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Cryptocurrency payments firm MoonPay has introduced an artificial intelligence (AI) crypto agent equipped with Ledger's security features to address wallet key security issues. According to CoinDesk, MoonPay has added Ledger hardware wallet signing capabilities to its command-line interface (CLI) wallet for the MoonPay Agent. This move aims to resolve security problems associated with autonomous cryptocurrency trading tools. The feature enables users to verify and sign all transactions generated by the AI agent using their Ledger hardware device, ensuring that private keys never leave the hardware signing device.

Legendary U.S. hedge fund manager and billionaire investor Stanley Druckenmiller said that stablecoins and Bitcoin could change the financial landscape. In an interview with Morgan Stanley, he explained that stablecoins could become the foundation of the global payments system within the next 10 to 15 years, CoinDesk reported. He described them as more efficient, faster, and cheaper than existing systems, adding that the use of blockchain and stablecoins is highly beneficial for productivity. Druckenmiller also noted that Bitcoin has become a brand and is likely to remain a store of value because people like it. He further questioned how long the U.S. dollar could maintain its status as the world's reserve currency, stating that he does not believe the euro will take its place in 50 years and is unsure which currency might.

Lookonchain reported that an anonymous whale with an address starting in 0x2d85 purchased 5,003 ETH, worth approximately $10.9 million, at an average price of $2,179. This address previously sold Ethereum about six months ago at a peak price of around $4,300.

Mizuho Securities has raised its price target for Circle from $100 to $120, CoinDesk reported. The move comes as Circle's USDC trading volume has surpassed that of Tether's USDT for the first time since 2019. The investment firm maintained its Neutral rating on the company. Mizuho analysts cited increased activity and expanding use cases for USDC as key reasons for the adjustment. They explained that USDC's market capitalization has shown strong resilience despite the overall downturn in the crypto market and that investor awareness of Circle's economic model and leadership in stablecoin infrastructure is growing. So far in 2026, USDC's adjusted trading volume stands at approximately $2.2 trillion, accounting for about 64% of the total, while USDT's adjusted volume is $1.3 trillion.

Robert Mitchnick, BlackRock's Head of Digital Assets, said in an interview with CNBC that Bitcoin ETF investors are holding their positions and buying on dips. He added that 90% of investors are consistently accumulating Bitcoin, and that institutional investors are also quietly purchasing the asset. Mitchnick believes this phenomenon has not yet been reflected in the price.

According to CoinNess market monitoring, BTC has fallen below $72,000. BTC is trading at $71,989.78 on the Binance USDT market.

The TRUMP token has surged by approximately 59% following the announcement of a second gala event for its holders, which will offer an opportunity to attend a keynote speech by Donald Trump. According to The Block, the token's price rose to about $4.40 after the announcement before settling around the $4 level, its highest in over a month.

According to data from DeFiLlama, the total market capitalization of stablecoins has surpassed $315 billion, reaching a new all-time high. This represents an increase of approximately $2.483 billion, or 0.79%, over the past seven days. Among these, USDT's market cap stands at $183.93 billion, accounting for a 58.33% market share. USDC and USDS follow with market caps of $78.813 billion and $7.968 billion, respectively.

Walter Bloomberg reported that U.S. President Donald Trump said the economy will recover immediately once the war with Iran ends.

Jim Cramer, host of CNBC's Mad Money, stated on X that he finds the "2007 scenario" difficult to accept. He refuted claims comparing the current market situation to the 2007-2009 Great Recession, emphasizing that he does not agree with the comparison.

Bitcoin has seen a net outflow of $1.68 billion from exchanges this week, Sentora (formerly IntoTheBlock) reported. The firm added that this suggests continued accumulation into cold wallets and by institutional custodians. BTC is currently trading at $73,503, up 4.71% over the past 24 hours.

The market for yield-bearing stablecoins, which pay interest to holders, has grown 15 times faster than the overall stablecoin market over the past six months, according to an analysis by Messari. The blockchain research and analytics firm stated in a recent report that this rapid expansion was driven by market cap growth in Circle's USYC (+198%), Paxos's USDG (+114%), and Ondo Finance's USDY (+91%). By contrast, the total market capitalization for all stablecoins grew by 9% during the same period. Messari concluded that the highest-yielding stablecoins are beginning to function similarly to money market funds (MMFs) and bank deposits.

Solana-based stablecoin trading volume reached an all-time high of $650 billion in February, Unfolded reported. The firm attributed the growth to increased demand for on-chain payments.

Cryptocurrency research firm Trend Research has deposited 150.47 million USDC to Binance. The move comes shortly after the firm withdrew 27,000 ETH, worth $57.97 million, from the exchange.

The three major U.S. stock indices opened higher today. - S&P 500: +0.50% - Nasdaq: +0.41% - Dow Jones: +0.37%

An anonymous whale withdrew 5,313 ETH, worth approximately $11.33 million, from Bitfinex after transferring 2,311 XAUT (around $11.7 million) held for two weeks to an external address, Onchain Lens reported via X.

The Turkish government announced it has secured passage for its ships through the Strait of Hormuz following negotiations with Iran. According to Turkey's Minister of Transport, the approved vessels were granted transit because they had previously used Iranian ports. The minister added that negotiations with Iran are ongoing, as 14 Turkish ships remain in the region.

Saudi Arabia has reduced its crude oil production by approximately 20%, bringing its daily output down to around eight million barrels, Reuters reported. The cut is a response to disruptions in maritime transport through the Strait of Hormuz following U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on Iran. A key factor in the reduction is the shutdown of offshore oil fields such as Safaniya and Zuluf, which collectively produce over two million barrels per day. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), major Gulf producers—including Iraq, Qatar, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia—have cut output by a total of more than 10 million barrels since the war with Iran began. Further reductions are anticipated if shipping disruptions continue.

Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), the incarcerated founder of FTX, claimed via X that the platform held enough liquidity to cover all spot trades at the time of its collapse on Nov. 11, 2022. He added that most assets at the time were being utilized in margin and lending programs, allowing users, including Alameda, to engage in margin trading through a shared collateral pool. SBF stated that FTX could cover the rest and that no exchange supporting margin trading is 100% liquid. SBF is reportedly posting to X through an acquaintance while in prison.

According to CoinNess market monitoring, BTC has risen above $73,000. BTC is trading at $73,016.19 on the Binance USDT market.

Trend Research has withdrawn 27,000 ETH, valued at $57.97 million, from Binance, according to Lookonchain. Withdrawals from exchanges are typically interpreted as a sign of intent to hold.

Despite Ripple's (XRP) token price being down more than 60% from its all-time high, the company's financial outlook appears stronger than ever, DL News reported. The company achieved a $50 billion valuation after buying back $750 million in shares from employees and shareholders, a figure nearly double that of USDC issuer Circle. Ripple is diversifying its business, having spent approximately $2.5 billion last year on acquisitions including Hidden Road, Rail, GTreasury, and Palisade. Eliézer Ndinga, head of global research at 21Shares, noted that Ripple is positioning itself as a conglomerate with various subsidiaries. He pointed out, however, that accurately assessing the company's value is difficult without at least a gross revenue metric, which is not currently available.

France and Italy have begun negotiations with Iran to ensure safe passage for ships through the Strait of Hormuz, the Financial Times reported. The move follows a series of Iranian attacks targeting European military units in Iraq, which were stationed there as part of a U.S.-led coalition. In response, Italy temporarily withdrew troops from a base and is now in the process of a full military withdrawal from Iraq, according to Walter Bloomberg.

MicroStrategy (MSTR), the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, is estimated to have purchased an additional 2,500 BTC today, Bitcoin Magazine reported. The magazine suggested the purchase was likely funded with proceeds from the company's at-the-market (ATM) offering of its STRC perpetual preferred stock. It also noted that daily trading volume for STRC has been setting consecutive new highs, adding that the trading day on March 13 is only half over.

Decentralized synthetic asset protocol Synthetix (SNX) has announced its 2026 roadmap on its official blog. According to the team, all transaction revenue generated by the protocol will be used for SNX and sUSD buybacks, with the revenue split evenly between the two assets. The team aims to restore sUSD's peg to the U.S. dollar within the second quarter. Once the sUSD peg stabilizes, all trading fee revenue from Synthetix Perps, its perpetual futures exchange, will be dedicated exclusively to SNX buybacks. Other key roadmap items include multi-collateral trading on the Ethereum mainnet, basis trading vaults, and a sustainable incentive program. Synthetix's synthetic dollar asset, sUSD, has been severely depegged since November 2025 and has not yet recovered its dollar parity.