Bitcoin Surges on US-Iran Ceasefire Talks
Bitcoin price surged above $69K amid US-Iran ceasefire talks, boosting Ethereum, XRP, Solana, and Cardano. Liquidations reached nearly $200M as trading volume spiked 77%. #Update #Crypto $BTC
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Bitcoin price surged above $69K amid US-Iran ceasefire talks, boosting Ethereum, XRP, Solana, and Cardano. Liquidations reached nearly $200M as trading volume spiked 77%. #Update #Crypto $BTC
@Bitmine has acquired an additional 40,000 $ETH worth $82 million, despite an unrealized loss of $7.6 billion. Tom Lee indicates confidence in buying amid geopolitical tensions. #Update #Crypto $ETH
@CharlesSchwab plans to launch ‘Schwab Crypto’ for direct trading of $BTC and $ETH, with early access this quarter. The firm manages $12T in assets, boosting institutional crypto adoption. #Update #Crypto $BTC $ETH
Kentucky lawmakers have eased crypto regulations by removing self-custody restrictions, allowing individuals to control their own Bitcoin without needing a governing body’s custody. The bill now awaits Governor Andy Beshear’s approval. #Update #Crypto $BTC
The crypto market faces volatility with $2.1B in BTC and ETH options expiring today, coinciding with key US jobs data, as geopolitical tensions and rising oil prices pressure Bitcoin. #Update #Crypto $BTC $ETH
Bitcoin price drops to $66,504 as oil prices surge 11% to $111 amid US-Israeli tensions with Iran; UN resolution on Strait of Hormuz blocked by Russia, China, and France. #Update #Crypto $BTC
@Ripple’s multi-asset prime brokerage, Ripple Prime, received a BBB issuer rating from KBRA due to its strong capital position and significant $XRP holdings. #Update #Crypto $XRP
BREAKING: @Coinbase opposes SEC’s issuer consent requirement for third-party tokenized securities, arguing it stifles innovation and contradicts U.S. law. SEC’s innovation exemption framework for tokenization is forthcoming. #Breaking #Crypto $BTC
Australia’s Parliament passed its first crypto bill, requiring exchanges and tokenized custody providers to obtain financial services licenses within 6 months, enhancing regulatory clarity for the industry. #Update #Crypto $XRP
Ripple USD (RLUSD) stablecoin is now listed on Coinone, enabling South Korean traders to access it directly in KRW, enhancing XRP ecosystem adoption and liquidity. #Update #Crypto $XRP
U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Iran’s president requested a ceasefire, causing Bitcoin to spike. He emphasized conditions regarding the Strait of Hormuz and hinted at a potential end to the Iran war. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Solana stablecoin transactions surged to $650 billion in February 2026, contributing to nearly $2 trillion in total monthly stablecoin volume across networks, marking Solana’s fastest growth among blockchains. #Update #Crypto $SOL
Bitcoin ($BTC), Ethereum ($ETH), and XRP rise as the UAE seeks UN approval to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, easing oil supply concerns amid the Iran war. President Trump signals a US exit from the conflict. #Update #Crypto $BTC $ETH $XRP
Elon Musk faces a class-action lawsuit after a judge ruled his delayed disclosure of a 5% Twitter stake affected share prices, with investors claiming over $200 million in losses. #Update #Legal $TWTR