Category: crypto

The cryptocurrency market is experiencing pressure following U.S. President Trump’s confirmation of ongoing military operations against Iran. The total market cap has dropped from $3.3 trillion to $2.26 trillion, with Bitcoin trading near $66,200. The market remains bearish, with uncertainty due to geopolitical tensions keeping risk assets under pressure.

South Korea’s finance minister plans to strengthen how government agencies manage seized cryptocurrency following a National Tax Service data leak. The government will conduct a full inspection of digital assets held through legal enforcement measures and implement safeguards to prevent future breaches. Reforms aim to restore confidence in asset security.

The Aave community has achieved a governance milestone with the passing of the “Aave Will Win” proposal, which aims to allocate 100% of product revenue to the AAVE token. This move signals a shift towards a fully token-centric economic model, with community feedback shaping further refinements in the governance process.

Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) is considering spinning off Truth Social and related businesses into a new publicly traded company called SpinCo. This would happen after TMTG’s merger with TAE Technologies and Texas Ventures Acquisition III Corp. No definitive agreement has been reached, and discussions are ongoing.

Crypto losses from hacks and scams were at an eleven-month low in February, totaling $26.5 million across 15 incidents. This marked a significant drop from the previous year and January. The majority of losses came from the YieldBlox and IoTeX incidents. Phishing attacks were also a significant factor in total losses for the month.

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.