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Dunamu, the operator of South Korean crypto exchange Upbit, has decided to pay a dividend of 5,827 won per share this year, down from a record 8,777 won in the previous year, News1 reported. The total dividend payout is also set to decrease from approximately 300 billion won last year to around 200 billion won this year. The reduction is attributed to fluctuating trading volumes on Upbit amid volatility in the digital asset market.

Pump.fun (PUMP) is expected to expand its platform by registering subdomains on Base, BNB Smart Chain (BSC), Monad (MON), and Ethereum (ETH), Wu Blockchain reported. The platform has also removed any mention of Solana (SOL) from its official X profile. This move follows the recent addition of support for competing cryptocurrencies like Raydium (RAY) and Meteora (MET), as well as wrapped assets like wBTC, aligning with previous reports that the project is transitioning from a memecoin-focused service to an all-in-one trading app.

World Liberty Financial, a DeFi project linked to the Trump family, has deposited 39.7 million WLFI, worth $4 million, to Binance, Onchain Lens reported. Deposits to exchanges are typically interpreted as a precursor to selling.

Hong Kong authorities are preparing to issue stablecoin licenses to HSBC, Standard Chartered, and local cryptocurrency exchange OSL, according to a report by local media outlet Sing Tao Daily. The list of licensees could be announced as early as next week, although the timeline is subject to change. Hong Kong passed a stablecoin ordinance last May that requires a license for any business issuing stablecoins in the city or handling stablecoins pegged to the Hong Kong dollar. The law took effect in August, after which the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) began accepting applications.

Patrick Witt, executive director of the White House's advisory committee on digital assets, stated that stablecoins compliant with the GENIUS Act could drive new capital into the U.S. banking system, regardless of the ongoing debate over stablecoin rewards and interest payments. Writing on X, he explained that immense global demand for the dollar would lead overseas investors to convert local currencies into dollar-backed stablecoins. This process, he argued, creates a net capital inflow as the funds naturally move into U.S. banks, thereby increasing their deposits.

Paraguay's National Directorate of Tax Revenue (DNIT) is strengthening its supervisory framework for cryptocurrency transactions, according to a report from Cryptonoticias. A resolution published by the tax authority obligates crypto platforms to report detailed information on all user transactions. Additionally, platforms must submit technical data, including wallet addresses, networks, and the hash value of each transaction. The move is seen as a step toward establishing a framework for cryptocurrency taxation.

The recently established labor union at South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb has begun official activities, starting with a membership drive, The Fact reported. The union is protesting what it calls a deterioration of working conditions, citing a more than 50% reduction in employee welfare points and changes to the rules of employment that allow for pay cuts based on performance reviews. The union argued that under the law, such unfavorable changes require the consent of a majority of employees or their representative union, and stated it would organize to protect workers' rights. In response, Bithumb said that it respects its employees' rights and plans to act in accordance with relevant laws and procedures.

According to CoinNess market monitoring, BTC has fallen below $70,000. BTC is trading at $69,988.49 on the Binance USDT market.

Quantum computing (QC) is a long-term risk to Bitcoin but not an immediate threat, according to a recent report by Ark Invest on-chain analyst David Puell. He argued that even if a quantum system could impact Bitcoin's cryptography, the process would be lengthy and prohibitively expensive for an attacker. Puell noted that current quantum systems cannot neutralize BTC, and any technological advancements would likely affect general internet security before targeting Bitcoin specifically. This suggests a gradual technological evolution rather than a radical shock, a so-called "Q-day." Currently, the BTC exposed to quantum threats includes 1.7 million BTC in addresses presumed to be lost and 5.2 million BTC held in certain vulnerable addresses. However, the network is expected to have time to respond by adopting quantum-resistant cryptography. The key will be how the Bitcoin community implements these quantum-resistant cryptographic systems, he concluded.

Asset manager VanEck announced it will offer its cryptocurrency ETF products in U.S. 401(k) retirement plans through fintech firm Basic Capital. The move will allow U.S. retirement plan participants to gain indirect exposure to cryptocurrencies through ETFs. While specific products have not been disclosed, potential offerings could include VanEck's Bitcoin spot ETF (HODL) and its Ethereum spot ETF (ETHV).

An anonymous whale has withdrawn a cumulative 63,324 ETH, worth $131 million, from the crypto exchange Kraken over the past 24 hours, according to EmberCN. The withdrawals occurred in two transactions: one for 44,888 ETH yesterday and another for 18,436 ETH ($38.26 million) early today. The average price for the withdrawn ETH is $2,072. The whale is now holding the assets across four separate addresses. Withdrawals from exchanges are typically interpreted as an intention to hold.

CoinMarketCap's Altcoin Season Index has risen to 41, an increase of five points from yesterday. The index is calculated by comparing the price performance of the top 100 coins by market capitalization, excluding stablecoins and wrapped coins, against Bitcoin. An 'altcoin season' is declared when 75% of these top 100 coins have outperformed Bitcoin over the past 90 days; the opposite is considered a 'bitcoin season.' A reading closer to 100 indicates a stronger altcoin season.

Investing in cryptocurrencies newly listed last year on Upbit, Bithumb, and Binance has resulted in an average loss of around 70% to date, according to a recent report by global crypto research firm Four Pillars. The report found that losses were nearly identical across platforms, with Upbit at -69.5%, Bithumb at -69.1%, and Binance at -71.7%. On average, buying a newly listed cryptocurrency on its first day on any of these exchanges resulted in a 70% loss of the initial investment. Only two such assets on Upbit and eight on Bithumb recorded a profit. Four Pillars noted that the performance of new listings on South Korean exchanges was structurally no different from that on Binance, despite varying strategies and regulations. "Buying a newly listed cryptocurrency on its first day was a disadvantageous strategy on any exchange," the report stated, adding that this pattern is not because exchanges select poor-quality assets but is due to the concentrated demand created by the listing event itself.

South Korean financial authorities have begun urgently collecting feedback from the securities industry regarding the distribution and settlement of stablecoins, the Maeil Business Newspaper reported. The Korea Financial Investment Association (KOFIA) has emailed its major member companies, asking for suggestions on regulatory improvements for stablecoins. This move is seen as an effort to gauge the needs of the securities industry amid growing concerns from the virtual asset and investment sectors that the banking sector has had undue influence in the digital asset and security token (STO) markets.

Japanese listed company Metaplanet, which has been accumulating Bitcoin, announced the establishment of two new subsidiaries: Metaplanet Ventures and Metaplanet Asset Management. According to its official X account, Metaplanet Ventures plans to invest up to 4 billion yen ($25 million) over the next two to three years to support BTC-related infrastructure and open-source development. Meanwhile, Metaplanet Asset Management will focus on building a Bitcoin-centric asset management platform. The company was previously reported to have not purchased any additional BTC for approximately seven weeks as of last week.

The Crypto Fear & Greed Index is at 18, up three points from yesterday but still in the "Extreme Fear" category, according to data from Alternative. The index first entered the "Extreme Fear" stage on Jan. 30 and has remained there since. The metric measures market sentiment on a scale of 0 (extreme fear) to 100 (extreme greed). It is calculated based on volatility (25%), market volume (25%), social media mentions (15%), surveys (15%), Bitcoin dominance (10%), and Google search trends (10%).

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul Atkins said on X that the era of jurisdictional disputes, duplicate registrations, and differing regulations between the agency and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is over. He emphasized that he will work with CFTC Chairman Michael Selig to unify regulatory definitions, coordinate oversight systems, and enhance data sharing to secure regulatory clarity. The two agencies previously signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to strengthen cooperation and plan to establish a regulatory framework optimized for new technologies like cryptocurrency as part of a joint policy initiative.

Ethereum Layer 2 network Optimism (OP) is undergoing a large-scale restructuring that will affect more than 20% of its total workforce, BeInCrypto reported. The layoffs will impact teams involved in protocol development and ecosystem operations. The exact number of employees being let go has not yet been announced.

Wall Street hedge funds and other institutional investors are moving to offer clients services for the decentralized prediction market Kalshi, Bloomberg reported. Clear Street, a brokerage firm for hedge funds and professional traders, is scheduled to clear its first trade on Kalshi later this month and plans to expand its client service offerings by the end of the year. London-based brokerage firm Marex Group also plans to offer clients Kalshi-related services in the coming months.

The U.S. has released 172 million barrels from its Strategic Petroleum Reserve, Walter Bloomberg reported.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to enhance cooperation, The Block reported. The two agencies plan to use the agreement to promote market innovation and establish a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies and other new technologies.

A party-government consultation in South Korea to discuss a second-phase virtual asset bill, known as the Digital Asset Basic Act, has been indefinitely postponed due to escalating tensions in the Middle East, News1 reported. The meeting was initially scheduled for March 5 but was delayed as the conflict led to increased uncertainty in financial markets. While discussions were considered for this week, the worsening war situation prompted another delay. Despite the postponement, the ruling Democratic Party's Digital Asset Task Force stated that its goal to introduce the bill this month remains firm.

Cryptocurrency exchange Bullish became one of the top three centralized exchanges by spot trading volume in February, with its market share of 5.06% surpassing Coinbase's 4.59%. The exchange's spot volume for the month reached $76 billion, a 62.6% increase from the previous month and its highest level since October 2025. Meanwhile, Binance maintained its leading position with approximately 22% of the spot market, though this marked its lowest share since 2020 as trading volume became more distributed among competing platforms.

Whale Alert reported that 1,000 million USDT has been minted at the Tether Treasury.

The three major U.S. stock indices closed mixed today. - S&P 500: -0.08% - Nasdaq: +0.08% - Dow Jones: -0.61%