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Bitwise donated an additional $233,000 to Bitcoin developers from BITB ETF profits
Total Bitcoin developer donations from Bitwise now exceed $383,000
BITB ETF has attracted approximately $2.2 billion in net inflows since its launch
Traditional finance may adopt on-chain infrastructure faster than previously anticipated.
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Bitwise, a crypto asset manager, has announced a new donation of $233,000 to support open-source Bitcoin developers. This contribution is derived from 10% of the profits generated by the Bitwise Bitcoin ETF (BITB) during its second year of operation. This latest donation follows an initial contribution of $150,000 made in February 2025, shortly after the ETF completed its first year since launching in January 2024.
The firm's commitment to funding developers stems from its promise at the ETF's launch to share a portion of its success with the Bitcoin community. Bitwise emphasizes the critical role these developers play in maintaining the security and functionality of the Bitcoin network, which has grown to a market capitalization of approximately $1.4 trillion.
To ensure impartiality, Bitwise has entrusted three Bitcoin-aligned nonprofits—Brink, OpenSats, and HRF—with the responsibility of deciding how the donated funds will be distributed. The size of the donation suggests that BITB generated approximately $2.33 million in gross profits in its second year, based on the 10% profit-sharing model. Bitwise generates revenue from the ETF through a 0.2% fee on managed assets.
Since its launch in January 2024, BITB has attracted significant inflows, totaling about $2.2 billion. This performance places it as the third-largest Bitcoin ETF in terms of net inflows, trailing behind BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) with $62.4 billion and Fidelity's Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC) with $11 billion. Notably, BITB demonstrated resilience in early 2026, experiencing a slight increase in net inflows despite a broader market pullback.
In parallel, Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan has revised his outlook on the speed of traditional finance's (TradFi) adoption of on-chain infrastructure. Hougan noted a recent weekend where geopolitical tensions led traders to utilize crypto platforms for pricing and trading tokenized real-world assets, such as crude oil and tokenized gold, when traditional markets were closed. Platforms like Hyperliquid reportedly saw over $11.5 billion in trading volume across Saturday and Sunday for such instruments.
Hougan previously anticipated a meaningful on-chain shift for traditional markets to take five to 10 years. However, recent events suggest this transition may occur much sooner, highlighting the advantage of 24/7 blockchain rails over legacy market structures. The increased reliance on on-chain venues for price discovery, even being referenced by mainstream media like Bloomberg, indicates a faster-than-expected integration of blockchain technology into mainstream finance.
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Altcoin mentions and social dominance have fallen to a 2-year low, with focus shifting to Bitcoin. Google Trends data shows a sharp decline in altcoin search interest. Santiment suggests that extreme lows in social volume can precede new rallies. Bitcoin experienced a 7.5% rise in 24 hours, with potential for altcoin rotation when BTC stalls.
Bitcoin price surged 7% on March 4, 2026, from $68K to $73.5K. Institutional TWAP orders totaling $790 million and $560 million in ETF inflows fueled the rally. US demand surge indicated by a $61 Coinbase premium, alongside 8,000 BTC withdrawn from exchanges. A $3.5 billion spike in derivatives leverage presents a key risk for potential liquidations.
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.
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.
Morgan Stanley is launching its first Bitcoin Trust, partnering with Coinbase Custody and BNY Mellon. The fund's BTC will be primarily held in cold storage for enhanced security. Bitcoin price surged 8% following the announcement of Morgan Stanley's crypto move. BNY Mellon will manage fund accounting and shareholder services for the trust.
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.
Core Scientific secured a $500 million loan facility from Morgan Stanley, with an option to increase it to $1 billion. Financing will support data center expansion for AI and HPC workloads, alongside Bitcoin mining. Company is pivoting its infrastructure to focus more on AI and high-density computing. This follows a recent Q4 earnings miss and a prior Chapter 11 bankruptcy restructuring.
VanEck CEO states Bitcoin is forming a bottom, with price predictions ranging from $110,000 to $200,000. Bitcoin ETFs saw over $458 million in inflows on March 3, indicating an accumulation phase. Pepeto presale has raised over $7.5 million, offering 209% APY staking rewards. Bitcoin's 50-day moving average crossing below the 200-day (death cross) suggests consolidation before potential expansion.
Macroeconomist Henrik Zeberg projects ETH to reach $10,000-$12,000 this cycle. Institutional capital is reportedly rotating back into risk assets, with $458 million flowing into Bitcoin ETFs. Pepeto, a presale project, claims to offer 100x potential with its exchange infrastructure, cross-chain bridge, and staking. ETH is currently trading above $2,100, with potential catalysts including Clarity Act review and Fed rate decisions.
Core Scientific secured up to $1 billion in financing from Morgan Stanley. The company is pivoting from Bitcoin mining to AI data center infrastructure. Financing is structured as a 364-day term loan. Core Scientific plans to monetize substantially all its Bitcoin holdings to fund the transition.
BlockDAG (BDAG) is now live on Coinstore, BitMart, and Pionex USA with market makers targeting $0.2 and projecting 100x upside. Bitcoin Cash (BCH) faces bearish technicals, trading below key MAs and needing to reclaim $504.60 for upside. Ethereum (ETH) shows a cautious bounce around $2,080 but remains in a descending channel, facing resistance at $2,150. BlockDAG's projected market cap could exceed $1.2 billion, aiming for a top 50 ranking with trading volume forecasts surpassing Kaspa and Solana.
SEC ends lawsuit against Justin Sun with $10 million settlement Rainberry, one of Sun's companies, will pay the $10 million fine Claims against Sun, Tron Foundation, and BitTorrent Foundation are dropped
Rainberry Inc. to pay $10 million civil penalty to settle SEC case SEC dismisses remaining claims against Justin Sun and affiliated entities Settlement resolves unregistered securities and market manipulation allegations Case resolution removes regulatory overhang for Tron founder
BlockDAG (BDAG) trading officially launched on March 5, 2026, on exchanges including Coinstore, BitMart, and Pionex USA. Market makers project BDAG could reach a top 50 market cap rank with potential for 100x growth. Uniswap (UNI) price increased 18% last week, driven by trading volume and a potential fee-burning governance update. Cardano (ADA) shows positive signs with large holders accumulating coins and a strong floor at $0.28, targeting $0.35.
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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang indicates the end of major investments in OpenAI and Anthropic. Nvidia's decision avoids taking sides amidst escalating controversies and competition between AI labs. The company previously invested $30 billion in OpenAI and $10 billion in Anthropic. Nvidia aims to maintain neutrality as a GPU supplier to multiple AI companies.
Rainberry Inc. to pay $10 million fine as part of SEC settlement. SEC dismisses all charges against Justin Sun, Tron Foundation, and BitTorrent Foundation. Settlement requires Rainberry to be barred from future securities violations. SEC's case against Sun and Tron, filed in 2023, alleged federal securities law violations.
US banking regulators mandate identical capital treatment for tokenized and traditional securities. Capital requirements will not differ based on whether securities are tokenized or not. This policy applies to securities issued on permissioned or permissionless blockchains. Regulators clarified that tokenized assets can be used as collateral with the same haircuts as traditional securities.
ETH derivatives signal professional desks hedging against downside risks due to global instability. ETH options skew indicates persistent skepticism among professional traders. Ethereum network activity and DEX volumes have declined, impacting ETH burn mechanism. Ethereum ecosystem maintains dominant TVL share despite competition from Solana and BNB Chain.
SEC proposes interpretative guidance on federal securities laws for crypto assets. Proposal aims to clarify which tokens are considered securities under SEC purview. Interpretative guidance carries more weight than staff-level statements. Move comes as crypto market structure bill progresses in US Senate.
Roblox implements AI to rephrase profanity in real-time chat instead of using hashmarks. The feature aims to maintain conversation readability and enforce community standards. Roblox is also enhancing chat filters to detect evasion tactics like leetspeak. This AI integration follows similar trends in the gaming industry for player behavior moderation.
XRP liquidity on Binance has dropped significantly to 0.097, increasing volatility risk. Shiba Inu burn rate surged 53,954% in 24 hours, coinciding with a 6.35% price increase. Rockefeller Capital Management increased its MicroStrategy (MSTR) stake by 146% to 198,283 shares.
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 (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 (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.
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 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 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.
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