The Crypto Desk covers market structure, exchanges, stablecoins, DeFi, regulation, and major movements across the broader digital asset ecosystem beyond Bitcoin.
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- Exchange flows and liquidity
- Stablecoins and payments
- DeFi, RWAs, and tokenization
- Regulatory shifts and enforcement
- Major altcoin market movements
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OKX to launch USDT-margined perpetual futures for equities on March 4
OKX is set to launch perpetual futures for selected equities on March 4, 2026, at 07:00 UTC, allowing users to …
KOSPI Index plunges 12%, marking biggest loss on record
South Korea’s KOSPI Index experienced a historic decline of 12%, marking its largest loss on record. This significant drop reflects …
Meta researchers improve AI code verification accuracy to 93%
Meta researchers have developed a mandatory checklist that enhances AI’s ability to verify software code by requiring it to trace …
Challenge Airlines prioritizes urgent cargo delivery to Israel amid war
The ongoing war with Iran has led shipping companies to impose surcharges of 10–25% on cargo destined for Israel due …
BitGo Europe GmbH launches Crypto-as-a-Service across EEA
BitGo Europe GmbH has announced the launch of its Crypto-as-a-Service (CaaS) offering across all 30 countries in the European Economic …
MANTRA trading pairs set to launch on Binance in 4 hours
Binance is set to launch trading for the MANTRA token against USDT, USDC, and TRY on March 4, 2026, at …
US Government urged to boost Bitcoin adoption beyond seized assets
David Bailey, a former crypto advisor under the Trump administration, stated that the US must enhance Bitcoin adoption to move …
Polymarket pulls nuclear detonation market after backlash
Polymarket has archived a nuclear detonation market following significant backlash on social media, which arose after the platform allowed traders …
HTX completes token swap, launches MANTRA spot trading today
HTX has completed the token swap from $OM to $MANTRA, with trading set to resume today at 10:00 UTC, featuring …
Dubai Stock Market Opens 5% Lower
The Dubai stock market opened down by 5%, reflecting a broader trend as the DFM General Index, which tracks the …
White House official Patrick Witt counters Jamie Dimon on stablecoin regulation
White House official Patrick Witt has countered Jamie Dimon’s assertion that stablecoins should be treated as deposits, asserting that the …
Coinbase CEO visits White House for undisclosed meeting
A group from Coinbase, led by CEO Brian Armstrong, visited the White House today, amid ongoing efforts by crypto firms …
Tripo AI reports rapid global user growth, surpassing $1M revenue
Nvidia has issued a warning about the potential disruption posed by Chinese tech rivals, particularly within the AI sector. Notably, …
Private discussion between Trump and Coinbase CEO reported
Former President Donald Trump engaged in a private discussion with the CEO of Coinbase, which has been reported by Politico …
Ripple unveils fully licensed end-to-end stablecoin platform
Ripple has launched a fully licensed end-to-end stablecoin platform, integrating custody, liquidity, and collections to enhance its payment services. This …
ARQ Raises $70 Million to Expand Services Beyond Dollar Transfers
ARQ, a Latin American financial application formerly known as DolarApp, has successfully raised $70 million in funding, backed by prominent …
Binance plans to secure five additional crypto licenses in Asia in 2026
Binance plans to secure five additional crypto licenses across Asia in 2026, as reported by Nikkei. This move aligns with …
Hyperliquid trader goes from profit to loss as Korea market drops 8%
South Korea’s stock market experienced a significant upheaval, halting trading after an 8% drop triggered a circuit breaker. This interruption …
Palantir CEO warns AI firms of nationalization threats from US government
Palantir CEO Alex Karp confronted tensions between the tech industry and government during a talk at a16z’s American Dynamism Summit …
JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon criticizes crypto firms over stablecoin rewards
JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon has expressed strong skepticism toward crypto firms, asserting that “stablecoin rewards are the same as …
24-Year-Old Investor Turns $225M into $5.5B with Major Bets on Bloom Energy, Coreweave, and Bitcoin Mining
A 24-year-old investor has successfully transformed $225 million into $5.5 billion within a year, driven by an aggressive investment strategy …
OpenAI’s AI data agent transforms internal data analysis
OpenAI has successfully implemented an AI data agent that allows its nearly 5,000 employees to efficiently analyze vast amounts of …
Supreme Court of Colombia rejects cassation appeal flagged as AI-written
Colombia’s Supreme Court has rejected a cassation appeal, asserting that the document was generated by artificial intelligence, only to find …
Trump criticizes banks for stalling GENIUS Act crypto reforms
President Trump criticized major banks for allegedly trying to undermine the GENIUS Act, which aims to provide oversight for stablecoin …
Pharos Network adopts Chainlink CCIP for cross-chain infrastructure
Pharos has adopted the Chainlink interoperability standard as its primary infrastructure for cross-chain transactions, marking a significant step in its …
Mick Mulvaney calls for state regulation of prediction markets after Iran bets
Mick Mulvaney, the former Chief of Staff under President Trump, has called for state regulation of prediction markets, which he …
President Trump urges US banks to finalize crypto market structure bill
President Trump announced that banks are impeding progress on a crucial crypto market structure bill, stressing the urgent need for …
Limitless added to Coinbase Markets roadmap, trading launch pending
The Base network announced today the addition of Limitless (LMTS) to its roadmap for future asset trading. This launch is …
Trump warns crypto industry could relocate to China over bank actions
President Trump has issued a warning to the crypto industry, stating that it “will end up going to China” if …
SEC tells leveraged ETF filers to abandon applications
The SEC has informed filers of 3x, 4x, and 5x ETFs in a brief group call that their applications are …
Tokenized gold hits record trading volume of 25.5 million tokens amid US-Iran tensions
On February 28, 2026, trading volume for tokenized gold surged to a record 25.5 million tokens on the Solana blockchain, …
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