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  • SEC commissioner Peirce calls for simpler rules on tokenized securities

    Hester Peirce, an SEC commissioner, has advocated for streamlined disclosure requirements and an “innovation exemption” to facilitate testing of tokenized securities. The proposal aims to reduce regulatory barriers for blockchain-based financial instruments while maintaining investor protections. Peirce’s position reflects ongoing debate within regulators about balancing innovation with oversight in the digital securities space.

  • Gi-TOC report reveals illegal gold mining in the Amazon is being traded in USDT

    The GI-TOC’s report reveals that illegal gold mining from the Amazon is being increasingly traded in USDT, particularly in Venezuela, identified as a key market for this illicit trade over the past two years.

  • Social media trends: velomomentsmar12 and AAVE discussions dominate

    Social media conversations are currently focused on velomomentsmar12 (trending score: 4406.1), followed by discussions around innovative solutions, reliability, and speed in crypto transactions. AAVE (currently trading at $114.10) appears in trending narratives alongside mentions of slippage optimization and trading analysis. The broader conversation reflects interest in DeFi protocol features and trading mechanics, with neutral overall sentiment across platforms.

  • Bitmine has acquired 30,000 ETH valued at approximately 61.89 million USD

    On March 13, Lookonchain noted that Bitmine has successfully acquired 30,000 ETH. The total value of this transaction amounts to around 61.89 million USD, highlighting Bitmine’s continued investment commitment in the Ethereum network.

    This significant acquisition was facilitated through FalconX, reinforcing Bitmine’s strategy in the rapidly evolving cryptocurrency market.

  • Binance will exclude TUSD and ALCX as collateral for VIP borrowing

    Effective from March 30, 2026, Binance will no longer allow TrueUSD and Alchemix as collateral for its VIP borrowing services. This change is part of the exchange’s strategy to align with evolving market conditions.

  • US small business sales concerns near 4-year high in February

    11% of US small businesses cited poor sales as their most critical problem in February, approaching levels last seen in 2020. The concern ranks as the 4th-most pressing issue for small business owners, trailing only taxes, labor quality, and inflation. Rising unemployment pressure combined with weak sales sentiment could signal softening demand across the US economy, potentially affecting risk appetite in crypto markets.

  • Trader loses $50M in single swap despite platform warnings

    A crypto trader executed a swap that converted $50M into $36,000, according to Aave founder Stani Kulechov. Aave’s platform flagged the transaction with warnings about extraordinary slippage and required explicit user confirmation before proceeding. The user approved the swap on their mobile device despite the warnings. The incident highlights the risks of large trades on decentralized exchanges where market depth and liquidity can cause significant price impact.

  • DEXTools secures 3 million USD for its perpetual DEX launch named PerpTools

    The recent funding round led by DEXForce and Orderly secured 3 million USD for DEXTools to launch PerpTools. With a closed beta already achieving 150 million USD in trading volume, the project is poised for significant growth.

    PerpTools is set to launch a public beta by the end of Q2 2026, incorporating AI analytics, prediction markets, and automation features such as copy trading to enhance trading strategies and liquidity.

  • Trend Research’s suspected wallet shorted 27,000 ETH recently

    The suspected Trend Research wallet borrowed 27,000 ETH and shorted it shortly after via Aave.

    This wallet has displayed significant activity with Binance, raising flags.

    Concerns grow due to large withdrawals and transfers from this address.

  • Whale accumulates 73,744 ETH in three days with fresh 10,421 ETH withdrawal

    A major wallet has withdrawn 10,421 ETH from Kraken in the past 9 hours, valued at approximately $22.2 million at current prices. This continues an accumulation pattern over the past three days, bringing total holdings to 73,744.98 ETH worth approximately $157 million. The wallet’s average entry price was $2,072.20, resulting in an unrealized gain of approximately $4.04 million based on current ETH trading around $2,128.64.