The head of the Central Bank of Switzerland is reportedly skeptical about holding Bitcoin (BTC) as a reserve asset. According to a new report from SwissInfo, Swiss National Bank (SNB) President Martin Schlegel is against using BTC as a reserve asset, namely because of volatility, liquidity and security.
Robert Kiyosaki, the well-known author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, has ignited a heated discussion regarding Bitcoin, gold, and silver. In a recent social media post, Kiyosaki invited his millions of followers to dive into the debate about these three key safe-haven assets, revealing his strong views on their value and the future of personal finance.
Renowned Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) skeptic Peter Schiff has weighed in on Donald Trump's announcement regarding a potential crypto strategic reserve, voicing concerns over government involvement in the market. What Happened: Schiff retweeted an X post from Feb. 26, where he stated that the “only thing that can delay a Bitcoin meltdown is Trump.
The first of its kind group will allow pro-industry lawmakers to vote as a bloc on key legislation.
Investor withdrawals hit $3.8B over three weeks amid Bybit hack, Fed uncertainty, and profit-taking from 19-week inflow streak.
The crypto token XRP (XRP -9.87%) is falling on Monday, dropping 10.3% since 4:30 p.m. ET on Sunday.
XRP surged 30% yesterday after being included in the US crypto reserve. This pushed its price above $2.90 for the first time in a month.
On Monday, March 3, 2025, XRP has been trading between $2.57 and $2.61 over the last hour, with a market capitalization of $150.8 billion and a 24-hour trading volume of $18.98 billion, reflecting a volatile session within an intraday range of $2.23 to $2.96.
Argo Blockchain, a leading crypto miner witnesses a sharp surge in demand with a new funding loan of $40M. Will this loan reshape the growth trajectory of Argo blockchain with new mergers and acquisitions?
Bitcoin bounces back from multi-month lows. Some altcoins rally on US crypto reserve development.
At one point the trader was just $50 away from being liquidated.
Bitcoin and crypto are back liquidating late longs as the Wall Street open brings a fresh round of sell-side pressure with markets keen for Trump reserve cues.
Metaplanet purchased 156 BTC for $13.4M at an average price of $85,890 per BTC. The firm now holds 2,391 BTC, worth $196.3M, with a BTC yield of 31.8% in 2025.
Altcoins soar as Bitcoin reclaims $93.5K amid Trump's Crypto Strategic Reserve. Can ADA hit $1.63, SOL rally to $260, and XRP break $4.26?
Bitcoin's rally was triggered by President Donald Trump's plan for a “US Crypto Reserve,” which would include BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP and other assets.
XRP (XRP) has gone up 19.5% in the past 24 hours as the native asset of the Ripple network was named among those that could be included in Donald Trump's proposed U.S. crypto reserve.
Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Ripple (XRP) prices started the week well after Donald Trump unveiled his plans for a crypto strategic reserve ahead of the upcoming summit on Friday. BTC price rose 2.85%, hitting $93,000, while ETH and XRP prices soared 2% and 5%, tagging $2,365 and $2.65, respectively.
Bitcoin's price action proves once again that the crypto market is anything but predictable. Yesterday, it jumped 10% to a high of $93,604.
Fireblocks users can now earn yield on their BTC holdings via BOB's network
The Trump pump may prove to be short-lived, as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other major assets are cooling off following Sunday's surge.
XRP has surged 16.5% in the past 24 hours to $2.64 after President Donald Trump named it among the digital assets that could be included in the U.S. strategic crypto reserve.In a Truth Social post, Trump listed BTC, ETH, XRP, SOL, and ADA as potential candidates for the stockpile, signaling a major shift in U.S.
Early investors who saw the potential in Ripple (XRP) and Dogecoin (DOGE) under $0.01, now trading at $2.19 and $0.20, respectively, are shifting their focus to Mutuum Finance (MUTM), an emerging DeFi project currently in phase 2 of its presale at $0.015.
An announcement by Donald Trump has reignited the market: the Crypto Strategic Reserve, a move that has restored confidence and bull in the markets.
XRP, the third largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, has seen its open interest (OI) skyrocket to $4 billion in the last 24 hours.
Business intelligence firm Strategy did not purchase any Bitcoin between Feb. 24 and March 2.
Canaan mined 82 Bitcoin in February, boosting holdings to 1,355 BTC, while surpassing Q4 revenue guidance with $89M, driven by operational upgrades and strategic expansions in its global mining footprint. The post Canaan Mines 82 Bitcoin in February, Surpasses Q4 Revenue Guidance with $89M appeared first on Cryptonews.
Bitcoin broke above $90,000 over the weekend, opening another gap in the CME futures market.
Here's the summary of the top three crypto news stories over the past weekend presented to you by U.Today.
After recking stocks, and crypto, with yet another intervention at the top of the range, president Donald Trump has now delivered the boost at the bottom.
Bitcoin skyrockets 10%, Cardano's ADA up to 60% and Ripple's XRP up to 25% within 24 hours of U.S. President Trump announcing his support for a Crypto Strategic Reserve. Meanwhile, Switzerland's central bank rejects the idea of holding bitcoin reserves and the Ethereum Foundation names two new executive directors.
The co-founder and head of research at Fundstrat Global Advisors is revealing his downside price target for Bitcoin (BTC) for the end of the month.
President Trump's social media post on a crypto reserve sent markets soaring, but raised questions.
Fundstrat co-founder Tom Lee says Bitcoin price could surpass $150K before the end of the year despite a shoddy end to February. The investor pins his projection on rising institutional adoptions and previous dizzying rallies that characterize Bitcoin's price actions.
Blockchain investigator ZachXBT has raised alarms about dormant XRP addresses linked to Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen. These addresses, which had been inactive for six to seven years, suddenly came to life in January 2025, transferring over $109 million worth of XRP to exchanges. With XRP currently valued at $2.60, the wallets still hold 2.
The matter of the promised U.S. strategic cryptocurrency reserve has been a much-discussed topic and, after something of a hiatus, is once again becoming consequential in early March.
TL;DR Donald Trump announced the creation of a Strategic Crypto Reserve, which will include Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Solana, and Cardano. The decision has been heavily criticized by Bitcoin maximalists, who argue that the selection of altcoins goes against the principle of decentralization.
Michael Saylor remains steadfast in his bitcoin strategy, with Strategy holding nearly 500,000 BTC worth $33.1 billion, while he pushes for crypto policy advancements in Washington.
White House-appointed ‘Crypto Czar' David Sacks confirmed that he liquidated all his cryptocurrency holdings—including Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), and Solana (CRYPTO: SOL)—before joining the administration. What Happened: In an X post on Monday, Sacks cited a Financial Times report detailing his crypto holdings.
Bitcoin has rebounded by 20% in just a few days. But behind this spectacle of volatility lurk insidious risks.
TL;DR Bitcoin's hashrate surpassed 750 EH/s, driven by increased investment in infrastructure and security. Active miners now exceed 4.8 million, strengthening network stability but also increasing mining difficulty. BTC futures open interest reached $25 billion, with a possible rise above $30 billion, which could drive the price higher.
The United States is going to create a “Digital Asset Strategic Reserve” according to Donald Trump, and the crypto markets in general have responded. As a result, we have seen a lot of momentum reenter the market.
The popular online streamer and adult content creator Amouranth, suffered a violent home invasion where attackers demanded bitcoin.
Standard Chartered says $500,000 bitcoin target back in focus, after Trump's Crypto Strategic Reserve plan boosts market.
It has been a rough few weeks for crypto-oriented investment products. Outflows have been happening for three weeks in a row now.
On March 3, 2025, while bitcoin (BTC) traded between $92,809 to $93,206 per coin, six distinct addresses initially generated in 2011 transferred about 250 BTC—valued at roughly $23 million—for the first time in 12 years.
The crypto world thrives on ambitious forecasts and high-reward possibilities. With XRP enthusiasts aiming for a $15 price milestone—a sign of a major surge for the well-known altcoin—a new player is steadily making waves, hinting at even bigger payoffs.
Prominent blockchain investigator ZachXBT has uncovered $7.18 billion worth of XRP tokens held in dormant wallets activated by Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen. According to a report published on Telegram, these addresses still control approximately 2.7 billion XRP.
Historical data suggests bitcoin's recent surge could be short-lived.