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• UK’s Biggest Port Operator to Explore Blockchain Solution

  22-09-2018 12:27
  The privately run UK port operator, Associated British Ports (ABP), has inked a Memorandum of Understanding with freight forwarder Marine Transport International to explore a blockchain technology application aimed at improving connectivity at the 21 ports it runs. The MOU will see ABP try out a blockchain solution developed by MTI, thereby helping ease one
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• ING Expands Crypto into Bitwise as Bitcoin Hyper Explodes

  03-02-2026 10:36 via newsbtc.com
  The convergence of traditional finance (TradFi) and decentralized infrastructure just hit a new gear. ING, one of Europe’s banking heavyweights, is reportedly deepening its exposure to the crypto ecosystem through a strategic alignment with Bitwise.
  This isn’t just a standard balance sheet adjustment. It signals a fundamental shift in how institutional capital views digital asset custody and yield generation.
  For years, banks sat on their hands, paralyzed by regulatory fog. Now, with
  
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• Tom Lee Predicts $ETH Rebound as Metals Cool; Liquid Chain ($LIQUID) Introduces Unified L3 Architecture

  03-02-2026 10:28 via newsbtc.com
  Fundstrat Global Advisors’ Managing Partner Tom Lee is doubling down on a risk-on rotation. His thesis? The recent consolidation in precious metals could catalyze a significant capital flight back into digital assets, with Ethereum poised to play catch-up.Source: X
  While Bitcoin dominated institutional inflows throughout Q1, the macro setup indicates a shifting tide. As gold and silver hit resistance at historical highs, smart money is eyeing assets that offer both appreciation and native
  
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• Elon’s xAI Is Hiring Crypto Experts As SUBBD Token Surges Past $4.5M

  03-02-2026 10:24 via newsbtc.com
  The collision of artificial intelligence and blockchain isn’t just a theoretical exercise anymore, it’s becoming an operational imperative for big tech.
  Recent reports indicate that Elon Musk’s xAI is actively recruiting crypto-literate specialists, a move that signals a significant strategic pivot.Job descriptions hint at a focus on training AI models to dissect market microstructure, on-chain transaction patterns, and decentralized network behavior.
  Why does this matter? It v
  
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• Ark Invests During Crypto Downturn Showing $MAXI Attitude: Institutional Conviction Meets Retail Leverage

  03-02-2026 10:08 via newsbtc.com
  When crypto markets bleed, tourists flee. Conviction stays. Recent charts show a sharp divergence between retail panic selling and institutional loading.
  Ark Invest, Cathie Wood’s flagship, is doubling down, using the red candles to stack high-conviction assets like Coinbase and proprietary Bitcoin ETF products. This isn’t just ‘buying the dip.’ It’s a calculated bet on volatility suppression and long-term thesis validation.
  That matters. Institutional accumulation
  
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• Bitcoin Net Taker Volume Sees Third-Largest Bearish Spike In 2 Years

  03-02-2026 10:00 via newsbtc.com
  Data shows the Bitcoin Net Taker Volume on Binance has taken one of its most negative values in recent years as the cryptocurrency’s price has plunged.
  Bitcoin Binance Net Taker Volume Has Fallen Deep Into Red Zone
  As explained by CryptoQuant community analyst Maartunn in a new post on X, the Bitcoin Net Taker Volume has seen a notable uptick in bearish sentiment on Binance. The “Net Taker Volume” here refers to an indicator that measures the net amount of taker buy or sell vol
  
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• Family offices prefer AI as key investment theme over crypto: JPMorgan

  03-02-2026 09:56 via cointelegraph.com
  Almost 89% of the family offices polled by JPMorgan report zero crypto exposure, with average allocations to digital assets and Bitcoin remaining well below 1%.
  
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• India’s E-Rupee Goes Global While Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER) Redefines Layer 2 Speed

  03-02-2026 09:46 via newsbtc.com
  The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) isn’t just tweaking the system; it’s actively recalibrating the entire financial architecture. By pushing the e-rupee (CBDC) toward cross-border interoperability, India is effectively ditching the slow, correspondent banking models of the past.
  Negotiations are already underway with multiple jurisdictions to enable direct CBDC bridges. The goal? Slashing settlement times from days to mere seconds and cutting transaction costs that currently eat up to 5
  
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• ING Germany expands crypto ETP and ETN offerings with Bitwise, VanEck

  03-02-2026 09:24 via cointelegraph.com
  ING Germany expands crypto access with Bitwise ETPs and VanEck ETNs covering Bitcoin, Ether, Solana and other major digital assets.
  
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• Bank ING Germany expands crypto ETPs and ETNs with Bitwise, VanEck

  03-02-2026 09:24 via cointelegraph.com
  ING Germany expands crypto access with Bitwise ETPs and VanEck ETNs covering Bitcoin, Ether, Solana, XRP and other major digital assets.
  
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• Ethereum Experiences Broad Long Squeeze Across Derivatives Exchanges: Can Bulls Hold $2,300?

  03-02-2026 09:00 via newsbtc.com
  Ethereum has come under intense selling pressure, recording a sharp 28% decline since last Friday as the price decisively lost the $3,000 psychological level. What initially appeared to be a controlled pullback quickly escalated into one of the most aggressive downside moves seen in recent months, reflecting a sudden shift in market sentiment and risk appetite across the crypto space.On January 31st, the Ethereum market experienced a major capitulation event. ETH collapsed from above $3,000 to t
  
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• Hyperliquid Unveils HIP‑4, Sending HYPE 14% Higher On Outcome Trading Plans

  03-02-2026 08:00 via newsbtc.com
  Hyperliquid, the decentralized exchange (DEX) behind the HYPE token, surprised the market on Monday with a new product initiative that ran counter to the prevailing bearish sentiment across the crypto sector. 
  As several major cryptocurrencies slipped below important technical levels, Hyperliquid’s native token jumped roughly 14% following the announcement, signaling renewed investor interest despite broader market weakness.
  Hyperliquid’s HIP‑4 Proposal
  The rally was trigg
  
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• Spot crypto volumes plunge to 2024 lows as investor demand weakens

  03-02-2026 07:45 via cointelegraph.com
  Spot crypto trading volumes have fallen by half since October as liquidity dried up and investor engagement weakened.
  
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• Spot crypto volumes plunge to 2024 lows amid investor demand weakens

  03-02-2026 07:45 via cointelegraph.com
  Spot crypto trading volumes have fallen by half since October as liquidity dried up and investor engagement weakened.
  
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• Cathie Wood’s ARK boosts crypto shares amid stock pullback

  03-02-2026 07:20 via cointelegraph.com
  ARK Invest increased exposure to Robinhood, Circle, BitMine, Bullish and other crypto-linked firms within several innovation and fintech-focused ETFs this week.
  
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• Bitcoin may fall to $56K as reasons for gains ‘remain hard to find’: Galaxy

  03-02-2026 07:14 via cointelegraph.com
  Galaxy’s Alex Thorn says Bitcoin’s realized price is currently $56,000, a level it is likely to fall to without clear drivers to spark a rally.
  
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• XRP Tops All Assets On Risk/Reward, Analyst Says

  03-02-2026 07:00 via newsbtc.com
  XRP sits at a crossroads. Trading around the $1.6 area after a steep run higher and a later pullback, the token now rests on a weekly support band that traders are watching closely.
  According to crypto analyst Scott Melker, this is one of the cleaner risk/reward setups in crypto right now — a small stop can limit losses while a bounce could offer meaningful gains.Support Zone Holds The Key
  Based on reports, the zone around $1.55 to $1.60 is important. It lines up with the midpoint of the b
  
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• Solana (SOL) Keeps $100 Alive, Recovery Push Faces First Test

  03-02-2026 06:08 via newsbtc.com
  Solana failed to settle above $112 and extended losses. SOL price is now recovering above $102 but faces many hurdles near $108 and $110.SOL price started a decent recovery wave above $100 and $102 against the US Dollar.
  The price is now trading below $110 and the 100-hourly simple moving average.
  There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $108 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair (data source from Kraken).
  The price could continue to move up if it clears $108 and $110.Solan
  
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• Bitcoin Bear Market Signal Emerges: Supply in Loss Rises Above 40%

  03-02-2026 06:00 via newsbtc.com
  Bitcoin slipped below the $80,000 level over the weekend as selling pressure intensified across global markets. Reinforcing a climate of uncertainty that has weighed heavily on risk assets in recent weeks. The move came amid broad weakness in equities, elevated volatility, and declining liquidity conditions, pushing many investors into a defensive posture.
  While the price action alone may resemble prior corrective phases, on-chain data suggest that the underlying market structure
  
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• HYPE pops 20% after Hyperliquid team nods prediction markets plan

  03-02-2026 05:52 via cointelegraph.com
  Hyperliquid said the outcome trading feature would function like a form of derivatives trading without leverage, liquidations or margin calls.
  
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• Tether expands support for USDT, Tether Gold in Opera’s MiniPay wallet

  03-02-2026 05:41 via cointelegraph.com
  Stablecoin issuer Tether said the initiative will help millions of users from emerging markets such as Africa, Latin America and Southeast Asia with global financial inclusion.
  
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• XRP Price Weakness Persists With Bears Eyeing A New Leg Lower

  03-02-2026 05:18 via newsbtc.com
  XRP price extended losses and traded below $1.550. The price is now attempting to recover but faces hurdles near $1.650 and $1.70.XRP price started a recovery wave from the $1.50 zone.
  The price is now trading below $1.620 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average.
  There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $1.6150 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken).
  The pair could continue to move down if it stays below $1.650.XRP Price Faces Resistance
  XRP price
  
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• 70% Bitcoin Crash Incoming? CryptoQuant CEO Says It Depends On This

  03-02-2026 05:00 via newsbtc.com
  Bitcoin’s latest drawdown is being framed less as a technical breakdown and more as a liquidity problem, with Ki Young Ju arguing that the key inputs that sustained the rally fresh capital inflows have stalled. In that setup, he says, calls for a full-cycle, -70% style capitulation hinge on a single variable: whether Strategy turns from buyer to meaningful seller.
  Will Bitcoin Experience Another -70% Bear Market?
  In a Feb. 1 post, Ki said “Bitcoin is dropping as selling pressure pers
  
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• Tether releases open-source operating system for Bitcoin mining

  03-02-2026 04:48 via cointelegraph.com
  Tether first announced plans for an open-source mining OS in June last year as it wanted Bitcoin miners to "enter the game" without expensive third-party vendors.
  
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• Tom Lee tips lack of leverage and gold ‘vortex’ for Ether’s 21% slump

  03-02-2026 04:38 via cointelegraph.com
  Ether has fallen despite strong fundamentals as leverage remained absent and precious metals diverted risk appetite, according to Fundstrat's research head.
  
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• Tom Lee tips lack of leverage and gold ‘vortex’ for Ether's 21% slump

  03-02-2026 04:38 via cointelegraph.com
  Ether has fallen despite strong fundamentals as leverage remained absent and precious metals diverted risk appetite, according to Fundstrat's research head.
  
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• Ethereum Price Struggles At Resistance, Opening Door To Renewed Losses

  03-02-2026 04:18 via newsbtc.com
  Ethereum price extended its decline below $2,420 and $2,300. ETH is now attempting to recover from $2,150 but faces many hurdles near $2,365.Ethereum failed to stay above $2,350 and started a fresh decline.
  The price is trading below $2,350 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average.
  There is a major bearish trend line forming with resistance at $2,350 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken).
  The pair could start a fresh decline if it stays below the $2,400 zone.Ethereum Price Eyes A
  
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• Trump denies knowledge of Abu Dhabi sheikh‘s $500M stake in WLFI

  03-02-2026 04:01 via cointelegraph.com
  The reported World Liberty Financial deal, said to have been made four days before the president’s inauguration, would make the UAE company the largest shareholder in WLFI.
  
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• Trump denies knowledge of Abu Dhabi royal‘s $500M stake in WLFI

  03-02-2026 04:01 via cointelegraph.com
  The reported World Liberty Financial deal, said to have been made four days before the president’s inauguration, would make the UAE company the largest shareholder in WLFI.
  
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• Trump denies knowledge of $500M Abu Dhabi stake in WLFI

  03-02-2026 04:01 via cointelegraph.com
  The reported World Liberty Financial deal, said to have been made four days before the president’s inauguration, would make the UAE company the largest WLFI shareholder.
  
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