Winklevoss-Backed Cypherpunk Raises Zcash Stake to $150M After $18M Buy

ARQ — formerly DolarApp — has closed a $70 million funding round led by Sequoia and Founders Fund to scale stablecoin-based wealth management and credit services across Latin America.

Bridgewater founder Ray Dalio said gold remains the only true safe‑haven in conflicts and flagged Bitcoin’s limited privacy as a key weakness. His remarks on March 3, 2026 underscore ongoing debate over crypto’s role in crisis scenarios.

Vitalik Buterin reiterated that decentralized finance remains central to Ethereum, stressing robust security, stronger privacy protections, and a user-first financial experience as priorities for ongoing development.

Canaan has purchased a 49% stake in three Texas Bitcoin mining facilities for $40 million, adding 120 MW of capacity and 4.4 EH/s to its footprint. The deal signals Canaan’s strategic expansion from hardware manufacturing into mining infrastructure operations.

Argentina's CNV approved a measure allowing previously undeclared 'mattress money' to be routed into cryptocurrency exchanges and brokerages; Economy Minister Luis Caputo says the move can boost domestic investment. The step could bring new liquidity to local markets while increasing pressure on platforms to meet compliance requirements.