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PANews February 28 News, Market Report: Real-time monitoring data shows that internet connectivity in some areas of Iran (including Tehran) has been interrupted, with network availability at only 54% of normal levels. At the time of this incident, the United States and Israel are conducting military strikes against the regime, which will limit the understanding of the on-site events.
The Islamic Republic of Iran News Agency announced that its website was hacked and went offline for a few minutes. The issue has now been resolved, and the website is back to normal operation.

President Trump announces large-scale military action against Iran, claiming the move is to protect U.S. security. Explosions have been reported in multiple regions of Iran, and the situation is tense. Israel has also gone into emergency mode, conducting a "preemptive" strike to prevent potential threats.

PANews February 28 News, according to Iran Mehr News Agency: The Iranian president is safe.

BlockBeats News, February 28 — According to market reports, Russia is considering suspending peace negotiations unless Ukraine cedes some territory.

BlockBeats News, February 28 — Trump’s statement confirms U.S. strikes on Iran: Not long ago, the United States launched a major military operation in Iran. We will destroy Iran’s missiles and level their missile industry. Iran can never possess nuclear weapons. The U.S. will ensure Iran does not acquire nuclear weapons and will completely destroy Iran’s navy.
According to PolyBeats monitoring, the probability of various markets predicting U.S. strikes on Iran on the Polymarket prediction market has already reached 100% and will be settled accordingly.

Trump announced that he has launched an attack on Iran, stating that this move is to eliminate an imminent threat, and accused Iran of refusing peace negotiations and rebuilding its nuclear program. The U.S. plans to completely destroy its missile industry, and the attack is expected to last several days.

Foresight News reports that, according to CCTV News, all senior officials of the Iranian government are targets of the attack.

The U.S. military strikes against Iran primarily target its military institutions rather than civilian facilities, aiming to weaken its military capabilities. Although efforts are made to control the escalation, uncertainties remain, which could impact international oil prices and the global markets.

Foresight News reports that, according to CCTV News, a U.S. official stated that attack aircraft and aircraft carriers stationed at bases across the Middle East are carrying out dozens of U.S. airstrike missions.

Gate News bot message, following Israel's attack on Iran, the cryptocurrency market experienced a sharp decline. The whale address "pension-usdt.eth," who had opened a $BTC (3x) long position totaling 1,000 $BTC valued at $67.39M, is currently facing a floating loss exceeding $3.3M.
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Ethereum receives support from Beast Industries CEO Jeff Housenbold, who calls it a pillar of the stablecoin system. Decentralized finance will change traditional financial services. Beast Industries is expanding its financial products and may potentially launch crypto-financial related businesses. Analysts predict that entertainment brands entering DeFi applications will become a trend.

PANews February 28 News: Iranian officials say Tehran is preparing retaliatory measures, and the response will be devastating. Several departments in southern Tehran have become targets of attacks. After the attack in Iran, OPEC+ will consider increasing production cuts.

Gate News bot message, Bitcoin slipped below $64,000 as markets experienced a sharp decline into the weekly close following Israel's launch of strikes on Iran. The entire cryptocurrency market recorded losses across the board during this period.

On 2026-02-28 from 07:00 to 07:15 (UTC), ETH prices surged rapidly within 15 minutes, with a range volatility of 1.56%, hitting a low of 1835.12 USDT and a high of 1863.79 USDT, yielding a return of +1.10%. Market attention significantly increased, and short-term capital activity drove increased volatility.
The main drivers of this anomaly are large whale accumulation and a significant concentration of on-chain holdings. On-chain data shows approximately 2.5 million ETH flowing into "in-only" whale addresses, greatly increasing the concentration of holdings. The capital side is showing strong...

Citrini's AI outlook report has attracted market attention, warning that mature AI technology could replace a large number of white-collar jobs, impacting consumption and the economy. Bitcoin and stablecoins have become focal points, with analysts believing that Bitcoin prices are supported when liquidity increases. Stablecoins may play an important role in AI trading, and the market may reevaluate the value of Bitcoin and stablecoins in the future.

Uniswap token holders have initiated a new round of DAO voting, proposing to enable fee switching mechanisms on 8 blockchains, which is expected to generate significant protocol revenue. UNI has increased by approximately 9% over the past 7 days, while BTC and ETH have declined. If the proposal passes, liquidity fees will be directed into the "token treasury," allowing users to earn rewards by burning UNI, creating a deflationary outlook. The proposal has passed the first round of voting, with the final vote ending on March 4.

Odaily Planet Daily reports that an Israeli government official stated Israel is preparing for the first phase of a four-day intensive and powerful joint strike. (CCTV)

Despite the bearish market sentiment, venture capital investment in crypto startups in February still reached approximately $883 million, down about 13% from the same period last year. Investors are focusing more on actual revenue and project sustainability, with a key emphasis on stablecoins and payment infrastructure by 2026. The market is gradually shifting towards emphasizing fundamentals and sustainable development.