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**X Platform’s March 1 "Paid Partnership Policy" Notice (Crypto in Prohibited Promotions) Confirmed Not a New Rule** Per web archive site Archive.org, the cryptocurrency industry has been listed as ineligible for paid partnership promotions since at least June 2024. Key latest policy updates: - Disclosure rule: Changed from "must include #ad" to "must clearly label ‘Ad’ or ‘Promoted Content’" - Reporting channel: Shifted from "email reporting" to "form-based reporting" - New addition: An "exception handling" clause This notice does not introduce a new ban on crypto promotions, as the industry has been excluded from paid partnerships for months.

As of March 1, the probability of Bitcoin dropping to $50,000 this year on Polymarket has fallen to 62%. Additionally, the odds of BTC rising to $80,000 within the year are currently 72%, while the probability of it hitting $90,000 stands at 47%.

On March 1, blockchain analytics firm PeckShield reported that the crypto industry saw 15 total hacking incidents in February 2026, leading to cumulative losses of $26.5 million. This marked a 98.2% drop from February 2025 (when losses hit $1.5 billion, with Bybit accounting for $1.4 billion of that) and a 69.2% decline from January 2026 (which recorded $86.01 million in losses).

March 1: Iran’s stock market has suspended trading through next week, a spokesperson for the Iran Securities and Exchange Organization said. Only stock trading is currently halted, the official noted, with details on operational arrangements for the spot market and other capital market segments to be announced later. (CCTV News)

On March 1, Aave founder Stani.eth tweeted that the temperature check for the “AAVE Will Win” proposal has passed. This moves Aave Labs closer to a fully token-centric model, directing 100% of the protocol’s revenue to the AAVE token. Next steps include structural optimizations based on community feedback to refine the proposal for entry into the ARFC phase. Per a February 13 report, Aave Labs released a new governance proposal outlining the protocol’s next-stage strategic framework. It aims to solidify Aave V4 as the core technical foundation for the protocol’s future development and commit 100% of revenue from all Aave-branded products to the Aave DAO treasury. The proposal also includes establishing a sustainable development budget mechanism, setting up a funding framework to back the DAO’s strategic growth and development, and creating a brand protection plan (including holding and managing the Aave trademark via a dedicated entity).

On March 1, cryptocurrency analyst Murphy noted that using the 10-year realized price (<10y_RP) as Bitcoin’s "historical average cost" is more effective for gauging market sentiment. When BTC’s price nears the <10y_RP (roughly $64,500), it often hits a psychological threshold for the market. On February 23–24 and 27–28, BTC fell below this level multiple times but bounced back—signaling strong bullish support at this sensitive price point, unlike the sharp drops seen when approaching the short-term holder realized price (STH-RP). The market’s biggest uncertainty still stems from the U.S.-Iran geopolitical conflict. As key events unfold, focus will shift to the conflict’s scope, duration, and impact on oil prices. That said, over the weekend—with limited institutional and market maker participation—bearish pressure hasn’t been enough to push BTC below $60,000 quickly. These assessments still need further validation once U.S. stock markets open next week. If the trend confirms,