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According to DeFiLlama data, Ethereum block builder Titan Builder has ranked first in on-chain revenue over the past 24 hours, earning $34.5 million. The figure surpasses that of Tether ($16.43 million) and Circle ($6.85 million). This surge is believed to stem from a single transaction where an anonymous trader attempted to swap approximately $50.43 million worth of aEthUSDT for AAVE via CoWSwap. The trader experienced over 99% slippage, receiving only about $36,000 worth of 327 aEthAAVE. Titan Builder is estimated to have profited by about $34 million from the incident.

Phong Le, CEO of Strategy (MSTR), the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, has sold a portion of his company stock for approximately $279,000. According to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Le sold 2,034 vested shares at an average price of $137.25, totaling $279,174. The sale stands in contrast to the company's ongoing strategy of raising capital, including through preferred stock offerings, to acquire more Bitcoin.

Tether, the issuer of the world's largest stablecoin USDT, may be the company with the highest profit per employee, Bloomberg reported. The report noted that while Tether has only 300 employees, it announced profits of over $10 billion last year. Tether is now preparing for a new funding round, aiming to attract global investors and raise its valuation to $500 billion. If successful, this would make Tether one of the most valuable private companies in the world. However, Bloomberg highlighted potential risks, including regulatory uncertainty and a secretive management team with ties to Bitfinex. It also remains uncertain whether investors will agree with the valuation sought by CEO Paolo Ardoino. Despite these challenges, the report explained that Tether is increasingly perceived as more than just a cryptocurrency company, thanks to its growing portfolio, holdings of U.S. Treasurys and gold, and its political influence in the United States.

Robert Kiyosaki, author of 'Rich Dad Poor Dad,' said on X that private credit funds are panicking due to investor outflows and that major banks and financial institutions are facing difficulties. He noted that economist Jim Rickards has declared the U.S. has entered a 'New Depression,' adding that he is continuing to increase his investments in oil, silver, gold, Bitcoin, and Ethereum. Kiyosaki added that the principle of a bank run is not that money disappears but that it moves elsewhere. He stated that in the current market, smart money is getting richer while what he termed 'stupid money' flounders. Smart investors can become wealthier not only during booms but also in downturns, he concluded.

A CoinNess market monitor shows that TRUMP futures ranked third in forced liquidations over the past hour. According to Coinglass, approximately $9.02 million was liquidated in the crypto futures market during this period. The breakdown includes $3.74 million in BTC, $804,000 in ETH, and $744,000 in TRUMP liquidations. Meanwhile, the memecoin TRUMP, associated with U.S. President Donald Trump, is trading at $3.79, up approximately 33.39%, according to CoinMarketCap.

Vitalik Buterin has disclosed what he did with the 1,000 trillion SHIB he received from the memecoin's founder, 'Ryoshi,' in what he described as an unsolicited airdrop. Buterin stated that he received a large amount of SHIB and other Dogecoin-family tokens in 2021. He speculated this was a marketing strategy for projects to claim "Vitalik holds half our supply" in an attempt to become the next Dogecoin (DOGE). At one point, the value of these unsolicited memecoins exceeded $1 billion, but he believed it was a bubble that would soon pop. He then converted as many of the memecoin assets as possible into ETH and began donating to what he called relatively "normal" charities, including $50 million to GiveWell. The remaining SHIB was donated to CryptoRelief, the Balvi Foundation, Indian medical infrastructure improvement efforts, and the Future of Life Institute, he said.

LBank Labs has announced a lucky draw campaign titled "Spring Fortune Draw" with a total prize pool of $30,000. The campaign features a guaranteed-win format, and participants can win actual tokens such as BTC, ETH, DOGE, and SOL as rewards. To participate, users must complete missions, such as signing up, to receive tickets for the draw. LBank Labs explained that user-engaging campaigns like the lucky draw are expected to attract new users and improve retention among existing ones. The company added that a model combining trading participation with rewards can simultaneously boost platform liquidity and community engagement.

Daily sales from Strategy's at-the-market (ATM) offering for its perpetual preferred stock (STRC) have once again reached a record high, BitcoinTreasuries reported. On March 12, the stock saw 7.3 million shares traded, representing 471% of its average daily volume. This new peak nearly doubled the trading volume from the previous day, which had also been a record. As a result, Strategy has secured enough capital to purchase an additional 4,038 BTC. For this week alone, the company is estimated to have raised sufficient funds to buy over 11,000 BTC.

U.S. President Donald Trump told G7 leaders during a virtual meeting on March 11 that Iran is "about to surrender," Axios reported. The comments follow a rally in Hebron, Kentucky, where Trump claimed victory over Iran, stating that the U.S. had won and the conflict was over in an hour. Some observers characterized his remarks at the time as a unilateral declaration of the war's end.

Bitcoin has been the top-performing major asset since the U.S. airstrike in Iran on Feb. 27, according to an analysis by Joe Consorti, head of growth at Bitcoin custody firm Theya. He noted that Bitcoin has risen approximately 7.3% since the event, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq have fallen between 1% and 2%. In the same period, gold and silver declined by 3.7% and 10%, respectively. Consorti assessed that Bitcoin is passing its first stress test amid geopolitical tensions.

Binance announced on its official website today that it has added monitoring tags to eight cryptocurrencies: ATA, A2Z, FIO, GTC, NTRN, PHB, QI, and RDNT.

Bithumb has announced that it will temporarily suspend deposits and withdrawals for Monad (MON) starting at 9:00 a.m. UTC on March 19 to support the token's network upgrade.

Decentralized crypto exchange (DEX) Aster (ASTER) announced the launch of a one-month zero-fee event, the Zero-Fee Epoch. To qualify, new traders must make a net deposit of over 50,000 USDT and achieve a taker trading volume of $10 million across spot and perpetual futures before the event ends. The event runs from 12:00 a.m. UTC on March 13 to 11:59 p.m. UTC on April 11. Traders who meet the conditions will receive a 100% rebate on their trading fees and be granted VIP status between levels 3 and 5 for 14 days. The specific VIP level will be determined by the trading volume achieved during the event.

Publicly traded companies have accumulated a total of 62,000 BTC so far in the first quarter of 2026, according to Bitcoin Treasuries. This volume is approximately 8% higher than the total amount purchased in the fourth quarter of 2025.

The TOKEN2049 cryptocurrency conference, which was scheduled to be held in Dubai this April, has been postponed. According to Wu Blockchain, the summit, originally planned for April 29-30, has been rescheduled to April 21-22, 2027. The outlet added that the change was made after several areas in Dubai were attacked by Iranian drones and debris.

According to CoinNess market monitoring, BTC has risen above $72,000. BTC is trading at $72,073.92 on the Binance USDT market.

Kash Razzaghi, Chief Commercial Officer at USDC issuer Circle, stated in an interview with Mastercard that cryptocurrency is evolving from a speculative tool into new financial infrastructure. He explained that while market volatility exists, the industry's focus is shifting to practical use cases like moving funds, storing value, and improving financial access through blockchain. Razzaghi noted that major financial institutions are also embracing the technology with the expectation of reducing costs and increasing remittance speeds. He added that the primary uses for stablecoins currently include crypto trading and investment, cross-border payments, and as a store of value in countries with rapidly devaluing currencies. According to Razzaghi, the popularization of stablecoins could be accelerated as on-chain fund transfers become more widespread. Circle previously joined the Mastercard Crypto Partner Program as a global partner.

The South Korean won to U.S. dollar exchange rate briefly surpassed 1,500 at around 8:24 a.m. UTC on March 13. This marks the first time the rate has reached this level since March 4.

Binance has announced that it will cease deposits and withdrawals for COS via the Ethereum network and DEGO via the BNB Chain, starting from 8:00 a.m. UTC on March 20.

Although Bitcoin has reclaimed the $70,000 level, the market remains unconvinced that a full-fledged bull run is underway, according to crypto analyst Darkfost. He explained that many investors are hesitant to confirm a bull cycle because geopolitical and macroeconomic risks continue to weigh on the market, making it difficult for risk assets to sustain a strong upward trend. Darkfost highlighted a pattern seen since the beginning of the month where market participants have used each Bitcoin rebound as an opportunity to open short positions. As evidence, he pointed to the funding rate on Binance, which has been negative for about a week. He added that historically, when funding rates reach extreme levels or market sentiment is heavily skewed in one direction, it is often too late to take a position in that same direction. If Bitcoin's rebound continues, Darkfost believes there is a high probability of a short squeeze, as the accumulated short positions could face a wave of liquidations.

The Gaia AI Phone, a device marketed as a decentralized artificial intelligence (AI) smartphone, is facing controversy over shipping delays, Digital Asset reported. Gaia Network first unveiled the phone as a Korea Blockchain Week (KBW) edition in a blog post last July. One buyer stated that while the company is believed to have sold approximately 7,000 units, there has been no announcement regarding the delivery schedule. The buyer added that they have been unable to reach the company for inquiries despite finding a separate contact number.

South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb announced it will delist Goatseus Maximus (GOAT) at 6:00 a.m. UTC on April 13. The exchange explained that the decision was made because the materials submitted by the project's foundation were insufficient to resolve the issues that led to its investment warning designation.

Bitcoin is seeing strong accumulation between $62,000 and $72,000, according to Glassnode. However, the firm noted that the intensity is relatively weak compared to the accumulation phases seen just before previous bull cycles. While the conviction of market participants is gradually strengthening, Glassnode assessed that the foundation is not yet sufficient to support a medium-term uptrend.

BTC perp long/short ratios on top exchanges by open interest The following are the 24-hour long/short ratios for BTC perpetual futures on the world’s three largest crypto futures exchanges by open interest: Overall: 50.31% long, 49.69% short - Binance: 50.71% long, 49.29% short - OKX: 51.55% long, 48.45% short - Bybit: 52.08% long, 47.92% short

Singaporean fintech firm MetaComp announced it has raised $35 million in a pre-Series A seed round. The round was led by Alibaba, with participation from Spark Ventures and other institutional investors. MetaComp, which holds a Major Payment Institution (MPI) license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), provides a payment solution that combines fiat currency and stablecoins. The company plans to use the funds to expand its global stablecoin payment network and build a financial ecosystem utilizing AI technology.