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Indiana Governor signed HB 1042, requiring public retirement plans to offer cryptocurrency investment options by 2027, including consumer protection provisions. At the same time, HB 1116 bans the operation of cryptocurrency ATMs statewide, reflecting a dual-track regulatory stance by the state government on cryptocurrency policy.

Pi Coin (PI) has declined 17% year-to-date through March 4, 2026, outperforming major cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin (down 23%), Ethereum (down 35%), XRP (down 27%), and Solana (down 33%) amid a series of network-specific catalysts.

The Korean financial market continues to fluctuate due to the ongoing aftermath of the US-Iran war, with the Korean won against the US dollar breaking through 1,500 won, and the stock market plummeting below 5,400 points. Large-scale foreign capital sell-offs are impacting the market, and the Bank of Korea stated that it will monitor the situation and may take measures. Managing external risks is particularly important.

Currently, approximately 3.4 million ETH are waiting to join the Ethereum validator set, with a queue time of 60 days. The demand mainly comes from large enterprises and exchanges, which earn stable returns through staking. This trend indicates that institutional investors prefer long-term holdings, which is related to increased market confidence.

In the article "Changing the Weekend of Finance," Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan pointed out that traditional finance in the US and Israel paused during the crackdown on Iran, with the crypto platform Hyperliquid becoming a trading hub, indicating that the pace of TradFi transformation onto the chain may accelerate. Over the weekend, Hyperliquid's trading volume exceeded $11.5 billion, demonstrating the practicality of on-chain finance during market closures and forcing institutional investors to adapt.

TradingBase.AI will participate in the Web4.0 Hong Kong event, emphasizing that AI Agents are moving from concept to practical application, especially demonstrating great potential in financial systems. AI Agents are not only execution tools but also capable of understanding the environment, making decisions, and performing continuous tasks. The high-frequency decision-making and rule-based nature of financial markets make them an ideal testing ground for AI Agents. In the future, Web4.0 may establish a new internet collaboration model of "People + AI + Systems." Hong Kong is becoming a key node in this trend.

Ripple announced on March 4, 2026, a major expansion of its Ripple Payments platform, transforming it into a full-stack infrastructure layer enabling businesses to collect, hold, exchange, and pay out in both fiat currencies and stablecoins through a single integrated provider.

In the Web3 industry, ecosystem development is not simply about collaboration and quantity, but requires underlying networks to have stability, scalability, and interoperability. At the same time, infrastructure should support rather than dominate ecosystem growth. IDN Network upholds this philosophy, focusing on long-term development and emphasizing the natural evolution of the ecosystem. A true ecosystem takes time to mature and achieve self-sustainability.

On February 28, 2026, the US and Israel jointly targeted Iran's nuclear facilities, marking the first public use of AI in military operations. Claude was embedded in intelligence processes but was ordered to cease by Trump, yet the US military continued to use it. OpenAI's GPT quickly filled the gap, and the CEO apologized for the backlash. Grok was the only one to accurately predict the battle date, indicating that the war's dominance had shifted to algorithmic weapons.

Reuters reports that due to the US-Iran conflict causing market volatility, the Bank of Japan's probability of raising interest rates in March has decreased to about 5%. The Middle East situation affects oil prices and economic outlook, forcing the Bank of Japan to consider delaying the rate hike, possibly to April. The yen's depreciation may also prompt a rate increase to stabilize the exchange rate. Analysts point out that if the situation remains uncertain, the central bank will adopt a wait-and-see approach to assess the data.

_Coinbase will suspend 25 perpetual futures contracts on March 16, affecting tokens like GRT, SUSHI, and ARKM on its platforms._ Coinbase is making a move in its derivatives space. The exchange has announced plans to suspend trading on 25 perpetual futures contracts.  This will take effect on M

Streamex Corp. has strengthened its board with a heavyweight from traditional finance, naming Shawn Matthews to its Board of Directors as an independent director at a pivotal moment in the company’s push to bridge institutional markets and tokenized commodities. Streamex Corp. said Matthews, best

Solana (SOL) is currently in an accumulation phase, with price fluctuations ranging from $77 to $87 in recent weeks. However, recent market signals indicate that this cryptocurrency may face a significant correction. The (bearish pattern) has emerged

In brief Vitalik Buterin said Ethereum should build a full-stack ecosystem beyond decentralized finance. He urged developers to support privacy tools, decentralized coordination, and open infrastructure. Some observers say Ethereum should stay focused on DeFi, while others back the

A Bitcoin Policy Institute study delves into how artificial intelligence models choose among money forms in a variety of hypothetical scenarios, revealing a strong inclination toward Bitcoin and digital money over fiat in most cases. The research tested 36 models across six providers and generated m

Coinphoton warns that the recent Pi Network price increase reflects buying fatigue rather than a true bullish reversal. Although PI's price surged 58.1% in four days, it faced resistance at $0.2. There may still be potential for a breakout in March, especially if Bitcoin exceeds $70,000.

KOTRA( has established a platform for domestic startups to connect with global investors at the "2026 Mobile World Congress." Through "K-Innovation Day," nine startups engaged in discussions with investors, advancing multiple follow-up collaborations, which are expected to boost the development of South Korea's information and communication technology sector.

Uniswap Labs and its founder Hayden Adams secured a decisive legal victory in a four-year dispute that challenged the decentralized exchange’s role in allegedly enabling scam tokens. A Manhattan federal judge, Katherine Polk Failla, dismissed the class-action suit against Uniswap with prejudice,

_Chainlink CCIP becomes ADIChain’s canonical bridge and official oracle for cross-chain infrastructure._ _ADIChain, backed by IHC ($240B+ assets), integrates CCIP to support secure token transfers._ _Chainlink powers DDSC stablecoin with price feeds, reserve checks, and NAV data for toke

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