Arthur Hayes warns U.S.–Iran war could force Fed back to the printer, supercharging Bitcoin

Bitcoin is pinned in a heavy macro crossfire as Arthur Hayes argues that an Iran‑driven oil shock could drag the Fed into fresh money printing and ultimately catapult BTC toward six‑figure territory. Summary Hayes links a U.S.–Iran war, an oil spike, and surging bond volatility to a renewed “money printing bailout” that he says will be rocket fuel for BTC. Brent is already up roughly 24% in a month as conflict chokes the Strait of Hormuz, while Treasury yields and inflation expectations grind higher. BTC, stuck well below its 2025…

Paraguay to Leverage Seized ASICs to Mine Bitcoin

ANDE, the state power company, has partnered with Morphware, an artificial intelligence (AI) and mining tech company, to start a pilot program and use part of its seized miners to produce bitcoin. ANDE’s President, Felix Sosa, stated that the bitcoin mined will be sold as a hedge for futures contracts. Paraguay Readies to Establish Bitcoin […] Original

Will Bitcoin price drop below $70K as $2.2B BTC options expiry looms?

Bitcoin price fell to near $70,000 on Friday following a sharp rebound the previous day. A looming BTC options expiry event is now keeping investors on edge as the market anticipates potential volatility. Summary Bitcoin price has given up a portion of its gains from this week. Over $2.22 billion worth of options set to expire today have spurred concerns around volatility.  Bitcoin technicals remain bullish despite the current drawdown. According to data from crypto.news, Bitcoin (BTC) price fell 4.5% to an intraday low of $70,177 on Friday morning Asian…

Vancouver’s Bitcoin ambitions face setback as staff urge council to drop plan

City officials in Vancouver are recommending that councillors abandon a proposal to integrate Bitcoin into municipal financial strategy, dealing a potential blow to a high-profile initiative championed by Mayor Ken Sim. Summary Vancouver city staff recommend council drop Mayor Ken Sim’s proposal to explore making the city “Bitcoin-friendly.” The motion previously sought to examine accepting Bitcoin payments and potentially adding the asset to municipal reserves. Officials cited regulatory limits, financial risks, and operational challenges as reasons to halt further work on the proposal. Vancouver staff throw cold water on the…

Indiana Breaks Ground as First US State Approving Bitcoin Investment in Government Retirement Accounts

Indiana becomes the first U.S. state to allow bitcoin and crypto investments in public retirement plans, a bullish policy shift that expands digital asset adoption while protecting payments, mining, custody, and blockchain activity statewide. Indiana Leads US States After Law Opens Public Retirement Plans to Bitcoin Investments Indiana enacted new legislation addressing cryptocurrency use and […] Original

Crypto ETFs Sustain Rally With $462 Million for Bitcoin and $169 Million for Ether

Crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) extended their momentum on Wednesday as bitcoin funds logged a third consecutive day of inflows. Ether, XRP, and solana ETFs also recorded gains, signaling broad institutional demand across major digital assets. Bitcoin ETFs Log Third Straight Inflow Day With $462 Million Surge Institutional appetite for crypto exposure strengthened again midweek as […] Original

Fed Chair Nominee Kevin Warsh Calls Bitcoin an Important Asset for Policymakers

Bitcoin’s policy outlook brightens as the White House formally nominates Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve, elevating a former governor who has praised bitcoin as a meaningful financial signal and transformative software innovation. White House Formally Nominates Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve Chairman The White House on March 4 submitted nominations to the U.S. […] Original

Bitcoin price rejected at $74,000, failed auction points to downside

Bitcoin price has confirmed a failed auction at the $74,000 range-high resistance after a sharp rejection. With price now losing the value area high, the probability of a corrective move toward the $60,000 support is increasing. Summary Failed auction at $74K: Strong rejection at range-high resistance confirms weakness. Value Area High lost: Signals a shift toward bearish rotational structure. $60K support in focus: Previous weekly low becomes the next major downside target. Bitcoin’s (BTC) latest price action is showing clear signs of weakness after failing to sustain a breakout above the $74,000 resistance…

Bitcoin Pulls Back to $71K as War Fears Persist and Arthur Hayes Warns of ‘Risk Phase’

Following a rapid surge, bitcoin snapped its winning streak on March 5, retreating from a brief $74,000 peak to consolidate around $71,000. Global Market Divergence Bitcoin’s recent explosive rally hit a wall Thursday, March 5, snapping a three-day streak that saw the cryptocurrency jump nearly 10% and briefly reclaim the $74,000 threshold. The reversal saw […] Original

Morgan Stanley Advances Spot Bitcoin ETF Plan With Amendment Detailing BTC Holding Strategy

Morgan Stanley moves closer to launching a spot bitcoin ETF, unveiling new structural details and custody partners as the Wall Street giant positions its proposed Bitcoin Trust to track the digital asset’s market price. Morgan Stanley’s Latest Filing Reveals Structure and Custody for Planned Spot Bitcoin ETF Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc., a subsidiary of […] Original