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According to CoinNess market monitoring, BTC has fallen below $69,000. BTC is trading at $68,977.92 on the Binance USDT market.

Whale Alert reported that 326,941,000 USDC has been transferred from Coinbase Institutional to an unknown wallet. The transaction is valued at about $327 million.

Binance has announced it is taking legal action against The Wall Street Journal (WSJ), suing the publication for defamation over its reporting on alleged violations of Iran sanctions. On Feb. 23, the WSJ published a report claiming that Binance's internal investigators had identified over $1 billion in funds flowing to a terror financing network linked to Iran, but that company management subsequently fired the investigators and shut down the probe. Binance has maintained that the report maliciously distorted facts and that the company has no motive to support terror financing.

Spot trading volume on major cryptocurrency exchanges decreased in February compared to the previous month, while derivatives trading volume saw a slight increase, according to a February 2026 exchange data report from Wu Blockchain. The report found that spot trading volume on major exchanges fell by approximately 11.5% month-over-month. The exchanges with the highest growth in volume were Bitfinex (+12.5%), OKX (+8.4%), and Coinbase (+5.1%). In contrast, Uniswap (-64%), HTX (-37%), and Binance (-16%) saw the largest decreases. Meanwhile, derivatives trading volume grew by about 0.7% from the previous month. Exchanges leading this increase included Hyperliquid (+24%), Gate.io (+20%), and Deribit (+19%).

Iran has warned that international oil prices could surge to $200 per barrel amid escalating security instability in the Middle East, Walter Bloomberg reported. Ebrahim Zolfaqari, a spokesperson for Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, a joint military command, stated that Iran would shift from retaliatory responses to a strategy of sustained attacks against hostile forces. He claimed the U.S. would no longer be able to control oil prices. Zolfaqari also warned that Iran would not permit oil shipments to the U.S., Israel, and their allies, adding that all ships and tankers heading to these destinations could be targeted.

Binance announced it has selected Midnight (NIGHT) for its 61st HODLer airdrop and will list the token at 3:30 p.m. UTC on March 11. The airdrop will be distributed to users who subscribed to BNB Simple Earn and On-Chain Yield products between 12:00 a.m. UTC on Feb. 16 and 11:58 p.m. UTC on Feb. 18.

Bitcoin (BTC) has once again failed to break above the $70,000 level, with an analysis suggesting that geopolitical risks in the Middle East have impacted market sentiment. CoinDesk reported that market uncertainty increased following reports that Iran had placed sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz, a key channel for global oil transport. The report added that upward market momentum weakened after U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright posted and later deleted a social media message about the United States escorting oil tankers through the strait. Alex Kuptsikevich, an analyst at FxPro, noted that in the short term, the 50-day Simple Moving Average (SMA) near $73,000 is acting as a key resistance level for BTC. This level is serving as a strong barrier, preventing a reversal in the market's direction. Historically, the 50-day SMA has been used as an indicator of medium-term trends. Kuptsikevich analyzed that if Bitcoin can break above this level, it could mark a significant turning point in the coming days.

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has launched an investigation into allegations that Iran used Binance to evade U.S. sanctions and finance terrorist organizations, the Wall Street Journal reported exclusively. Binance reportedly identified over $1 billion in funds flowing to an Iran-linked terror financing network through an internal probe but subsequently disbanded the investigation team. The DOJ is reportedly in contact with individuals involved in the transactions and is focusing on whether Binance itself committed any wrongdoing or if the issue is confined to customers who used the platform. Binance stated that it has never directly transacted with sanctioned entities and has cooperated with regulators to block the network.

Bitcoin could reach $80,000 by the end of June, according to Nick Forster, founder of the on-chain options platform Derive (Derive.xyz). In an interview with DL News, Forster noted that BTC has shown stability despite geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. He explained that while there have been fears of a market collapse, derivatives market indicators suggest these concerns are exaggerated. Recently, investors have started betting on an upswing rather than hedging against a decline, causing BTC's price to diverge from the U.S. stock market, he added.

Ethereum ecosystem developers have unveiled an early prototype for native rollups, a new design concept aimed at simplifying the Layer 2 scaling architecture, The Block reported. Unlike existing rollups that utilize separate verification systems such as zero-knowledge (ZK) proofs or fraud proofs, the native rollup approach confirms validity by directly recalculating Layer 2 blocks on Ethereum. This design allows Layer 2 transactions to be re-executed on the base chain, enabling them to directly share Ethereum's security framework.

Binance has announced the listing of 龙虾/USDT perpetual futures at 11:30 a.m. UTC on March 11. The name 龙虾 means "lobster" in Chinese, and the token is a BNB Chain-based memecoin derived from a Chinese internet meme. The contract will support up to 5x leverage.

XRP spot ETFs are exhibiting an unusual trend by maintaining their total assets under management (AUM) even as the underlying asset's price has fallen, DL News reported. While the price of XRP has dropped by more than 45% from $3 just before the ETFs launched last year to a recent $1.4, the funds have attracted over $1.4 billion in net inflows since their debut. The resilience in AUM is attributed to buying pressure from a dedicated base of XRP holders. In contrast, Solana (SOL) spot ETFs, which launched around the same time and maintain a similar AUM, are reportedly sustained primarily by institutional investor inflows. As of the end of last year, Goldman Sachs was the largest institutional holder of XRP spot ETFs.

Cardano (ADA) plans to shift its focus this year toward improving utility and user experience, founder Charles Hoskinson said, according to CryptoPotato. Hoskinson outlined several proposals, including increasing investment in utility to boost active user numbers and total value locked, having the project treasury purchase up to 30% of tokens from individual projects within the Cardano ecosystem, and integrating with its proprietary Bitcoin-based DeFi protocol, Midnight. He also stated that a portion of the resulting profits would be used to buy back ADA and return it to the treasury, creating a self-sustaining structure intended to recoup the investment within three years. To attract more developers, the plan also involves using influencers and hosting hackathons. "The current fragmented budget allocation is undermining the Cardano ecosystem's competitiveness," Hoskinson emphasized. "A unified strategy and self-investment are essential to attract external capital."

Tether's partner firm, Antalpha, is sitting on over $100 million in unrealized gains from its investment in tokenized gold, CryptoPotato reported. The firm previously purchased approximately $241 million worth of XAUt at an average price of $3,693 per ounce, equivalent to about 1.8 tons of physical gold. Following a subsequent rally in gold prices, the position is now profitable by more than $100 million.

A labor union has been established at the South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb, Newshoo Plus reported exclusively. The new Bithumb Labor Union is reportedly affiliated with the National Public Workers' Union Federation, which is under the Federation of Korean Trade Unions. The union plans to serve as a consultative body for matters concerning employee welfare and working conditions. Bithumb stated that it is currently confirming the details of the union's formation. The company added that it respects its employees' rights and plans to respond diligently in accordance with relevant laws and procedures.

Kodiak, the largest decentralized exchange (DEX) on Berachain, has integrated dSLTP, a new decentralized stop-loss and take-profit protocol from the Israeli blockchain project Orbs. The integration allows Kodiak users to set stop-loss and take-profit orders for all swap trades, enabling precise risk control without relying on centralized infrastructure. Built on Orbs' decentralized Layer 3 infrastructure, dSLTP operates without central servers. The protocol is permissionless, allowing any DEX to integrate automated stop orders without needing off-chain executors. It automatically executes sales when a preset price is reached.

The market for tokenized real-world assets (RWA) has grown by approximately 66% this year to $23.6 billion, Cointelegraph reported, citing data from DeFiLlama. According to the data, tokenized funds based on U.S. Treasurys, bonds, and money market funds make up the largest segment at about $10.5 billion, or 44.5% of the total. This was followed by tokenized gold and commodities at around $6.5 billion and tokenized stocks at $4 billion. Other sectors, such as private credit and yield-bearing products, accounted for a relatively small share.

Bitcoin is in a phase of very high uncertainty, with various on-chain signals indicating more hesitation than conviction among investors, according to a post on X by Julio Moreno, a senior analyst at CryptoQuant. He highlighted three key metrics to support his analysis: - The Apparent Demand indicator, which reflects actual market demand, briefly recovered from a deep negative territory but failed to sustain momentum, suggesting a lack of consistent buying pressure. - CryptoQuant's proprietary Bull-Bear Cycle indicator is showing only short-term volatility without a clear directional trend. - The Long-Term Holder Spent Output Profit Ratio (LTH-SOPR) recently dipped below one, indicating that long-term holders have begun selling at a loss. Moreno added that Bitcoin is currently in the most frustrating stage of its cycle, characterized by a lack of clear direction.

The daily trading volume for STRC, the perpetual preferred stock of MicroStrategy (MSTR), reached an all-time high of $409 million, Cointelegraph reported via X. Under its corporate policy, MicroStrategy may issue and sell STRC to fund additional Bitcoin purchases. STRC features a variable annual dividend rate of 11.25%, with monthly adjustments designed to keep the share price near its $100 par value. The company has consistently employed this strategy of issuing preferred stock to raise capital for buying Bitcoin.

Bitcoin price volatility is expected to increase next week as central banks in seven major countries, including the U.S. Federal Reserve, are scheduled to make interest rate decisions, CoinDesk reports. The series of announcements will begin with the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) on March 17, followed by decisions from the Fed, the Bank of Japan (BOJ), the Swiss National Bank (SNB), and the European Central Bank (ECB). Surging oil prices, driven by heightened geopolitical tensions, have reignited inflation concerns, raising the possibility of rate hikes by these central banks. A hawkish, pro-tightening stance could lead to a decline in BTC's price. However, if the banks maintain a neutral or wait-and-see approach, BTC could see a potential rally. The report noted that the decisions from the U.S. and Japanese central banks will be particularly influential, potentially serving as a significant turning point for Bitcoin.

BTC perp long/short ratios on top exchanges by open interest The following are the 24-hour long/short ratios for BTC perpetual futures on the world’s three largest crypto futures exchanges by open interest: Overall: 50.04% long, 49.96% short - Binance: 50.43% long, 49.57% short - OKX: 49.43% long, 50.57% short - Bybit: 50.33% long, 49.67% short

An anonymous whale withdrew 4,628 ETH, worth $9.37 million, from Binance about 15 minutes ago, according to on-chain analyst ai_9684xtpa. Withdrawals from exchanges are typically interpreted as a sign of intent to hold.

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U.S. President Donald Trump's net worth has increased by $1.4 billion over the past year, driven by his cryptocurrency ventures, Forbes reported. His net worth now stands at $6.5 billion, placing him 645th among the world's 3,428 billionaires. Trump is estimated to have earned a net profit of approximately $550 million in the last year from tokens issued by World Liberty Financial (WLFI). He is also estimated to have made an additional $200 million by selling a 49% stake in the company to Aryam Investment, a firm backed by Sheikh Tahnoon Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, a member of the UAE's royal family and the country's National Security Advisor.

Whale Alert reported that 1,000,000,000 USDT has been transferred from Binance to an unknown wallet. The transaction is valued at about $1,000 million.