The three major U.S. stock indices continue to rise, with the Nasdaq up over 1%

Bitcoin Erases Iran Strike Losses as Traders Reprice Geopolitical Shock

On Saturday, as tensions intensified across the Middle East and U.S. airstrikes targeted Iran, bitcoin climbed from an intraday low of $63,176 per coin to $67,152 by 3:45 p.m. Eastern time. The digital asset now sits 2% higher against the greenback, hovering just shy of the $67,000 threshold.

Bitcoin ETF Inflow Streak Snaps With $27 Million Outflow

Bitcoin and ether ETFs experienced significant outflows on Friday, with $27.5 million and $43 million withdrawn, respectively, largely due to Blackrock's products. In contrast, XRP and Solana ETFs attracted modest inflows, indicating a shift in investor interest.

Crypto Market Drops 3% As Fear Index Hits Extreme

The crypto market has dropped by 3.20%, reaching a total capitalization of $2.27T, with Bitcoin and Ethereum seeing declines. Despite overall downturns, some altcoins have surged significantly. Key developments include a bug in the XRP Ledger and a major stake sale by True Corp.

Geopolitical Shock Triggers $1.8B Hourly Dump in Crypto Futures

_Geopolitical escalation triggered $1.8B in futures selling, pushing Bitcoin sentiment into extreme bearish territory._ Escalating conflict in the Middle East sent shockwaves through crypto markets within minutes. Reports said United States President Donald Trump announced “major combat

Bitcoin Drops Below $64K Amid Middle East Tensions

Bitcoin has dipped below $64K amid geopolitical tensions from U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran, contrasting with rising gold prices. Despite this, Bitcoin ETFs saw over $1B in inflows, indicating renewed investor interest in crypto, though Ethereum and Solana also declined.

What signals did the US SEC send behind the new 2% discount regulation for stablecoins?

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued guidance on payment stablecoins on February 19, allowing broker-dealers to treat stablecoins with a 2% discount when calculating net capital, thereby giving them a legitimate status in capital calculations. This adjustment helps to integrate stablecoins into the mainstream financial system and promotes digital asset trading and services. Peirce's statement and the GENIUS Act could potentially change the market landscape, although federal and state frictions still exist. Nonetheless, this move paves the way for regulatory integration of stablecoins.