OpenClaw has released a new version, introducing OpenAI WebSocket streaming and Claude4.6 Adaptive Reasoning

March 2 — Israeli media GLZRadio reports Germany is reportedly seriously weighing joining a conflict with Iran. A German source says joint plans with the U.S. are already in motion, and Berlin could directly participate in airstrikes or provide military support. Additionally, Israel’s defense minister stated the leader of Iran’s Hezbollah has now become a target for elimination.

March 2nd — On-chain analyst Murphy notes Bitcoin’s (BTC) historical average cost of ownership (≈$64,500) is a reliable gauge of market sentiment. This level acts as a psychological threshold: the price recently tested it multiple times (Feb 23-24, Feb 27-28) — dipping below before bouncing back, showing strong bullish defense at this key support. US-Iran geopolitical tensions have now materialized, with focus shifting to the conflict’s scope, duration, and impact on oil prices. Over the weekend, limited institutional and market maker participation meant bearish momentum lacked the strength to push BTC below $60k quickly. The $64,500 historical cost level’s support is set to be reaffirmed when US stock markets open later today.

On March 2nd, European stocks opened sharply lower, per Bitget market data. Germany’s DAX Index and the pan-European Euro Stoxx 50 Index both dropped more than 2%, France’s CAC 40 Index fell 1.34%, the UK’s FTSE 100 Index declined 0.68%, and Spain’s IBEX 35 slid 3.15% intraday.

March 2 – OpenAI CEO Sam Altman hosted a public AMA on X yesterday to address community concerns over the company’s contract with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). The original post drew over 6.6 million views and 7,500+ replies. Altman explained the rushed nature of the deal: OpenAI had only engaged in non-confidential cooperation with the DoD for a few months prior, and had previously turned down classified contracts (which later went to Anthropic). After Anthropic’s ban, the DoD accelerated classified deployment significantly, prompting OpenAI to sign hastily to “de-escalate the situation.” He added negotiations ensured equivalent terms would be available to all other AI labs. When asked why he didn’t speak up for Anthropic, Altman labeled it a “supply chain risk” that’s “very bad for the industry, the country, and Anthropic itself.” He criticized the DoD’s decision, saying, “I hope they will back down.” Altman also noted Anthropic focused more on specific contract prohibi

On March 2, Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ)’s X account began following OpenClaw.

**March 2 – Geopolitical & Market Update** The U.S. and Israel launched a large-scale military operation against Iran, marking the third day of hostilities. Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz, disrupting Red Sea shipping (with some routes blocked) and sharply slowing oil tanker movements. The U.S. has not announced plans to release its Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR)—a move markets interpret as Washington viewing oil prices as still manageable. Major investment banks have outlined key scenarios: Brent crude could top $100 if the strait stays closed long-term, while a quick conflict de-escalation may trigger a temporary retreat in the risk premium. Macro-wise, a dynamic of "inflation paired with geopolitical risk" is taking shape. U.S. January PPI rose 0.5% month-over-month (beating expectations), with core PPI climbing 3.4% year-over-year—signaling persistent upstream price pressures that limit the Fed’s scope for rate cuts. Sustained oil price gains could secondarily disrupt