Crypto News Today [Live] Updates On March 2, 2026

Safety agency CertiK has reported a brand new exploit involving Inverse Finance. In line with the alert, the attacker used roughly $30 million in flash-loaned funds to control the protocol’s sDOLA stability.The transfer allowed the exploiter to liquidate 27 customers’ sDOLA-collateralized positions, producing an estimated revenue of about $240,000. The incident highlights ongoing dangers tied to flash-loan assaults within the DeFi ecosystem, with customers urged to watch developments intently.

Crypto markets ended the week blended as geopolitical tensions saved traders cautious. Bitcoin closed at $65,776, down 2.76% weekly however rebounded strongly from an intraday low of $63,030. Ethereum fell 0.93% to $1,939 regardless of document staking of 37.1 million ETH and decrease change provide.XRP dropped 2.93% to $1.352, monitoring broader market weak spot. Solana bucked the pattern, rising 0.98% to $83.60 on sturdy developer and on-chain exercise. The overall crypto market cap declined 1.87% to $2.25 trillion, whereas Bitcoin dominance eased to 58.50%. In the meantime, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs snapped a five-week outflow streak, recording over $1 billion in internet inflows throughout three straight days—hinting at renewed institutional curiosity.

In line with Tokenomist, the crypto market is getting ready for main token unlocks over the subsequent seven days, with the whole worth anticipated to exceed $572 million. Giant one-time unlocks (over $5 million) are scheduled for HYPE, ENA, RED and others. In the meantime, linear each day unlocks above $1 million are anticipated for SOL, WLD, DOGE, TRUMP, RAIN, RIVER, CC and ASTER. Merchants are watching intently, as vital unlock occasions can enhance circulating provide and probably add short-term value strain.

Tron Inc. has acquired 177,637 TRX tokens at a mean value of $0.28, additional boosting its digital asset treasury. The most recent buy brings the corporate’s complete holdings to greater than 684.4 million TRX.The agency stated it plans to proceed increasing its Tron DAT reserves as a part of its technique to reinforce long-term shareholder worth. Traders are intently watching the corporate’s designated on-chain TRX treasury pockets for additional accumulation indicators.

The UAE inventory markets have been briefly shut following rising tensions linked to Iran. The Dubai Monetary Market and the Abu Dhabi Securities Change will stay closed on March 2 and three, in line with native experiences. Whereas officers haven’t described the transfer as a panic response, the uncommon closure indicators that the regional battle is starting to have an effect on monetary programs. Traders throughout world markets are actually watching the scenario intently for any additional impression.

A crypto whale has swapped 1,000 ETH value about $1.94 million for 358.49 XAUT at a mean value of $5,413, reserving a lack of over $60,000 on the commerce. On-chain information reveals the pockets accrued 1,645 ETH for roughly $3.26 million over the previous two years and nonetheless holds 645 ETH valued close to $1.25 million. The transfer suggests a shift towards tokenized gold publicity as some massive holders rebalance throughout ongoing market uncertainty.

Bitcoin is at the moment buying and selling 24%–66% under its historic pattern in comparison with gold and world cash provide, in line with Samson Mow, CEO of Jan3. He believes gold appears to be like overextended at present ranges. April gold futures closed at $5,247.90 on Friday, whereas tokenized gold PAX Gold traded above $5,360 on the time of writing. Mow stated the widening hole might sign a possible Bitcoin reversal forward.