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Ethereum (ETH) Price Plunges 50% as Capital Exits Despite Network Usage Soaring to All-Time Highs

Bitcoin (BTC) Tumbles Under $70K as Middle East Oil Tanker Strikes Spark Crude Rally

Stablecoin yields will bring fresh money to US banks: White House's Witt

White House crypto chief Witt states that global demand for the US dollar is massive and that stablecoin yields will attract additional interest to the currency. The statement suggests stablecoins could drive fresh capital flows to US banks through yield-generating mechanisms.

BoE open to scrapping stablecoin limit idea after backlash

The Bank of England is considering abandoning its proposed stablecoin holding limits following significant industry backlash. Industry groups argue these restrictions would make the UK appear hostile to cryptocurrency and harm innovation in the sector.

Hyperliquid Looks Like Solana At $20 Last Cycle, Daniel Cheung Says

Daniel Cheung of Syncracy Capital compares Hyperliquid's HYPE token at $35 to Solana at $20 before its major rally, arguing the protocol has become crypto's main trading hub. He believes Hyperliquid could emerge as a category-defining financial trading platform that competes with traditional brokers like Robinhood.

Crypto ATM losses surge 33% in 2025 as AI superpowers scams: CertiK

Crypto ATM losses increased by 33% in 2025, with AI technology being used to enhance and superpower scamming operations. CertiK identifies crypto ATMs as the most accessible extraction method for scammers to convert stolen funds.

BONK.fun team account hacked and used to launch wallet drainer on site

BONK.fun's team account was compromised by hackers who deployed a wallet drainer on the platform. The security breach further worsens BONK.fun's already declining market position and exposes critical vulnerabilities in decentralized platform security.

MediaTek patches bug enabling crypto seed theft in just 45 seconds

Ledger's security team discovered a critical vulnerability in MediaTek's secure boot chain that allows attackers to steal cryptocurrency seed phrases from Android devices in just 45 seconds. MediaTek has since patched the security flaw that could have compromised sensitive crypto wallet information on affected Android devices.

Tool Receipts, Not Zero-Knowledge Proofs: Practical Hallucination Detection for AI Agents

Researchers propose NabaOS, a lightweight verification framework that detects AI agent hallucinations using HMAC-signed tool receipts instead of zero-knowledge proofs. The system achieves 94.2% detection accuracy with <15ms verification time, compared to cryptographic approaches that require 180+ seconds per query.

Execution Is the New Attack Surface: Survivability-Aware Agentic Crypto Trading with OpenClaw-Style Local Executors

Researchers propose Survivability-Aware Execution (SAE), a new security framework for AI-powered crypto trading systems that prevents execution-induced losses from compromised AI agents or malicious prompts. The system implements middleware protection between AI strategy engines and exchange executors, reducing maximum drawdown by 93.1% and attack success rates by 27.2% in testing.

Trump’s crypto advisor says stablecoins will drive global deposits into US banking system

Patrick Witt, Trump's White House crypto advisor, stated that GENIUS-compliant stablecoins will drive deposit inflows into the US banking system. This suggests a positive regulatory framework for stablecoins under the Trump administration could benefit US financial institutions.

Crypto Thieves Pivot To Phishing As Protocol Hacks Decline In February

Crypto theft patterns shifted in February as phishing attacks targeting individuals surpassed protocol exploits, with total losses dropping to $50 million compared to January's $385 million. The Step Finance hack alone accounted for $30 million of February's losses, while Bybit prevented over $300 million in unauthorized withdrawals in Q4 2023.

Asia rolls out four-day weeks and work-from-home as emergency measures to solve a fuel crisis caused by Iran war

Asian governments are implementing emergency measures including four-day work weeks and work-from-home policies to address a severe fuel crisis linked to the Iran war. The energy shortage is forcing extreme conservation measures, with Thailand even asking government employees to use stairs instead of elevators.

U.S. Inflation Holds at 2.4% in February 2026 Amid Stable Core CPI Trends

U.S. inflation remained steady at 2.4% in February 2026, unchanged from January, while core CPI held at 2.5%, marking the lowest reading since 2021. Energy prices rebounded with natural gas rising 10.9% and fuel oil up 6.2%, though overall inflation pressures appear to be easing.

Crypto Traders Turn to Hyperliquid for Oil Bets Amid Iran Volatility

Crypto traders executed nearly $1 billion in synthetic oil futures trades on Hyperliquid platform on Wednesday, responding to geopolitical tensions involving Iran and concerns about potential oil price volatility. This demonstrates how decentralized trading platforms are being used for commodity exposure during times of geopolitical uncertainty.

RWA Tokenization Hits $23.6B as Funds, Commodities, and Equities Move On-Chain

Real-world asset (RWA) tokenization reached $23.6B in market value, growing 66% in 2026 from $14B. Tokenized funds dominated with $10.5B, followed by commodities at $6.5B and equities approaching $4B, demonstrating significant blockchain adoption across traditional asset classes.

Bear Cycle Warning: Bitcoin’s Rising Supply-in-Loss Is Mimicking The 2022 Pre-Capitulation Phase

Bitcoin is consolidating around $70,000 amid sideways market action, with the article warning that rising supply-in-loss metrics are resembling patterns seen before the 2022 market capitulation. The market continues to experience constrained liquidity while buyers and sellers struggle to establish clear directional trends.

February CPI Holds at 2.4% as Oil Shock Complicates Fed Rate Outlook

February CPI remained at 2.4% year-over-year with core inflation at 2.5%, both staying above the Fed's 2% target. Rising oil prices from Iran conflict may push March inflation higher, while weak payroll growth and higher unemployment complicate Federal Reserve monetary policy decisions.

Coinbase CPO Rejects Claims of Opposing Bitcoin Tax Relief as Jack Dorsey Demands Clarity from Brian Armstrong

Jack Dorsey publicly called on Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong to clarify the company's position on Bitcoin tax relief, amid reports that Coinbase supports de minimis tax treatment only for stablecoins rather than Bitcoin. Coinbase's CPO has rejected claims that the exchange opposes Bitcoin tax relief, creating a public dispute over the company's regulatory stance.

Ghana Positions Itself as Africa’s Hub with First Crypto Regulatory Sandbox

Ghana launched Africa's first crypto regulatory sandbox, admitting 11 firms to test exchanges and tokenization under its VASP Act. With over 3 million Ghanaians using crypto and transaction volumes rising 80%, the sandbox aims to balance regulatory compliance with innovation as companies like Blockchain.com expand into the market.

SEC and CFTC sign agreement to coordinate crypto and market oversight

The SEC and CFTC have signed a coordination agreement to streamline cryptocurrency regulation and oversight in the US. The agreement aims to clarify regulatory responsibilities and reduce duplicative rules across financial markets.

SEC, CFTC end years of rivalry with deal that will mean combined crypto oversight

The SEC and CFTC have signed a memorandum of understanding to coordinate their overlapping regulatory activities, with combined cryptocurrency oversight being a primary objective. This deal ends years of jurisdictional rivalry between the two agencies and aims to create more unified crypto regulation.

SEC and CFTC commit to work together on crypto policy and introduction of new products

The SEC and CFTC have announced their commitment to collaborate on cryptocurrency policy and the introduction of new digital asset products. This cooperation aims to foster innovation in the crypto space while establishing appropriate regulatory frameworks.

Iran warns oil could hit $200 per barrel. Here’s what that could mean for Bitcoin’s price

Iran has warned that oil prices could surge to $200 per barrel due to escalating Middle East conflicts. The article explores potential implications of such oil price spikes on Bitcoin's market performance.

Institutional Crypto ETF Inflows Surge Led by Bitcoin and Ethereum

Institutional crypto ETF inflows surged 149% to $242 million between March 10-11, driven primarily by Bitcoin and Ethereum. Bitcoin ETFs accumulated 3,610 BTC, absorbing nearly eight days of mining supply, while Ethereum reversed previous outflows with $12.6 million in inflows.