Journalist and crypto commentator Paul Barron argues Ripple (CRYPTO: XRP) is next in line for Federal Reserve master account access after Kraken secured approval, but critics point out Kraken applied in 2020 while Ripple applied in 2025, suggesting years-long wait.

The Kraken Precedent

Kraken Financial received approval from the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City for a limited-purpose account granting direct access to Fedwire, the core payment infrastructure used by thousands of U.S. banks. 

The approval makes Kraken the first crypto company in U.S. history to secure Fed master account access.

Kraken first applied in 2020, spending more than five years in the queue as regulators under the…

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Stockholm, 5th of March 2026 – Virtune today announces the completion of the monthly rebalancing for the Virtune Crypto Top 10 Index ETP, listed on Nasdaq Stockholm for both the SEK-denominated (ISIN code SE0020052207, ticker name VIR10SEK) and the EUR-denominated (ISIN code SE0020052215, ticker name VIR10EUR) ETP.

In addition to the Virtune Crypto Top 10 Index ETP, Virtune’s product portfolio includes:Virtune Bitcoin ETPVirtune Stellar ETPVirtune Staked Ethereum ETPVirtune Staked Solana ETPVirtune Staked Polkadot ETPVirtune XRP ETPVirtune Avalanche ETPVirtune Litecoin ETPVirtune Chainlink ETPVirtune Arbitrum ETPVirtune Staked Polygon ETP Virtune Staked Cardano ETPVirtune Crypto Altcoin…

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Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is outperformed gold for the first time in months, surging 12% since Friday while gold fell 2% as investors poured nearly $700 million into U.S. Bitcoin ETFs in March.

The Gold Reversal

Until this week, the trend had been the opposite. Gold repeatedly hit record prices while Bitcoin tumbled more than 40% from its $126,000 peak in October. 

The shift signals changing safe haven dynamics. Bitcoin appeared stable relative to other assets during the initial Iran selloff. 

By Thursday, stocks were rebounding with Korea’s Kospi index jumping 11% and Japan’s Nikkei 225 rising 4.2%.

The $700 Million ETF Inflows

Investors poured nearly $800 million into the U.S. Bitcoin ETFs…

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Bitcoin is holding on to $73,000 amid strong institutional demand as liquidations stand at $472.88 million over the past 24 hours.  

Bitcoin ETFs saw $155.2 million in net inflows on Wednesday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $130 million in net inflows.  

The meme coin sector also rose 0.9% to $32.8 billion.

Trader Commentary: Trader Jelle noted that Bitcoin is still following a structure like the 2022 bear market pattern. If that analogy holds, the market could see one more downward move before a sustained recovery.

Degen Hardy believes Bitcoin invalidated a bear pennant but may now be forming a bear flag. He still views the overall structure cautiously and wants stronger confirmation…

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Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) staged a strong relief rally on Wednesday, but the big question on every investor’s mind remains: Is this the bottom for the world’s leading cryptocurrency?

Bitcoin Bottom Still Not In?

Michael Terpin, CEO of Transform Ventures and author of the book “Bitcoin Supercycle,” told Benzinga the market is “knee-dip” into “Bitcoin Fall” after the bubble popped in early October.

For context, Bitcoin peaked at $126,000 on Oct. 7 but has since crashed more than 42%. The apex cryptocurrency came perilously close to sinking below $60,000 early last month.

“Historically, it takes a full year to reach ‘capitulation,’ the point where all of the short-term…

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Silicon Valley investor Chamath Palihapitiya is signaling a massive shift in the global financial landscape, claiming that the integration of “X Money” will transform the social platform into a dominant financial system.

The End Of Traditional Banking?

The commentary follows a detailed analysis from Teslaconomics, which outlined Elon Musk’s progress in turning X into a “one-stop” financial hub.

Responding to these developments, Palihapitiya noted that the true value lies in the platform’s social graph. “If even 10% of this is true,” Palihapitiya stated, “your identity on X becomes a crucial financial asset.”

He suggests that as X integrates banking features, an…

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 If you’re a crypto casino player, you already know what matters most -fast payouts, secure transactions, real bonuses, and a platform that actually understands digital currency users. That’s exactly why so many players are turning to Thunderpick.

In this article, we break down everything you need to know before signing up. From its crypto-friendly payment methods and withdrawal speeds to the latest welcome offers, ongoing promotions, and key features, we cover it all in detail. You’ll also learn how its payout system works, what coins are supported, how secure the transactions are, and whether the bonuses truly offer value for crypto players.

Whether you care most about instant…

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Eric Trump, co-founder of the World Liberty Financial (CRYPTO: WLFI) platform, stepped up his attack on U.S. banking giants on Wednesday, accusing them of “desperately targeting” the cryptocurrency industry.

Banks Protecting Their ‘Low-Rate Monopoly,’ Says Trump

Trump took to X, lashing out at the American Bankers Association and other lobbyists who are spending “millions” to restrict yields on stablecoin balances through the cryptocurrency market structure bill, also referred to as the CLARITY Act.

“Next time you see a big bank dropping billions on a shiny new Midtown Manhattan HQ, you know exactly where that money comes from: the non-existent interest rate they “pay”…

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