Crypto

Source: Coin Tegraph Bitcoin (BTC) sold off at the Mar. 3 Wall Street open as US trade tariffs kept risk-asset traders on their toes. BTC/USD 1-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView Bitcoin braces for Trump “investment announcement” Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView showed BTC/USD dropping below $90,000, shedding up to 5% on the day. Initial…

Source: Coin Tegraph Shares of Strategy (MSTR), formerly MicroStrategy, opened sharply higher on March 3 as investors reacted to a weekend Bitcoin rally that was fueled by US President Donald Trump’s crypto reserve plans.  MSTR rose by as much as 15% to trade at $295.10, according to Yahoo Finance data. Before March 3, MSTR stock…

Source: Bitcoinist The meteoric rise of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies has fascinated the financial world and beyond. However, as cryptocurrencies have grown in popularity, concerns have also been raised about their impact on the environment. The energy-intensive process of Bitcoin mining has raised concerns about its impact on carbon emissions and environmental degradation. In this…

Source: Coin Tegraph Key takeaways Web3 fundraising has evolved; investors now demand strong business models, clear tokenomics and market validation. Remember, smart money matters; beyond funding, strategic investors can provide mentorship and industry connections. Multiple funding options are available — VCs, angel investors, grants, ICOs and crowdfunding each have their advantages. You must know when…

Source: Coin Tegraph Opinion by: Irina Heaver, crypto lawyer Any crypto entrepreneur trying to navigate the United Arab Emirates’ crypto ecosystem inevitably encounters the myriad acronyms used in the country’s legal landscape. From the SCA and VARA to the DMCC, ADGM and DFSA, what do these mysterious combinations of letters stand for, and how does…

Source: Bitcoinist It happened – Donald Trump named five cryptocurrencies that will form the US strategic reserve. Beyond Bitcoin ($BTC), the US government will buy Ethereum ($ETH), Solana ($SOL), Cardano ($ADA), and XRP ($XRP). $ADA surged 43% in response to the news. Other reserve cryptos saw more moderate increases: $XRP grew by 14%, $SOL by…

Source: Coin Tegraph As cryptocurrency losses from security breaches surge past $1.5 billion, cybersecurity experts are urging exchanges to improve bug bounty programs to attract top ethical hackers and strengthen platform security. On March 3, blockchain security firm CertiK said that crypto lost from hacks in February had reached $1.53 billion, with the Bybit hack…

Source: Bitcoinist If you checked on the crypto market on Friday, you’ll have witnessed a bloodbath. Bitcoin plummeted, falling to below $80K at some points. But by this morning, everything had changed. US President Donald Trump’s announcement of a strategic crypto reserve to include $BTC, $ETH, and various altcoins – including $XRP, up over 4%…

Source: Coin Tegraph Crypto scammers stole over 1 million British pounds ($1.2 million) from nine residents in Kent, England, after gaining access to their personal information from a data leak. On March 1, Kent Police urged residents to be vigilant against ongoing cryptocurrency fraud attempts. Bad actors accessed the Kent residents’ personal information and misused…

Source: Bitcoinist Japan’s Metaplanet has gone on yet another Bitcoin buying spree. Earlier today, it snagged an extra 156 $BTC worth around $13.4M, bringing its stash to a sizable 2,391 $BTC (approximately $219.5M).  It’s reportedly thinking about listing its $BTC shares in the US for more financial opportunities. This comes as no surprise, considering that its…