The post Who Dumped $5B in Bitcoin as Israel Strikes Iran? Binance and Wintermute Wallets Flagged Again appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Nearly $5 billion in Bitcoin left major exchange wallets in just 30 minutes on Saturday, right as the US and Israel launched joint strikes on Iran under what the Pentagon is calling Operation Epic Fury. Arkham Intelligence data captured it in real time. Binance’s hot wallet led with 15,944 BTC ($1.05 billion). Bybit followed at …

The post Crypto Market Crash Today As War Fears Rise: Are PAX Gold and Tether Gold the Safer Bets? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News As the crypto market crash today deepens amid rising global war tensions, geopolitical instability, and macroeconomic uncertainty, risk assets are once again under pressure. Bitcoin and altcoins have slipped into the red, while volatility across traditional markets continues to rise. In this environment, capital is rotating away from high-risk assets and into defensive, value-preserving instruments.  …

The post Israel Launches Attack on Iran, Crypto Market Crash [Live] Updates appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News February 28, 2026 11:37:06 UTC Saudi Arabia Signals Readiness to Back US as Regional Tensions Surge Saudi Arabia said it is prepared to support the United States in “any capacity” amid escalating tensions with Iran. The kingdom also expressed full solidarity with United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, and Jordan following reported Iranian missile strikes. …

The post Why Did the US Attack Iran? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News On February 28, 2026, the U.S. and Israel launched joint strikes on Iran to target military bases, missile sites, and suspected nuclear facilities in Tehran and other cities. President Trump described the operation as “massive and ongoing,” aimed at dismantling Iran’s missile and nuclear programs and reducing threats to regional security. Israel declared a nationwide …

The post Why Is Crypto Crashing? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Cryptocurrency markets are falling sharply as geopolitical and financial pressures collide. Bitcoin fell sharply to $63,000 after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran triggered panic across global markets. Nearly $75 billion was wiped from crypto’s total value, with over 154,000 traders liquidated and $522 million in forced closures, mostly long positions. BTC futures volume surged …

The post Is 2026 the Year Banks Finally Adopt XRP? Clarity Act and Ripple’s Next Move appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The Clarity Act is heading toward a make-or-break moment. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has put the odds of the bill passing by April at 80%, and the White House has set a March 1 target to resolve the stablecoin yield dispute holding it up. If it passes, XRP would be classified as a digital commodity. …

The post Ethereum Price Crashes 10% After US and Israel Strike Iran, $155M Liquidated appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Ethereum, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency, has fallen 10% today after the U.S. and Israel strike Iran. The sharp drop triggered heavy liquidations across the market, wiping out billions from its market value. Even large traders, including Machi Big Brother, were liquidated. Despite the crash, some Ethereum whales continue to accumulate heavily. Ethereum Drops 10% as …

The post Trump Confirms Launch Operation Against Iran appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News President Trump announced and ordered a large-scale U.S. military assault against Iran, with explosions reported in Tehran as Israel carried out coordinated strikes on Iranian regime targets. Trump described the action as necessary to neutralize Iran’s nuclear threat and weaken its military, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the mission “Lion’s Roar.” Smoke was …

The post Crypto Crash Today: Should You Buy the Bitcoin Dip as US and Israel Strike Iran? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Bombs, not bears, just dragged Bitcoin to its lowest level since the Feb. 5 crash. US and Israeli forces launched a joint strike on Iran early Saturday, sending BTC spiraling from $65,500 to $63,000 in under an hour. Ethereum slid to around $1,850. Roughly $75 billion in total crypto market cap vanished before most traders …

The post XRP Price Rally Ahead? Key On-Chain Data and Technicals Say Yes appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News While the broader crypto market remains under pressure, attention is gradually shifting from fear to opportunity. As selling momentum fades across major assets, traders are increasingly focused on where the next reversal could begin. The XRP price rally narrative is now gaining traction in that context. Despite muted price action, a combination of on-chain accumulation, …