The SOL-USDC liquidity pool on Orca (Solana) is offering 74.48% APY with $29.4M total value locked. High yield rates of this magnitude typically indicate elevated impermanent loss risk and volatility. Users should carefully assess risk factors before committing capital to such pools.
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One in five stablecoin holders keeps over half savings in stablecoins
Data shows that approximately 20% of stablecoin holders maintain more than half their savings in stablecoins, reflecting growing reliance on these dollar-pegged assets. The trend is attracting significant competition, with around 140 new stablecoin issuers entering the market to capture this expanding demand. The shift underscores how stablecoins have become a core tool for crypto users seeking to preserve capital without exiting the digital asset ecosystem.
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Sui ecosystem sees DeFi upgrades and sports partnerships this week
The Sui blockchain ecosystem delivered multiple updates this week. Navi Protocol launched Multiply and E-Mode features, allowing users to automate leverage strategies and optimize borrowing for correlated assets like SUI and vSUI. One Championship partnered with Sui to showcase blockchain speed through the Fastest Finishes event to 190+ countries. Suuuiplash Heroes NFT mint launches March 18 using zkLogin for Google account-based access, eliminating traditional wallet requirements. Vera App added native notifications for trades, DCA orders, and liquidity positions on Sui. Scallop completed the first Comprehensive Formal Verification report for a full protocol on Sui. Linq V2 goes live March 18 to enable real-world stablecoin payments on the network.
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Cambridge study reveals that 72-92% of submarine fiber optic cables must be cut simultaneously to significantly disrupt the Bitcoin network
The study indicates that random failures would require 72% to 92% of submarine cables to be affected simultaneously to impact node connectivity significantly.
In over 87% of cable failures analyzed, the effect on Bitcoin nodes was less than 5%, demonstrating the network’s robustness.
The Bitcoin community is evolving to build a more censorship-resistant infrastructure, enhancing resilience against targeted attacks.
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Polkadot adjusts its DOT issuance model: Issuance rate reduced by about 53% and maximum supply limited to 2.1 billion tokens
Polkadot has officially announced a major upgrade to its token issuance model, which took effect on March 14th.
The maximum supply of DOT is now capped at 2.1 billion tokens, with about 80% already issued and future issuance rates planned to decrease even further.
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Layer 2 and scaling coverage surges 125% in 24 hours
Media coverage of Layer 2 and scaling solutions has intensified significantly, with 9 articles published in the last 24 hours compared to 4 in the previous period. The surge reflects growing attention to scaling technologies, with recent coverage including yield opportunities on Base and developments in decentralized exchange functionality.
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Brother Machi expands his Ethereum long position to 8,500 ETH with limit sell orders in the $2,117-$2,300 range
Brother Machi has raised his long position in Ethereum to 8,500 ETH, currently enjoying a floating profit of about 70,000 USD. The liquidation price for this position stands at approximately 2,038 USD, with 31 limit sell orders set in the range of 2,117 USD to 2,300 USD.
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24/7 oil futures trading expands with always-on pricing
A new generation of traders is moving beyond traditional market hours as 24/7 oil futures gain traction. The shift reflects broader market evolution toward always-on pricing infrastructure, with oracle networks now supporting continuous commodity trading beyond conventional exchange schedules.
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U.S. judge says evidence suggests Powell investigation aimed to pressure Fed rate cuts
A U.S. judge stated there is substantial evidence indicating that an investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell was intended to pressure him to either lower interest rates or step down from his position. The judge’s comments suggest potential political motivation behind the inquiry, raising questions about the independence of monetary policy decisions.
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Gen Z shows highest appetite for high-risk investments
Data shows 80% of Gen Z investors say they invest or plan to invest in high-risk speculative assets, citing concerns about falling behind financially. This represents the highest proportion across all generations, followed by 75% of Millennials and 66% of Gen X. The trend highlights how younger investors are willing to take on greater volatility in pursuit of returns.