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Ethereum has gained +20% over the past few days.

Aster has launched its network Aster Chain It is positioned as a trading-focused Layer 1 (L1) blockchain. The network integrates zero-knowledge proofs and stealth address mechanisms, providing privacy by default. Aster plans to launch staking within a week and expand its developer programs.

Analysts at Citigroup have lowered their 12-month outlook for BTC and ETH, according to Reuters Key targets: ▪️ BTC target — $112,000 (previously $143,000) ▪️ ETH target — $3,175 (down from $4,304) Other scenarios from Citi: ▪️ Bull case: BTC could rise to $165,000, ETH to $4,488 ▪️ Bear case: BTC could drop to $58,000, ETH to $1,198

Cango reported a mining loss of $452.8 million in 2025 Cango reported a net operating loss of $452.8 million for 2025, while total revenue reached $688.1 million. Almost all of the revenue came from mining: $675.5 million for the year, including $172.4 million in Q4. In 2025, the company mined 6,594.6 BTC. The mining cost excluding depreciation was $79,707 per BTC for the year and $84,552 in Q4. The full cost of production was $97,272 per BTC for the year and $106,251 in Q4. Regarding EBITDA, the company reported +$24.5 million for the year, but -$156.3 million in Q4. The company attributes the loss to one-time transformation expenses and revaluations, while stating that it plans to strengthen its balance sheet and expand AI infrastructure development.

Mastercard is acquiring stablecoin startup BVNK for $1.8 billion, according to Bloomberg.

Vietnam is planning to introduce new regulations that would prohibit citizens from trading on foreign cryptocurrency platforms such as Binance and OKX, while also aiming to launch a pilot program for locally regulated exchanges as early as this month, according to Reuters. According to a document from the Ministry of Finance, five companies have passed the initial selection, including subsidiaries of Techcombank, VPBank, LPBank, brokerage firm VIX Securities, and the conglomerate Sun Group. Vietnam ranks 4th globally in cryptocurrency adoption, with annual trading volume exceeding $200 billion.

Ripple is expanding in Brazil The company is launching a comprehensive platform for banks and fintechs (institutional clients) in Brazil, offering cross-border payments, custody services, brokerage services, and tools for managing crypto reserves. At the same time, Ripple is applying for a VASP license with Brazil’s central bank. Among its local partners are Banco Genial, Braza Bank (which has already issued a real-backed stablecoin on the XRP Ledger), Nomad, and others.

Binance has become the first crypto company to reach 300 million registrations For comparison, ChatGPT currently has 900 million registered users.

Bitwise and Franklin have started referring to BTC as a “safe-haven asset,” while BBG calls it an “oasis,” noting its strength compared to other risk assets over the past month.

Tether has introduced the world’s first framework for training AI models directly on a smartphone — QVAC Fabric Previously, running and fine-tuning language models required servers with expensive GPUs. QVAC Fabric enables AI models to run locally on devices like iPhone, Samsung, Pixel, and any laptop without internet or cloud access, and allows models to be fine-tuned directly on the device for specific tasks. It is based on the 1-bit BitNet architecture developed by Microsoft, which Tether adapted to run on consumer hardware using Vulkan and Metal.

If Michael Saylor’s Strategy continues buying BTC at the same active pace, it could surpass BlackRock within the next few weeks.

OpenSea has postponed the launch of the SEA token due to unfavorable market conditions The platform will also завершить its current rewards program: the current wave will be the last. Users who participated in campaigns three through six will be able to claim refunds on trading fees, but the associated rewards will then be removed. Additionally, OpenSea will reduce its own token trading fees to zero for 60 days starting March 31, aiming to attract users to the updated version of the platform. A new launch date for SEA will be announced later, once the team can present a clear plan.

📊 crypto prices: BTC ≈$74,578 ETH ≈$2,349 SOL ≈$94,83 BNB ≈$672 XRP ≈$1,51 Market cap ≈$2,55T Fear & Greed Index: 43 ("Neutral") Altseason Index: 48

About 7% of the total Bitcoin supply is held in Bitcoin ETFs and ETPs, while another 4% is owned by Strategy and other digital asset treasury (DAT) companies.

Today marks exactly 6 years since the genesis block of the Solana network.

Tom Lee has reportedly bought another 60,999 Ethereum (~$140 million). According to an announcement from BitMine Immersion Technologies: ▪️ Total ETH purchased: 4,595,562 ETH (~$10.5 billion), about 3.81% of the total supply. ▪️ Available cash for further reserve accumulation: $1.2 billion. ▪️ 3,040,515 ETH (~$6.6 billion) are currently staked. At the same time, BitMine’s unrealized loss on its ETH investments is currently estimated at around −$6.5 billion.

Strategy purchased 22,337 Bitcoin for $1.57 billion at an average price of ~$70,194. To reach its goal of holding 1 million BTC by the end of 2026, Strategy would need to buy about 6,158 BTC per week over the remaining ~42 weeks of the year. Assuming an average price of $85,000 per BTC, the company would need to acquire around 261,269 BTC for approximately $22.2 billion.

Amid a new all-time high reached by companies with Ethereum treasuries in terms of the amount of ETH on their balance sheets, it is worth remembering that just 12 months ago this figure was exactly zero.

Polymarket has set a new all-time high for weekly trading volume — exceeding $2.1 billion.

Aave has announced the “Aave Shield” feature following its investigation into a $50 million swap incident. The new mechanism will automatically block swaps that could cause a price impact of more than 25%.