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Qivalis, a consortium of 12 major European Union banks, is in advanced discussions with cryptocurrency exchanges, market makers, and liquidity providers as it prepares for the launch of its euro-pegged stablecoin in the latter half of the year. The initiative aims to establish a MiCA-compliant stablecoin that will serve as a European alternative to the U.S. dollar-dominated market, thereby enhancing the EU's strategic autonomy in payments.
The group, which includes prominent financial institutions such as ING, UniCredit, BNP Paribas, CaixaBank, and BBVA, seeks to ensure the stablecoin's availability on regulated trading platforms from its inception to guarantee sufficient liquidity. Qivalis CEO Jan Sell highlighted the goal of providing businesses and consumers within the EU with a means for blockchain-based payments and settlements using euros, reducing reliance on traditional financial infrastructure or foreign providers.
The Netherlands-based venture is evaluating both European and international trading venues to position its stablecoin as a regulated option against U.S. dollar-denominated tokens and as a tool for efficient, real-time cross-border corporate payments. Spanish crypto exchange Bit2Me has confirmed engaging in discussions with one of the participating banks, although other platforms have largely declined to comment.
Details regarding the token's reserve structure indicate a 1:1 backing. At least 40% of the reserves will be held in bank deposits, with the remainder allocated to high-quality, short-term sovereign bonds from the Eurozone, diversified across various EU countries. These reserves will be managed by multiple highly-rated credit institutions, and the design incorporates a 24/7 redemption mechanism for token holders. The consortium is pursuing authorization from the Dutch central bank under the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulatory framework.
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Bitcoin has surged above $68,000, outperforming muted stock market reactions to geopolitical events. Strategy continues its accumulation, purchasing over $200 million in BTC last week, increasing its total holdings to 720,737 BTC.
Bitmine Immersion Technologies acquired 51,000 ETH, bringing total holdings to 4.474 million ETH, valued at nearly $10 billion in total assets. The company has 3.04 million ETH staked, generating $172 million in annualized staking revenue.
NEAR Protocol (NEAR) surged 12.4% over the weekend, outperforming other assets in the CoinDesk 20 Index. Solana (SOL) also showed positive movement, up 2.1%. Polkadot (DOT) and Bitcoin Cash (BCH) were among the notable decliners.
Crypto outflows from Iran's largest exchange surged 700% within minutes of U.S.-Israeli airstrikes, indicating potential capital flight. This event highlights crypto's role as a tool to bypass traditional banking and sanctions. Major cryptocurrencies like BTC and ETH experienced sharp, albeit temporary, price drops following the geopolitical escalation.
Turkey's ruling AK Party has proposed a 10% tax on crypto gains from regulated platforms, withheld quarterly. The president can adjust this rate between 0% and 20%. A 0.03% transaction tax on brokers is also included.
Pi Network is launching its DEX on March 12, 2026, alongside a mandatory protocol upgrade to v19.9, moving towards Protocol v23. Despite significant network growth and KYC completions, PI trades near $0.17, far below its 2025 peak, with divided analyst outlooks on future price performance.
X (formerly Twitter) now allows sponsored crypto promotions with a mandatory 'Paid Partnership' label, though restrictions apply in the EU, UK, and Australia. The platform is also developing X Money and Smart Cashtags for integrated trading.
Anthropic's Claude AI experienced a significant outage, impacting service availability. This outage occurs shortly after political controversy involving U.S. government use of the AI, potentially affecting user trust and adoption.
Hong Kong and Shanghai authorities are testing a blockchain platform for cargo trade data and finance under Project Ensemble. This initiative aims to streamline trade finance and documentation by digitizing electronic bills of lading and interlinking trade data. The collaboration highlights a growing trend of leveraging blockchain for cross-border trade efficiencies.
Geopolitical tensions are causing broad market declines, impacting Bitcoin. However, several altcoins are poised for short-term activity due to upcoming launches, incentives, and token events. Starknet's strkBTC, Avalanche's incentive program, and Polygon's fee reduction are key developments.
SPY is trading as a proxy for geopolitical risk amid US-Iran tensions, causing a broad market selloff with energy and defense stocks outperforming. Historical data suggests the S&P 500 often recovers from geopolitical shocks within weeks, presenting potential dip-buying opportunities if oil prices stabilize.
Approximately 470 million XRP ($472 million) have been deposited onto Binance, raising concerns of a potential sell-off and contributing to a recent 1.08% price drop. Daily trading volume has decreased by 25%, indicating reduced retail investor engagement. Despite short-term bearish signals, ongoing developer activity and planned use case expansions for XRP on the XRPL offer potential for future recovery.
Turkey's ruling party proposed a 10% crypto income tax and a 0.03% transaction levy on service providers. The bill aims to formalize crypto taxation and align digital assets with existing financial regulations. This development occurs amidst a global trend of increased crypto tax oversight.
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XRP spot ETFs saw $58M in net inflows in February, marking four consecutive months of positive accumulation and a cumulative total of $1.24B. This sustained institutional demand highlights confidence in XRP as a strategic asset, even amidst market volatility.
Cardano's ADA has formed an hourly death cross, signaling potential bearish momentum amidst a broader market liquidation event. Development continues with preparations for the Protocol Version 11 hard fork, including node upgrades and Plutus cost model updates.
Veteran trader Bob Loukas views Bitcoin's weekly chart as "horrendous" despite oversold conditions, setting a price target of $49,000. He dismisses the influence of business cycles and the halving on current price action, attributing recent movements to ETF inflows and government factors within a broader bear cycle.
BitMine Immersion Technologies acquired $103 million in ETH last week, increasing its total holdings to 3.71% of circulating supply despite significant unrealized losses. The company is also staking over 3 million ETH, anticipating substantial staking revenue growth with its upcoming MAVAN network.
Strategy purchased $200 million in Bitcoin, increasing its total holdings to approximately 720,750 BTC. The company also raised its STRC monthly dividend to 11.5% to fund operations and Bitcoin acquisitions without diluting common shareholders.
Dogecoin (DOGE) faces a critical support level at $0.087, with technical indicators like hidden bearish divergence suggesting downside risk. Rising supply in profit indicates potential selling pressure from short-term traders on any upward movement.
Dogecoin ETFs have seen zero net inflows since February 3rd, with low trading volumes reflecting a lack of investor interest. This follows a period of price decline for DOGE, which has struggled to maintain momentum after an early year rally.
BEL shares rose 2.7% amid a rally in Indian defense stocks driven by geopolitical tensions in West Asia. Defense stocks historically benefit from increased demand during conflicts, while aviation faces pressure. India's defense exports are also growing significantly.
XRP ETF inflows dropped 45% to $1.9M last week, but year-to-date inflows remain strong at $153M, second only to Solana. The US continues to dominate crypto ETF demand, accounting for the vast majority of recent inflows.
Cardano's stablecoin market cap has surpassed $47 million, with USDC now dominating at 37.20% share. This growth follows USDC's mainnet launch and aims to boost Cardano's DeFi ecosystem liquidity.
Shibarium connection issues are primarily attributed to wallet configuration (RPC) rather than network problems. A separate explorer indexing delay affected token/NFT display but did not result in asset loss. A privacy upgrade for Shibarium is scheduled for Q2 2026.
XRPL is proposing a new derivatives sidechain offering 200x leverage and on-chain options trading, aiming to compete in the $1T derivatives market. The development leverages XRPL's existing infrastructure and security, inspired by successful specialized derivatives chains.
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