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Bank of Japan testing blockchain settlement for bank deposits in new sandbox 2026-03-03 at 10:25 By Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra BOJ Governor Kazuo Ueda said the experiments will examine links between blockchain systems and Japan’s existing settlement infrastructure. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Nasdaq files for prediction market-style options on Nasdaq-100 2026-03-03 at 08:21 By Cointelegraph by Brayden Lindrea The offering could enable traders to bet on the stock performance of Nasdaq-100 companies such as Nvidia, Apple, Google and Tesla. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Bitcoin slide slowing, but bear market still in play: Analysts 2026-03-03 at 07:37 By Cointelegraph by Martin Young Compressed volatility, strengthening ETF flows, and a diminished Coinbase discount “are not characteristics of a market accelerating into a fresh leg lower,” said 10x Research. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

‘ClickFix’ hackers pose as VCs, hijack QuickLens in latest crypto attacks 2026-03-03 at 07:22 By Cointelegraph by Stephen Katte The ClickFix technique gained popularity among crypto hackers last year, but security researchers have been tracking it since 2024, with targets spanning several industries. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Iranian crypto outflows spike 700% after US-Israeli airstrikes 2026-03-03 at 02:47 By Cointelegraph by Brayden Lindrea Elliptic’s initial tracing found many of the funds were sent to foreign crypto exchanges, potentially indicating capital flight from Iran amid rising uncertainty in the region. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

US authorities seek to recover $327K USDt from romance fraud scheme 2026-03-03 at 00:37 By Cointelegraph by Turner Wright A February report claimed that Tether had frozen about $4.2 billion worth of its USDt stablecoin allegedly connected to illicit activities since 2023. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

TD Securities sees NYSE tokenization as institutional turning point 2026-03-03 at 00:37 By Cointelegraph by Sam Bourgi TD Securities’ Reid Noch sees the exchange’s tokenized-equities plan as a “market structure” moment, a sign that Wall Street is taking tokenization seriously. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Bitcoin company Fold pays off $66M debt, frees up BTC collateral 2026-03-02 at 23:05 By Cointelegraph by Sam Bourgi The Bitcoin financial services company retired $66.3 million in convertible debt, reducing dilution risk as it expands its BTC rewards business. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Can US lawmakers pass crypto market structure before the midterms? 2026-03-02 at 23:05 By Cointelegraph by Turner Wright While the White House has hosted three meetings to discuss how to address stablecoin yield in the Senate’s market structure bill, there are no signs of a solution. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View […]

Northern Trust enters tokenized Treasurys fund market with new share class 2026-03-02 at 21:03 By Cointelegraph by Nate Kostar The US-based asset manager debuts a blockchain-enabled structure for its liquidity fund as onchain US Treasurys exposure nears $11 billion. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Turkey’s ruling party proposes 10% crypto income tax 2026-03-02 at 20:33 By Cointelegraph by Turner Wright Under the proposed law, Turkey’s president would be allowed to change the income tax rate on digital assets from zero to up to 20%. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

ProCap boosts Bitcoin holdings to 5,457 BTC, aims to narrow NAV discount 2026-03-02 at 19:03 By Cointelegraph by Sam Bourgi The Bitcoin treasury company repurchased 782,000 shares below NAV as it increases Bitcoin exposure and works to close the gap between market price and asset value. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View […]

Crypto funds rebound with $1B inflows after five-week slump 2026-03-02 at 15:10 By Cointelegraph by Helen Partz Crypto ETPs saw $1 billion in inflows last week, led by $787 million into US spot Bitcoin ETFs, ending a five-week outflow streak of nearly $4 billion This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Sony Bank and JPYC to test instant yen stablecoin buys from customer accounts 2026-03-02 at 15:10 By Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra Sony Bank and JPYC will study real-time transfers enabling customers to buy the yen-pegged stablecoin JPYC directly from their bank accounts. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Hong Kong, Shanghai authorities to test blockchain for cargo trade data 2026-03-02 at 14:09 By Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai The Hong Kong Monetary Authority and Shanghai partners will study a blockchain cross-border platform linking cargo trade data, e-bills of lading and finance under Project Ensemble. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original […]

European banks seek exchange partners ahead of 2026 stablecoin launch 2026-03-02 at 13:19 By Cointelegraph by Helen Partz Qivalis, a European banking consortium, is reportedly in talks with crypto exchanges ahead of a planned euro stablecoin launch in the second half of 2026. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Aave proposal clears first hurdle with 52.6% support amid governance split 2026-03-02 at 11:22 By Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra The Snapshot Temp Check passed 52.6% to 42%, sending the DAO-funded revenue model to the ARFC stage for revisions. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

South Korea orders cross-agency probe after repeated crypto custody failures 2026-03-02 at 11:22 By Cointelegraph by Christina Comben Deputy Prime Minister Koo Yun-cheol ordered an inter-agency review of seized crypto wallets after the National Tax Service exposed a seed phrase in a press release. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

February crypto losses hit lowest level since March 2025, says PeckShield 2026-03-02 at 09:08 By Cointelegraph by Stephen Katte PeckShield said fewer mega-hacks, heightened volatility and tighter risk controls may have helped push crypto losses to their lowest level in 11 months. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Bitcoin to see tailwinds if AI prompts ‘easier monetary policy’: NYDIG 2026-03-02 at 08:22 By Cointelegraph by Stephen Katte NYDIG’s Greg Cipolaro says AI could be a “general-purpose technology,” and its effects on the economy could be a boon for Bitcoin. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source