Israeli media: Israel launches a preemptive strike against Iran

Trump claims the "Genius Act" is under threat from banks, emphasizing the protection of the crypto industry

Gate News bot message, Trump posted on the Truth Social platform: "THE GENIUS ACT IS THREATENED BY BANKS, UNDERMINING OUR CRYPTO AGENDA. WE MUST PROTECT THIS INDUSTRY FOR AMERICANS." The statement points out that the Genius Act is under threat from banks and states that this is undermining the cryptocurrency agenda, emphasizing the need to protect the cryptocurrency industry for Americans. Source: Truth Social.

Circle CRCL Stock Slips as Clarity Act Deadline Looms

Key Insights Circle CRCL stock trades near key support as investors await the Clarity Act decision that could reshape US digital asset regulation framework. Bitcoin and XRP rally while gold and silver surge as geopolitical tensions drive demand for both risk and safe-haven assets. CRCL

Ex-LAPD Officer Found Guilty of $350K ‘Wrench Attack’ Bitcoin Robbery

In brief A former LAPD officer has been found guilty of kidnapping and robbery after a home invasion in which he held a teenage crypto owner at gunpoint. Eric Halem and his alleged associates stole a hard drive containing $350.000 worth of Bitcoin from the victim. The crime is the

CBDC Ban Reappears in Senate Housing Law, Fed Restricted

Senate housing bill bars Fed from issuing or facilitating a retail CBDC, including similar digital assets, until 2030. Measure passed 84–6 after late insertion, formalizing limits despite prior Fed stance requiring Congress approval. U.S. pauses digital dollar plans as China and Europe

Geopolitical Shock Sends Markets and Crypto Reeling

Global markets faced turmoil after U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran, causing volatility in oil, gold, and crypto. Bitcoin briefly plunged but recovered, while energy price shocks raise inflation concerns, affecting investor sentiment and market structure.

BTC 15-minute sharp decline of 1.60%: Bullish liquidation and risk aversion sentiment intensify short-term selling pressure

2026-03-03 16:30 to 16:45 (UTC), BTC experienced significant short-term volatility, with price ranges between 67485.3 and 68829.8 USDT, yielding a return of -1.60%, and an amplitude reaching 1.95%. At the edge of extreme panic and market bottom, investor attention continues to rise, and trading activity fluctuates with increased volatility. The main driver of this movement is leveraged unwinding and long liquidations in the derivatives market. Data shows that the funding rate is negative (-0.0081%), with retail longs accounting for as much as 65%, indicating a market where "retail investors chase gains, while institutions are on the other side."