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

Security firm CertiK has reported a new exploit involving Inverse Finance. According to the alert, the attacker used roughly $30 million in flash-loaned funds to manipulate the protocol’s sDOLA balance.The move allowed the exploiter to liquidate 27 users’ sDOLA-collateralized positions, generating an estimated profit of about $240,000. The incident highlights ongoing risks tied to flash-loan attacks in the DeFi ecosystem, with users urged to monitor developments closely.

Crypto markets ended the week mixed as geopolitical tensions kept investors cautious. Bitcoin closed at $65,776, down 2.76% weekly but rebounded strongly from an intraday low of $63,030. Ethereum fell 0.93% to $1,939 despite record staking of 37.1 million ETH and lower exchange supply.XRP dropped 2.93% to $1.352, tracking broader market weakness. Solana bucked the trend, rising 0.98% to $83.60 on strong developer and on-chain activity. The total crypto market cap declined 1.87% to $2.25 trillion, while Bitcoin dominance eased to 58.50%. Meanwhile, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs snapped a five-week outflow streak, recording over $1 billion in net inflows across three straight days—hinting at renewed institutional interest.

According to Tokenomist, the crypto market is preparing for major token unlocks over the next seven days, with the total value expected to exceed $572 million. Large one-time unlocks (over $5 million) are scheduled for HYPE, ENA, RED and others. Meanwhile, linear daily unlocks above $1 million are expected for SOL, WLD, DOGE, TRUMP, RAIN, RIVER, CC and ASTER. Traders are watching closely, as significant unlock events can increase circulating supply and potentially add short-term price pressure.

Tron Inc. has acquired 177,637 TRX tokens at an average price of $0.28, further boosting its digital asset treasury. The latest purchase brings the company’s total holdings to more than 684.4 million TRX.The firm said it plans to continue expanding its Tron DAT reserves as part of its strategy to enhance long-term shareholder value. Investors are closely watching the company’s designated on-chain TRX treasury wallet for further accumulation signals.

The UAE stock markets have been temporarily shut following rising tensions linked to Iran. The Dubai Financial Market and the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange will remain closed on March 2 and 3, according to local reports. While officials have not described the move as a panic response, the rare closure signals that the regional conflict is beginning to affect financial systems. Investors across global markets are now watching the situation closely for any further impact.

A crypto whale has swapped 1,000 ETH worth about $1.94 million for 358.49 XAUT at an average price of $5,413, booking a loss of over $60,000 on the trade. On-chain data shows the wallet accumulated 1,645 ETH for roughly $3.26 million over the past two years and still holds 645 ETH valued near $1.25 million. The move suggests a shift toward tokenized gold exposure as some large holders rebalance during ongoing market uncertainty.

Bitcoin is currently trading 24%–66% below its historical trend compared to gold and global money supply, according to Samson Mow, CEO of Jan3. He believes gold looks overextended at current levels. April gold futures closed at $5,247.90 on Friday, while tokenized gold PAX Gold traded above $5,360 at the time of writing. Mow said the widening gap could signal a potential Bitcoin reversal ahead.