The post Breaking News: U.S and Israel Strikes Iran Trigger Crypto Crash, Bitcoin Drops To $63K appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The crypto market saw a sudden and sharp crash after news of U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, raising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. In just one hour, the total crypto market cap fell 5.42%, wiping out billions in recent gains. Bitcoin dropped nearly 6%, falling to around $63,410. This quick sell-off has pushed …

The post Will Bitcoin Hit $60,000 Amid US- Israel Strike on Iran? Altcoins Also React appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News After a week of bullish optimism around Bitcoin, the Cryptocurrency has experienced a new shock amid geopolitical tensions. BTC dips to $ 64,000 on the last day of the month, down 6% in 24 hours. The asset has hit its lowest since February, near $63000. Altcons also react bearishly to this. This reaction came suddenly after …

The post Why Is Bitcoin Dropping? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Bitcoin fell 6.25% to $63,442 in 24 hours, hit by a wave of liquidations and growing risk aversion across markets. About $87.8 million in BTC positions were wiped out as funding rates turned negative, signaling heavy leveraged selling. Heavy liquidations, nearly $100 million in long positions, were triggered when prices slid, flushing out leveraged traders. …

The post Israel Launches Attack on Iran, Crypto Market Crash [Live] Updates appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News February 28, 2026 08:21:20 UTC USDT Supply Tops $180B as Tether Freezes $4.2B in Illicit Funds Tether has frozen about $4.2 billion worth of USDT tied to illicit activity, with roughly $3.5 billion blocked since 2023. This week, the company also helped the U.S. Department of Justice freeze nearly $61 million linked to pig-butchering scams. …

The post Bitcoin Price Drops to $65K After BlackRock Bitcoin ETF Sees $32.99M Outflow appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Bitcoin fell sharply below $65,000 today after the latest U.S. Producer Price Index (PPI) came in higher than expected, putting pressure on risk assets. The weak sentiment also hit spot Bitcoin ETFs, which recorded a net outflow of $27.5 million. BlackRock Bitcoin ETF led the outflow with $32.99 million, as BTC erased all its recent gains. …

The post Bitcoin Falls to $63K as Israel-Iran Conflict Escalates appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Bitcoin dropped to around $63,000 after reports of an Israeli strike on Iran escalated geopolitical tensions and rattled global markets. The sudden risk-off reaction triggered over $100 million in leveraged long liquidations within minutes, amplifying the downside move. Crypto markets saw a sharp spike in volatility as traders reduced exposure, with derivatives funding rates flipping …

The post Top Altcoins to Watch This March: Why Pippin, Decred and Polkadot Are Back in Focus appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News As volatility continues to dominate the broader crypto market, traders are increasingly focused on identifying the top altcoins to watch this March, tokens that are holding key levels and showing early signs of trend expansion. While Bitcoin and the wider market remain range-bound, Pippin, Decred, and Polkadot are standing out due to constructive technical structures, …

The post Tether Freezes $4.2B in USDT to Fight Crime appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Tether has frozen roughly $4.2 billion in USDT linked to illegal activities, including $3.5 billion since 2023. Recently, the company helped the U.S. Department of Justice block $61 million connected to “pig-butchering” scams. With a total circulating supply now above $180 billion, Tether can remotely freeze tokens in user wallets when requested by authorities, demonstrating …

The post Zilliqa (ZIL) Price Prediction 2026, 2027 – 2030: Is ZIL Ready for a Long-Term Recovery? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Story Highlights The live price of the Zilliqa crypto token is . Zilliqa’s price could move toward $0.045 if the recovery structure develops. Broader adoption may support a long-term rise toward $0.20. Zilliqa’s price prediction for 2026 is shaped less by short-term momentum and more by whether its long period of consolidation can transition into …

The post Morgan Stanley Files for New Bank Charter to Offer Crypto Custody appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News On February 28, Wall Street giant Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) filed for a de novo national trust bank charter with the US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). The bank intends to use this charter to become a legal custodian of cryptocurrencies, while offering crypto trading and staking to its investors. Should the …