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Aave Labs’ controversial, wide-ranging proposal passed an initial vote on Saturday.But Aave founder Stani Kulechov said it would be amended before moving forward.A prominent delegate said they would not continue debating the proposal in protest.A proposal that has roiled Aave DAO in recent weeks will receive “structural improvements” that are “based on community feedback,” Aave founder Stani Kulechov said just moments after the proposal cleared an initial hurdle Saturday evening. The proposal passed a so-called snapshot vote with more than 52% of votes cast in its favour and 42% in opposition. Kulechov’s company, Aave Labs, has already amended the proposal…

The US Federal Reserve could ease its hawkish monetary policy to help finance the country’s conflict with Iran, which would boost crypto markets, says BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes.Hayes said in a blog post on Monday that every US president since 1985 has launched military action in the Middle East, and each time, the Federal Reserve has responded by cutting rates and expanding the money supply to finance the conflict.“The longer Trump engages in the extremely costly activity of Iranian nation-building, the higher the likelihood that the Fed lowers the price and increases the quantity of money to support Pax Americana’s…

Darius Baruo Mar 01, 2026 10:21 LDO shows bullish momentum with 6.66% daily gains, targeting $0.32-$0.34 resistance zone. RSI at 34.82 suggests oversold bounce potential for Lido DAO forecast. LDO Price Prediction Summary • Shor… LDO shows bullish momentum with 6.66% daily gains, targeting $0.32-$0.34 resistance zone. RSI at 34.82 suggests oversold bounce potential for Lido DAO forecast. LDO Price Prediction Summary • Short-term target (1 week): $0.32 • Medium-term forecast (1 month): $0.32-$0.34 range• Bullish breakout level: $0.34 • Critical support: $0.28 What Crypto Analysts Are Saying About Lido DAO While specific analyst predictions are limited for current market…

BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes published a new essay on March 2 arguing that prolonged US military engagement with Iran would increase the likelihood of Federal Reserve rate cuts and money printing, ultimately driving Bitcoin higher.His thesis rests on a four-decade pattern: every major US military campaign in the Middle East has been followed by Fed easing, and he expects Iran to be no different.War and the Fed: A Recurring PatternIn “iOS Warfare,” Hayes presented a historical analysis linking US military operations in the Middle East to subsequent monetary easing by the Fed. He noted that every US president since 1985…

Strategy, formerly MicroStrategy, raised its STRC preferred stock dividend by 25 basis points for March 2026, as Bitcoin (BTC) drawdown continues to push MSTR shares down.Strategy is the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin (BTC). The STRC dividend rate is set monthly to keep shares trading near their $100 par value, limiting price volatility.Why it matters: Bitcoin’s drawdown has impacted both MicroStrategy’s Class A shares, MSTR, and its balance sheet. MSTR has declined 14.77% year-to-date (YTD) amid BTC’s drawdown. The largest cryptocurrency itself has dropped nearly 24% in the same time frame. STRC’s stability near $100 par contrasts with MSTR’s volatility.…

Terrill Dicki Mar 01, 2026 10:27 Aave rebounds 6.70% to $113.11 as analysts eye $137 breakout target. Technical indicators show neutral RSI at 40.90 with key resistance at $125 ahead. Aave (AAVE) has staged an impressive recovery, surging 6.70% in the past 24 hours to trade at $113.11 as of March 1, 2026. With the DeFi lending protocol showing signs of technical strength and analyst targets pointing toward significant upside, this AAVE price prediction examines the key levels traders should monitor in the coming weeks. AAVE Price Prediction Summary • Short-term target (1 week): $125-$130• Medium-term forecast (1 month): $135-$140…

When U.S. and Israeli strikes hit Iran early Saturday morning, prediction markets faced the scenario critics and regulators had warned about days earlier.Kalshi’s Ali Khamenei ‘out of office’ contracts saw $21.7 million in volume across two markets before the exchange halted trading that afternoon. Polymarket’s equivalent contract — only available outside the U.S. — has been disputed twice, but accumulated more than $529 million in volume since opening in December.The two prediction markets took a different approach to handling both markets.Kalshi halted trading within hours of the strikes and issued reimbursementsPrices on the Khamenei contracts began climbing shortly following Trump’s…

Bitcoin’s future in an artificial intelligence-driven world may depend less on code and more on central banks.In a new note, Greg Cipolaro, global head of research at financial services and infrastructure firm NYDIG, argued that artificial intelligence will affect bitcoin mainly through macroeconomic channels and its impact on the labor market.The key variables are growth, employment, real interest rates and liquidity. Bitcoin, he writes, sits downstream of those forces.If automation cuts jobs and wages, consumer demand could weaken and, in a severe case, falling incomes would strain debt payments and pressure asset prices.Those fears appear to be well-grounded. Just this…

PANews, March 1st – In a week marked by repeated adjustments to Trump’s tariff policies and escalating geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran, global markets oscillated amidst policy uncertainty and risk aversion. Aside from geopolitical tensions, the main macroeconomic events next week are as follows: At 22:45 on Monday, the final reading of the US S&P Global Manufacturing PMI for February will be released. At 23:00 on Monday, the US February ISM Manufacturing PMI will be released. At 21:15 on Wednesday, the US February ADP employment figures will be released. The Federal Reserve will release its Beige Book on…

After exploring fundraising and acquisition options, the teams concluded that no sustainable recovery path existed following the breach. Solana-based DeFi aggregator, Step Finance, along with two other affiliate projects, SolanaFloor and Remora Markets, announced plans to shut down all operations with immediate effect. The decision follows the aftermath of a major security incident earlier this year. Hack, Halt, Shutdown In a statement shared on X, the teams said the decision came after exploring multiple paths forward, including fundraising and acquisition discussions. However, none resulted in a viable solution after the hack that occurred in late January. The incident involved an…