President Trump's Solana Meme Coin Just Skyrocketed—Here's Why

The Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) approved trading of Ondo Finance’s tokenized equities on Binance's regulated platform, marking the first time ADGM has approved tokenized securities trading under its regulatory framework. Ondo's tokenized stocks and ETFs, including big names like Amazon and Apple, are now available for non-U.S. users on Binance.

Bridge and Visa have globally expanded their stablecoin-linked card issuance product, initially focused on Central and South American countries. Lead Bank, a participant in Visa's stablecoin settlement pilot, is also collaborating with Bridge's stablecoin infrastructure. The companies plan to expand to over 100 countries by the end of the year.

Following US-Israeli airstrikes on February 28, Iranian crypto exchanges experienced a surge in on-chain activity, with $10.3 million in outflows recorded between February 28 and March 2. Chainalysis reported that this spike may indicate various activities, including ordinary Iranians moving funds into self-custody.

Three major banks, including Morgan Stanley, Citigroup, and Barclays, have recently made significant moves in the crypto custody space. These banks are aiming to offer various crypto services under one federally regulated roof, signaling a shift towards mainstream adoption of cryptocurrencies.

Bitcoin's consolidation continues due to institutional outflows, geopolitical tensions, and labor market uncertainty, hindering potential recovery. Experts anticipate prolonged consolidation or deeper corrections until these headwinds dissipate.

The federal judge dismissed a class action lawsuit against Uniswap Labs, CEO Hayden Adams, and venture capital backers, ruling they cannot be held liable for tokens traded on the decentralized exchange. The ruling addresses liability under existing securities and state laws for tokens created by third parties.

Tom Lee predicts Ethereum will surge in March, unaffected by the war in Iran. Wall Street's tokenization efforts will drive Ethereum's rally, with prices showing signs of bottoming out for a rebound.

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has issued a statement that she has "absolutely no knowledge" regarding a meme coin using her name. In a tweet, Takaichi said that her office has "not given any approval whatsoever" to the Sanae Token cryptocurrency, a meme coin launched by political YouTube channel NoBorder. Following Takaichi's statement, Sanae Token's value plunged by more than 50%.

Core Scientific sold over 1,900 BTC in January for $175 million, at an average price of $92,100 per BTC, signaling a shift away from Bitcoin mining and towards AI-focused data center operations. The company now holds under 1,000 BTC and plans to continue opportunistic sales in the future.

Circle's shares surged 15% following a 72% growth in USDC to $75.3 billion and a 77% revenue increase to $770 million. Despite a net loss, CRCL stock has risen 71% in a month but remains down 10% since its NYSE debut.