South African Eskom Considering Discount Power for Bitcoin Miners as Solar Creates Surplus

Bitcoin Magazine South African Eskom Considering Discount Power for Bitcoin Miners as Solar Creates Surplus South African Eskom is considering selling discounted daytime electricity to Bitcoin mining companies amid a rooftop solar surplus. This post South African Eskom Considering Discount Power for Bitcoin Miners as Solar Creates Surplus first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Argentine Securities Regulator Blocks Peso Stablecoin Operations

The institution reported that argt, a peso-linked stablecoin, constitutes a security, subject to the regulatory regime for capital markets for these instruments. The stablecoin, issued by Twin Finance and listed by Belo, offered up to 32% APR. Regulator Classifies Argentine Peso Stablecoin as a Security, Blocks Operations The Argentine equivalent of the SEC, the CNV,

Blackrock Launches Ethereum Staking ETF With Dividend Yield

Blackrock has launched a new Ethereum staking ETF, ETHB, offering investors exposure to ETH along with staking rewards distributed as dividends. The fund debuted with over $100 million in assets and aims to combine institutional crypto exposure with yield generation. New Blackrock ETF Backed by Coinbase Lets Investors Earn Yield From Ethereum Blackrock has officially

Bitcoin Price Reclaims $73,000 as War Shakes Markets, Outperforming Gold and Stocks

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Reclaims $73,000 as War Shakes Markets, Outperforming Gold and Stocks Bitcoin price climbed to $73,000 and outperformed gold, silver, and major U.S. stock indexes as rising oil prices and escalating Middle East conflict shook global markets. This post Bitcoin Price Reclaims $73,000 as War Shakes Markets, Outperforming Gold and Stocks first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin, Ether ETFs Stay Green as XRP Funds See Outflows

Bitcoin ETFs extended their inflow streak to four straight days with $54 million in new capital. Ether funds also remained strong with a third day of inflows, while solana ETFs posted gains and XRP ETFs slipped into outflows. Bitcoin ETFs Add $54 Million While Ether Posts Third Straight Gain Institutional demand for crypto exchange-traded funds

Strategy (MSTR) Bought Over 4,000 Bitcoin Today via STRC As Strong Week Continues

Bitcoin Magazine Strategy (MSTR) Bought Over 4,000 Bitcoin Today via STRC As Strong Week Continues Strategy appears to have purchased more than 4,100 bitcoin on Thursday via STRC. This post Strategy (MSTR) Bought Over 4,000 Bitcoin Today via STRC As Strong Week Continues first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Corporate Bitcoin Holdings Hit Record High as Institutions Accumulate 2.8x Mining Supply: Report

Bitcoin Magazine Corporate Bitcoin Holdings Hit Record High as Institutions Accumulate 2.8x Mining Supply: Report Corporate bitcoin holdings reached a record in early 2026, with institutions buying at 2.8 times the new mining supply, led by ETFs and major corporate treasuries like Strategy. This post Corporate Bitcoin Holdings Hit Record High as Institutions Accumulate 2.8x Mining Supply: Report first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Blockchain Developer Commits Fall 75% Since 2025, Artemis and Electric Capital Data Shows

Crypto developer activity has dropped sharply since early 2025, with weekly code commits falling roughly 75% as it is suspected that engineering talent has increasingly migrated toward artificial intelligence (AI) projects, according to new analytics data. Reported Developer Migration to AI Reshapes Blockchain Innovation Trends Developer activity metrics compiled by the blockchain analytics platform Artemis

13 AI Models Predict XRP’s 2026 Price—ChatGPT, Grok, Claude, and Gemini Reveal Their Forecasts

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being used to parse financial data, but how well can it forecast the future of a notoriously unpredictable digital asset like XRP? AI Price Predictions for XRP: What Will XRP’s Price Be by the End of 2026? Last week, we posed a challenge to several of today’s leading artificial intelligence

3rd Bitcoin Golf Championship Lands at Bali Hai Golf Club Before Bitcoin 2026 Vegas Conference

Bitcoin Magazine 3rd Bitcoin Golf Championship Lands at Bali Hai Golf Club Before Bitcoin 2026 Vegas Conference Following successful events in El Salvador with Max Keiser and Stacy Herbert, BSN brings the Bitcoin Golf Championship to Las Vegas, expecting 300+ Bitcoin founders, investors, and creators. This post 3rd Bitcoin Golf Championship Lands at Bali Hai Golf Club Before Bitcoin 2026 Vegas Conference first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Juan Galt.

Binance: U.S. Midterms Historically Followed by Strong Bitcoin Gains

Bitcoin Magazine Binance: U.S. Midterms Historically Followed by Strong Bitcoin Gains Binance Research suggests the upcoming 2026 United States midterm elections could set the stage for a recovery in both Bitcoin and equities. This post Binance: U.S. Midterms Historically Followed by Strong Bitcoin Gains first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Hands-on Review by Bitcoin.com – Digging Into Xapo Bank’s World

Hands-on Review by Bitcoin.com. Bitcoin has matured far beyond its early days as a niche digital experiment. Today, many holders are thinking less about short-term trading and more about long-term wealth management. That shift raises a practical question: if Bitcoin is a major financial asset, what does a banking experience built specifically around it actually

The Core Issue: Outrunning Entropy, Why Bitcoin Can’t Stand Still

Bitcoin Magazine The Core Issue: Outrunning Entropy, Why Bitcoin Can’t Stand Still From The Core Issue: A breakdown at the optimizations and fine-tuning done to speed up Initial Block Download for Bitcoin Core users. This post The Core Issue: Outrunning Entropy, Why Bitcoin Can’t Stand Still first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by willcl-ark, l0rinc and hodlinator.

Iran’s $200 Oil Warning Raises Stakes as IEA Floods Market With Emergency Crude

Oil markets jolted on Wednesday after the International Energy Agency said member countries will release a record 400 million barrels from emergency reserves to counter supply disruptions tied to the U.S.-Israel war with Iran and the growing blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. IEA Deploys Record Strategic Oil Release to Stabilize Markets The coordinated action—announced

Mastercard Launches Global Crypto Partner Program to Bridge Digital Assets and Traditional Payments

Bitcoin Magazine Mastercard Launches Global Crypto Partner Program to Bridge Digital Assets and Traditional Payments Mastercard has a new Crypto Partner Program that unites 85+ companies to bring blockchain payments into everyday commerce. This post Mastercard Launches Global Crypto Partner Program to Bridge Digital Assets and Traditional Payments first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Strive (ASST) Raises Dividend, Adds Bitcoin and Strategy (MSTR) Preferred Stock to Balance Sheet

Bitcoin Magazine Strive (ASST) Raises Dividend, Adds Bitcoin and Strategy (MSTR) Preferred Stock to Balance Sheet Strive said it raised the dividend rate on its SATA preferred stock to 12.75%, narrowed the trading range guidance, and added 179 bitcoin to its balance sheet. This post Strive (ASST) Raises Dividend, Adds Bitcoin and Strategy (MSTR) Preferred Stock to Balance Sheet first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Inflation Holds Steady at 2.4% in February as US Stocks Open With Caution on Geopolitical Risks

U.S. stocks opened cautiously Wednesday morning after fresh inflation data showed consumer prices rising at a steady pace in February, offering investors some relief while geopolitical tensions in the Middle East kept energy markets and risk assets on edge. February CPI Confirms Cooling Inflation While Energy Markets Spike on Middle East Conflict The February Consumer

Bitcoin Consolidates Below $70K While Technicals Refuse to Pick a Side

Bitcoin traded near $69,000 on March 11, 2026, hovering inside a tight consolidation band after failing to hold a push toward the $71,600 area. Across the one-hour, four-hour and daily charts, price action remained largely range-bound as oscillators and moving averages collectively pointed to a neutral technical outlook. Bitcoin Chart Outlook On the daily chart,

Netflix Censored Bitcoin Sponsors on Boxer Trunks During Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua Broadcast

Bitcoin Magazine Netflix Censored Bitcoin Sponsors on Boxer Trunks During Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua Broadcast Netflix overruled earlier approvals and prohibited Bitcoin-related sponsors including Sazmining and LEDN from welterweight Justin Cardona’s trunks and fight-week gear during its live stream of the Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua event at Miami’s Kaseya Center. This post Netflix Censored Bitcoin Sponsors on Boxer Trunks During Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua Broadcast first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Juan Galt.

Investment Bank Gives Strategy (MSTR) and Strive (ASST) Buy Ratings, Flags Bitcoin Treasury Discounts

Bitcoin Magazine Investment Bank Gives Strategy (MSTR) and Strive (ASST) Buy Ratings, Flags Bitcoin Treasury Discounts Investment bank B. Riley assigned Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) and Strive, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASST) Buy ratings and price targets of $175 and $12, respectively.  This post Investment Bank Gives Strategy (MSTR) and Strive (ASST) Buy Ratings, Flags Bitcoin Treasury Discounts first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Bhutan Keeps Selling Its Bitcoin, Reserves Sold by Over Half

Bitcoin Magazine Bhutan Keeps Selling Its Bitcoin, Reserves Sold by Over Half Bhutan is steadily selling portions of the country’s Bitcoin reserves, moving about $42.5 million in BTC and USDT so far in 2026. This post Bhutan Keeps Selling Its Bitcoin, Reserves Sold by Over Half first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

OpenAI Expands Enterprise AI Push With Promptfoo Security Startup Deal

OpenAI disclosed this week that it plans to acquire AI security startup Promptfoo, folding the San Mateo, California-based company’s testing and red-teaming tools into its enterprise agent platform, Frontier. OpenAI Targets AI Agent Vulnerabilities With Promptfoo Startup Purchase The deal, announced by both OpenAI and Promptfoo, will bring Promptfoo’s automated security testing and evaluation technology

Bitcoin ETFs Rebound With $167 Million Inflow While Ether, XRP See Outflows

Bitcoin ETFs opened the week with renewed momentum, pulling in $167 million in fresh capital. However, ether, XRP, and solana ETFs moved in the opposite direction, posting net outflows. Crypto Funds Start Week Mixed as Altcoin Funds Slide The week began with a familiar pattern in the crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) market, with bitcoin attracting

Bitcoin Price Today: BTC Consolidates at $70,400 With Key Resistance at $71K–$72K

Bitcoin is trading at $70,426 per unit on March 10, 2026, after rebounding from an intraday low of $67,958 and briefly testing a session high of $71,220. The cryptocurrency’s market capitalization stood at $1.408 trillion with $54.48 billion in 24-hour trading volume as price action stabilized within a well-defined intraday range. Bitcoin Chart Outlook Price

Bitcoin Price Teeters Near $69,000 Despite Market Volatility and Oil Price Swings

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Teeters Near $69,000 Despite Market Volatility and Oil Price Swings Bitcoin price held near $69,000 on Monday, steadying after last week’s short-lived rally and weekend sell-off. This post Bitcoin Price Teeters Near $69,000 Despite Market Volatility and Oil Price Swings first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Hits 20 Million Mined: Less Than 1 Million Coins Left 

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Hits 20 Million Mined: Less Than 1 Million Coins Left  Bitcoin has surpassed 20 million mined coins, meaning over 95% of its total 21 million supply is now in circulation. This post Bitcoin Hits 20 Million Mined: Less Than 1 Million Coins Left  first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

ETF Weekly: Bitcoin ETFs Add $568 Million Despite Late Outflow Streak

Crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) delivered a mixed but largely positive performance during the week of March 2–6. Bitcoin, ether, and solana funds finished with net inflows, while XRP ETFs ended the week slightly in the red. Bitcoin, Ether ETFs Post Weekly Gains as XRP Slips Institutional capital flowed in waves across crypto ETFs this week.

Florida Stablecoin Bill Clears Senate 37-0, Awaits Governor Ron DeSantis

Florida lawmakers have approved what could become the first comprehensive state-level framework for payment stablecoins in the United States, sending the legislation to Gov. Ron DeSantis for review after overwhelming bipartisan support in both chambers. Florida Pushes Ahead With State Stablecoin Rules Tied to Federal GENIUS Act The measure, CS/CS/HB 175, titled “Payment Stablecoin,” passed

U.S. Treasury Recognizes Legitimate Uses for Crypto Mixers, Proposes “Hold Law” for Suspicious Assets

Bitcoin Magazine U.S. Treasury Recognizes Legitimate Uses for Crypto Mixers, Proposes “Hold Law” for Suspicious Assets The U.S. Treasury Department told Congress that Bitcoin or crypto mixers can serve legitimate financial privacy purposes. This post U.S. Treasury Recognizes Legitimate Uses for Crypto Mixers, Proposes “Hold Law” for Suspicious Assets first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Japan’s Nikkei 225 Marks Third-Largest Point Drop in History After 4,200-Point Intraday Plunge

The Japanese stock market experienced historic volatility on March 9, with the Nikkei 225 plunging over 4,200 points at its lowest, ultimately closing down 2,892.12 points (or 5.2%), marking the third-largest point drop in history. Historic Point Drop The Japanese stock market endured a day of historic volatility on Monday as the Nikkei 225 suffered

West Texas Crude Hits $115 on Hyperliquid Amid Middle East War Tensions

Oil prices jumped to $115 a barrel over the weekend on the decentralized exchange ( DEX) platform Hyperliquid as Middle East conflict and sudden production cuts from Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates rattled energy markets. Oil Markets React to Iran Conflict as Weekend Trading Pushes Prices Higher The spike unfolded while traditional commodity exchanges

Bitcoin Charts Signal Stalemate as $68K Caps Upside

Bitcoin traded around $66,922 to $67,259 per unit on March 8, 2026, holding inside a $66,636 to $68,109 intraday range as traders assess whether the recent decline from the $73,000–$74,000 region has stabilized. With a market cap around $1.34 trillion and roughly $29.2 billion in 24-hour trading volume, the technical picture across the 1-day, 4-hour

Latam Insights: Paraguay to Mine Bitcoin With Seized Hardware, Colombia Prepares Crypto Regulation

Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this edition, Paraguay seeks to implement seized hardware to mine bitcoin, Colombia prepares to regulate the crypto industry, and Uala raises $195 million to expand throughout Latin America. Paraguay to Leverage Seized ASICs to Mine

AI Agents Enter Crypto Markets With Support From Exchanges, Wallets, Data Firms and More

Artificial intelligence (AI) agents are quietly becoming the newest traders, analysts, and operators in crypto—and dozens of exchanges, data firms, and infrastructure projects are rushing to give them the tools to run wild. Crypto Industry Races to Equip AI Agents With Trading and Wallet Tools The rapid rise of autonomous AI agents has fueled a

Crypto ETFs Stay Red: Bitcoin Loses $349 Million in Friday Pullback

Crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) ended the week under pressure as bitcoin funds recorded a second consecutive day of heavy outflows. Ether, XRP, and solana ETFs also posted losses, marking another broad selloff across the sector. Bitcoin, Ether ETFs Post Second Straight Day of Heavy Outflows The crypto ETF market closed the week on a cautious

Bitcoin Drifts in Tight Range With Downtrend Still Intact

Bitcoin traded at $68,094 as of 8 a.m. EST on March 7, 2026, down 3.3% over the previous 24 hours, with a market cap of around $1.36 trillion and roughly $39.07 billion in daily trading volume. The leading cryptocurrency moved within a $67,495 to $70,423 intraday range, while technical indicators across multiple timeframes pointed to

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 $7.5 million seed round co-led by Tether. This post Utexo Raises $7.5M to Launch Bitcoin-Native USDT Settlement Infrastructure first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Kazakhstan’s Central Bank to Channel $350 Million of Reserves into Crypto and Bitcoin  Investments

Bitcoin Magazine Kazakhstan’s Central Bank to Channel $350 Million of Reserves into Crypto and Bitcoin  Investments Kazakhstan’s central bank will invest $350 million from reserves in crypto-related companies and funds. This post Kazakhstan’s Central Bank to Channel $350 Million of Reserves into Crypto and Bitcoin  Investments first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Firm Strike Lands NYDFS Bitlicense, Expands Bitcoin App to New York Users

Strike has secured a New York Bitlicense and a Money Transmitter License from the New York State Department of Financial Services, allowing the bitcoin payments platform to offer its services to residents and businesses across the state. The company, founded by Jack Mallers and operated under Chicago-based Zap Solutions Inc., announced the approval on March

Hands-on Review by Bitcoin.com – Digging Into WhiteBIT Coin’s (WBT) World

Sponsored Content. Hands-on Review by Bitcoin.com. WhiteBIT Coin (WBT) sits at the core of one of Europe’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges – but it has grown beyond the typical exchange token model. Launched in August 2022 at approximately $1.90, WBT later traded above $60 during its 2025 expansion phase, marking a significant period of price appreciation

Russia Considers Simplified Licensing Path for Bank-Run Crypto Exchanges

Bitcoin Magazine Russia Considers Simplified Licensing Path for Bank-Run Crypto Exchanges Russia’s central bank is weighing a plan that would allow banks and brokerage firms to operate cryptocurrency exchanges. This post Russia Considers Simplified Licensing Path for Bank-Run Crypto Exchanges first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Hovers Near $69.6K to $70.5K as Range Battle Intensifies

At 8:30 a.m. EST, bitcoin traded at $69,926 on March 6, 2026, with a market cap of roughly $1.39 trillion and about $48 billion in 24-hour trading volume. The session’s intraday band ranged from $69,732 to $72,956, leaving price pinned near the middle of a tightening consolidation range where buyers defend the $69,000 area while

U.S. Federal Contractor’s Son Arrested in $46 Million Theft of Seized Government Crypto

Bitcoin Magazine U.S. Federal Contractor’s Son Arrested in $46 Million Theft of Seized Government Crypto John Daghita, a U.S. government contractor accused of stealing more than $46 million in crypto from the U.S., was arrested last night. This post U.S. Federal Contractor’s Son Arrested in $46 Million Theft of Seized Government Crypto first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

American Bitcoin Expands Treasury to 6,500 BTC as Eric Trump Accuses Big Banks of Lobbying Against Crypto

Bitcoin Magazine American Bitcoin Expands Treasury to 6,500 BTC as Eric Trump Accuses Big Banks of Lobbying Against Crypto American Bitcoin added more than 6,500 Bitcoin, placing the firm among the largest publicly traded holders of the digital asset as it continues to scale its mining operations. This post American Bitcoin Expands Treasury to 6,500 BTC as Eric Trump Accuses Big Banks of Lobbying Against Crypto first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

FBI Arrests Virginia Man Linked to $46M US Marshals Crypto Wallet Theft

Federal authorities have arrested Virginia resident John Daghita in connection with the alleged theft of tens of millions of dollars in cryptocurrency tied to wallets managed by the U.S. Marshals Service. U.S. Government Contractor Accused of Stealing $46M in Cryptocurrency From U.S. Marshals Service Arrested in Saint Martin FBI Director Kash Patel said on March

Morgan Stanley Advances Spot Bitcoin ETF Plan With Amendment Detailing BTC Holding Strategy

Morgan Stanley moves closer to launching a spot bitcoin ETF, unveiling new structural details and custody partners as the Wall Street giant positions its proposed Bitcoin Trust to track the digital asset’s market price. Morgan Stanley’s Latest Filing Reveals Structure and Custody for Planned Spot Bitcoin ETF Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc., a subsidiary of

NYSE Parent Company ICE Invests in Crypto Exchange OKX at $25 Billion Valuation

Bitcoin Magazine NYSE Parent Company ICE Invests in Crypto Exchange OKX at $25 Billion Valuation Intercontinental Exchange, the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange, has made a strategic investment in crypto exchange OKX. This post NYSE Parent Company ICE Invests in Crypto Exchange OKX at $25 Billion Valuation first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Rally Stalls Hard at $73K Ceiling as Traders Eye Fragile Support

Bitcoin traded at $72,648 on March 5, 2026, consolidating between $72,600 support and $73,100 resistance after an overnight push higher lost momentum. Technical indicators across the 1-hour, 4-hour, and daily charts show a market hovering in neutral territory as momentum indicators flatten and key moving averages point in competing directions. Bitcoin Chart Outlook The one-hour

President Trump Meets With Coinbase’s Brian Armstrong, Then Blasts Banks Over Stalled Crypto Legislation

Bitcoin Magazine President Trump Meets With Coinbase’s Brian Armstrong, Then Blasts Banks Over Stalled Crypto Legislation Trump met with Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong before criticizing banks for blocking progress on U.S. crypto legislation. This post President Trump Meets With Coinbase’s Brian Armstrong, Then Blasts Banks Over Stalled Crypto Legislation first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Kraken Bank Secures Federal Reserve Master Account, Marking Historic Crypto Entry Into US Payment Rails

Kraken Financial gained direct access to the Federal Reserve’s payment system, with the Fed confirming approval while imposing initial restrictions, marking a bullish step toward deeper integration between crypto institutions and U.S. banking rails. Kraken Financial Gains Direct Access to Federal Reserve Payment System A major milestone for crypto integration into traditional finance emerged as

Bitcoin Price Soars to $73,000 as ETFs Help Stabilize Markets Amid Middle East Tensions

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Soars to $73,000 as ETFs Help Stabilize Markets Amid Middle East Tensions Bitcoin price rebounds from months of losses as institutional demand, defensive trading, and moderation in long-term outflows support the market. This post Bitcoin Price Soars to $73,000 as ETFs Help Stabilize Markets Amid Middle East Tensions first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Morgan Stanley Will Use Coinbase and BNY to Power Its New Bitcoin ETF

Bitcoin Magazine Morgan Stanley Will Use Coinbase and BNY to Power Its New Bitcoin ETF Morgan Stanley moves closer to launching a regulated Bitcoin ETF with Coinbase and BNY handling custody and administration. This post Morgan Stanley Will Use Coinbase and BNY to Power Its New Bitcoin ETF first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Presses Range Ceiling as Momentum Firms Near $72K Resistance

Bitcoin traded at $71,559 on March 4, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. EST, with a market capitalization of $1.43 trillion and 24-hour trading volume of $59.53 billion. The asset moved within a $66,336 to $71,805 intraday range as the price pressed into a key resistance zone near $72,000 following a recovery from the $60,000 support region.

Tether and City of Lugano Commit $6.4 Million to Plan ₿ Phase II

Tether and the City of Lugano have launched a four-year strategic expansion to transform the Swiss city into a global hub for digital infrastructure. Tether and municipal leaders announced the launch of Plan ₿ Phase II on March 3, 2026, in Lugano, Switzerland. This next stage of the partnership follows a successful four-year pilot that

Paraguay Exploring Using Seized Miners for State-Run Bitcoin Operation

Bitcoin Magazine Paraguay Exploring Using Seized Miners for State-Run Bitcoin Operation Paraguay’s state utility is teaming up with Morphware to turn 30,000 seized miners into the country’s first government-run Bitcoin operation. This post Paraguay Exploring Using Seized Miners for State-Run Bitcoin Operation first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Iran Bitcoin Outflows Surge After US-Israel Airstrikes, On-Chain Data Shows

Bitcoin Magazine Iran Bitcoin Outflows Surge After US-Israel Airstrikes, On-Chain Data Shows Following the U.S.-Israeli airstrikes in Tehran, Iranian crypto activity surged, with $10.3 million in bitcoin flowing out of exchanges as citizens sought to preserve value amid financial collapse. This post Iran Bitcoin Outflows Surge After US-Israel Airstrikes, On-Chain Data Shows first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Tether and Lugano Launch Plan ₿ Phase II, Targeting Global Leadership in Digital Infrastructure

Bitcoin Magazine Tether and Lugano Launch Plan ₿ Phase II, Targeting Global Leadership in Digital Infrastructure Tether and Lugano are driving the future of digital cities with Plan ₿ Phase II, building resilient blockchain-powered infrastructure for global impact. This post Tether and Lugano Launch Plan ₿ Phase II, Targeting Global Leadership in Digital Infrastructure first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Derivatives Heat Up: $43.75 Billion in Open Interest and Call Volume Dominates

Bitcoin’s derivatives complex is stacked high and twitchy as traders parse positioning with the leading crypto asset at $66,705 on March 3, 2026. Futures open interest remains fairly elevated across major venues, while options markets show a modest tilt toward calls and a thicket of expirations looming ahead. Bitcoin Open Interest Swells as Options Traders

Bitcoin Shrugs off Iran Shock as Crude Oil Hits One-Year High

Crypto markets remain range-bound with U.S. strikes on Iran triggering about $300 million in liquidations. Meanwhile, Iranian crypto outflows surged 700% as oil prices climbed and geopolitical risks intensified. Markets Steady Despite Strait of Hormuz Threat Crypto markets are treading water amid escalating geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran. Following the weekend U.S.

Bitcoin at a Crossroads: Compression Between $63K and $70K Nears Resolution

Bitcoin trades at $67,361 per unit on March 3, 2026, with a market cap of $1.34 trillion and a 24-hour trading volume of around $62.67 billion. The session’s intraday range stretched from $65,380 to $69,850, reinforcing continued compression beneath the $70,000 threshold. Bitcoin Chart Outlook On the daily chart, bitcoin remains within a broader lower-high,