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Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), chair of the Senate Banking Committee's digital assets subcommittee, announced on March 18, 2026, that lawmakers have reached a compromise on stablecoin yield provisions, clearing the primary obstacle for the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (CLARITY Act) to advance from committee in April.

Recently, early Bitcoin holders have engaged in large-scale selling, drawing market attention. Two Bitcoin OGs achieved profits of approximately $330 million combined, with one accumulating Bitcoin at an average price of $332 in 2013 and recently transferring 1,000 BTC. Meanwhile, exchange whale capital inflow ratios reached an 8-month high, indicating that large holders are dominating the market. Bitcoin price continues to face pressure, declining over 43% from its all-time high.

Peter Steinberger, creator of the open-source AI assistant OpenClaw, issued a public warning on March 18, 2026, that all crypto-related emails claiming ties to the project are scams, as attackers target GitHub developers worldwide with fraudulent $CLAW token airdrop offers.

Pi Network has completed a major update, launching its Mainnet on Protocol 20. This enhances smart contract capabilities, paving the way for future app development and positioning Pi for real Web3 utilization.

In brief The plan covers Russell 1000 stocks and some index ETFs at launch, with the same rights, symbols, and priority. Tokenized trades would still flow through DTC and revert to traditional settlement if needed. During the review, commenters questioned its mechanics, market risks, and

Cybersecurity company Malwarebytes has warned of a fake website "pudgypengu-gamegifts[.]live" impersonating the newly launched Pudgy World game, attempting to steal cryptocurrency wallet passwords. The attackers meticulously replicated 11 wallet interfaces, exploiting players' trust in connecting wallets. Experts recommend that users access official websites only through bookmarks and remain vigilant against any prompts requesting wallet passwords to be entered on web pages.

Bitcoin financial services company Fold reported a net loss of $69.6 million in its 2025 report, with the stock price falling to $1.07. The company will launch a Bitcoin rewards credit card as a core strategy to expand its customer base and continues to push forward in enterprise solutions, but the widening losses are mainly due to business expansion costs and debt repayment. Fold currently holds 1,527 Bitcoins, indicating its long-term development direction.

The White House recently registered the domain aliens.gov, which currently has no content. Experts speculate it may be related to Trump's announcement of a government plan to declassify UFO files. This move has attracted significant attention, especially following Obama's remarks about the existence of extraterrestrials, which sparked a broader UFO trend. Some commentators believe it could be a political maneuver. The Pentagon's current UFO investigation has not yielded any major discoveries, and its future use remains to be seen.

In brief Attackers used fake GitHub accounts to tag developers, claiming they had won $5,000 in $CLAW tokens and directing them to a cloned OpenClaw site. OX Security said the phishing page used heavily obfuscated JavaScript and a separate C2 server to drain connected wallets and hide

Over the past few days, Bittensor (TAO) has witnessed an impressive 43% rally, reaching the upper boundary of its recent trading range. However, the upward momentum has now stalled as TAO fails to break through a key resistance level, signaling that a potential correction phase may be approaching. Despite c

PiRC-101 is a governance proposal for Pi Network designed to maintain the purchasing power of Pi tokens through an internal valuation mechanism and manage token dilution issues. The proposal has sparked controversy because the valuation benchmark is considered overly high and lacks transparency. Supporters believe it can promote trust and utility, while critics worry about its feasibility and impact on decentralization principles. Currently, the proposal is still under review and has not yet affected network operations.

SafePal has partnered with Uniswap to enhance in-wallet token swapping, providing deeper liquidity and a smoother DeFi experience. This integration allows users to trade directly from the SafePal wallet, reducing reliance on centralized exchanges and improving security.

Polymarket, the blockchain-driven prediction markets platform, is acquiring Brahma, a crypto startup that builds DeFi infrastructure. The move is framed as a step to consolidate Polymarket’s stack and broaden its product suite as the two firms align on a path toward deeper on-chain and off-chain

Data from Artemis indicates that Ethereum accounts for 53.9% of the stablecoin supply, while Tron holds 27.7%. Together, these two networks dominate up to 80% of the total supply, reflecting a "Two-Chain" market structure.

Global crypto investment products recorded $1.06 billion in net inflows last week, marking the highest weekly total since January and the third consecutive week of positive flows.

The essay discusses evolving U.S. regulations for digital assets, focusing on SEC Chair Paul Atkins' proposed safe harbor framework. This framework includes exemptions for startups and fundraising, aiming to clarify when crypto assets are subject to securities laws while preserving investor protections.