On Mar 02, 2026, 10:40 AM(UTC). According to Binance Market Data, BNB has crossed the 620 USDT benchmark and is now trading at 620.119995 USDT, with a narrowed narrowed 0.22% decrease in 24 hours.

Bitcoin has demonstrated resilience, maintaining stability despite geopolitical tensions in Iran. According to NS3.AI, analysts have identified $45,000 as a significant bearish target, though they consider the likelihood of the Iran conflict escalating into a broader war to be low. This week, market dynamics are influenced by oil price volatility, U.S. inflation data, and potential changes in Bitcoin ETF fund flows.

The German government has affirmed that its military forces stationed in the Middle East maintain the right to self-defense in the event of an attack. According to Jin10, a spokesperson for the German government emphasized this stance amid rising tensions in the region. The statement underscores Germany's commitment to protecting its troops while contributing to international security efforts. The deployment of German forces in the Middle East is part of broader international missions aimed at stabilizing the region. The spokesperson reiterated that any aggressive actions against German troops would be met with appropriate defensive measures, reflecting Germany's dedication to safeguarding its personnel and fulfilling its international obligations.

The X account of scrap-metal billionaire and high-profile NFT investor Adam Weitsman was hacked Thursday and used to promote not one — but two — crypto scams, including a bogus forex trading course and a knockoff memecoin dubbed “Clawed Ape Yacht Club.”

The financial markets are facing scrutiny over the controversial practice of predicting events such as the death or war involving Iran's leader. According to NS3.AI, these prediction markets raise significant ethical questions as they essentially monetize human tragedies. The article calls for a reevaluation of moral boundaries concerning the legality and ethics of trading on such sensitive events in financial markets.

The Hong Kong government has announced the results of the tender for the Sha Ling Data Park, covering an area of over 110,000 square meters. The contract has been awarded to Hong Kong Runjiang Zhishuan Technology Co., Ltd., which will develop the site into an advanced data center and related industry park with a lease term of 50 years. According to RTHK, the parent companies of the winning bidder are Hong Kong Runfeng Zhishuan Technology Development Co., Ltd. and Sengoku (Hong Kong) Technology Co., Ltd., with the ultimate holding company being Runze Zhishuan Technology Group Co., Ltd. Sun Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, stated that the company has extensive experience in developing high-end data centers, having established and operated such facilities in various cities across mainland China. The bid price for the tender was HK$581 million. The tender evaluation was conducted using a "dual-envelope system," requiring compliance with both non-price and price terms. Sun Dong highlighted several commitments made by the bidder in their non-price proposal, including the expectation to commence operations within 42 months, an investment scale of HK$23.8 billion in the first three years from development to operation, and an estimated economic output of HK$4.6 billion. The project is expected to create approximately 180 technical positions. By 2032, the data park is anticipated to provide 180,000 teraflops of computing power, equivalent to 36 times the current computing capacity in Hong Kong. Sun Dong described the project as a new milestone in Hong Kong's artificial intelligence development, demonstrating the industry's trust in the Northern Metropolis development with tangible investments. He believes the Sha Ling Data Park will offer advanced computing facilities to Hong Kong and surrounding regions, fostering the growth of data and AI-related industries and helping establish Hong Kong as a regional hub for advanced data computing power. The government will strictly monitor the project's progress according to the service contract to ensure the bidder fulfills their commitments on time and with quality. Permanent Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Chai Kit-ming, noted that although only one bid was received, it underwent rigorous evaluation, and the involved company is deemed capable and qualified. After the land is awarded, the company will establish a service contract with the government and provide a guarantee of over HK$400 million. Chai Kit-ming also mentioned that the land is quite large with several slopes, and the winning bid exceeded the land's reserve price, benefiting public funds and demonstrating the company's confidence in the Hong Kong market. Considering the parent company's substantial experience in mainland China, with 20 projects already completed, the decision was made.

Authorities in the UK have issued a warning to the public to steer clear of a section of Edinburgh due to reports of a man carrying a bladed weapon. Bloomberg posted on X, highlighting the situation as police respond to the incident. The public is urged to remain vigilant and follow any instructions from law enforcement as they work to ensure safety in the area. Further updates will be provided as the situation develops.

Greg Abel, the newly appointed CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, is establishing his approach to leading one of America's largest corporations. Wall Street Journal (Markets) posted on X, highlighting Abel's intention to adhere closely to the strategies and principles laid out by his predecessor, Warren Buffett. Abel, who has been with the company for several years, aims to maintain the successful legacy of Buffett, focusing on long-term investments and value creation. His leadership style is expected to reflect the company's traditional values, emphasizing stability and growth. Abel's commitment to Buffett's blueprint suggests continuity in Berkshire Hathaway's operations, reassuring investors and stakeholders of the company's future direction.

Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East could lead to a decrease in preference for risk assets, according to a report by Daniela Hathorn from Capital.com. According to ChainCatcher, Hathorn highlighted that as investors assess the geopolitical risk premium, market volatility may increase. If the situation stabilizes, risk aversion might diminish, conflicts could be contained, and trade routes remain open, potentially leading to a rapid decrease in volatility.

US authorities have seized and frozen over $578 million in cryptocurrency linked to Chinese transnational criminal networks running scams that targeted US residents. The operations, often based in Southeast Asia, involved “pig butchering” schemes and trafficked workers, and investigators aim to forfeit the funds and return them to victims.

Ukraine's Foreign Minister has revealed that Iran and Russia signed a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement last year, set to last for 20 years. According to Jin10, this partnership has recently expanded to include significant defense cooperation with Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso, countries allied with Russia.

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We now need to tell regulators what "sustainable token economics" looks like.

In a dramatic strategic reversal, Magic Eden is pulling the plug on its Ethereum and Bitcoin NFT operations — abandoning its once-celebrated multi-chain expansion to double down on crypto gambling.

OpenAI has signed a deal allowing its AI to be used by the U.S. military, sparking criticism and a wave of ChatGPT subscription cancellations. Anthropic’s AI, Claude, has gained users as it refused a similar deal over safety and ethical concerns.

National Tax Service of South Korea accidentally published a photo showing the recovery phrase of a seized crypto wallet, exposing the keys to the public. Soon after, an unknown person used the phrase to move about $4.8 million worth of tokens out of the government-held wallet.

Twitter, the era of covert advertising ends: X's new regulations and the logic of global platform business governance. Golden Finance interprets the ecological migration and power boundaries behind X's new promotion regulations.

Kalshi is facing mounting scrutiny after its high-volume prediction market tied to the fate of Iran’s Supreme Leader sparked backlash following his death in U.S.-Israeli strikes.

The core reasons are: the high volatility advantage of crypto assets is narrowing and there is a lack of a generally accepted valuation framework; at the same time, the widespread use of AI tools gives retail investors a greater analytical advantage in a stock market with profit support.

The moment the night sky over Tehran was torn apart by flames, the wealth of 140,000 investors worldwide vanished into thin air.