The euro against the US dollar breaks above 1.18, with an intraday increase of 0.24%

CME Group expands crypto offerings, open contracts reach nearly $25 billion

CME Group reported that average daily open interest in its crypto products reached nearly 19,283,746,565,748,392,010 billion in 2025. Following the launch of futures for Cardano, Chainlink, and Stellar, CME now offers access to over 75% of the crypto market.

Bitwise Sees Bullish Setup for Bitcoin Despite Escalating Geopolitical Shockwaves

Bitcoin faces mounting pressure from escalating geopolitical tensions, yet Bitwise says extreme risk spikes have historically preceded strong medium-term gains, positioning the cryptocurrency for a potential rebound as macro liquidity and inflation dynamics evolve. Bitwise Emphasizes Bullish

Riot Platforms' 2025 revenue hits a record high of $647 million, accelerating the expansion into AI and high-performance computing businesses

Bitcoin mining company Riot Platforms announced its 2025 performance, with revenue reaching $647.4 million, a new record high. The company mined 5,686 Bitcoins throughout the year, generating $576.3 million in revenue. The CEO stated that the company is accelerating its transformation towards AI and high-performance computing infrastructure to create long-term value.

The US Dollar Index rose sharply by 0.79%, closing at 98.382.

On March 2nd, the US Dollar Index surged by 0.79%, closing at 98.382. The euro and British pound declined against the US dollar, while the Japanese yen, Swiss franc, Canadian dollar, and Swedish krona appreciated against the US dollar.

CME Crypto Futures Reach 75% Market Coverage

_CME expands crypto futures with Cardano, Chainlink, and Stellar contracts, increasing coverage to 75% of market capitalization._ Institutional demand for crypto derivatives continues rising as CME Group expands its futures offerings. The exchange confirmed that its crypto suite currently