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Foreign exchange startup XFX announced on March 26, 2026, that it has raised $17 million in a Series A funding round led by Castle Island Ventures, with participation from Haun Ventures and Coinbase Ventures, to build infrastructure that improves the efficiency of exchanging between stablecoins and traditional fiat currencies.

From 2020 to 2022, Ethereum experienced a boom in mining activity, driven by demand in DeFi and NFTs. However, a significant upgrade shifted the network to proof-of-stake, enhancing efficiency but reducing decentralization. Despite a current drop in ETH price, institutional interest is growing, supported by ETF options trading changes.

LayerZero has taken another major step in its bid to connect blockchain ecosystems, this time by integrating with Canton Network, a blockchain built specifically for institutional finance. According to Canton’s official post on X, LayerZero is now live on the network, making it possible for institut

Bitcoin whales and sharks—wallets holding between 10 and 10,000 BTC—have accumulated 61,568 Bitcoin over the past month, increasing their holdings by 0.45%, while wallets with under 0.01 BTC added just 213 BTC over the same period, according to Santiment data published March 26, 2026.

The price of gold remained tethered to the interplay of various factors, including higher Treasury yields, a stronger dollar, inflationary threats, and more. Analysts expect the precious metal to continue its correctional phase in the short term, but are confident it will target $6,300 before

Expert trader Ali Martinez predicts a potential Ethereum (ETH) price surge following key indicators, including an ascending triangle formation and bullish MVRV ratio. Despite current volatility, optimism grows for a rebound above $3,600 if market conditions improve.

India’s Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested Mumbai resident Sunil Nellathu Ramakrishnan on March 26, 2026, identifying him as a central kingpin in a transnational trafficking network that lured unsuspecting Indians with fake job offers before forcing them into crypto fraud compounds in Myanmar’s Myawaddy region.

美國房利美將接受加密貨幣作為房貸首付，無需將其兌換為現金，透過雙貸款架構運作。購屋者可質押比特幣或USDC並可保留加密資產，但借貸成本高於傳統方法。只要按時還款，加密貨幣價格波動不會觸發清算，提供新購房途徑。此計劃響應年輕購屋者對數位資產的需求，可能加速市場發展。

What to know: The Problem: 90% of stables are "dead weight." Issuers take your fiat, buy T-bills, and keep 100% of the yield - a massive "hidden tax" on users. The Opportunity: Over $11B in DAO treasuries and $1.2B in DEX liquidity is currently unproductive. Emerging Solutions: I

XRP has dropped to around $1.35 after a sharp sell-off, influenced by forced liquidations and bearish trader sentiment. The price remains under $1.40, with key support at $1.35 that could determine future volatility and direction.

阿聯酋正在推動組建名為「霍爾木茲安全部隊」的多國海上特遣部隊，以保護霍爾木茲海峽免受伊朗的攻擊，並為商船提供護航。阿聯酋希望獲得國際支持，並與巴林合作推動相關的聯合國安理會決議。海灣國家在此問題上的立場分歧，阿聯酋與巴林強硬譴責伊朗，而沙烏地阿拉伯等國則面對戰略兩難。霍爾木茲海峽的封鎖對全球能源市場造成衝擊，需求國正評估替代路徑以應對危機。

Ukraine's drone strikes have exacerbated oil market instability during the Iran war, complicating Trump's efforts to stabilize prices. This disruption risks prolonged high oil prices, leading to inflation and potential Fed rate hikes, which could challenge cryptocurrency stability.

全球最大穩定幣發行商Tether將由畢馬威展開全面審計，並聘請普華永道協助準備內部系統，審計範圍超越現行的存量證明，以提高透明度。此舉旨在應對美國GENIUS法案的合規要求，並解決市場對其財務穩定性的疑慮，支持未來150至200億美元的融資計劃。

In brief India’s CBI arrests Mumbai-based facilitator linked to Southeast Asia scam compound trafficking network. Victims were forced into crypto and online fraud operations inside Myanmar-based

美國議員提出《2026 年金融預測市場公共誠信法案》，擬禁止政府官員利用未公開資訊進行預測市場押注，並要求申報超過250美元的押注。法案對內幕資訊定義廣泛，違規將面臨最高獲利兩倍的罰款。此法案反映出美國對預測市場監管的加強。