After two buggy tests, Ethereum's developers have decided to spend a bit more time collecting data on the highly-anticipated Pectra upgrade.

Bitcoin price wavered on Thursday as investors embraced a risk-off sentiment amid the ongoing trade war between the U.S. and its top trading partners.

Crypto exchange Crypto.com's market data will soon be integrated into real-time indices and reference rates for Bitcoin and Ethereum markets. This comes as CF Benchmarks, a crypto indices provider regulated by the United Kingdom's Financial Conduct Authority, has added Crypto.

Since the beginning of this year, Ethereum has underperformed compared to major digital assets in the market. ETH's underperformance has sparked concerns within the community, with traders finding it difficult to determine whether the altcoin is gearing up for a major rally or further downside pressure.

Sacks faced scrutiny over potential conflicts of interest but confirmed he sold his crypto assets before joining the Trump administration.

Ethereum (ETH), the world's second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, has had a rocky start to the year, plunging over 30% year-to-date to trade at $2,261 at press time.

Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Cardano (ADA) are showing signs of stabilization after recent volatility. Bulls are attempting to regain control, with BTC bouncing off key support, ETH testing critical levels, and ADA showing resilience despite market pressure.

Russian Deputy Finance Minister Vladimir Kolychev's statement on Wednesday that Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) will not be included in the National Wealth Fund mirrors President Vladimir Putin's historically cautious approach to cryptocurrency. What Happened: Kolychev, speaking to Interfax on Wednesday, confirmed that the country's national wealth fund will maintain its focus on gold and yuan, with allocations of up to 60% in yuan and 40% in gold, explicitly rejecting Bitcoin due to its volatility.

The crypto market is uneasy as fear is creeping in, reflected in CoinMarketCap's index sitting at 30/100, a clear sign of bearish sentiment among traders. Yet, something unexpected is happening.

Pi Network remains in a price-discovery phase after its recent mainnet launch. After initially rising to $2.98 on February 28, the token has crashed to $1.8, mirroring the price action of other altcoins.

The highly anticipated White House Crypto Summit could bring game-changing developments for Bitcoin.

The U.S. Federal government sold roughly 195,000 Bitcoin over a decade, pocketing an estimated $366 million from criminal seizures like Silk Road.

Bitcoin (BTC) has been experiencing high volatility in recent trading as investors have proved exceptionally reactive to rumors and news.

On March 6, the company announced that it had started purchasing BTC. It is joining a growing number of traditional finance companies incorporating Bitcoin into their portfolios.

According to a March 6 report by The Korea Herald, South Korea's Democratic Party has indicated that it could revamp the country's crypto policy.

BlackRock's Bitcoin holdings are up as the crypto market extends its recovery in Thursday's trading session. According to blockchain analytics platform Lookonchain, on March 6, the group of 10 Bitcoin ETFs saw a positive net inflow of 80 BTC worth $7.22 million, with BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin ETF leading the charge.

Bitcoin Magazine Brazilian Publicly Traded Méliuz Adopts Bitcoin Treasury Strategy Brazilian Publicly Traded Méliuz Adopts Bitcoin Treasury Strategy This post Brazilian Publicly Traded Méliuz Adopts Bitcoin Treasury Strategy first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Vivek Sen Bitcoin.

TL;DR Michael Saylor reaffirms that Bitcoin should be the central asset in the U.S. crypto reserve, emphasizing its decentralized nature and dominant role in the digital economy. Donald Trump initially included XRP, Solana, and Cardano in the reserve, but after criticism, he clarified that only Bitcoin and Ethereum would be part of the plan.

El Salvador appeared to contradict a recent agreement with the IMF to cease public investment in Bitcoin.

David Sacks' observation mirrored President Donald Trump's initial vision for a “strategic Bitcoin stockpile.”

Schwartz defended the company's XRP sales strategy, emphasizing its role in funding ecosystem growth, refuting claims of unlimited token creation, and asserting that Ripple acts in its own interest while addressing concerns over dormant XRP holdings.

The crypto market continued its upward trajectory, with the market cap increasing by over 4% to reclaim the $3 trillion mark. Most cryptocurrencies traded in positive territory, and Bitcoin (BTC) reclaimed the $90,000 level after an increase of nearly 6% over the past 24 hours.

After a spree of enforcement actions against criminal activity, the US stacked an impressive amount of Bitcoin over ten years. Crypto Czar David Sacks argues that selling the confiscated Bitcoins for a pittance has cost US taxpayers a fortune ahead of the planned Crypto Strategic Reserve.

XRP is trading at a 5.11% premium to Bitcoin (BTC) today, and that is quite telling. It is now almost five months since the third largest altcoin has outperformed the leading cryptocurrency, and despite all the recent market turbulence, the trend continues.

One of the core promises that XRP (XRP 4.66%) extends to its target users -- financial institutions -- is that they'll be able to transfer their money more quickly and more cheaply if they use the token instead of using an alternative technology. The token's feature set is expanding to include the ability to make the same snappy transfers of other assets, too.

The US government's lack of a long-term Bitcoin strategy highlights missed financial opportunities and raises concerns about asset management. The post Trump's crypto czar David Sacks says US government missed out on $17 billion by selling Bitcoin too early appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The crypto market's volatility index could shoot up further this Friday as investors brace for the upcoming White House digital currency summit. Trump's announcement of a US Crypto Strategy Reserve last weekend set off a wave of market reactions.

Ethereum sentiment hits a one-year low, but rising whale activity hints at a potential reversal.

You might be surprised to find out that, through the first two months of 2025, one of the best-performing major cryptocurrencies was Litecoin (LTC 3.40%). At one point, it was up more than 20%.

Ethereum's (ETH) market remains as volatile as ever, with major price fluctuations and institutional activities continuously influencing market sentiment. The recent large purchase of 17,855.3 ETH by the mysterious entity “7 Siblings” has raised significant speculation.

House Bill 302 moves to a full House vote after a 16-1 approval. Bitcoin allocation was reduced from 10% to 5% for secure management.

Bybit lost $1.5B in a cyberattack linked to North Korean hackers. The breach stemmed from a compromised Safe developer machine.

XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) continues its strong rally, driven by anticipation of the upcoming White House crypto summit and the confirmed attendance of Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse. Cryptocurrency Price Market Cap 24-Hour Trend 7-Day Trend XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.59 $150.4 billion +5.2% +17.8% Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $89,758.18 $1.77 trillion +0.4% +4.7% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,251.41 $271.6 billion +2.7% -3.3% Trader Notes: Trader CrediBULL Crypto is watching whether XRP drops below $2 for a potential re-entry.

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CleanSpark expanded its Bitcoin treasury by 6% in February, mining 624 BTC while maintaining its focus on a Bitcoin-only strategy despite industry diversification.

The crypto train keeps on chugging, as the United States, El Salvador, and Russia start making moves to establish their own cryptocurrency reserves. Bitcoin seems to be the hot coin to invest in right now.

Bitcoin recently broke below the 100-day moving average at $97K, triggering a sharp sell-off that pushed the price beneath the $80K threshold. However, a strong rebound from the 200-day MA at $80K has brought the price back toward $90K, suggesting a potential sideways consolidation phase in the short term.

This wasn't supposed to happen: Ethereum (ETH 2.14%), the world's second-largest cryptocurrency, is now down significantly for the year after an absolutely disastrous February when it lost 32% of its value. Wasn't 2025 supposed to be a banner year for all cryptocurrencies, and especially a heavyweight like Ethereum?

Ripple's price is experiencing a recovery following its deep correction over the past month. However, key obstacles still remain in front of the price for creating a new higher high.

Michael Saylor, executive chairman of Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR), suggested on Thursday that the United States plans to purchase 1 million Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) to establish a strategic reserve, aligning with a framework outlined in the bill proposed by senator Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) He was speaking in a Fox Business interview, ahead of a White House Crypto Summit scheduled for Friday, where Saylor will participate.

Bybit CEO Ben Zhou has provided an update on the $1.4 billion of ETH stolen on February 21: 77% remains traceable—making this week critical for securing the remaining $1 billion. The post Bybit CEO: 77% of Stolen Ethereum Still Traceable – But This Week Is Critical appeared first on Cryptonews.

Méliuz, a Brazilian financial technology company, purchased Bitcoin as part of their treasury management procedure, demonstrating the growing interest in digital currencies. Méliuz's board of directors approved a significant investment on Thursday by purchasing 45.72 Bitcoins worth about $4.1 million at an average price of $90,296.11 per unit.

Bitcoin continues to attract a lot of attention recently, as there are still questions being asked about both risk appetite, and of course the idea of a wealth fund in the United States.

BTC rally past $90K once again as the rising number of new wallet hinting a potential further rally.

Crypto analyst Dark Defender has shared a bullish outlook for XRP, pointing out key resistance and support levels that could determine its next move. According to his recent post, XRP has broken the 4-hour resistance level, a key sign that it could be gearing up for a strong rally.

On 5 March, the Sepolia test network failed to process transactions for several hours after conducting the Pectra hardfork.

The dollar index is having a positive effect on BTC.