Crypto News Today: Pepeto Surges Past $7.6M Fast as CFTC and SEC Announce Joint Project Crypto for Unified Federal Oversight

The crypto news today just delivered the regulatory signal traders have been waiting for, because CFTC Chairman Selig and SEC Chairman Atkins announced “Project Crypto,” a joint initiative bringing unified coordination to federal crypto oversight instead of the turf war that held the industry back for years. дальше »

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Ripple’s New Whitepaper Shows What’s Coming For XRP

Crypto pundit X Finance Bull has drawn attention to Ripple’s new whitepaper, which highlights plans to use XRP for its prime brokerage offering. Ripple also recently announced plans to offer its institutional clients access to XRP derivatives on Coinbase Derivatives. дальше »

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Utexo Raises $7.5M to Launch Bitcoin-Native USDT Settlement Infrastructure

Bitcoin Magazine Utexo Raises $7. 5M to Launch Bitcoin-Native USDT Settlement Infrastructure Utexo, a start-up building Bitcoin-native stablecoin settlement infrastructure, announced a $7. дальше »

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SEC Seeks $10M Settlement in Justin Sun Case as Claims Against TRON Founder Get Dropped

Key Takeaways: The SEC announced it will fine Rainberry, the company which operates BitTorrent, $10 million. It will have all the objections to Justin Sun, Tron Foundation, and BitTorrent Foundation The post SEC Seeks $10M Settlement in Justin Sun Case as Claims Against TRON Founder Get Dropped appeared first on CryptoNinjas. дальше »

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Cardano price prediction as ADA accepted at 137 Spar stores in Switzerland

Cardano’s native token ADA is drawing renewed attention after the Cardano Foundation announced that the cryptocurrency can now be used for payments at Spar supermarkets across Switzerland, marking a real-world adoption milestone for the blockchain network. According to the foundation,… дальше »

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Solo Satoshi Launches Bitaxe Turbo Touch, an Open-Source Touchscreen Bitcoin Miner

Bitcoin Magazine Solo Satoshi Launches Bitaxe Turbo Touch, an Open-Source Touchscreen Bitcoin Miner Houston-based Solo Satoshi announced the launch of the Bitaxe Turbo Touch, a compact device designed for hobbyists and home miners. дальше »

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KuCoin unveils KCS PulseDrop to turn user activity into rewards

KuCoin has announced the launch of KCS PulseDrop, a new engagement-focused rewards framework designed to expand the utility of the KCS token beyond traditional exchange functions. The system converts everyday platform activity—including trading, staking, and payments—into measurable participation rewards, reflecting a broader shift in how platform tokens create value within crypto ecosystems. дальше »

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KuCoin launches 1M USDT campaign to boost liquidity in new listings

KuCoin has announced “Trade New Futures & Share 1M Airdrop,” a futures trading campaign featuring a 1,000,000 USDT reward pool aimed at incentivising participation in newly listed futures contracts. дальше »

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Best Crypto to Buy Now: SOL and LINK Rally, but Pepeto Targets 100x as Ethereum Foundation Plans to Make ETH the Trust Layer for AI

The Ethereum Foundation just announced plans to position the network as the trust layer for artificial intelligence, with the foundation’s AI lead saying ETH will act as the coordination and verification layer in an increasingly AI mediated world, and when the biggest smart contract platform on the planet pivots toward the AI narrative. дальше »

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OKB token price surges over 50% as NYSE parent company ICE invests in OKX

OKB token price jumped sharply after Intercontinental Exchange, the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange, announced a strategic investment in OKB issuer OKX. OKB (OKB) surged from about $77. дальше »

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Here’s How Much Saylor’s Strategy Makes Every Time Bitcoin Goes Up By $1,000

Earlier this week, the Executive Chairman of Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), Michael Saylor, announced that the company had made another major Bitcoin purchase. The announcement, which was made on Monday, showed that despite the bearish market headwinds, the company has not given up on its Bitcoin strategy. дальше »

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Bitwise allocates $233K to support Bitcoin core development

Bitwise Asset Management has announced a $233,000 donation to Bitcoin open-source developers, marking the firm’s second annual contribution tied to the success of its spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund. дальше »

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Bitwise donates $233K to Bitcoin developers using ETF profits

Crypto asset manager Bitwise has donated $233,000 to organizations supporting Bitcoin developers, using profits generated from its spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). The contribution, announced Wednesday, is the firm’s second annual donation funded through revenue from its Bitwise Bitcoin ETF (BITB), which allocates 10% of gross profits to developers working to maintain and secure the Bitcoin network. дальше »

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Solana wallet Backpack launches on-chain IPO service 

Backpack has rolled out a new service that allows users to join initial public offerings directly on-chain. The update was announced on March 4 by founder and CEO Armani Ferrante. The feature gives users early access to IPO shares before… дальше »

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Hyperdrive introduces a way to use predictable leverage markets for crypto

Hyperdrive launches Leverage Markets to address structural instability and cascading liquidations in crypto trading. Today, Hyperdrive announced the launch of its Leverage Markets, designed to combat the structural risks that make leverage on cryptoassets unstable. дальше »

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X to suspend creator revenue for undisclosed AI war videos

Head of Product Nikita Bier announced that X is revising its Creator Revenue Sharing policies to penalize users who post AI-generated videos depicting armed conflict without clear disclosure. Post AI war videos without a label? X will cut your pay… дальше »

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Tom Lee’s Bitmine bets on Ethereum again with fresh 50K ETH buy - Details

Bitmine Immersion Technologies has once again made the headlines.   On 02 March, the company announced it now controls assets worth $9. 9 billion, involving 4. 47 million ETH. That equals about 3. дальше »

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Cardano’s Project Catalyst is changing hands and the pause is forcing builders to face a brutal funding gap

Cardano's community funding pipeline just stopped mid-cycle. Project Catalyst, the on-chain grants mechanism that has distributed over $150 million across 2,200 projects since launch, recently announced that stewardship is moving from Input Output Global to the Cardano Foundation. дальше »

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CFTC Names New Enforcement Leader, Chair Promises End To Crypto Crackdown Era

The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission announced Monday that former federal prosecutor David Miller will serve as the agency’s new Director of Enforcement, a key role for crypto regulation.  Key CFTC Appointment According to Reuters, Miller previously worked in the securities and commodities fraud task force at the US Attorney’s Office in Manhattan, where he […] дальше »

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ProCap buys 450 Bitcoin amid Middle East tensions, steps up share buybacks

ProCap Financial, the Bitcoin-focused investment firm owned by Anthony Pompliano, announced it has acquired 450 Bitcoin while aggressively repurchasing shares in an effort to close the company’s discount to net asset value (NAV). дальше »

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Citrea Launches Foundation to Advance Bitcoin’s Programmable Future

Bitcoin Magazine Citrea Launches Foundation to Advance Bitcoin’s Programmable Future Citrea announced the creation of the Citrea Foundation today. This post Citrea Launches Foundation to Advance Bitcoin’s Programmable Future first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman. дальше »

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ProCap Financial (BRR) Buys 450 Bitcoin and Doubles Down on NAV-Accretive Strategy

Bitcoin Magazine ProCap Financial (BRR) Buys 450 Bitcoin and Doubles Down on NAV-Accretive Strategy ProCap Financial, Inc. continued its twin strategic thrusts this week with the acquisition of 450 Bitcoin, bringing its total holdings to 5,457 BTC and lowering its average cost basis per coin, the company announced. дальше »

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3iQ Announces Successful Closing of Previously Announced Transaction with Coincheck Group N.V.

PRNewswire, PRNewswire, 2nd March 2026, Chainwire The post 3iQ Announces Successful Closing of Previously Announced Transaction with Coincheck Group N.V. appeared first on CaptainAltcoin. дальше »

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If You Hold XRP, Then You Should See This Message From A Developer

An on-chain developer has announced that a new wave of deceptive non-fungible token (NFT) scams is sweeping across the XRP Ledger (XRPL), putting wallet holders on high alert. The attacks, which rely entirely on human error, have prompted growing concern within the XRP community about the threat of social engineering in the crypto space.  Developer […] дальше »

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Trump Media explores Truth Social spin-off amid TAE merger talks

Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) announced it is in discussions with TAE Technologies and Texas Ventures Acquisition III Corp. regarding a potential spin-off of businesses including Truth Social into a new publicly traded company. Truth Social could become standalone… дальше »

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Bitcoin Hyper Price Prediction as CZ Launches Privacy L1 and Pepeto Delivers Three Products at Six Zeros

A CZ backed privacy blockchain just announced mainnet for March 2026 and every Layer 2 in the market felt the pressure. The bitcoin hyper price prediction stays quiet while Aster Chain enters with zero knowledge proofs and sub second finality. дальше »

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$550M Committed to XRPL Development as Crypto Lending Protocols Grow

Ripple has deployed more than $550 million into XRP Ledger (XRPL) ecosystem initiatives since 2017 and announced a shift toward a more distributed funding structure beginning in 2026, while decentralized lending protocols continue to expand, with total value locked (TVL) across the sector currently exceeding $53 billion. дальше »

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Cardano ‘No Longer an Island,’ Says Hoskinson as ADA Integrates with Over 80 Blockchains

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XRP Ledger Foundation Quietly Fixes ‘Critical’ Bug That Could Have Drained User Funds

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U.S. Authorities Seize $580 Million In Crypto From Southeast Asia Scam Networks

U. S. authorities have announced the seizure of more than $580 million in cryptocurrency linked to international fraud networks, marking one of the most significant enforcement actions against online investment scams to date. дальше »

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ZK token under pressure as ZKsync announces closure of ZKsync Lite

ZKsync, one of Ethereum’s prominent Layer-2 scaling solutions, has announced the planned shutdown of its ZKsync Lite network. The closure is scheduled for May 4, 2026, marking the end of the original rollup that focused on fast and low-cost transactions. дальше »

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Liquid staking under the lens after Nasdaq files JitoSOL ETF rule change - Details

Nasdaq has submitted a filing to the U.S Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), proposing a rule change to list the Vaneck JitoSOL ETF. This fund was announced on 22 August 2025 as the first SolanaThe post Liquid staking under the lens after Nasdaq files JitoSOL ETF rule change - Details appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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PayPal, MoonPay launch platform to support custom stablecoin issuance for PYUSD apps

PayPal and MoonPay have introduced a new platform that allows developers to create custom stablecoins backed by PayPal’s PYUSD. In a joint Feb. 27 press release, the companies announced the launch of PYUSDx, a framework developed with M0 to support… дальше »

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Bitcoin integration push sees Citi build $30t custody rails for 2026

BTC integration plans lift Citigroup’s 2026 crypto custody launch, driven by institutional demand and ETF flows. Citigroup Inc., a banking institution with approximately $2.5 trillion in assets, has announced plans to develop infrastructure for integrating Bitcoin (BTC) into traditional financial… дальше »

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SBI, Startale prep JPYSC yen stablecoin under Japan’s Type III rules

SPI pegs JPYSC and targets Q2 2026 launch, with 1:1 JPY backing under Japan’s Type III framework for institutional cross-border and treasury payments. SBI Holdings and Startale Group announced the launch of JPYSC, a Japanese yen-denominated stablecoin designed for institutional… дальше »

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TruStage pilots TSDA dollar stablecoin for U.S. credit unions

TruStage pilots TSDA runs through H1 2026, leveraging GENIUS Act-driven stablecoin growth and $2t cap forecasts. TruStage has announced a pilot program for a dollar-pegged stablecoin targeting US credit unions, representing one of the sector’s largest coordinated efforts to test… дальше »

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Pi Network price outlook as Protocol Upgrade deadline nears on March 1

Pi ecosystem tokens prioritize utility and user acquisition over speculative fundraising, debuting from Testnet to Mainnet rollout. Pi (PI) Network has announced the incorporation of ecosystem tokens on its Mainnet, with co-founder Chengdiao Fan detailing the initiative’s structure and objectives… дальше »

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MARA partners with Starwood to build AI data centers, shares rally 17%

Bitcoin miner MARA Holdings has announced a partnership with Starwood Property Trust to develop AI-focused data centers. According to a Feb. 26 announcement, the two companies have entered into a strategic agreement to “jointly develop, finance, and operate digital infrastructure… дальше »

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Florida executive charged with wire fraud, money laundering in $328M crypto scam

Federal authorities have arrested Christopher Alexander Delgado, the founder and CEO of Goliath Ventures, on federal charges tied to an alleged $328 million Ponzi crypto scam, the U. S. Department of Justice announced. дальше »

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XRPL could capture billions in machine payments but only if AI agents choose RLUSD

On Feb. 25, t54 Labs announced that Ripple was a strategic investor in its $5 million seed round investment. t54 describes itself as the trust layer for the fast-rising agentic economy. The latest artificial intelligence move is small in dollar terms, but larger in what it signals about where Ripple sees the next fight in […] The post XRPL could capture billions in machine payments but only if AI agents choose RLUSD appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Wondering What’s Going On With Solana? Projects Are Taking Massive Hit As Price Plunges

Solana projects Step Finance and its sister platforms have announced they are winding down operations following an exploit last month. This also comes as crypto prices struggle amid the current bear market, with SOL still below the psychological $100 level. дальше »

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SolanaCDN: Pipe Network Launches Free, Open-Source Validator Client With Built-In Acceleration for Solana

Pipe Network, a global edge infrastructure company built on Solana, announced today that it has launched SolanaCDN, a free, open-source Solana validator client with an integrated CDN acceleration layer. дальше »

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Grvt integrates Aave yield into perp DEX collateral on ZKsync stack

Grvt, a privacy-focused decentralized exchange built on its own zero-knowledge appchain using the ZKsync stack, has announced an integration with decentralized lending protocol Aave that allows traders to earn yield on posted collateral while maintaining open trading positions. дальше »

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South Korea arrests two suspects in $1.5M Bitcoin evidence theft

South Korean authorities have arrested two suspects in connection with the theft of 22 bitcoins that had been held as evidence by the Gangnam Police Station, officials announced on Wednesday. Suspects detained as South Korea police probe disappearance of seized… дальше »

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Phemex AI Bot automates grid, Martingale and futures strategies

Phemex launches AI Bot in Feb 2026, automating grid strategies for 10m users under its AI-native initiative. Cryptocurrency exchange Phemex announced the launch of its AI Bot trading system, according to a company statement released Thursday, marking a development in… дальше »

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$61M in stolen crypto seized in North Carolina fraud crackdown

Federal prosecutors in the Eastern District of North Carolina announced the seizure of more than $61 million worth of Tether (USDT) in one of the largest cryptocurrency asset forfeiture actions tied to a romance-style investment fraud known as a “pig… дальше »

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Hong Kong expands crypto licensing, stablecoin regime in 2026-27 budget

Hong Kong will introduce sweeping reforms to strengthen its position as a global digital asset hub, Financial Secretary Paul Chan announced in his 2026-27 Budget speech, outlining new licensing rules, stablecoin approvals and tokenization initiatives. The government will table a… дальше »

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U.S. senator launches inquiry into Binance’s alleged sanctions violations

U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal announced a formal Senate inquiry into Binance after recent news reports revealed that the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange allegedly facilitated nearly $1.7 billion in transactions tied to sanctioned Iranian entities and Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet” of… дальше »

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Polymarket users favor Meteora in bets over ZachXBT crypto takedown

Users placed more than $7 million betting on the outcome of the crypto sleuth's investigation, expected to be announced on Thursday. дальше »

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Binance to drop 19 margin pairs on Feb 26 review date

Binance delists 19 margin pairs on Feb 26, citing liquidity, volume, and risk controls. Cryptocurrency exchange Binance announced plans to remove 19 margin trading pairs from its platform, effective February 26 at 09:00 UTC, according to a statement posted on… дальше »

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