approximately 83% drop. XRP DEX Volume: Dune This decline in on-ledger activity suggests reduced organic demand for XRP as a bridge asset or trading instrument. That can limit the amount of spot buying needed to support a strong rally. It also shows that the lack of conviction is making traders book profits or minimize losses by selling into the recent bounce. If spot demand weakens while traders attempt to push prices higher, the market can become increasingly dependent on leverage. Rising Open Interest Shows Traders Are Betting on the Rally — Not Exactly A Good Thing? Derivatives markets indicate that traders have begun increasing bullish exposure. Open interest in XRP futures climbed from roughly $728 million to around $859 million between March 2 and March 5, showing an 18% surge in leveraged positions. Funding rates also shifted from slightly negative levels to positive territory near 0.0088, indicating that long traders are paying a premium to maintain their positions. However, the past few trading sessions show signs of cooling leverage. Both open interest and funding rates have started to decline as XRP consolidates inside the handle portion of the pattern. This shift suggests that some long positions may already be closing or getting liquidated as price momentum slows. Open Interest: Santiment While this positioning initially reflected growing optimism, it also increases liquidation risk. If prices fail to break higher and the handle continues to weaken, heavily leveraged long positions could be forced to close. That could accelerate a price decline. The situation weakens as underlying liquidity thins. Capital locked in XRPL automated market maker pools has declined as well. The AMM TVL fell from about $57.6 million to roughly $34.1 million since early January, representing a drop of roughly 41%. XRP TVL: Dune Lower liquidity and declining transaction activity mean there may be less organic demand available to absorb selling pressure if leveraged positions unwind. Key XRP Price Levels to Watch Now The XRP price is currently trading near $1.42, leaving several important levels that could determine the next move. A breakout above $1.46–$1.47 would confirm the cup-and-handle pattern. It could then push the price toward $1.59, followed by $1.72 (the $1.70 zone) and potentially $1.76. On the downside, the pattern remains intact as long as XRP holds above the $1.37–$1.33 support zone. XRP Price Analysis: TradingView However, a drop below $1.26 would invalidate the bullish structure entirely and could trigger a deeper correction. For now, XRP’s chart still points to a potential breakout. But rising exchange inflows, growing leverage, and cooling activity across the XRP Ledger suggest the rally may face a critical test before the next leg higher can begin.
Interest in Altcoins Drops in 2026: What Does This Indicate for the Market?BeInCrypto, about 11 hours ago
Retail interest in altcoins has declined amid a broader market downturn and a persistent risk-off sentiment across the crypto sector. Yet, Santiment suggested that the current lack of enthusiasm could likely be a contrarian bullish signal. Altseason Hype Disappears From Google and Social Media, Data Shows Google Trends data reveals that search interest for terms like “altcoins,” “altcoin season,” and “altseason” has remained low, with scores below 5 at press time. This trend highlights a lack of excitement around altcoins, further reinforcing the market’s cautious atmosphere. Follow us on X to get the latest news as it happens Google Search Interest In The Altcoin Space. Source: Google Trends At the same time, blockchain analytics firm Santiment observed a significant decline in weekly mentions of “altseason” across social media. “‘Altseason is synonymous with FOMO and greed toward more speculative, emotionally driven assets like $DOGE, meme coins, or hyper-volatile and often mid to lower cap altcoins,” the firm said. The firm explained that when social media mentions of “altseason” surge, it is often associated with market tops. Conversely, when discussions around “altseason” hit a low point, it tends to signal the point at which large capital holders often begin to drive up the price. “Historically, however, moments like these when social volume toward altcoin interest is at extreme lows are around the time that rallies begin,” Santiment noted. However, the firm stressed that this is not a foolproof trading signal. Disinterest in altcoins doesn’t always correlate with an imminent altcoin surge. Declining Altseason Discussions. Source: X/Santiment In a follow‑up post, the firm highlighted Dogecoin (DOGE) as a recent case study. “It’s wise to be a contrarian to the echo chamber that is crypto social media. Dogecoin is +15% in 24 hours, and it’s not an accident that the pump began just after the crowd went historically bearish on altcoins,” Santiment added Bitcoin’s Rally Fuels Optimism, But Expert Warns Risks May Loom Nonetheless, it is important to note that DOGE’s rally was not isolated. The broader crypto market also experienced a notable upswing yesterday. Bitcoin climbed to an intraday high above $74,000. In addition, Ethereum jumped to $2,198. BeInCrypto Markets data shows that the top 10 crypto assets all posted gains over the past 24 hours. At press time, Bitcoin’s price had adjusted to $72,618, while ETH was trading at $2,127 and Dogecoin at $0.096. Alphractal CEO Joao Wedson had earlier cautioned that if Bitcoin surges past $72,000, it could spark an altcoin rally. Nevertheless, he also suggested that this could indicate Bitcoin’s bearish cycle is not over. “The real risk signal will likely come from altcoins themselves, which may start triggering warning signs. I don’t think it’s smart to short altcoins this week. Maybe next week,” he added. While the current rally has fueled optimism, whether it will last remains to be seen. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch leaders and journalists provide expert insights