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
Bank of Japan testing blockchain settlement for bank deposits in new sandbox
BOJ Governor Kazuo Ueda said the experiments will examine links between blockchain systems and Japan’s existing settlement infrastructure. Go to Source
BitMEX co-founder pledges $27M to London maths institute after Trump pardon
Ben Delo paid a $10 million fine after pleading guilty to US banking violations in 2022 and was granted a presidential pardon by Donald Trump in March 2025. Go to Source
Strategy Buys 3,015 More Bitcoin For $204M, Lifts Total Holdings To 720,737 BTC Worth $54.77B
Strategy has added another 3,015 BTC to its balance sheet, spending approximately $204.1 million at an average price of $67,700 per bitcoin. The latest acquisition pushes the company’s total holdings to a staggering 720,737 BTC, further cementing its position as the largest corporate Bitcoin holder globally. The company confirmed the purchase in its latest update: … Read more
Nasdaq Moves Into Prediction Markets With Planned Binary Options On The Nasdaq-100
Nasdaq is preparing to take a decisive step into the rapidly evolving world of prediction-style trading, signaling a potential shift in how traditional financial institutions approach event-driven markets. The exchange has submitted a proposed rule change to U.S. regulators seeking approval to list a new class of derivatives tied to outcomes rather than price direction. … Read more
Aave Governance Takes A Major Step Forward As “Will Win” Proposal Clears First Vote
Aave has moved closer to a significant structural shift after its “Will Win” proposal narrowly passed the first stage of governance approval, signaling strong, though not unanimous, community backing for a plan that could reshape how the protocol funds development and manages its brand ecosystem. The proposal centers on routing all revenue generated from Aave-branded … Read more
OKX Integrates Katana Infrastructure to Launch Native Onchain DeFi Yield
OKX to embed Katana’s native decentralized finance ( DeFi) yield infrastructure, allowing users to access onchain returns without manual bridging. On March 3, 2026, global crypto platform OKX announced an integration with Katana, a DeFi-focused blockchain incubated by Polygon Labs and GSR. This partnership embeds Katana’s onchain infrastructure directly into the exchange, enabling users to … Read more