The ISM Manufacturing PMI declined 0.2 points to 52.4 in February, maintaining expansion territory for a second consecutive month. New orders fell 1.3 points to 55.8, marking the second-highest reading since February 2022. The employment index increased 0.7 points to 48.8. The data suggests steady momentum in US manufacturing activity, though some metrics show modest declines.
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Debate over Bitcoin’s future arises amid AI data center transition
The debate centers on whether the shift of Bitcoin miners to AI will compromise the security of Bitcoin. Some analysts warn of increased vulnerability to attacks, while others believe that natural network adjustments can mitigate these risks.
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SEC drops case against BitClout founder with prejudice
The US Department of Justice has filed for dismissal of its case against BitClout founder Nader Al-Naji following a reassessment of the evidentiary record. The move marks a significant development in the regulatory proceedings against the social platform creator.
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Aave to launch ‘Aave Shield’ following $50M token swap loss
Aave is developing a new feature called ‘Aave Shield’ in response to a $50 million loss that occurred during a token swap. According to Aave’s post-mortem analysis, the incident was caused by illiquid market conditions rather than slippage, which resulted in significant losses for the trader executing the swap from USDT. The protocol is introducing this protective mechanism to help prevent similar losses in future transactions.
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BPUSDT perpetual contracts launch on major exchange
BPUSDT perpetual contracts are now available for pre-market trading starting March 16, 2026, at 10:00 AM UTC on a major derivatives platform. The listing expands trading options for the asset in the perpetual futures market.
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Vinaconex suddenly wants to sell more than 18% of the company with a rapidly rising stock
The Vietnam Import-Export and Construction Joint Stock Corporation (Vinaconex – VCG) has registered to sell more than 10.5 million shares of the Vietnam Water and Environment Investment Corporation (VIWASEEN – VIW), equivalent to about 18.16% of its charter capital, to restructure its investment. The transaction is expected to take place from March 20 to April 19, through the method of order matching or agreement. Currently, Vinaconex holds 98.16% of VIWASEEN and if the transaction is successful, its ownership ratio will be reduced to 80%. VIW shares have seen strong growth, hitting the ceiling for 7 consecutive sessions to over 40,000 VND/share, nearly tripling in a short period, potentially bringing Vinaconex around 400 billion VND. In addition, at the extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders on March 5, VIWASEEN elected a Board of Directors for the 2026-2031 term, with Mr. To Dung as Chairman. VIWASEEN has also identified two key strategies: renewing governance and digital transformation to support operations.
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Vinaconex unexpectedly wants to sell over 18% of the company with soaring shares
Vietnam Construction Import-Export Corporation (Vinaconex – code VCG) plans to sell over 10.5 million VIW shares, equivalent to 18.16% of Vietnam Water and Environmental Investment Corporation (VIWASEEN – code VIW). The purpose is to restructure its investment from March 20 to April 19. Currently, Vinaconex holds 98.16% of VIWASEEN, and if the transaction is completed, its ownership ratio will decrease to 80%. Previously, Vinaconex acquired 98.16% of VIWASEEN in December 2025 for more than 1,200 billion VND. VIW shares have surged for seven consecutive sessions, reaching over 40,000 VND per share, potentially bringing Vinaconex about 400 billion VND from this deal. On March 5, VIWASEEN’s extraordinary shareholders’ meeting elected a new board of directors, with Mr. Tô Dũng as Chairman. VIWASEEN will focus on management reform and digital transformation using technology and AI to enhance operational efficiency.
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Retail oil ETF purchases hit record high at $211 million
Retail purchases in pure-play oil ETFs surged to a record $211 million over the trailing 1-month period on Thursday, exceeding the previous peak of $200 million from May 2020. The current figure represents a threefold increase compared to the 2022 high of $70 million, suggesting heightened retail interest in oil market exposure.
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Jupiter Litterbox Trust acquires 9.11 million JUP tokens this month
Jupiter Litterbox Trust increased its holdings by 387,919 JUP yesterday, totaling 9,117,862 JUP this month, equivalent to approximately 1.459 million USD.
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ETH set a new 30-day high
ETH reached 62,372,412 VNDC, changed 7.7% in the last 24 hours. Trading volume was $1.05b. Market capitalization was above $274.03b.