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_Bitmine now controls 3.71% of ETH supply, with $8.8B in holdings and $172M in annual staking revenue._ Bitmine Immersion Technologies has expanded its Ethereum treasury to 4.47 million ETH, pushing total crypto and cash holdings close to $10 billion. Accumulation has continued despite

Escalating U.S.-Iran tensions rattle oil, gold, and equities as UBS projects limited energy disruption and stronger broad commodities gains into 2026, led by metals amid elevated geopolitical risk. UBS Flags Iran Escalation but Forecasts Stronger Broad Commodities Gains Into 2026 UBS Chief

Although geopolitical tensions escalated over the weekend, the altcoin market remained stable, with no major capital withdrawals. This indicates that the prices of altcoins are fluctuating around a balance point and may be preparing for a significant move. Along with that, the market

Written by: Xie Yancen 1. Core Details of the Hong Kong Delin Building Real Estate RWA Project This project is Hong Kong's first approved traditional commercial real estate RWA tokenization project, initiated by Delin Holdings (01709.HK). It received a "No Objection Letter" from the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission in February 2026. It is a landmark project in Hong Kong's pursuit of becoming a global RWA hub. The key information is as follows: （一）Asset Target and Structural Design Underlying Asset: Delin Building located at 92-96 Wellington Street, Central, Hong Kong (a Ginzamall-style commercial building). In 2023, Delin Holdings purchased the top five floors and naming rights for over HKD 280 million, with a price per square foot exceeding HKD 25,300, representing a scarce hard asset in the core Central business district; also approved is a private equity LPF fund tokenization project investing in Animoca Brands.

KB National Bank Launches Debt Relief Program for Vulnerable Groups, Waiving Loans Overdue by More Than 5 Years with Principal Not Exceeding 50 Million Won, Expected to Benefit Approximately 12,433 People, Amounting to 278.5 Billion Won. The program aims to improve the economic situation of vulnerable groups, enhance quality of life, and promote overall economic development.

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, leading to a halt in oil tanker traffic and a surge in shipping costs, causing a significant impact on the global energy markets. Asian countries such as Japan and South Korea have sufficient reserves to face oil shortages, but the gap in liquefied natural gas is more severe, potentially threatening energy security. If the blockade continues, oil prices are expected to rise significantly.

Pundi AI recently revealed a new strategic partnership with Pluton AI to solve a major challenge around artificial intelligence and blockchain: access to high-quality and/or verifiable data. Through this collaboration, both companies will connect community-owned AI datasets to be utilized by

Fold has eliminated $66.3 million in convertible debt, reducing stock dilution risks and streamlining its balance sheet ahead of product expansion. The company aims to enhance growth, introducing Bitcoin reward credit cards amidst rising competition.

Unity CEO announces that an upgraded version of Unity AI will be launched at GDC 2026, focusing on generating casual games using natural language, reducing development barriers. The system integrates multiple AI models to help developers create more efficiently. The industry has concerns about the impact of AI tools, believing that human creativity is still essential in the creative process.

In the past week, approximately 472 million XRP tokens flowed into exchanges, breaking the net outflow trend seen for several months and reflecting a defensive stance among holders amid geopolitical uncertainties. Although large inflows are generally seen as a warning sign of selling, they could also be a hedge. On the technical side, $1.30 is a key support level; if broken, the price could accelerate downward to $1.12. The resistance levels above are $1.50 and $1.61.

The "21st Century Housing Roadmap Act" proposed by the U.S. Senate includes a provision that bans the Federal Reserve from issuing Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC), with the ban remaining in effect until 2030. The bill aims to reduce housing costs and support the development of private stablecoins. The White House has expressed support for the bill, emphasizing that preventing CBDC development is a current policy priority. Bipartisan lawmakers have reached a consensus on this issue, making it a cooperative clause that can transcend party divisions.

Key Insights Solana climbed 11% to $88.89, leading top cryptocurrencies as the market regained $32 billion after heavy weekend liquidations pressure. Traders now focus on the $105 resistance near the 50-day moving average while monitoring $76 as crucial short-term support level.

Bybit's AI-driven on-chain monitoring system has helped recover over $300 million in lost assets for users and thwarted 3 million credential stuffing attacks. The exchange is increasing security investments and collaborating with blockchain analysis firms to improve fraud detection and overall market cybersecurity.

Crypto outflows from Nobitex, Iran's largest digital asset exchange, surged by more than 700% within minutes of U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on Tehran on February 28, 2026, with blockchain analytics firm Elliptic recording approximately $3 million in outflows during a single hour later that day.

Steak ‘n Shake is embedding bitcoin into employee pay, granting hourly workers a crypto bonus and adding $1,000 child savings contributions, advancing an aggressive digital-asset strategy that reshapes fast-food compensation and corporate treasury policy. Steak ‘n Shake Rolls Out Bitcoin Pay

The deadline for the White House's stablecoin legislation CLARITY has passed, but progress has stalled due to the crypto and banking industries failing to reach a consensus on stablecoin yields. The banking sector is concerned about outflows of customer funds and strongly opposes stablecoin reward arrangements. If legislation cannot be enacted in the future, it could trigger market uncertainty and impact the inflow of crypto funds.

Japan's largest cashless payment service provider PayPay plans to go public on NASDAQ, issuing 55 million ADRs, with a price range of $17 to $20, raising up to $1.1 billion, and a valuation exceeding $10 billion. The IPO was delayed due to global market turbulence triggered by the Middle East situation, which has a profound impact on investor acceptance and the future listing of fintech companies.

The trading of cryptocurrency derivatives linked to traditional assets is increasing significantly, with Hyperliquid's silver perpetual contracts reaching $28.28 billion in total volume. Open interest in these traditional asset futures has also hit a record high, indicating growing demand for hedging and speculation.