According to Binance’s founder, exchange valuations are directly correlated with crypto market conditions. When cryptocurrency prices decline, trading volumes and fees fall, which impacts exchange valuations. The observation reflects how major exchanges expand and contract with the broader industry. During market downturns, lower trading activity naturally results in reduced revenue streams for trading platforms, regardless of their market position.
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Whale withdraws 63,324 ETH from Kraken exchange in two days
A large trader or institution withdrew 18,436 ETH (approximately $37.7 million) from Kraken in the early hours, following a 44,888 ETH withdrawal the previous day. Combined, the entity moved 63,324 ETH worth approximately $130 million at an average price of $2,072 from the exchange over the two-day period. The withdrawn ETH is now distributed across four separate wallet addresses, suggesting the funds may be held for long-term custody or strategic allocation.
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Stablecoin yield programs attract holders during market slowdown
A trader shared their experience with yield-generating stablecoin programs, noting that a USD1 airdrop campaign offering around 7-8% annual returns has become one of their few consistent income sources during the recent market downturn. The program, which was set to expire on the 20th, has been renewed once already. Data shows USD1 supply grew from $3.1B in January to $4.6B currently, with approximately $4B USD1 held on a major exchange, representing about 87% of the circulating supply. The concentration of holdings on the exchange underscores the popularity of yield programs among stablecoin holders seeking steady returns in a sluggish market environment.
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Social media buzz: CPI dominates crypto discussion this week
Consumer Price Index (CPI) is the most discussed topic across crypto social channels this week, with a sentiment score of 416.8, followed by discussions around the International Energy Agency (IEA) at 239.4. Mastercard and BAM tokens also rank high in social conversation with scores of 217.3 and 198.5 respectively. XRP appears in trending discussions with a score of 81.3, while broader macro topics like oil barrels and the Strait of Hormuz indicate growing interest in commodities-related crypto narratives.
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Cross-chain coverage surges with 3 articles in 24 hours
News coverage of cross-chain topics has increased significantly, with 3 articles published in the last 24 hours compared to 1 in the previous day—a 200% spike. Recent headlines include coverage of a major perpetual DEX with billions in daily trading volume, Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin gaining attention on financial media, and updates on Stacks integration with Allbridge Core bridge infrastructure.
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Metaplanet creates two subsidiaries to strengthen its position in Japan’s Bitcoin ecosystem and connect with Asian and American markets
Metaplanet announced the formation of two subsidiaries to boost its role in the Japanese Bitcoin ecosystem. Metaplanet Ventures plans to invest 4 billion JPY in developing Bitcoin infrastructure and will introduce support programs for entrepreneurs and open-source contributors.
The first investment of Metaplanet Ventures aims to support JPYC Co., Ltd., Japan’s initial issuer of yen-denominated stablecoins, with an investment worth up to 400 million JPY. Metaplanet Asset Management will also be set up in Miami to connect capital markets.
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Market bulletin #1: crypto cap at $2.39T, BTC holds $70.3K
Total crypto market cap stands at $2.39T with 24-hour volume of $98.66B. BTC dominance at 58.72% and ETH dominance at 10.36%. BTC trades at $70.3K (up 0.23% in 24h, down 3.49% weekly), while ETH at $2.1K (up 0.76% in 24h, down 3.28% weekly). Top 24-hour gainers: ICP (+10.76%), JST (+6.25%), HYPE (+6.23%). Largest losers: NIGHT (-9.61%), KITE (-7.81%), ETHFI (-3.89%). Long/short ratios show bullish positioning: BTC at 1.25 (55.5% long), ETH at 1.54 (60.6% long), SOL at 2.23 (69% long). Options data from Deribit shows BTC put/call at 0.69 with 62% implied volatility, ETH at 0.62 with 83.2% IV. Macro backdrop: 2-year Treasury yield at 3.57 (up 0.3%), 10-year at 4.15 (up 0.7%), US CPI at 327.460 (up 0.3%). DeFi: Babylon Protocol TVL declined 47.9% to $1.8B.
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Strive acquires 50 million USD in strategy perpetual preferred stock and boosts Bitcoin holdings to 13,311 BTC
On March 12th, Strive reported that it increased its Bitcoin holdings from 13,131.82 BTC to 13,311 BTC. This move positions the company as a notable entity in the Bitcoin treasury market.
Strive bought 50 million USD of Strategy’s STRC perpetual preferred stock, raising the SATA dividend by 25 basis points to 12.75%. The price range for SATA stock is now between 99-101 USD.
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Goldman Sachs leads XRP ETF holdings with $153.8M position
Data from ETF analyst JSeyff shows the largest institutional holders of spot Ripple ETFs in the US as of December 31, 2025. Goldman Sachs holds the top position with $153.8M, followed by Millennium Management at $23.1M and Logan Stone Capital at $5.3M. The holdings reflect growing institutional interest in XRP-based investment products.
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HUMA rises over 6% in 1 hour, the last price is 571 VNDC
HUMA trading volume is $15.46m. Market capitalization reaches $59.24m.