Category: crypto

X, owned by Elon Musk, has updated its paid partnership policy to allow influencers to promote cryptocurrency content. However, this feature will not be available in regions like the EU, UK, and Australia due to stricter regulations. X aims to combat undisclosed endorsements and aggressive shilling by influencers while promoting transparency.

JPMorgan predicts approval of the CLARITY Act by mid-2026, potentially boosting crypto market recovery in the second half of the year. The bill aims to regulate cryptocurrencies in the US, but Senate talks have stalled due to concerns about stablecoin interest payments and restrictions on crypto-related activities for public officials and their families.

Iran strike and Khamenei death bets on prediction market platforms Polymarket and Kalshi lead to insider trading and ethical concerns. Over $529 million traded on Polymarket for Iran strike timing, while Kalshi saw over $50 million in bets on Khamenei’s future. Lawmakers call for restrictions on death-linked markets, with backlash from industry coalition.

US banks saw a 9.2% decrease in unrealized securities losses in Q4 2025, totaling $306.1 billion. Despite this, industry profit increased by 10% year-over-year, with a 1.24% return on assets. The number of problem banks remained within normal levels. Bitcoin traded flat at around $63k.

BTC experienced an 8% swing in hours after Iran strikes, with prices dropping from $68k to $63k then rebounding. BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes suggests prolonged conflict could lead to future Fed easing, linking U.S. military involvement in the Middle East to potential impacts on cryptocurrency markets and Bitcoin prices.

XRP has slipped about 4% in 24 hours as $652 million flows to Binance amid Iran-related risk-off move. Around 472 million XRP moved to Binance in a week, the largest inflow stretch in February. This influx signals potential sell-side pressure as investors take a defensive position amidst escalating geopolitical tensions.

Hong Kong is preparing to grant stablecoin licenses in March and introduce regulations for crypto asset dealers and custodians. The Securities and Futures Commission is focusing on enhancing liquidity and expanding products for professional investors. Tokenization of financial instruments is a priority, with plans for blockchain-based debenture registers and a wholesale CBDC pilot program. Regulatory…

Kyber Network Crystal (KNC) has surged by 23% in 24 hours due to increased trading volume and recent platform upgrades. The platform introduced new features like cross-chain swap routing and Smart Exit for liquidity providers. Integrations with Vaultedge have also expanded liquidity access. Technical analysis suggests potential for further gains.

Polymarket reached a record $478 million in single-day trading volume during the U.S.-Israel strike on Iran, with $220 million from politics markets alone. Six new wallets made $1.2 million by betting on the strike, while a trader lost $6.5 million after betting against it. The surge has raised concerns about insider trading.

Kalshi’s CEO defended the company’s handling of a market involving Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, amid backlash from users. The company settled the market based on the last traded price before the time of death, issuing fee refunds. Some users criticized the platform for unclear rules and unfair payouts, threatening to switch to competitors.