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Kraken Secures Access to Fed’s Core Payment Systems: WSJ
The banking unit of crypto exchange Kraken has secured approval for a Federal Reserve “master account,” giving it access to the Fed’s core payment systems. According to a report in the Wall Street Journal, Kraken Financial’s application isDecryptTether and City of Lugano Commit $6.4 Million to Plan ₿ Phase II
Tether and the City of Lugano have launched a four-year strategic expansion to transform the Swiss city into a global hub for digital infrastructure. Tether and municipal leaders announced the launch of Plan ₿ Phase II on March 3, 2026, inbitcoin.comBitcoin Pushes Past $71K, But Can the Rally Last?
Bitcoin's weekend rally has extended, allowing the leading crypto to push past $71,000 for the first time in three weeks—but the sustainability of its ascent hinges on the broader liquidity environment and geopolitical risks. The top cryptoDecryptBitget Introduces Group-Based Maker Rates to Strengthen Spot and Futures Liquidity
This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. Victoria, Seychelles, March 4, 2026 — Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has rolled out an upgraded Market Maker Incentive Program that introduces a group-based makebitcoin.comStablecoins Pose Fresh Risk To Eurozone Lending, ECB Says
Europe’s top central bank is watching stablecoins with growing caution. What began as a niche crypto tool is now large enough to draw attention in Frankfurt. Based on reports, the European Central Bank has warned that wider use of privatelBitcoinistLong-Term Bitcoin Holders Buy $14 Billion In BTC As Retail Headed For The Exit
Seventeen of the top 25 largest Bitcoin ETF holders added to their positions while ordinary investors were selling. That split tells a story that goes beyond a single month of on-chain data. Smart Money Moves Against The Crowd Bitcoin exchNEWSBTCBitcoin Pierces $71K in Vertical Climb, Liquidating $154M in Short Positions
On early March 4, 2026, bitcoin surged past $71,000, gaining nearly 8% in a single hour as it decoupled from crashing global equity markets. Broad Rally Across the Digital Asset Landscape In another striking display of decoupling, bitcoinbitcoin.comTransacta Partners with CryptoJets to Support Growing Demand for Crypto Payments in Private Aviation
Tallinn, Estonia, March 4th, 2026, Chainwire CryptoJets, a global private jet and helicopter brokerage, has announced a partnership with Transacta to support the growing demand for cryptocurrency payments in private aviation. The growingDecryptThe Stablecoin Moment: Morph’s CEO Colin Goltra on Global Payment Settlement and the Future of Crypto
A veteran of the global crypto industry, Colin Goltra has been an early adopter and advocate for digital assets throughout his career. Colin Goltra is the Chief Executive Officer of Morph, a blockchain platform building universal infrastrbitcoin.comParaguay Plans First State-Run Bitcoin Mining Project
Paraguay’s state power utility ANDE has signed a memorandum of understanding with crypto infrastructure firm Morphware, setting up a formal cooperation framework that explicitly includes exploring Bitcoin mining as a national-level opportunBitcoinistRay Dalio Slams Bitcoin: Privacy Risks, Control Fears, And The Quantum Question
Ray Dalio cast fresh doubt on Bitcoin’s claim to safe-haven status on Tuesday, arguing that the asset still falls short of gold on privacy, institutional suitability and market structure. In a March 3 appearance on the All-In podcast, the bNEWSBTCMEXC and Ondo Finance Expand Tokenized Stock Partnership With 17 New Spot Pairs
MEXC and Ondo Finance have launched 17 new tokenized stock pairs to provide 40 million users with access to U.S. equities. MEXC and Ondo Finance expanded their strategic partnership on March 3, 2026, by introducing a ninth phase of tokenizebitcoin.comTrading Halted in Seoul: Kospi Suffers Historic Sell-off Amid Iran War Jitters
South Korea’s Kospi index plummeted over 12% on March 4, triggering emergency circuit breakers as Middle East tensions and artificial intelligence (AI) growth concerns sparked a historic sell-off. Circuit Breaker Activated South Korea’s stobitcoin.comSolana OI And Weighted Funding Rate Crash To Levels Not Seen Since 2023
After hitting an all-time high of $291 back in January 2025, Solana has begun what has been a year of steady declines. While there have been some relief bounces along the way, the main direction has been downward. At the time of writing, thBitcoinistExpert Trader Says Bitcoin Surge To $220,000 Is Coming, But This Will Happen First
Bitcoin’s current price trajectory has left a lot to be desired, with the most concern currently being for when the digital asset will hit a bottom. There have been countless predictions since the decline began, and yet, Bitcoin remains belNEWSBTCBitgo Europe Expands Crypto-as-a-Service Across the European Economic Area
Bitgo has launched its Crypto-as-a-Service platform across 30 European countries to provide businesses with compliant digital asset infrastructure. Bitgo Europe GmbH is expanding its Crypto-as-a-Service (CaaS) across the European Economic Abitcoin.comAnother Bitcoin Miner Shifts To AI: Core Scientific Offloads 1,900 BTC
Core Scientific is the latest in the line of Bitcoin miners accelerating a pivot toward AI, selling 1,900 BTC and signaling that more is coming. Core Scientific Expects To Sell All Of Its Bitcoin Holdings In Q1 2026 Core Scientific has fileBitcoinistCFTC Chair Says Crypto Perps Approval Is Close — Why This Is Huge For Hyperliquid?
The newly appointed Chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Mike Selig, has signaled that the United States is close to introducing a regulatory framework that would allow crypto perpetual futures to trade onshore. The moNEWSBTCCore Scientific to Sell 2,500 Bitcoin as Company Pivots Toward AI
Core Scientific expects to sell most of its 2,500 BTC holdings in Q1 2026 to strengthen liquidity and fund AI-focused data center expansion. The move reflects a broader shift among public miners pivoting toward high-performance computing.bitcoin.comConfidential LIBRA Advisory Agreement Between Co‑Creator And President Milei Revealed
A new chapter has unfolded in the ongoing LIBRA cryptocurrency scandal, as fresh judicial findings suggest that the relationship between Argentine President Javier Milei and LIBRA co-creator Hayden Mark Davis may have been closer than previBitcoinist
