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• Ready Layer One: Base Layer Protocols Team for Virtual Developer Event

  07-04-2020 20:05
  
  A virtual conference is being organized by a bevy of base-layer protocols – the Web3 Foundation, Near, Cosmos, Tezos, Protocol Labs and Polkadot.
  
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• Bitcoin slide slowing, but bear market still in play: Analysts

  03-03-2026 06:37 via cointelegraph.com
  Compressed volatility, strengthening ETF flows, and a diminished Coinbase discount “are not characteristics of a market accelerating into a fresh leg lower,” said 10x Research.
  
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• ‘ClickFix’ hackers pose as VCs, hijack QuickLens in latest crypto attacks

  03-03-2026 06:22 via cointelegraph.com
  The ClickFix technique gained popularity among crypto hackers last year, but security researchers have been tracking it since 2024, with targets spanning several industries.
  
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• Solana (SOL) Positions for Breakout as Market Sentiment Turns Bullish

  03-03-2026 06:08 via newsbtc.com
  Solana failed to stay above $90 and corrected some gains. SOL price is now below $88 and might aim for another increase above $90.SOL price started a downside correction below $88 against the US Dollar.
  The price is now trading above $85 and the 100-hourly simple moving average.
  There is a bullish trend line forming with support at $85 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair (data source from Kraken).
  The pair could extend losses if it dips below the $84 zone.Solana Price Remains Supported
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• Nasdaq files for prediction market-style options on Nasdaq-100

  03-03-2026 05:21 via cointelegraph.com
  The offering could enable traders to bet on the stock performance of Nasdaq-100 companies such as Nvidia, Apple, Google and Tesla.
  
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• OpenZeppelin finds data contamination in OpenAI’s EVMbench

  03-03-2026 05:18 via cointelegraph.com
  Security auditor OpenZepplin found that EVMbench’s dataset contains training data leaks and at least four invalid high-severity vulnerability classifications.
  
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• Senate housing bill amendment proposes to block US CBDC until 2030

  03-03-2026 05:13 via cointelegraph.com
  The proposed prohibition was slipped into a Senate housing bill, reviving language used in previous standalone bills to block a Fed-issued US digital dollar.
  
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• XRP Price Maintains Momentum as Traders Anticipate Breakout Rally

  03-03-2026 05:08 via newsbtc.com
  XRP price failed to surpass $1.4320 and started downside correction. The price is now holding the $1.3550 support and might aim for another increase.XRP price started a downside correction and declined below $1.40.
  The price is now trading above $1.370 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average.
  There is a key contracting triangle forming with resistance at $1.4080 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken).
  The pair could start another increase if it stays above $1.350.XRP
  
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• Next “Binance Killer”? Hyperliquid Now Dominates DeFi Derivatives, New Report Shows

  03-03-2026 05:00 via newsbtc.com
  Hyperliquid is no longer just the shiny new decentralized exchange for perpetual futures (a perp DEX). Recent data from CoinGecko suggests it even surpassed Coinbase International’s derivatives volume in 2025, putting it forward as arguably the most credible “Binance killer” candidate in the crypto derivatives market.
  Hyperliquid: The Rise of The Underdog
  Despite having launched only in 2023, Hyperliquid has climbed mountains that most DEXs can never even get close to, going fr
  
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• Uniswap beats class action alleging it assisted crypto ‘rug pulls’

  03-03-2026 04:47 via cointelegraph.com
  A federal judge said Uniswap isn’t responsible for scam tokens traded on the crypto platform, a decision that its founder Hayden Adams said was a “sensible outcome.”
  
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• Ethereum Price Targets $2,150 Again, Bulls Seek Breakout Confirmation

  03-03-2026 04:18 via newsbtc.com
  Ethereum price started a fresh increase from $1,950. ETH is now consolidating gains and might aim for another increase above $2,050.Ethereum started a fresh upward move above the $1,920 zone.
  The price is trading above $1,950 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average.
  There is a key rising channel forming with support at $1,960 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken).
  The pair could start a fresh decline if it stays below the $2,090 zone.Ethereum Price Eyes Fresh Gains
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• Bitcoin Prints Fifth Straight Red Month; Previous Streak Was Followed By 300% Surge

  03-03-2026 04:00 via newsbtc.com
  Bitcoin (BTC) has wrapped up February with its fifth straight monthly loss, marking only the second time in its history that the leading cryptocurrency has printed five consecutive red candles on the monthly chart. 
  Upside Call Options Surge
  The latest decline saw Bitcoin fall to around $63,000 last Saturday, representing a roughly 15% drop for the month of February. However, the start of March has brought a modest rebound. 
  The asset opened the first week of the month at $68,600, post
  
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• Bitcoin Price Upside Capped Again, $70K Proves Tough Ceiling

  03-03-2026 03:56 via newsbtc.com
  Bitcoin price started a decent increase above $68,000 but failed at $70,000. BTC is now consolidating and might aim for more gains above $69,200.Bitcoin started a fresh increase after it settled above the $67,500 support.
  The price is trading above $68,000 and the 100 hourly simple moving average.
  There was a break above a bearish trend line with resistance at $66,800 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken).
  The pair might dip again if it trades below the $67,400 and $67,
  
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• Bitcoin Leads Crypto Funds’ $1 Billion Rebound To End 5-Week Negative Streak

  03-03-2026 03:00 via newsbtc.com
  Crypto Exchange-Traded Products (ETPs), led by Bitcoin (BTC) funds, have broken their one-month negative streak after recording significant inflows over the last week, signaling renewed demand for the digital asset-based investment products amid broader market weakness and geopolitical tensions.Crypto Funds Break Out Of Multi-Week Bleeding
  In its latest Digital Asset Fund Flows Weekly Report, CoinShares revealed that crypto investment products recorded around $1 billion in inflows during the las
  
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• US-Iran War Sparks Crypto Fear, But XRP Stands Out

  03-03-2026 02:00 via newsbtc.com
  US-Israeli strikes on Iran over the weekend have pushed geopolitical risk back to the center of crypto markets, but in CryptoInsightUK’s latest weekly note, the immediate takeaway for XRP is not simple downside. Founder Will Taylor argues that the first shock may be arriving at a moment when bearish positioning is already crowded, creating conditions where XRP could hold up better than Bitcoin and Ethereum if the market absorbs the news without fresh breakdowns.
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• Iranian crypto outflows spike 700% after US-Israeli airstrikes

  03-03-2026 01:29 via cointelegraph.com
  Elliptic’s initial tracing found many of the funds were sent to foreign crypto exchanges, potentially indicating capital flight from Iran amid rising uncertainty in the region.
  
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• Bloodbath Or Buy-Zone? Bitcoin’s $66K Stagnation Hits The 25% Loss Threshold Historically Tied To Market Bottoms

  03-03-2026 01:00 via newsbtc.com
  Bitcoin has remained in a consolidation phase since its early February breakdown below the $70,000 threshold, oscillating around the mid-$60K region without establishing a clear directional bias. The loss of $70K marked a structural shift in short-term momentum, transitioning the market from trend continuation to range-bound stabilization. While volatility has moderated, underlying stress signals suggest that the correction may not be fully resolved.According to a recent report by CryptoQuant an
  
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• Solana Range Tightens, But A Break Above $88.60 Could Spark Impulse Rally

  03-03-2026 00:00 via newsbtc.com
  Solana has spent weeks compressing inside a tightening range, with price action forming a structure that suggests a breakout is brewing. As volatility contracts, pressure continues to build within the pattern. A decisive move above $88.60 could serve as the trigger bulls have been waiting for, potentially unleashing a sharp, impulsive rally as stored momentum is released.
  Volatility Squeeze On Solana — Triangle About To Resolve
  Solana has been trading within a tight sideways range for the
  
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• CME Capitalizes On ADA, XLM, LINK In Crypto Strategy: Key Figures Exposed

  02-03-2026 23:41 via newsbtc.com
  CME Group, the world’s largest derivatives marketplace, is expanding its footprint in crypto with the launch of new futures contracts tied to Cardano (ADA), Chainlink (LINK), and Stellar (XLM). 
  In a blog post published Monday, the exchange confirmed that the crypto contracts went live on February 9, marking another step in the steady buildout of its regulated cryptocurrency product suite.
  New Futures And Index Launch Plan
  With the addition of ADA, LINK and XLM, CME now offers futures
  
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• US authorities seek to recover $327K USDt from romance fraud scheme

  02-03-2026 23:12 via cointelegraph.com
  A February report claimed that Tether had frozen about $4.2 billion worth of its USDt stablecoin allegedly connected to illicit activities since 2023.
  
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• The $650M Wave: Why XRP’s Record Inflow To Binance Signals A Massive Institutional Retreat

  02-03-2026 23:00 via newsbtc.com
  XRP has remained under sustained pressure since July 2025, losing more than 60% of its value from its all-time high and establishing a persistent downtrend. What initially appeared to be a corrective phase gradually evolved into structural weakness, as lower highs and fading momentum signaled deteriorating conviction across the market. Recent macro developments have only intensified that fragility.According to analyst Darkfost, the broader crypto environment has been heavily influenced by escala
  
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• Bitcoin futures demand falls to 2024 lows: Are institutions exiting the market?

  02-03-2026 22:52 via cointelegraph.com
  Month over month Bitcoin open interest continues to decline, while BTC options markets highlight balanced demand. Does the data point to reduced institutional investor activity?
  
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• TD Securities sees NYSE tokenization as institutional turning point

  02-03-2026 22:32 via cointelegraph.com
  TD Securities' Reid Noch sees the exchange's tokenized-equities plan as a “market structure” moment, a sign that Wall Street is taking tokenization seriously.
  
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• Bitfinex revives tokenized bonds targeting crypto-native yield seekers

  02-03-2026 22:23 via cointelegraph.com
  Bitfinex Securities will restart USDt-denominated bond issuances on Bitcoin’s Liquid Network, following four previous tokenized offerings totaling $6.2 million since 2023.
  
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• Monad's cbBTC bridge may add $5B in Bitcoin-backed liquidity

  02-03-2026 22:21 via cointelegraph.com
  Chainlink’s protocol enables Coinbase’s cbBTC to move from Base to Monad, boosting Bitcoin-backed liquidity into the layer-1’s DeFi ecosystem.
  
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• Wall Street Giant JPMorgan Sees Clarity Act Driving Second-Half Upside

  02-03-2026 22:00 via newsbtc.com
  The crypto industry has spent years asking Washington for clear rules. It may be getting closer to an answer. JPMorgan analysts are now predicting that the Clarity Act — a sweeping bill designed to set formal ground rules for how digital assets are regulated in the US — will be signed into law by the middle of this year.
  If this timeline holds, it could prove to be one of the biggest changes in crypto policy within the US.What The Clarity Act Actually Does
  At its heart, this is a bil
  
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• Can US lawmakers pass crypto market structure before the midterms?

  02-03-2026 21:55 via cointelegraph.com
  While the White House has hosted three meetings to discuss how to address stablecoin yield in the Senate's market structure bill, there are no signs of a solution.
  
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• Bitcoin And Ethereum Prices Are Recovering Again, But Will The US-Israel War Derail It?

  02-03-2026 21:00 via newsbtc.com
  The Bitcoin and Ethereum prices plunged sharply over the weekend as missiles flew across the Middle East, exposing just how quickly geopolitical crises can send shockwaves through the financial markets. A joint US and Israel strike on Iran triggered a violent selloff that wiped out billions of dollars from the crypto market in a matter of hours. Fresh reports now indicate that Bitcoin and Ethereum are beginning to recover. Still, with geopolitical tensions continuing to escalate, it remains unce
  
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• Bitcoin company Fold pays off $66M debt, frees up BTC collateral

  02-03-2026 20:37 via cointelegraph.com
  The Bitcoin financial services company retired $66.3 million in convertible debt, reducing dilution risk as it expands its BTC rewards business.
  
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• Price predictions 3/2: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, BCH, ADA

  02-03-2026 20:00 via cointelegraph.com
  Bitcoin’s return to the $70,000 level proves that buyers are absorbing the bulk of selling, but analysts warn that traders should be patient due to market bottoms taking months to form.
  
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