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Crypto Pulse Daily:Breaking: Tehran Denies Push to Restart U.S. Nuclear Negotiations as Crypto Markets Dip
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CoinGape Newsletter
March 02, 2026
The meme coin market is currently under increased pressure amid the escalating conflict between the United States and Iran. As panic spreads, traders are pulling back from cryptocurrencies, especially speculative meme tokens like Dogecoin, Shiba Inu, and Pepe Coin.
Iran denies a Wall Street Journal (WSJ) report claiming a fresh push through Omani mediators to resume nuclear talks with the US. This comes amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, including ongoing U.S. and Israeli military actions against Iran. Bitcoin dips as global investors react to rising geopolitical uncertainty.
 Bitcoin and XRP price moved higher after a turbulent weekend marked by U.S.–Israeli strikes on Iran and rapid regional retaliation. Bitcoin price gained 3% as the market mood stabilized. The token was also indicating a rapid recovery after the sharp decline caused by the conflict. XRP price also rose, gaining above $1.40 momentum in the last 24 hours. The wider crypto market also bounced back, and total value increased to $2.31 trillion. |  Gold price stayed above the $5,200 level over the past 24 hours, continuing its upward trajectory amid heightened geopolitical tensions. On February 27, bullion traded at $5,247.90, reflecting a daily gain of 1.03% and signaling firm investor demand. |