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Gate Daily Report (March 16): "Super Central Bank Week" Interest Rate Decisions Incoming; US Reveals Iran Conflict Resolution Timeline

Gate Daily Report (March 16): "Super Central Bank Week" Interest Rate Decisions Incoming; US Reveals Iran Conflict Resolution Timeline

Bitcoin (BTC) staged a strong rebound over the weekend, trading around $72,490 as of March 16. "Super Central Bank Week" is upon us, as the shadow of the Iran conflict looms over global interest rate decisions. U.S. Energy Secretary Reit stated that the Iran conflict will end "in the coming weeks," after which oil supply will rebound and energy prices will decline. The International Energy Agency revealed that emergency reserve oil will soon begin flowing into global markets.

USDC Rises Against the Trend: Trading Volume Surpasses USDT for the First Time, Leading Holdings in Five Countries

Mizuho Financial Group research shows that USDC's adjusted trading volume will reach $2.2 trillion in 2026, surpassing USDT's $1.3 trillion for the first time, demonstrating its growth in the stablecoin market. USDC performs better in regulated markets, while USDT maintains dominance in emerging markets, reflecting geographic differentiation in the stablecoin market. This phenomenon is closely related to the different regulatory strategies adopted by both.

Venus Protocol Suffers Supply Cap Attack, Loses $3.7 Million

Decentralized lending platform Venus Protocol recently suffered a supply cap manipulation attack targeting the Thena token, resulting in losses exceeding $3.7 million. The attacker accumulated tokens over 9 months through gradual methods, ultimately bypassing the supply cap and manipulating the price to cause massive asset borrowing. The platform has suspended related lending and withdrawal functions to mitigate risks, exposing systemic vulnerabilities in DeFi protocols regarding long-term monitoring and low-liquidity tokens.

Why Did Bitcoin Rise Today? Weekly Close Reclaims 70K, Crypto Czar Sends Anti-War Signal

Bitcoin closed last week above $70,000, marking its highest level since March. White House advisor Sacks' anti-war statement drove a market rebound, demonstrating the importance of cryptocurrency in the geopolitical environment. Technical analysis shows Bitcoin holding steady at key support levels, with potential for further gains toward $75,000 to $80,000. Markets remain vigilant about geopolitical risks, which could impact near-term movements.

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AI Data Center Gold Rush Sparks Debate on Bitcoin’s Impact

A renewed debate is growing over whether a sustained pivot from Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) miners toward artificial intelligence could impact the network’s security and its role as a store of value. On one side, energy and capital are increasingly chasing higher returns in AI compute, prompting fears
CryptoBreaking·20m ago

Ethereum Foundation Offloads $10.2M ETH to BitMine in OTC Deal

The Ethereum Foundation has completed a direct OTC sale of 5,000 Ether to BitMine Immersion Technologies, a move valued at about $10.2 million at the agreed price of $2,042.96 per ETH. The deal was announced in a Saturday post on X, with proceeds earmarked to support the foundation’s core
CryptoBreaking·40m ago

Is Aave Shield The Solution To Risky DeFi Trading?

The decentralized finance world evolves quickly, but risk management often struggles to keep pace. A recent $50 million swap incident pushed developers to rethink safeguards across the ecosystem. Large
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Coinfomania·45m ago

Here’s Why Pepe (PEPE) Price Is Pumping Today

Pepe (PEPE) is having a really good day in the crypto market. The meme coin has jumped more than 12% in the last 24 hours and is trading around $0.00000376 at the time of writing. Right now, it’s the top gainer in the market. At the same time, trading activity has surged. PEPE’s trading
PEPE20,86%
BTC3,08%
ETH7,08%
SOL6,5%
CaptainAltcoin·1h ago

Steam 8 games embedded with malware, FBI targets victims from 2024 to 2026

The U.S. FBI is investigating 8 PC games on the Steam platform that are suspected of containing malware, primarily targeting users who downloaded them between 2024 and 2026. Victims can submit information through the FBI to receive compensation. This incident demonstrates that Steam's massive user base makes it a target for malicious attacks, and cryptocurrency assets are becoming a primary target of such attacks.
BTC3,08%
MarketWhisper·1h ago
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XRP Holders Demand Token Burn! David Schwartz: Stellar Precedent Shows It's Ineffective

XRP's weekly trading volume declined from $22.9 billion to $16.6 billion, indicating a notable decrease in market participation. The community has criticized Ripple's stock buyback program, arguing that escrow tokens should be burned to increase XRP's value. Ripple's Chief Technology Officer David Schwartz mentioned that supply reduction does not necessarily lead to price increases, citing Stellar's token burn as evidence supporting this viewpoint. Although there have been recent regulatory developments, XRP's market demand has yet to show significant improvement.
XRP5,6%
XLM4,97%
MarketWhisper·1h ago
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Judge Dismisses Crypto Ponzi Scheme RICO Charges, $750 Million Claim Temporarily Blocked

A New York judge dismissed RICO charges against EminiFX founder Eddy Alexandre because the securities fraud claims cited by the plaintiff were excluded. The judge granted the plaintiff 30 days to file an amended complaint, with compensation claims still possible through other legal avenues. The case involves crypto fraud by Eddie Alexandre targeted at church members, involving substantial misappropriation of funds.
MarketWhisper·1h ago
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BlackRock leads the Bitcoin ETF market, attracting $600 million in a single week

From March 9 to 13, US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded net inflows of $767 million, with BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) leading the way with inflows of $600.1 million. Institutional sentiment is gradually improving, with Ethereum and Solana also seeing capital inflows, while the XRP ETF recorded net outflows of $28.07 million, drawing market attention. Overall, the market is expanding its allocation from Bitcoin to a broader range of crypto assets.
BTC3,08%
ETH7,08%
SOL6,5%
XRP5,6%
MarketWhisper·1h ago
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MicroStrategy's Paper Loss of $3 Billion Still Increases Holdings, Michael Saylor's Position Build-Up Hints at Repeat

MicroStrategy co-founder Michael Saylor hinted at increasing Bitcoin holdings again, despite currently facing unrealized losses of approximately $3 billion. His hinting pattern has accumulated to the 11th time, with predictions that the company may purchase over 1,000 Bitcoin this week. Currently, MicroStrategy holds 738,731 Bitcoin, valued at approximately $53 billion, and has been raising funds through convertible bonds, preferred stock issuances, and common stock offerings to support additional purchases.
MarketWhisper·2h ago
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