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Cardano (ADA) is experiencing a difficult phase as the price continuously drops and shows no significant signs of recovery. The loss of confidence from investors, combined with selling pressure from whales, has caused ADA's price to remain stagnant for a prolonged period. Currently, the big question is: Will ADA continue

Bittensor – one of the prominent Artificial Intelligence (AI) tokens in the market – is trading around $190 at the time of writing on Thursday. The steady upward trend is also spreading across the cryptocurrency market, with Bitcoin holding firmly above $71,000, and Ethereum continuing to maintain

Cryptocurrency trading volume in Iran dropped nearly 80% from February 27 to March 1 due to U.S. and Israeli airstrikes, primarily caused by nationwide internet restrictions. Despite disruptions, the main crypto market operations continue, albeit with risk governance measures in place.

The U.S. Senate passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, aimed at increasing housing supply and affordability. It includes a temporary ban on CBDCs until 2030, with some exceptions for USD-backed digital currencies. The legislation is now set for debate and amendments.

In the past 24 hours, the price of PIPPIN has dropped sharply by 37%, matching a decrease of $43 million in open contracts (OI), indicating a wave of large position closures happening in the market.
This significant decline often reflects traders exiting leveraged positions as prices fall. This suggests that a strong wave of liquidation is underway in the market.

Ethereum (ETH) broke above the $2,100 mark during Thursday's trading session, riding the wave of recovery spreading across the cryptocurrency market.
The rally of the largest altcoin in the market is accompanied by a surge in open interest (OI), which now stands at 13.43 million ETH — the highest since January 31.

The FATF recommends that countries mandate stablecoin issuers to integrate smart contract functions to prevent money laundering and illegal funding. It warns of vulnerabilities in unhosted wallets and the use of stablecoins by cybercriminals. Meanwhile, the European Central Bank raises concerns about stablecoins' impact on bank deposits and monetary policy. Despite this, USD-pegged stablecoin supply has risen significantly, with Tether holding the majority.

DTCC's 43-page report highlights interoperability as crucial for expanding and integrating digital assets in DeFi, warning that fragmentation in DLT networks could hinder scalability. It calls for data standardization and process harmonization to address these challenges.

February saw record activity for stablecoins on the Solana blockchain, with a transaction volume of $650 billion, surpassing previous highs. Analysts from Grayscale noted Solana's strong position in retail stablecoin payments, amidst a shift from speculative trading to practical use cases.

BlackRock has significantly increased its Bitcoin exposure by acquiring 17,642 BTC since February 24, totaling approximately $1.28 billion. This move reflects sustained institutional interest in Bitcoin despite ongoing price volatility and indicates a positive outlook for its role in diversified asset portfolios. Analysts are closely monitoring institutional capital flows to assess their impact on liquidity and short-term price trends.

Coupang Pay is expanding its legal team to pursue stablecoin ambitions, hiring a new attorney and a senior legal advisor focused on fintech regulations and global payment partnerships, especially in light of South Korea's evolving stablecoin framework.

Donald Trump emphasizes the strategic importance of cryptocurrency for the U.S., arguing that maintaining leadership in this rapidly growing sector is essential for national competitiveness and financial innovation. He warns that without U.S. dominance, other nations may influence the future of digital finance.

Cyclops, a stablecoin payment startup, raised $19,283,746,565,748,392,01 million in a strategic funding round with participation from Castle Island Ventures, F-Prime Capital, and Shift4 Payments. The founding team, known for The Giving Block, aims to simplify stablecoin payment solutions for merchants.

Bitcoin has fallen into one of the most oversold zones on the weekly chart in history after months of sustained selling pressure, according to the latest report from research and brokerage firm K33.
"To make a mistake, follow the crowd," said Vetle Lunde, Head of Research, in the report, pointing out the sentiment.

A rise in cybercrime is noted in South Korea as individuals seek revenge through crypto payments and apps like Telegram. Authorities investigate vandalism and threats linked to this trend, revealing a network facilitating these acts under the guise of “private revenge organizations.”

The stablecoin USDsui, launched by Sui and developed by Stripe's Bridge, aims to provide a unified digital dollar for scalable finance and global payments. Compliant with the GENIUS Act, it enhances tools for developers and users in building the next generation of internet-based financial services.

Machi Big Brother, a Taiwanese-American former artist turned crypto whale, recently gained significant profits trading on Hyperliquid after a major loss of $74 million. His latest trade, investing $250,000 in ETH-USDC, yielded $300,000, reigniting community interest in memecoin $MACHI.