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OpenAI於3月18日推出GPT-5.4 Mini與GPT-5.4 Nano，專為高容量AI工作負載設計。Mini模型速度是前代的兩倍，Nano則降低成本，優化即時對話。Mini已在基準測試中接近旗艦版且超越人類基準，Nano定位為開發者工具，價格更具競爭力。Mini對用戶開放，Nano僅提供API存取，適合大規模應用。

3月18日，美國證券交易委員會（SEC）主席宣布XRP被歸類為「數位商品」，結束了監管不確定性。同日，Coinbase顯示XRP現貨訂單簿達到9:1的買賣比率，為最強買方信號。這一變化降低了持有者的合規風險，促進了機構信心，並為未來金融產品的申請鋪平道路。

Ethena's $USDe token is now supported by WalletConnect, allowing seamless wallet-based payments for merchants. This integration enhances on-chain commerce, offering a flexible digital dollar backed by crypto-collateral, unlike traditional stablecoins.

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure On-chain data shows the total number of non-empty XRP addresses has set a new all-time high alongside a 5-week high in network activity. XRP Total Amount Of Holders Is Sitting At A Fresh Record A

Circle Internet Group (NYSE: CRCL) announced on March 17, 2026, the appointment of Kirk Koenigsbauer, President and COO of Microsoft's Experiences and Devices Group, to its Board of Directors, where he will serve on the Compensation and Risk Committees.

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes filed criminal charges on March 16, 2026, against prediction market platform Kalshi, accusing the company of operating an illegal gambling business without a license and unlawfully accepting bets on state and federal elections.

In brief Democratic senators are warning real-time facial identification could expose individuals to stalking, harassment, and targeted intimidation. Prior reporting this month shows Meta contractors reviewed sensitive footage captured by smart glasses, including intimate scenes. A

The Royal Government of Bhutan transferred approximately 375 Bitcoin worth $27 million on March 17, 2026, marking its largest single-day movement in recent weeks and continuing a 2026 selling trend that has now exceeded $40 million in total outflows.

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Ripple has announced plans to expand operations in Brazil, South America’s largest economy, aiming to improve its digital asset services in the country and obtain a key license from Brazilian

Aggregated open interest across Hyperliquid's HIP-3 markets reached a record $1.43 billion on March 14, 2026, representing a more than 100-fold increase since the markets launched six months ago, according to data from The Block.

Pi Network 推出「安全圈啟動協議」，旨在增強網路的韌性與可信度，促進向 DeFi 和 Web3 的整合。新協議引入去中心化治理層，強化交易驗證與參與者身份驗證，並提供機構參與的框架。社群對知名機構加入的傳言持樂觀態度，但需謹慎對待，尚待官方確認。此技術升級被視為推動 Pi Coin 漸向成熟金融生態的重要一步。

Bitcoin faces potential resistance between $75,000 and $85,000 if its current rally continues, according to onchain analytics firm CryptoQuant, even as derivatives markets show traders positioning aggressively long ahead of the Federal Reserve's March 18 interest rate decision.

台灣加密貨幣交易所BITGIN涉及洗錢案，10名被告中核心為張氏兄妹，涉嫌利用交易所掩護詐騙集團洗錢1.5億台幣。被告中包括律師和實際負責人，案件涉及多重金流與境外帳戶干擾追查。張于庭曾指導警方追查加密貨幣，最終卻成為詐騙幫兇。案件仍在審理中。

輝達在GTC 2026大會上推出DLSS 5，採用完整神經渲染技術，聲稱能達到好萊塢級真實感，但遭到玩家批評，認為畫面過度修飾，並引發梗圖熱潮。雖然技術媒體好評如潮，玩家擔心AI處理角色面部可能影響藝術風格，質疑畫面創作的主導權轉移。DLSS 5的硬體要求高，目前僅支援雙RTX 5090顯示卡。

PayPal announced on March 17, 2026, the expansion of its dollar-backed stablecoin, PayPal USD (PYUSD), to users in 70 international markets, enabling faster and lower-cost cross-border payments through the PayPal platform.

伊朗衝突導致霍爾木茲海峽封鎖，對全球化肥供應鏈及其他市場造成衝擊，尿素價格已漲至601美元，影響農業生產成本。同時，WTI原油接近90美元，比特幣也因避險需求上漲，顯現出市場的連動性。尿素漲價主要因其生產依賴天然氣，而封鎖直接影響運輸路徑。

A crypto-focused commentator has flagged a notable shift in U.S. state-level policy: Missouri is advancing a bill that would let its treasurer hold XRP alongside bitcoin, ether, solana and USDC as part of an official “Digital Asset Reserve Fund.” In a recent video,

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure A crypto analyst has revealed that Bitcoin (BTC) could be entering a cycle that looks very different from the one that led to the sharp 2022 downturn. The analyst’s chart review suggests that the

美國五大區域銀行宣布推出Cari Network，利用ZKsync技術實現即時結算的區塊鏈支付平台，並保留FDIC保險保障。這一平台與穩定幣不同，將代幣化存款直接記錄在銀行資產負債表上，符合監管要求。銀行面臨競爭與監管壓力，因此選擇在2026年前行動，以搶占市場先機。核心優勢在於法律結構和保障機制，但也面臨互操作性與市場競爭的挑戰。

The global trade finance industry is experiencing a substantial transformation as Distributed Ledger Technology progresses from trial to essential components within an organization. Dow Protocol has announced a significant partnership with Conflux to streamline processes in the Real-World Asset