Author: Kryptonews

Bettors have long been able to speculate on the chance of a nuclear weapon detonating on Polymarket, but the current conflict with Iran – and scrutiny about insiders trading on war – has apparently caused the platform to remove the contracts.Polymarket has created a market that would monetize a nuclear attack amid increasing concerns that bets are happening among government insiders who can make military decisions. pic.twitter.com/r1CbWaLWcw— David Sirota (@davidsirota) March 3, 2026 The markets, which asked users to assign probabilities to whether a nuclear weapon would detonate by specific dates, have circulated on Polymarket for years and historically have…

The crypto sector is surprisingly making a recovery, irrespective of the escalating war between the United States and Iran. Hence, the crypto market capitalization has jumped by 1.51%, hitting the $2.33T mark. In addition to this, the 24-hour crypto volume has touched the $126.03B mark after a 36.01% increase. Along with that, the Crypto Fear & Greed Index has surged above the “Extreme Fear” zone to enter “Fear” territory while accounting for 20 points. Bitcoin Surges by 2.03% and Ethereum Sees 1.42% Increase Particularly, the leading crypto asset, Bitcoin ($BTC), is currently changing hands at $68.018.23. This price level indicates…

Shiba Inu is barely holding on as price prediction turns bearish. SHIB is hovering near $0.0000053 after a brutal 21.5% slide in February, and the daily structure has clearly turned bearish. Every bounce keeps getting capped under $0.0000065, where overhead supply and trapped longs are sitting heavy. The broader backdrop is not helping. The Fear & Greed Index is stuck at 10, deep in Extreme Fear. Meme coins have taken the hardest hit during this risk-off wave. Only about a third of SHIB’s trading days last month closed green. (Source: Alternative) Right now, relief rallies are weak. And sentiment is…

BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) has been experiencing sideways movement in its price for nearly a month. However, recent developments hint that this could be a turning point for the company. A notable purchase of over 50,900 ETH has sparked new interest, potentially signaling a shift in BMNR’s price and Ethereum’s (ETH) future.BitMine’s Bold ETH Purchase: A Strategic Move for MarchOn March 2, BitMine made a significant acquisition, purchasing 50,9928 ETH, bringing its total holdings to 3.71% of all Ethereum supply. This is just 1.29% short of the company’s target of holding 5% of Ethereum’s supply. Bitmine’s Ethereum Reserve. Source: StrategicETHReserveDespite Ethereum’s…

Opening Note:Welcome back, Altcoin Investors! As we wrap up another eventful week in the ever-evolving and dynamic universe of cryptocurrencies, we bring you the latest insights and trends. Our aim is to empower you with the knowledge you need to expertly navigate the intricate and vibrant market landscape, helping you make informed decisions in your investment journey.Market Recap:The past week has been marked by thrilling developments across the cryptocurrency spectrum, with notable movements in Bitcoin, Ethereum, and various altcoins contributing to what has been an overall positive period for the market.Bitcoin: The flagship cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, has demonstrated robust and significant…

Institutional investors just bought an overall total of $1 billion in Bitcoin and crypto assets in one week, according to a new update from Coinshares. The inflows mark a reversal from a five-week streak of outflows totaling $4 billion. Bitcoin dominated the buying, drawing $881 million. Ethereum followed with $117 million in inflows, marking its strongest week since mid-January. Among altcoins, Solana led with $53.8 million. The rebound was broad-based geographically. The US accounted for the bulk at $957 million, Canada saw $34.1 million, Germany $31.7 million and Switzerland $28.4 million. CoinShares attributes the shift to recent price weakness and…

Ether’s (ETH) rally stalled late Monday just above $2,000 due to stiff overhead resistance, as the technical setup suggested that downward momentum would increase if the ETH/USD pair breaks below $1,800.Key takeaways:ETH price must hold above $1,800 to avoid another leg down. Ether’s bearish charts and onchain indicators converge on ETH prices below $1,500. ETH price: $1,800 remains a key level to watchEther’s cost-basis distribution heatmap shows strong support recently established around $1,800. This is where about 1.23 million ETH were acquired at an average price of $1,890 over the last 30 days.  ETH: Cost basis distribution heatmapThis area is now a…

The Terraform Labs bankruptcy estate has sued quantitative trading giant Jane Street, alleging the firm used non-public information to profit as the TerraUSD stablecoin collapsed in May 2022, according to a docket filed yesterday with the New York Southern District Court.In a report about the lawsuit by the Wall Street Journal, Terraform Labs’ court-appointed administrator, Todd Snyder, stated that Jane Street “abused market relationships” to short the ecosystem during its death spiral, mirroring similar allegations made against Jump Trading late last year.The estate seeks to recover funds for creditors who lost billions during the $40 billion wipeout of the Terra…

By Francisco Rodrigues (All times ET unless indicated otherwise)Bitcoin fell more than 3.5% to below $67,000 as escalating tensions in the Middle East drove investors out of risk assets and into the U.S. dollar.As the conflict escalates, Iran has threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping lane that carries roughly one-fifth of global oil supply.Shipping rates for crude and liquefied natural gas tankers surged after vessels were targeted in the region and several operators suspended activity. Brent crude climbed more than 13% in the past five days, while freight costs for large oil tankers reached record levels.The…

The week one of March is proving to be a critical week in the crypto asset market, as it is anticipated that governance, protocol upgrades, regulatory indicators and ecosystem events will converge between March 2, and March 8. The industry participants are closely keeping track of progress in decentralized finance (DeFi), infrastructure scaling, and institutional activity as various networks launch projects that may affect adoption and revenue models in the future. Crypto Watchlist: Week of March 2-8, 2026Major catalysts dropping this week:$UNI: Governance votes (proposals 94/95) end March 4 to expand fee switch to 8 L2 chains (Base, Arbitrum, OP,…