Cryptocurrency 27 February 2026 - 4 March 2026

NYT Points to Adam Back as Satoshi Nakamoto, but Bitcoin Pioneer Denies Claim
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NYT Points to Adam Back as Satoshi Nakamoto, but Bitcoin Pioneer Denies Claim

The New York Times named British cryptographer Adam Back as the likely creator of bitcoin, a claim Back denied within hours. The report comes as Back’s BSTR vehicle seeks approval to merge with Cantor Equity Partners I and expand bitcoin holdings. Wallets linked to Satoshi Nakamoto hold about 1.096 million bitcoin, worth $78.6 billion at current prices. Stylometric analysis cited in the Times report was called inconclusive by its author.
April 8, 2026
XRP price pops near $1.45 as bitcoin rallies — Trump crypto bill push in focus
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XRP price pops near $1.45 as bitcoin rallies — Trump crypto bill push in focus

XRP jumped 5.8% to $1.45 on Wednesday, tracking a broader crypto rally as bitcoin topped $73,000 and ether climbed to $2,151. Traders cited easing Middle East tensions and renewed U.S. crypto legislation efforts. Nearly $3.9 billion in XRP changed hands, with market value near $88 billion. Investors now await Friday’s U.S. jobs report and updates on the Clarity Act.
March 4, 2026
Bitcoin price jumps back above $73,000 as ETF inflows return and Iran war headlines drive swings
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Bitcoin price jumps back above $73,000 as ETF inflows return and Iran war headlines drive swings

Bitcoin rose above $73,000 on Wednesday, gaining 7.3% to $73,294 after volatile trading. Ether climbed 8.5% to $2,151. U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw net inflows of $458.2 million and $225.2 million on March 2 and 3, led by BlackRock’s IBIT. U.S. stocks rebounded after reports of Iranian outreach to the U.S. amid ongoing conflict and oil market jitters.
March 4, 2026
MARA Holdings stock slides as SEC filing opens door to selling bitcoin stash
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MARA Holdings stock slides as SEC filing opens door to selling bitcoin stash

MARA shares fell about 8% Wednesday after the company expanded its policy to allow sales of existing bitcoin holdings, not just newly mined coins. The miner held about 53,822 bitcoin at the end of 2025, valued near $4.7 billion. Clear Street cut its price target to $9 from $16, citing a lower EBITDA outlook. Rival miners Riot Platforms and Core Scientific also dropped around 7%.
March 4, 2026
SoFi’s SoFiUSD stablecoin gets a Mastercard settlement lane — and traders are watching
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SoFi’s SoFiUSD stablecoin gets a Mastercard settlement lane — and traders are watching

SoFi said it will let clients settle Mastercard card transactions using its SoFiUSD stablecoin, expanding a partnership with Mastercard. SoFi Bank and Galileo clients are expected to get the option first. The announcement follows CEO Anthony Noto’s $1 million SoFi share purchase last week. SoFiUSD is not FDIC-insured and is backed 1:1 by cash or equivalents.
March 4, 2026
Metaspins rolls out instant-win crypto games as casinos dangle 1 BTC bonuses to hook players
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Metaspins rolls out instant-win crypto games as casinos dangle 1 BTC bonuses to hook players

Metaspins launched new in-house instant-win crypto games, including Plinko, Mines, and a Wheel of Fortune-style title, with RTPs up to 99%. The site offers a 100% welcome bonus up to 1 BTC, subject to a 40x wagering requirement. Metaspins holds an active Curaçao license. Rival Crypto-Games.io claims 4,000+ games and operates under a Costa Rica license.
March 4, 2026
SoFi stock in focus before the bell: Mastercard stablecoin tie-up and CEO Noto’s $1m buy
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SoFi stock in focus before the bell: Mastercard stablecoin tie-up and CEO Noto’s $1m buy

SoFi Technologies shares fell 1.1% to $18.19 premarket after announcing an expanded partnership with Mastercard to settle transactions using SoFi’s U.S. dollar stablecoin, SoFiUSD. CEO Anthony Noto bought 56,000 shares for about $1 million on March 2. The stock is down 44% from its 52-week high despite a 3.55% gain Monday. The stablecoin initiative faces regulatory hurdles and uncertain settlement volume growth.
March 3, 2026
Bitcoin price today: BTC rebounds near $69,000 as Iran war headlines jolt crypto stocks
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Bitcoin price today: BTC rebounds near $69,000 as Iran war headlines jolt crypto stocks

Bitcoin climbed 4.8% to $69,254 late Monday in New York after volatile trading linked to U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran and Tehran’s response. Coinbase rose 5.3% and BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust gained 5.4%. Brent crude settled up 6.7% at $77.74 a barrel on shipping fears. Strategy disclosed a $204 million bitcoin purchase, raising its holdings to 720,737 coins.
March 3, 2026
XRP Price Hit by $358 Million Liquidation Wave as Middle East Conflict Rattles Crypto
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XRP Price Hit by $358 Million Liquidation Wave as Middle East Conflict Rattles Crypto

About $358 million in leveraged crypto positions were liquidated in the past 24 hours, with XRP dropping from $1.40 to $1.34 before rebounding near $1.35, according to CoinGlass. Analysts cited widening U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran, surging oil prices, and rate-cut bets as key drivers. XRP trading volume fell 36% to $2.72 billion. Bitcoin rose 4.6% to $68,706 as global stocks wobbled.
March 2, 2026
IREN (NASDAQ: IREN) stock barely moves as bitcoin jumps; what to watch next
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IREN (NASDAQ: IREN) stock barely moves as bitcoin jumps; what to watch next

IREN slipped 0.3% to $40.85 in Monday afternoon trading, lagging a 4.5% jump in bitcoin and a 7.7% gain in Marathon Digital. The stock traded between $40.51 and $41.19 after opening lower. No new company news emerged, with the last update on Feb. 5 detailing a shift toward AI cloud services. Investors await Friday’s U.S. jobs report for the next market catalyst.
March 2, 2026
Strategy stock jumps as new Bitcoin buy and dividend tweak hit the tape
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Strategy stock jumps as new Bitcoin buy and dividend tweak hit the tape

Strategy Inc. shares rose 7.6% to $139.30 after the company disclosed buying 3,015 bitcoin last week, bringing total holdings to 720,737 tokens. A regulatory filing showed the purchases were funded by selling over 1.7 million shares of common and preferred stock. The company also raised its STRC preferred dividend rate to 11.50% and set a March 31 payout date. Bitcoin traded up 3.4% at $69,309.
March 2, 2026
Strategy (MSTR) stock in focus after STRC dividend raised to 11.5% as bitcoin drifts
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Strategy (MSTR) stock in focus after STRC dividend raised to 11.5% as bitcoin drifts

Strategy Inc raised its March dividend rate on STRC preferred stock to 11.50%, Chairman Michael Saylor said Friday. Strategy shares closed down 2.9% at $129.50 as bitcoin hovered near $65,000. The company, formerly MicroStrategy, ties its stock to bitcoin’s moves. U.S. markets reopen Monday with traders watching both bitcoin and Strategy’s preferred shares.
March 1, 2026
Coinbase stock slides as COIN gives back a rally after 24/5 stock-trading push
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Coinbase stock slides as COIN gives back a rally after 24/5 stock-trading push

Coinbase shares fell 4.6% to $172.70 Friday after U.S. producer prices rose more than expected, shaking hopes for rate cuts and hitting risk assets. Coinbase this week launched commission-free stock and ETF trading for U.S. users, aiming to expand beyond crypto. Bitcoin dropped 3.5% to about $65,300. The new offering puts Coinbase in closer competition with Robinhood and SoFi.
February 27, 2026
XRP price today drops as Nvidia jitters and hot U.S. inflation data cool crypto mood
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XRP price today drops as Nvidia jitters and hot U.S. inflation data cool crypto mood

XRP fell 3.7% to $1.34 on Friday, with market value near $82 billion and 24-hour trading volume at $3.3 billion, according to CoinMarketCap. The drop followed Nvidia’s post-earnings slide and a 0.5% rise in the U.S. Producer Price Index for January. Bitcoin slipped 2.3% to $65,924. XRP is down about 28.5% over the past 30 days, Binance data showed.
February 27, 2026
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