Square Enix, the gaming publisher behind Final Fantasy and Tomb Raider franchises, has begun operating a validator node on the Tezos blockchain. The move represents institutional engagement with the Tezos network, which uses a proof-of-stake consensus mechanism. The development signals continued enterprise interest in blockchain infrastructure for gaming and digital assets.
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Gold price declines 0.67% on March 12
Gold prices fell 0.67% on March 12, 2026, according to reporting from USA Today. The decline reflects broader market movements in commodities trading. Gold remains a key asset for portfolio diversification alongside cryptocurrency holdings for many investors monitoring macro conditions.
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Bitcoin remains stable around $70K as March Federal Reserve rate cut chances drop below 1%
Bitcoin continues to hover around the $70,000 mark, indicating a stable price range amid relatively calm economic conditions in the US. Oil prices, however, remain volatile as traders monitor geopolitical tensions.
Recent data shows initial jobless claims slightly decreased, while inflation metrics aligned with predictions. There is now less than a 1% chance of a rate cut from the Federal Reserve in March, affecting market sentiment.
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Chainlink becomes official oracle for Robinhood Chain
Robinhood, the retail investing platform with 27 million customers and $320 billion in total platform assets, has selected Chainlink as the official oracle platform for Robinhood Chain. The integration connects one of the largest retail investor bases to Chainlink’s decentralized oracle network, enabling price feeds and data delivery for the blockchain.
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Ethereum L1 faces rising address poisoning attacks as transaction costs drop
Address poisoning attacks on Ethereum have become more prevalent following the Fusaka upgrade, which reduced attack costs by up to 600%. While the success rate remains low at 0.01% per transfer, sub-$0.01 ‘dust’ transactions have increased substantially compared to pre-upgrade levels. Security researchers note that lower transaction costs have made these attacks economically viable at scale. The ecosystem continues to rely on user education and wallet improvements—such as address verification features in tools like Rabby—rather than protocol-level restrictions on low-value transactions, as raising gas costs for small transfers could harm legitimate use cases.
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Tether backs Ark Labs $5.2M seed round for Bitcoin stablecoin infrastructure
Tether has invested in Ark Labs’ $5.2 million seed funding round aimed at expanding stablecoin and programmable finance infrastructure on the Bitcoin network. The funding supports Ark Labs’ efforts to develop tools and protocols that enable broader financial applications on Bitcoin’s blockchain.
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USDT0 launches on Hedera with cross-chain liquidity
USDT0 is now live on the Hedera network, enabling USDT transfers across supported blockchains without requiring wrapped assets or third-party bridges. Built on LayerZero’s OFT standard, the integration connects Hedera to what developers describe as the world’s largest omnichain stablecoin liquidity layer. The move simplifies cross-chain USDT movement and reduces friction for users moving capital between networks.
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Sui to discuss future of payments at Hong Kong conference
Sui Network is hosting Sui Connect Hong Kong on April 21, featuring discussions on the future of payments and onchain assets. The event will include presentations on how blockchain technology is shaping financial infrastructure and asset management.
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Starknet releases STRK20s technical paper on privacy for ERC-20 tokens
Starknet has published the technical paper for STRK20s, a privacy layer designed to add confidentiality features to any ERC-20 token. The paper details the design, architecture, and technical foundations of the system. The release reflects growing interest in privacy solutions within blockchain infrastructure.