Stablecoins weaken bank lending and monetary policy in Europe: ECB
The European Central Bank warns that as stablecoin adoption grows, deposits are expected to move from banks, affecting lending and monetary policy transmission. Go to Source
Cake Wallet Integrates Non-Custodial Lightning Payments
Cake Wallet has launched a self-custodial Lightning Network integration using the Breez SDK and Spark to enable instant, private bitcoin payments. On March 2, 2026, Cake Wallet announced the integration of the Lightning Network (LN) into its multi-currency platform. By leveraging the Breez Software Development Kit (SDK) and Spark, a next-generation Bitcoin layer-two network, the … Read more
Bitcoin price chart ‘death cross’ is back, reviving late-cycle fears
BTC price has slid about 35% on average over a month after similar trend line crossovers, keeping downside risk in focus for traders. Go to Source
Kalshi, Polymarket face trading halt in Nevada after court ruling
The ruling adds new regulatory pressure as prediction markets also face scrutiny over information advantages and suspected insider activity tied to event-driven contracts. Go to Source
Proposal to Regulate Prediction Markets Gains Steam After Insider Trading Allegations Involving Iran War
Senator Chris Murphy has proposed regulating prediction markets after allegations of insider trading by people close to the Trump Administration. According to Bubblemaps, six insiders profited close to $1.2 million betting on the U.S. strike on Iran just hours before it happened. Senator Chris Murphy Vows to Regulate Prediction Markets After Insider Trading Allegations The … Read more
Riot reports record $647M revenue in 2025 as other Bitcoin miners struggle
Riot Platforms posted record 2025 revenue of $647 million, driven by $576 million in Bitcoin mining revenue, while holding 18,005 BTC worth $1.6 billion. Go to Source
Citrea Foundation Forms to Advance Bitcoin Programmable Infrastructure and Decentralization
The newly established Citrea Foundation will oversee the growth and decentralized governance of Bitcoin’s application layer through research and grants. On March 2, 2026, the Citrea Foundation was introduced as an independent organization dedicated to supporting the evolution of programmable Bitcoin. Based in the Cayman Islands, the Foundation is led by a Board of Directors … Read more
Spot Bitcoin ETFs see $458M in inflows as Mideast conflict widens
US spot Bitcoin funds saw strong inflows and rising volumes on Monday as institutional demand held up despite widening Middle East tensions and broader market uncertainty. Go to Source
Iran’s Conflict and Internet Disruptions Hit Local Crypto Industry
On March 1, Chainalysis observed that Iran’s largest crypto exchanges were offline, a report consistent with the complete disruption of the internet connection coming from the regime. TRM Labs found that Iran’s crypto transaction volumes fell by 80% since February 28, when the first strike happened. Iran’s Crypto Industry in Containment Mode After Airstrikes Iran, … Read more