The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the Producer Price Index for final demand increased 0.5% in January 2026, lifting the unadjusted annual rate to 2.9%. Services rose 0.8% while goods slipped 0.3% on weaker energy. Bitcoin traded at $66,115.41, down 2.95% in 24 hours, as one-year inflation expectations registered 3.4% in February.

SBI Holdings, with Startale, plans to debut a yen‑pegged stablecoin (JPYSC) in Q2 2026 via Shinsei Trust, pending approvals under Japan's Payment Services Act. On Feb. 27, 2026, Charles Edwards said Ethereum could overtake Bitcoin within five years due to quantum‑resilience focus. Cexplorer flags USDC's Cardano launch within two days after 42 mints.

MARA Holdings said it booked a $1.71 billion net loss in Q4 2025 and a 6% revenue drop to $202.3 million as Bitcoin weakness drove a $1.5 billion revaluation. Shares rose about 12% pre-market while the firm outlined an AI and high-performance computing pivot, including a joint venture targeting over 1 gigawatt of IT capacity.

On Feb 25, 2026, Amy Oldenburg said Morgan Stanley plans to add Bitcoin trading, lending, yield and custody. The rollout starts with spot trading for Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana via E*Trade, then moves to proprietary custody and crypto‑collateral lending. The bank manages about $8 trillion to $9 trillion and aims to keep more client crypto on‑platform.

Block shares rose more than 20% in premarket trading after CEO Jack Dorsey told employees the company will eliminate over 4,000 roles and reorganize around an AI-era operating model. The company's 8-K outlines a reduction of more than 40% to just under 6,000 employees from 10,205 as of Dec. 31, 2025, with $450 million to $500 million in charges and completion by the end of Q2 FY2026.

March 2026 features massive token unlocks totaling over $6 billion, led by WhiteBIT (WBT) $4.18 billion release, HYPE $278 million cliff, SUI, ENA, JUP, and APT. This guide breaks down key unlock dates, volumes, and why these events matter for price action, volatility, and trading strategies on BingX.

From February 27 to mid-March 2026, ten major crypto and Web3 events are scheduled across Europe, North America, Asia, and Australia, covering Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, blockchain policy, and digital assets. These conferences will gather founders, investors, developers, and regulators to debate the future of Bitcoin, DeFi, Web3, and digital finance. Attendees can join gatherings in cities such as Bucharest, Jackson Hole, San Francisco, Sydney, Taipei, and Paris for networking and market-shaping discussions.

On February 26, 2026, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs registered $254.4 million in net inflows, with BlackRock's IBIT drawing the largest share of capital. Ethereum ETFs added $6.6 million, while Solana and XRP products saw comparatively modest but positive activity. Overall flows remained heavily concentrated in Bitcoin, underscoring its continued dominance in institutional ETF allocations.