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ARK Invest and Unchained's white papers rebut concerns about Bitcoin facing quantum computing risks, emphasizing that this threat will evolve gradually rather than as a sudden event. Currently, Bitcoin is not under direct threat, and post-quantum cryptography advancements are ahead of quantum computing. The reports provide a five-phase framework, recommending that holders consider migrating from old addresses and believe that the necessary upgrades can be completed within 10 to 20 years.

OpenClaw founder Peter Steinberger criticizes Tencent's SkillHub platform for systematically scraping ClawHub's skill data, leading to a significant increase in server costs and lack of support. He emphasizes that this behavior constitutes plagiarism and calls on Tencent to respond. The incident also involves Chinese regulatory issues concerning OpenClaw, with government agencies banning the use of the software on office computers.

Baidu released "Red Finger Operator" on March 12, the world's first mobile OpenClaw application, allowing users to directly "farm shrimp" on their phones and supporting cross-app operations. Baidu also launched the DuClaw service to lower the technical barrier. Tencent has also introduced several OpenClaw-related products, leading to intense competition between the two parties. However, as the popularity of OpenClaw rises, security risks also increase, including scams and technical vulnerabilities, so users need to be cautious.

White House Digital Asset Advisory Committee Executive Director Patrick Wieth supports the legitimacy of stablecoin yields, believing that when foreign investors exchange local currency for U.S. stablecoins, it actually brings new net capital inflows to the U.S. banking system. This view contrasts with the banking industry's concerns about stablecoins stealing deposits and has sparked a debate on how to balance financial innovation with community bank interests.

MicroStrategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor stated that the company can sustainably purchase more Bitcoin than market sellers, demonstrating its financial strength and long-term holding willingness. Since 2020, MicroStrategy has accumulated 738,731 Bitcoins. Although the current market value is approximately $50 billion, lower than the $56 billion acquisition cost, Saylor emphasized that they are not affected by short-term fluctuations and will continue to increase holdings, impacting the market supply and demand structure.

Japanese publicly listed company Metaplanet has established a venture capital division, Metaplanet Ventures KK, with plans to invest approximately 4 billion yen to promote the development of domestic Bitcoin financial infrastructure. The division covers investments, incubation, and funding programs, and emphasizes that it will not affect its long-term Bitcoin holding strategy. The goal is to accumulate 210,000 Bitcoins by 2027 to help enhance Japan's international competitiveness.

Pi Network's mainnet migration briefly restarted on March 10, with approximately 85,000 Pi successfully transferred, but was subsequently paused. The circulating supply is 9.66 billion coins, still far from the 100 billion cap. Over 17.7 million users who completed KYC are awaiting token migration. There is a risk of scams during the migration period, and users should be cautious about security. The protocol v20.2 mandatory upgrade deadline is March 12; failure to upgrade will result in network disconnection risks.

Solana meme coin platform BONK.fun was hacked, with internal team accounts compromised, leading to the deployment of a wallet theft program. Users are advised to stop interacting immediately. This incident highlights the platform's security vulnerabilities and may accelerate user attrition, with market share dropping from 84% to 7%. Future security measures need to be strengthened to prevent similar attacks.

The Deputy Governor of the Bank of England, Briden, stated that there is an open attitude towards setting limits on stablecoins and is willing to consider alternative proposals. The limit design has been criticized by the industry, which believes it could harm innovation and competitiveness. Although the consideration of limits is to prevent credit risk, the UK still plans to accept stablecoin issuance applications by the end of 2026 and to test related products within the regulatory sandbox.

NFT brand Pudgy Penguins launches free web game "Pudgy World," which can be played without owning NFTs or cryptocurrencies. The game prioritizes full playability. It features an in-game store system and a profit token called "Pebbles." Currently, only an English interface is available, but the simple controls are expected to attract a wide range of players. The game's launch also has a positive impact on its token \$PENGU .

The tokenization of real-world assets (RWA) market reached $26.7 billion in March this year, a 309% increase compared to last year. Despite the overall downturn in the crypto market, institutional demand for tokenized assets continues to grow, with Ethereum dominating over 57% of the market share, making it the preferred choice for institutions. Although alternative chains like Solana are developing rapidly, Ethereum's security and ecosystem make its position difficult to challenge. Market growth is mainly driven by improved regulatory environments and the demonstration effect from financial institutions.

Chairman Dong Rui-bin of Mega Financial Holding's experimental conclusion that bank costs are lower than stablecoins for remittances exceeding $7,000 has sparked widespread criticism in Taiwan's crypto community. Critics pointed out that the experimental design was unfair, incorporating unnecessary exchange costs, making the comparison unequal. Financial researcher Yu Zhe-an analyzed that this may reflect the influence of institutional bias on the research. For users actually using stablecoins, the advantages of banks are not as significant as the experiment suggests.

Ayush Varshney was arrested by the Indian Central Bureau of Investigation while attempting to leave the country. He is accused of involvement in the GainBitcoin scam, which has been ongoing for nearly ten years and has resulted in losses of up to 66 billion rupees. Varshney built the technical infrastructure of the scam through Darwin Labs. The case has been delayed due to the death of the mastermind and complex fund flows. If convicted, he could face many years in prison.

Ghana Securities and Exchange Commission approves 11 cryptocurrency platforms to enter a new regulatory sandbox program aimed at clarifying cryptocurrency regulation. The sandbox program lasts for 12 months, and qualified participants can obtain full licensing within 6 months, while also complying with anti-money laundering and consumer protection regulations. This program is linked to Ghana's Virtual Asset Service Providers Act and will influence future crypto market policies.

Mastercard launched the "Crypto Partnership Program" on March 11, collaborating with 85 digital asset and financial institutions. The goal is to meet the projected demand for stablecoin transfers reaching $27.6 trillion by 2025 and to create a Payments Industry Blockchain Alliance. By implementing a Multi-Token Network (MTN) for real-time settlement, this initiative targets cross-border payments and B2B transactions, responding to market needs with lower costs and faster speeds, thereby enhancing payment efficiency for consumers and businesses.

Bitcoin has recently stabilized around $70,200, and options market data indicates approximately a 35% chance of breaking above $80,000 before June. The market is hedging against downside risks, with a structural shift showing decreased defensive positioning and increased rebound bets. Analysis suggests that although short-term inflation data meets expectations, potential future increases could add uncertainty. Bitcoin's role is shifting from a high-risk asset to a hybrid asset, reflecting a change in investor perception.

XRP ledger's daily trading volume reaches 2.7 million transactions, but the XRP token price remains steady at around $1.37, indicating that increased on-chain activity has not led to new capital inflows. Analysis shows that internal transfers within institutions and automated trading account for a high proportion, failing to create strong buying demand. Breaking through $1.61 is the key to future upward momentum, while the long-term target of $100 requires multiple conditions to align, including widespread institutional adoption and an improved market environment.

Pi Network has moved up the deadline for upgrading to version v20.2 to March 12, requiring mainnet nodes to complete the upgrade before the deadline or face disconnection. This move coincides with a 50% surge in PI token price. Analysts are cautious about the sustainability of the rally due to the closed mainnet limiting liquidity. Version v20.2 emphasizes enhanced KYC and biometric verification to improve platform security and compliance.

Risk Labs proposes "The Bridge Across" plan, transforming the ACX token into a U.S. C Corporation, offering two options: equity exchange or repurchase at $0.04375. Holders can exchange shares proportionally or sell tokens to receive USDC. The proposal aims to enhance legal contract signing capabilities, facilitate institutional cooperation, and maintain normal operations during the transition period.

The U.S. Secretary of Energy announced plans to coordinate the release of 400 million barrels of oil to counter Iran's threats, with the release of 172 million barrels being the largest in history. Market reactions to this move are uncertain, and oil prices remain affected by the security situation in the Strait of Hormuz. At the same time, oil price fluctuations will impact the Bitcoin market, potentially increasing inflationary pressures and limiting liquidity. The United States plans to replenish the released oil within a year, which should not have a long-term impact on energy security.