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Taipei has experienced three cryptocurrency robbery cases in a short period of time, with criminal gangs using social media with various tactics to lure victims into meeting to exchange USDT, followed by robbery. Police remind the public that they must conduct transactions through legitimate exchanges to avoid risks. Some criminal organizations have even used AI to create fake accounts to spread false information and mislead the public into participating in illegal transactions.

In brief Bitcoin fell about 4%–5% even as U.S. spot ETFs recorded over $1.1 billion in inflows across seven days. Rising oil prices and sticky inflation have pushed traders to scale back expectations for rate cuts. Key support around $70,000 is now in focus as macro conditions continue to

According to Polymarket data, the probability of a ceasefire between the US and Iran by March 31 is 7%, indicating the market's pessimistic view on the conflict. The Federal Reserve decided on Wednesday to keep interest rates unchanged and raised its inflation expectations for 2026, under which impact Bitcoin fell nearly 4% to $71,017. Market volatility simultaneously affected Brent crude oil and the stock market, demonstrating the complex situation resulting from the interweaving of various factors.

The FTX Recovery Trust announced on March 18, 2026, that it will distribute approximately $2.2 billion to eligible creditors on March 31, 2026, marking the fourth round of reimbursements since February 2025 and bringing total payouts to about $10 billion.

The bitcoin mining industry is undergoing a significant transformation as it matures into more institutional structures. Nima Beni of Bitlease argues against fears regarding the sustainability of transaction fees, emphasizing that current fee levels don’t reflect long-term dynamics. Challenging th

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Ripple Prime is pitching XRP not just as a traded asset, but as working collateral inside institutional market structure. In a March 17 interview with Jake Claver, international CEO Mike Higgins

River.Inc, a DeFi protocol that aims to unify liquidity across multiple blockchain networks through its native stablecoin (satUSD), today announced the launch of its stable asset on Stargate Finance, a cross-chain native asset transfer protocol built on LayerZero, a cross-chain interoperability

Netflix acquired AI company InterPositive for approximately $600 million, entering the generative AI field with a focus on image asset modification and recreation. Director Steven Spielberg emphasizes that creativity is a uniquely human experience, opposing AI replacing human creators, reflecting divisions within Hollywood over AI, with some creators advocating for legal regulations on AI usage.

American Bitcoin, the Trump-linked mining and treasury firm formed in partnership with Hut 8, announced on March 18, 2026, that its Bitcoin holdings have increased to approximately 6,899 BTC, surpassing Galaxy Digital to become the 16th largest public corporate holder of the asset.

OpenClaw founder Peter Steinberger warned users to be vigilant against phishing emails that impersonate GitHub notifications, luring users to click suspicious links to obtain fake tokens. The attack targets developers worldwide, with attackers using publicly available contact information for precision attacks. To prevent fraud, users should only trust information from official websites and delete any suspicious emails.

Fold, the Bitcoin-focused payments and financial services firm, delivered an 8% sequential revenue gain in Q4, reaching $9 million as it added roughly 2,000 customers and expanded an array of products designed to weave Bitcoin rewards into everyday spending. The company also rolled out its Fold Bitc

The Bank of Korea has expanded the Hangang Project with additional banks, advancing its digital won initiative to phase two, focusing on large-scale implementation, payment fee reduction for businesses, and potential AI integration.

Nasdaq-listed Bitcoin financial services firm Fold reported a full-year 2025 net loss of $69.6 million, with Q4 revenue rising 8% year-over-year to $9 million, as the company added 13,000 new customers and launched its Fold Bitcoin Rewards Credit Card powered by Visa and Stripe.

Goldman Sachs has become the largest public holder of XRP spot ETF with a position of approximately $154 million, but this institutional signal has yet to be reflected in the coin price, with XRP still hovering around $1.29. Technical analysis shows that the $1.50 support level is critical, and a breakthrough could push prices higher.

Pi Network recently distributed rewards to KYC verifiers, with each receiving 52.62 Pi, marking the first time verification work has been linked to token rewards. This mechanism not only recognizes the contributions of verifiers but also ensures practical use cases for Pi, such as DApps consumption and transactions, enhancing community engagement and building long-term trust. This signals sustainable development of the token economic model, with potential expansion to more application scenarios in the future.

The U.S. government registered the domain "aliens.gov," sparking widespread speculation online. Although the exact purpose is unclear, theories suggest links to immigration services or extraterrestrial research, with experts urging caution in interpretations.

BNBX, a BNB-focused DAT, has successfully secured patents in the US and Europe for LinearRx’s new RNA Synthesis model. The milestone unlocks a new monetization model for the company on top of its BNB strategy. The subsidiary of BNB Plus Corp. (BNBX), a publicly traded company leveraging a BNB

US spot Bitcoin ETF sees seven consecutive days of inflows, marking the longest streak since the start of 2025. Cumulative inflows over the past three weeks reached $2.2 billion, accounting for 79% of total crypto inflows. Although market sentiment has improved somewhat, it still falls short compared to the 2025 peak, with analysis suggesting a recovery in market demand rather than the onset of a bull cycle. Solana ETF showed outstanding performance this week, while Ethereum ETF continues to face net outflow pressure.

The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) voted 11-1 on March 18, 2026, to maintain the federal funds target range at 3.50% to 3.75%, marking the second consecutive meeting with no change in borrowing costs as policymakers flagged uncertainty stemming from the Iran conflict and persistent inflation.