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Short seller Culper bets against ether, BitMine citing 'death spiral' risk
Short seller Culper Research initiates a bearish position against ETH and BitMine (BMNR). Culper cites Ethereum's December 2025 Fusaka upgrade as impairing ETH tokenomics and reducing validator yields. Report estimates Ethereum fees have dropped approximately 90% post-upgrade. Vitalik Buterin has sold nearly 20,000 ETH this year, adding to the bearish narrative.
Dogecoin Down Bad as Bitcoin Gives Up Latest Gains
Dogecoin (DOGE) experienced an 8% decline in the last 24 hours, leading losses among top 100 cryptocurrencies. The meme coin category is the only top 20 market cap category in the red over the last 24 hours. Analyst suggests Dogecoin's value relies on the attention economy, not sustainable rallies. DOGE is down 87% from its 2021 all-time high of $0.73.
BlockDAG Trading Goes Live: Massive 100x Potential, While Aave & Chainlink Rally
BlockDAG (BDAG) trading is live on Coinstore, BitMart, and Pionex USA, with market makers projecting targets of $0.2-$0.5. Aave (AAVE) shows potential for a breakout to $131 driven by whale accumulation and clearing a bullish flag formation. Chainlink (LINK) surged over 14% due to institutional adoption and integrations, with Grayscale's trust holding over $70 million. BlockDAG's DAG architecture supports 10,000 TPS, with projections of a $1.2 billion market cap and outperforming early Solana staking yields.
Iran Regime's Crypto Activity Topped $3 Billion as Illicit Transactions Surged in 2025: Report
Illicit crypto addresses received $154 billion in 2025, a 162% year-over-year increase. Sanctioned entities accounted for $104 billion of illicit crypto flows. Iran's IRGC-linked networks moved over $3 billion in Q4 2025 to support proxies and procure equipment. North Korea-backed hackers stole over $2 billion in 2025, a record year for crypto theft.
SEC Chair: US Needs Clear Crypto Rules
SEC Chairman Paul Atkins supports the passage of the CLARITY Act for clear digital asset rules. Representative French Hill highlights bipartisan support for the CLARITY Act and GENIUS Act in the House. The CLARITY Act aims to provide a regulatory framework for the US cryptocurrency market. Lobbying efforts from traditional banking and crypto industries are currently delaying legislative progress.
IRS proposes mandating electronic delivery of tax forms for crypto
IRS proposes mandating electronic delivery of tax forms for crypto users. Exchanges may terminate relationships with clients refusing electronic tax form delivery. Proposal prohibits retroactive revocation of consent for electronic forms. Tax compliance is a cited barrier to crypto adoption for US users.
Bitcoin miners offload 15K BTC since October, with more sales expected
Public Bitcoin miners have sold over 15,000 BTC since October. Sales are driven by tightening margins and debt pressure. This marks a strategic shift from the previous hold strategy. Companies like Cango, Bitdeer, Riot Platforms, and Core Scientific are among those selling.
Bitcoin Miner Core Scientific Secures up to $1B Morgan Stanley Funding for AI Pivot
Core Scientific secures up to $1 billion in funding from Morgan Stanley. Funding will accelerate the transition of Bitcoin mining facilities into AI data centers. The company aims to generate significantly more revenue per kilowatt-hour from AI hosting compared to Bitcoin mining. This strategic shift follows Core Scientific missing Q4 revenue estimates and a prior sale of Bitcoin holdings.
Penguin Apparel Brand Targets Crypto IP Pudgy Penguins in Trademark Infringement Lawsuit
PEI Licensing, owner of Original Penguin, sues Pudgy Penguins for trademark infringement. The lawsuit alleges Pudgy Penguins' marks are confusingly similar to Original Penguin's established trademarks. PEI Licensing claims Pudgy Penguins continued infringement after receiving a cease-and-desist letter in October 2023. PEI seeks monetary relief, rejection of Pudgy Penguins' USPTO applications, and destruction of infringing products.
Trump News: President Trump Pressures Regulators to Pass CLARITY Act
President Trump is pressuring regulators to expedite the CLARITY Act, citing concerns about international competition. Banks are accused of hindering regulatory progress on the CLARITY Act and GENUS Act, particularly regarding stablecoin yields. Kraken has secured a Federal Reserve Master Account, granting it direct access to US core payment systems. The CLARITY Act's progress remains uncertain despite renewed political attention.
CleanSpark sells 553 BTC for $36.6M in February as miners offload Bitcoin
CleanSpark sold 553 BTC for $36.6M in February, producing 568 BTC. Company expanded power capacity in Texas, adding 300 MW. CleanSpark is exploring AI and HPC workloads for its infrastructure. Other miners like Riot Platforms and Core Scientific also sold BTC holdings.
Western Union Launches $3B USDPT Stablecoin on Solana
Western Union launched a $3 billion USDPT stablecoin on the Solana blockchain. The USDPT stablecoin aims to link digital dollars with global cash access via 360,000 physical points. Crossmint is partnering to integrate its payment APIs with Western Union's Digital Asset Network for USDPT support. Analysts suggest SOL could target $115 if it reclaims the $100-$105 range, citing strengthening buying pressure.
Trump son echoes president's anti-bank message amid stablecoin yield fight
Eric Trump publicly supports crypto and stablecoin yield, echoing his father's anti-bank stance. Disagreements over stablecoin yield are stalling US market structure legislation. The CLARITY Act faces further delays due to legislative debates and committee scheduling.
Zero Hash Moves to Secure Federal Banking Charter for Digital Asset Operations
Zero Hash applied for a national trust bank charter with the OCC on March 4, 2026. The proposed bank will offer digital asset custody, stablecoin management, and staking services. This move aims to consolidate regulatory oversight under a single federal framework, bypassing state-level licensing. Traditional banking groups express concerns about blurred regulatory lines and potential systemic risk.
Dollar-cost averaging Bitcoin is safest strategy for long-term gains: Data
Dollar-cost averaging Bitcoin over 5 years starting Jan 2021 yielded a 76% gain at current prices. A $250 weekly DCA starting Jan 2024 shows a -6% unrealized loss at current prices. Historical comparison shows $100 weekly BTC DCA outperformed S&P 500 over the past 5 years. Long-term models project median BTC price near $430,278 by March 2030 with DCA strategy.
Ripple adds Coinbase crypto futures to its $3 trillion trading venue
Ripple Prime now offers institutional clients access to Coinbase crypto futures. The offering includes futures for BTC, ETH, SOL, and XRP. Contracts are cleared through Nodal Clear, a regulated U.S. clearing house. Ripple Prime platform processed over $3 trillion in trading volume in 2025.
OpenAI Launches GPT-5.4 Days Just After Last Version as 'QuitGPT' Exodus Gains Steam
OpenAI released GPT-5.4, its most capable model, with a 1-million-token context window and improved reasoning. GPT-5.4 shows significant performance gains on benchmarks like GDPval (83.0% vs professionals) and OSWorld-Verified (75.0% success rate). Enterprise users are expected to benefit most from GPT-5.4's efficiency, using fewer tokens for tasks. The release occurs amidst a user exodus ('QuitGPT') due to OpenAI's Pentagon contract.
Kraken's surprise Fed win may harken onslaught of crypto firms with narrow Fed access
Kraken's Wyoming-chartered banking arm, Payward Financial, received a year of limited Federal Reserve account access. This development allows direct access to Fed payment rails like Fed Wire for potential instant settlement and enhanced cash management. Traditional banks express concerns over risks associated with expanding Fed account access to non-traditional financial institutions. Analysts anticipate this could pave the way for other crypto firms like Circle, Anchorage, and Custodia to gain similar access.
RLUSD Approaching Fresh Milestone Following Latest Mint
RLUSD market cap is approaching $1.6 billion after a recent $10 million mint. RLUSD is now the 52nd largest cryptocurrency and 12th largest stablecoin. Ripple has aggressively minted nearly 75 million RLUSD in February. RLUSD has surpassed BFUSD and USDD in market capitalization.
Can XRP Price Hit $2.2 as Ripple Expands Stablecoin Offerings?
XRP price approaching 200-day EMA, with potential to reach $2.20 if resistance at $1.55 is broken. Liquidity on Binance for XRP has fallen to multi-year lows, indicating reduced trading volume. XRP ETFs saw increased allocation, with over $10.5 million in inflows in the last two days. Polymarket predictions show a low probability (3%) for XRP reaching $2.20 by month-end, with most bets favoring a range between $1.20 and $1.60.
