Polymarket Bet Crashes $550K Loss
An account linked to George Cottrell lost $550K on a Polymarket bet regarding a U.S. Iran strike, highlighting regulatory scrutiny of prediction markets in the UK. #Update #Legal
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Oil Jumps as Trump Iran Warning Rattles Markets
21Shares launched the first spot Polkadot ETF in the US with a 0.3% management fee and $11 million initial assets, highlighting growing institutional interest in altcoin investment products. #Update #ETF $DOT
Kazakhstan Central Bank Launches $350M Crypto Portfolio
Kazakhstan’s central bank plans to invest up to $350 million in a crypto-linked portfolio starting April-May, including digital assets and ETFs, as part of its strategy to integrate cryptocurrencies. #Update #Crypto $BTC
U.S. Jobs Plummet by 92000 Unemployment Hits 4.4%
The U.S. lost 92,000 jobs in February, raising unemployment to 4.4%. Bitcoin trades near $70,000 amid market volatility and rising oil prices. #Update #Crypto $BTC
ADA Cryptocurrency Launches at SPAR Stores Switzerland
Cardano’s $ADA is now accepted for in-store purchases at 137 SPAR supermarkets in Switzerland, facilitated by @DFX.swiss’s blockchain integration, enhancing retail payments and reducing transaction costs. #Update #Crypto $ADA
OpenAI Launches GPT-5.4 Amid QuitGPT Exodus
OpenAI launched GPT-5.4 amid backlash over its Pentagon contract, enhancing reasoning and efficiency for enterprise users despite the QuitGPT movement. #Update #Tech
ChatGPT Launches as Spreadsheet Co-Pilot
OpenAI has integrated Excel and live financial data capabilities into ChatGPT, enhancing productivity for crypto traders managing portfolios across exchanges like Binance. #Update #Crypto $BNB
Crypto Transactions Surge $3B in Iran
Iran’s cryptocurrency activity surged in 2025 with $3 billion tied to IRGC, amid $154 billion illicit flows globally, impacting $BTC prices. Crypto
Crypto Bill Advances for March Markup
The crypto market bill may see a late March markup as the White House works to resolve Senate roadblocks; discussions with Senator Thom Tillis are reportedly progressing positively. #Update #Crypto $BTC $ETH
Berkshire Hathaway Resumes Buybacks Greg Abel Invests
Berkshire Hathaway has resumed share buybacks, purchasing Class A and B shares under CEO Greg Abel, who also bought $15M in stock, signaling confidence in its valuation. #Update #Finance
Revolut Launches U.S. Banking License Bid
@Revolut has applied for a U.S. banking license to enhance financial services, allowing for faster product development and FDIC deposit insurance. The company continues expanding its crypto ecosystem. #Update #Crypto
OKX Launches Social Network After $25B Valuation
@OKX, valued at $25 billion after investment from Intercontinental Exchange, is launching Orbit, a social network within its trading app for market commentary and verified performance metrics starting Feb. 26. #Update #Crypto $BTC $ETH
Roblox Launches AI for Real-Time Chat Censorship
Roblox introduces AI-powered chat rephrasing to replace profanity with appropriate language, enhancing gameplay communication while maintaining community standards. #Update #Tech
California AI Law Blocks xAI Move
Elon Musk’s xAI failed to block California’s AI transparency law AB 2013, requiring data disclosure, marking a legal setback for the AI sector. #Update #Legal