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White House asks allies to join Hormuz tanker escorts According to Reuters, the White House is working on a plan to secure the Strait of Hormuz and has said the United States Navy is prepared to escort tankers if and when necessary. Officials have urged allies, including NATO members, to

Trump will host a luncheon on April 25th at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, inviting top TRUMP token holders, causing the token's price to surge. The hype pattern before the event indicates that the token may decline after the event, with historical data supporting this view. Additionally, Congress is reviewing three bills to restrict politicians from profiting through meme coins, but they have not yet entered the voting stage.

OpenAI launched GPT-5.4 Mini and GPT-5.4 Nano on March 18, designed for high-capacity AI workloads. The Mini model is twice as fast as its predecessor, while Nano reduces costs and optimizes real-time conversations. Mini has approached flagship performance on benchmarks and exceeded human baselines, with Nano positioned as a developer tool at more competitive pricing. Mini is available to users, while Nano is offered through API access only, suitable for large-scale applications.

On March 18, the SEC Chair announced that XRP was classified as a "digital commodity," ending regulatory uncertainty. On the same day, Coinbase displayed an XRP spot order book reaching a 9:1 buy-to-sell ratio, the strongest buyer signal. This development reduced compliance risks for holders, boosted institutional confidence, and paved the way for future financial product applications.

When global financial markets focus their attention on the (FOMC) Federal Open Market Committee meeting in March, forecasts are nearly certain that the Fed will hold interest rates steady. However, the focus is not only on the interest rate decision but also on updated economic projections. In the context of oil prices

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.

MicroBT has rolled out two new hydro-cooled bitcoin mining rigs aimed squarely at industrial operators, pairing higher hashrates with tighter efficiency as competition for block rewards intensifies. MicroBT Expands ASIC Lineup The company introduced the Whatsminer M6DS+ and M6DS++ in March 2026 a

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.

Stacks Labs has successfully implemented the SIP-034 upgrade, enhancing network processing efficiency for DeFi applications by up to 30 times by resolving critical bottlenecks. This update allows selective reset of resource limits, enabling more transactions per block, particularly benefiting complex DeFi use cases. While STX tokenomics remain unchanged, the upgrade may boost long-term network activity.

The CFTC issued a "no-action" letter to Phantom Technologies, allowing it to connect users to regulated futures markets without registering as a broker. This decision promotes transparency for non-custodial wallet developers and may guide future regulations.

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

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.

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.

Polymarket has taken action after identifying users who allegedly pressured an Israeli journalist to alter coverage of an Iranian missile strike that became the subject of a high-stakes prediction market. Emanuel Fabian, the military correspondent for The

Bitmine, linked to crypto analyst Tom Lee, recently purchased $142 million in Ethereum, raising its total holdings to over $10.7 billion. It now holds 3.8% of total ETH supply and continues buying aggressively, prompting speculation about when this "whale" will stop.

Pi Network has launched the "Security Circle Activation Protocol," aimed at enhancing network resilience and trustworthiness, and promoting integration toward DeFi and Web3. The new protocol introduces a decentralized governance layer, strengthens transaction validation and participant identity verification, and provides a framework for institutional participation. The community is optimistic about rumors of well-known institutions joining, but caution should be exercised pending official confirmation. This technical upgrade is viewed as an important step in driving Pi Coin toward a mature financial ecosystem.