Author: Kryptonews

One of the big themes we see emerging in 2026 so far is the convergence payments and AI. In crypto this is a big deal especially for those, like us here at Altcoin Buzz, that believe crypto is the only payment rail that makes sense for AI agents.  And Sui has taken a big step forward with the successful launch of Sui Dollar What is Sui Dollar? Sui Dollar (USDsui) is a digitally native dollar available on Sui. The issuer is Bridge, a subsidiary of Stripe. The implications of this token issuer alone are huge. Stripe has been getting more…

Sanctions evasion dominated crypto-related illicit finance last year, with state actors including Russia, Iran and North Korea driving a surge in activity, Chainalysis said in a Thursday report.Sanctioned entities received at least $104 billion in cryptocurrency, an almost eightfold increase on 2024, pushing total illicit onchain volume to a record $154 billion. The findings show how heavily sanctioned states are integrating cryptocurrency into national financial strategies to bypass traditional banking systems.Chainalysis’ report follows a similar study by TRM Labs, which in February said illicit entities received $141 billion in stablecoins, the highest level observed in five years. Sanctions-related activity accounted…

Hex Trust, an institutional-level digital asset custody and financial services entity, has partnered with Doppler Finance, a DeFi infrastructure platform. The collaboration aims to broaden institutional-scale utilities of the wrapped XRP ($wXRP) token. As Hex Trust mentioned in its official X post, the move connects XRP Ledger ($XRPL) and the wider decentralized finance (DeFi) network. So, the development makes $XRP a dynamic asset that can generate rewards, operate across diverse chains, and scale liquidity. XRP is going multi-chain. 🤝 We’ve partnered with @doppler_fi to expand institutional-grade use cases for #wXRP! Together, we’re bridging the #XRPLedger to the wider DeFi ecosystem.🔗…

The Bitcoin price has surged past $70,000 in a decisive breakout attempt, but the rally has slammed directly into a dense block of sell orders. Traders are now monitoring a critical supply wall between $71,800 and $73,000, a range that has historically acted as a graveyard for bullish momentum. BITCOIN RECLAIMS $73,000 pic.twitter.com/Z1ImPk6pKU — Jeremy (@Jeremybtc) March 4, 2026 While the recent impulse move cleared the psychological $70,000 barrier, analysts warn that failing to reclaim $73,500 could confirm a disastrous technical setup. The stakes for this specific level are high. A rejection here would not merely signal a pause but…

IntroductionThe dynamic world of cryptocurrency is marked by constant innovations that can trigger substantial shifts and have transformative impacts on the entire ecosystem. Among these groundbreaking developments is the concept of AI ‘vibe coding.’ Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, proposes that this innovative approach could significantly accelerate Ethereum’s progress. This prospect represents an enticing opportunity for contrarian investors who are keen on making strategic and potentially highly profitable decisions. For investors interested in alternative investments that diverge from mainstream cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, gaining a deep understanding of Ethereum’s development and trajectory will be absolutely crucial. To further explore alternative cryptocurrency…

Mentions of altcoins on social media have reached their lowest level in two years, according to crypto sentiment platform Santiment, while indicators suggest that investors are focusing on Bitcoin. Data from Santiment shows that for the week ended Feb. 27, altcoin social dominance scored 33, a sharp drop from its score of 750 in July 2025, around the time Dogecoin (DOGE) rallied 59% over 30 days.Google worldwide search data shows a similar pattern. The term “altcoins” scored 4 out of 100 near the end of February, compared with a score of 100 during mid-August, according to Google Trends.Santiment sees the lack…

Bitcoin finally got through the door.The largest cryptocurrency broke above $72,000 on Thursday, its highest level since before the Feb. 5 crash and the first clean move above the $70,000 ceiling that had rejected it three times in the past month. It was trading at $72,180 in Asian afternoon hours on Thursday, up 5.9% over the past 24 hours and 5.4% on the week, as a combination of easing war anxiety, strong ETF flows, and a broader equity rebound pulled risk appetite back into the market.The rally was broad. Ether climbed 7.5% to $2,114, reclaiming $2,000 with conviction for the…

The Lombard (BARD) coin is giving hope to token holders with its remarkable price rises, according to a revelation disclosed today by market analyst AltsDaddy. As per to the analyst’s data findings, the crypto asset’s price has risen to $1.11 while its daily trading volume reached $63,623,581, indicating its heating momentum. Lombard (BARD) is the cryptocurrency powering the Lombard, a DeFi protocol that connects Bitcoin to DeFi ecosystems through LBTC, a liquid, yield-bearing, multi-chain token backed 1:1 by BTC. Since its establishment on September 18, 2025, Lombard has continued offering a wide range of DeFi financial services, including staking, lending,…

The surge across crypto today has also included a resurgence across the meme coin sector. Shiba Inu has benefited greatly, surging more than +5% overnight as it begins to reverse a tough month that has seen SHIB fall -18% in the past 30 days. Shiba Inu enters March 2026 confined within a tight consolidation structure following a steep 21.5% correction in February. The asset is currently trading near $0.0000056, struggling to reclaim momentum amid broader market indecision. Traders are closely monitoring the 50-day SMA and neutral momentum indicators to gauge the next directional move. SHIB Price Analysis: Range Structure and…

South Korea’s benchmark stock index posted its steepest single-day decline on record, as geopolitical tensions from the widening US-Israel-Iran conflict rattled markets.Despite the dip in equities, traders focused on fresh crypto exchange listings, with newly listed tokens posting double-digit gains even as broader market sentiment deteriorated sharply.Korean Stock Market Under Pressure Amid Geopolitical TensionsAccording to Google Finance data, the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) plunged more than 12% on Wednesday. In addition, Korea Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (KOSDAQ) saw losses exceeding 10%. “Seoul KOSPI officially ends down 12.06%, biggest daily percentage loss on record,” market analyst David Scutt posted.…