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Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) co-founder Michael Saylor has been one of artificial intelligence’s biggest proponents, and not long ago stressed the importance of mastering the technology to generate wealth in the modern era. AI: Pathway To Wealth? In his keynote address...

1543 ET – Treasurys sell off, sending yields higher, as the U.S. and Israel bomb Iran in an escalating conflict that disrupts energy markets and sparks a flight for safety. 1538 GMT – The dollar’s outlook depends on the outcome of Trump administration’s conflict with Iran, Macquarie Group’s Thierry Wizman says in a note.

Most ETFs give you sector exposure. The Amplify Transformational Data Sharing ETF (NYSEARCA:BLOK) goes further, concentrating in companies structurally tied to blockchain adoption — crypto exchanges, miners, Bitcoin treasury holders, and fintech platforms building on-chain infrastructure. That’s a compelling mandate in a bull market, and a punishing one when Bitcoin turns. Investors are feeling both ... Bitcoin Dropping to $60,000 Could Crush Every Stock Inside This $1.2B ETF

Most ETFs promise diversification. Global X Blockchain ETF (NYSEARCA:BKCH) takes the opposite approach: concentrated, high-conviction exposure to companies building digital finance infrastructure. That focus has delivered a +57.9% gain over the past 12 months, but also a -19.6% drawdown in just the past month. Investors who understand what drives this fund will be better positioned ... This Blockchain ETF Is Quietly Becoming an AI Infrastructure Play

Most ETFs let you bet on a sector. Bitwise Crypto Industry Innovators ETF (NYSEARCA:BITQ) goes further, concentrating exposure across the entire crypto economy: stablecoin issuers, Bitcoin treasury companies, miners, and exchanges. That breadth is both its appeal and its vulnerability. With $412.7 million spread across 31 positions, BITQ offers broad crypto exposure that has been ... Bitcoin Fell 36% Fast and The BITQ ETF Felt Every Bit of It

The price of Bitcoin immediately fell following bombings on Iran this weekend, but then surged Monday as markets began to recover.

Bloomberg’s dollar index rose as much as 1%, biggest one-day jump since May, as the currency gained against all of its major peers. The Swiss franc and Japanese yen, both net energy importers, lost more than 1% against the US currency Monday, before paring the drop, as the US and Israeli military strikes pushed oil prices up sharply.

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It feels like the sky is falling again, doesn’t it? If you have been watching the charts lately, you have likely seen the Bitcoin price slide aggressively toward the low $60,000s, testing the nerves of even the most seasoned veterans. That familiar knot in your stomach is a shared experience ...

XRP is doing something strange right now as institutions keep buying despite the price falling. Since November, XRP ETFs have pulled in $1.24 billion with barely a red day. In February alone, XRP products logged positive flows while the broader market sold off—Bitcoin ETFs shed over $4 billion in a five-week stretch, and Ethereum products ... What Would Push the XRP Price Toward $5 Or Back to $1

Michael Saylor’s Strategy, previously MicroStrategy, has announced another weekly Bitcoin purchase, which it made between February 23 and March 1. This comes as BTC holds steady amid the ongoing conflict between the U.S. and Iran. The MSTR stock is also trading flat, mirroring the leading crypto’s price action. Strategy Acquires 3,015 BTC For $204.1 Million

Magic Eden is officially done with Bitcoin Ordinals and Ethereum NFTs. The platform just announced it is shutting down these markets to shift toward “Dicey,” its new online gambling platform. It is a brutal, sudden shift that leaves multichain users scrambling while the company chases casino revenue. Update on @MagicEden ...

The approvals from the securities regulator came as China's central bank implemented measures aimed at curbing the yuan’s appreciation.

The update could impact future spending decisions but is unlikely to deliver fireworks

Crypto market cap holds steady as Bitcoin consolidates, gold surges, and PIPPIN tests support amid shifting investor sentiment and risks.

Hyperliquid's token is trading higher on the day as traders use the always-on venue to speculate on ongoing tensions in the Middle East.

Attention has shifted to whether the Iran conflict remains contained, as Bitcoin traders weigh elevated oil prices and a rising gold price.

Bitcoin traded erratically on Saturday after US-Israel strikes began early in the day. Prices initially slid, then firmed as rumors spread that Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had been killed. After Iranian officials confirmed his death, Bitcoin briefly touched $68,196 before reversing to about $65,300 by 4 p.m. Sunday in New York, down 2.1%.

Macro traders said all eyes will be on energy markets when trading fully re-opens on Monday. Traders sought haven assets in early trading in Asia, with the US dollar surging and Swiss franc edging higher against major peers while the yen was little changed. The possibility of prolonged turmoil in the Middle East and the ripple effects of higher oil prices are giving money managers fresh reasons to sell equities and shift into safety.

By Alun John LONDON, March 1 (Reuters) - The safe-haven Swiss franc and Japanese yen firmed, while the euro slid as trading resumed after a weekend that saw the United States and Israel launch their