Author: John Smith
UK-based digital asset firm Stack BTC Plc has secured £260,000 in fresh funding, with Reform UK leader Nigel Farage emerging as a key investor after acquiring a roughly 6% stake in the company. Summary Nigel Farage acquired an estimated 6% stake in Stack BTC through a £260,000 fundraising round. The company issued 5.2 million shares at 5p each on the Aquis Stock Exchange. Stack BTC plans to acquire profitable UK businesses while building a corporate Bitcoin treasury strategy. UK firm Stack BTC raises £260K to build corporate Bitcoin treasury The fundraising was completed through the issuance of 5.2 million new…
Trading activity on Japanese crypto exchange bitFlyer surged sharply as volatility in energy and equity markets pushed investors toward digital assets. Summary Trading volume on bitFlyer jumped over 200% in 24 hours amid market volatility. Japan’s Nikkei 225 fell after oil prices surged toward $120 per barrel, sparking a risk-off move in equities. Bitcoin trading dominated activity on the exchange, with the asset holding near $67,000 during the turbulence. According to market data, trading volumes on the Tokyo-based exchange jumped more than 200% within 24 hours, coinciding with a sharp sell-off in the Japanese stock market after oil prices spiked…
U.S. oil prices plunged $15 per barrel in less than two hours after reports that G7 countries are considering releasing 400 million barrels from strategic reserves, triggering volatility across global markets and over $225 million in liquidations across crypto derivatives. Summary U.S. oil prices fell $15 per barrel in under two hours, dropping below $104. Crypto derivatives markets saw over $225 million in liquidations, led by Bitcoin and Ethereum. Bitcoin remained largely range-bound near the $67K level despite the macro volatility. The Kobeissi Letter said oil prices initially surged as much as 30% earlier in the day before the news…
Flow Foundation and Dapper Labs have filed a motion with the Seoul Central District Court to suspend the termination of trading support on major South Korean exchanges for the Flow blockchain’s native FLOW token. Summary Flow Foundation and Dapper Labs have asked a Seoul court to suspend the planned termination of FLOW trading on Upbit, Bithumb, and Coinone. A December 2025 exploit allowed an attacker to duplicate about $3.9 million in tokens, but post-incident reports confirmed user balances were not affected. According to a March 8 announcement, the firms are asking the court to temporarily halt the delisting decision by…
Strategy may be gearing up for its 101st Bitcoin purchase, according to a cryptic post shared by co-founder Michael Saylor. Summary Michael Saylor has hinted at Strategy’s 101st Bitcoin purchase. The company currently holds 720,737 BTC worth over $48.7 billion. Bitcoin was trading near $67,500, below Strategy’s average purchase cost. As is often the case with Saylor’s posts, he shared Strategy’s Bitcoin accumulation chart, which tracks the company’s purchases since it first began buying the asset in August 2020. “The Second Century Begins,” he wrote on X. Strategy BTC accumulation chart. Source: X/Saylor Strategy currently holds 720,737 Bitcoin, valued at…
Bitcoin price is showing early signs of a possible trend shift after a key on-chain indicator flashed a rare bullish signal, even as the market continues to consolidate. Summary Bitcoin’s Inter-exchange Flow Pulse crossed above its 90-day moving average for the first time since early 2025. BTC is consolidating between $67K and $72K after a sharp drop from the $95K region. A breakout above $72K could open the path toward the $75K–$78K resistance zone. Bitcoin (BTC) was changing hands at around $70,080 at the time of writing. That represents a 3.7% decline over the past 24 hours. Even so, the…
Solana price is grinding sideways just under $90 as traders bet on whether 2026’s upgrades and ETF hype can finally blow SOL out of its tight range and into triple‑digit territory. Summary Solana price trades around $88–$89, down sharply from ~$149 a year ago, as the market digests a brutal February drawdown and choppy March rebound. Most 2026 forecasts cluster between roughly $90 and $180, with some outliers seeing SOL above $200 if tech upgrades and institutional demand land cleanly. With BTC stuck near $70,000 and macro risk off, SOL is effectively a leveraged bet on whether this cycle still…
The crypto market remained on edge today, March 6, as the war in Iran continued. It also wavered as the US non-farm payrolls and retail sales dropped and the unemployment rate jumped. Summary The crypto market wavered after the latest US non-farm payrolls data. A report showed that the US shed 92,000 jobs in February. US retail sales continued falling in January. Bitcoin (BTC) price remained at $70,000 at press time. Ethereum (ETH) hovered slightly above $2,000, while Ripple (XRP) remained steady above $1.40. Crypto prices reacted to the latest jobs report, which was much worse than expected. The US…
The crypto crash has unfolded under Donald Trump as the president and Paul Atkins as the head of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Summary The crypto market crash has happened under Donald Trump as President. It also tumbled despite the friendly regulations under Paul Atkins. Trump’s second term has been characterized by uncertainty, especially on trade. Crypto crash has happened under Donald Trump Bitcoin (BTC) has already erased all the gains made during the Trump presidency and is now trading at its lowest level since October 2024. Altcoins have done worse, with some notable names like Shiba Inu and Cardano…
Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded $568.45 million in net inflows for the week ending March 6 and were the second consecutive week of positive flows. Summary Bitcoin ETFs recorded $568.45M weekly inflows. A $1.15B buying wave from March 2–4 offset $576M in late-week outflows. Ethereum ETFs added $23.56M, but heavy redemptions erased most midweek gains. Three days of strong buying from March 2-4 totaling $1.15 billion offset outflows on March 5-6 that drained $576.66 million, leaving the week with net positive flows. Bitcoin (BTC) traded below $67,000 after dropping 2% over 24 hours, while total net assets for Bitcoin ETFs reached…