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Vitalik Buterin almost launched smart contracts on XRP before founding Ethereum due to Ripple's strategic pivot
Google warns of new 'Coruna' exploit targeting iPhone seed phrases via fake crypto websites
Binance expands its 'Position Snowball' trading bot to include 24 new contracts, including SHIB, ADA, and SUI
Bitcoin shows strong weekly gains, closing over 10.5% up, its best week since September 2025.
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A former Ripple engineer, Steven Zeiler, has revealed that Vitalik Buterin was close to developing smart contracts on the XRP Ledger before Ripple's management shifted focus to banking technology. This pivot reportedly led Buterin to launch Ethereum to pursue the concept of programmable money.
Google researchers have identified a sophisticated iPhone exploit kit named "Coruna," capable of stealing seed phrases from users who visit fake cryptocurrency websites. The toolkit utilizes five exploit chains and 23 iOS vulnerabilities. Separately, over 13,000 Android devices were found pre-infected with the Keenadu malware, which can control devices, steal cryptocurrency, and monitor browser activity.
The cryptocurrency exchange Binance has expanded its "Position Snowball" trading bot strategy to include 24 new contracts. Notable additions include Shiba Inu (SHIB), Cardano, and SUI. This strategy automates futures trading by reinvesting realized profits to increase position size, aiming for amplified returns, though it carries high risk due to leverage and potential liquidation.
The cryptocurrency market is closely watching upcoming U.S. employment data, with Bitcoin currently trading around $72,700 after a successful retest of the $71,800 level. Bitcoin is on track to close its strongest week since September 2025, with gains exceeding 10.5%. The price is nearing the upper resistance boundary of $74,000. Volatility is expected, particularly on Fridays, due to the 24/7 nature of crypto markets compared to traditional finance.
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XRP consolidating between rising support and declining 26-day EMA, awaiting breakout. Bitcoin faces key resistance around $74,000-$75,000 after a short-lived rally. Shiba Inu shows signs of stabilization near $0.0000056 support after prolonged downtrend.
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.
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.
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.
Suspect arrested in Caribbean for $46 million crypto heist from US Marshals Service. Arrested individual is son of government contractor managing seized crypto. Funds traced back to Bitfinex hack recovery wallet. Incident highlights significant operational security concerns for USMS.
John Daghita arrested for allegedly stealing $46 million in seized crypto assets from USMS. The theft occurred in 2024, involving a technology company contracted by the US Department of Justice and Defense. The suspect allegedly used his position to withdraw confiscated cryptocurrencies to personal wallets. The arrest follows an investigation by ZachXBT, who linked the suspect's wallets to scams and a US Government address.
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.
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.
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.
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.
BlackRock reportedly acquired significant amounts of BTC and ETH via Coinbase Prime. Purchases occurred ahead of an anticipated FOMC emergency announcement. BTC price rose to $73,337 and ETH to $2,150 following the reported accumulation. Transactions are linked to BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) and Ethereum Trust (ETHA).
PsiQuantum begins construction on a 1 million-qubit quantum facility, potentially capable of cracking Bitcoin's cryptography. The facility is being built in collaboration with Nvidia and aims to support next-generation AI supercomputers. While some warn of risks, others like Adam Back believe quantum computers won't pose a threat for at least a decade. Research suggests only a small fraction of Bitcoin (10,230 BTC) is currently at risk from quantum attacks.
BlockDAG (BDAG) network officially launched with trading live on major exchanges. BlockDAG raised over $452 million in early phases and aims for a $1.2 billion market cap. Polkadot (DOT) price increased 41% with a planned 50% supply cut in March 2026. Pippin price prediction shows potential for 300% gains after a 73% increase.
SOL Strategies stock surged 20% following its Nasdaq listing under ticker STKE. The company manages significant SOL holdings, with 3.87M SOL delegated and 1,276 SOL earned in February. Ark Invest selected SOL Strategies for Solana staking operations for its Digital Asset Revolutions Fund. DeFi Dev Corp increased SOL holdings by 11% to over $427 million, indicating strategic asset treatment.
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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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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