While geopolitical tensions capture market attention, the sustained gold and silver bull market is primarily driven by deeper macroeconomic factors. Debt levels, money supply expansion, and inflation pressures are the main catalysts supporting precious metals demand, according to market analysts. War-related headlines may create short-term volatility, but structural economic conditions remain the key driver of the commodity rally.
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Aptos set to unlock 11.31 million APT worth 10.88 million USD; is 69% of the supply staked enough?
On March 12, 2026, Aptos will unlock 11.31 million APT tokens worth 10.88 million USD, adding to potential sell pressure. Despite this, 69% of the circulating supply, totaling 832.8 million APT, remains staked, which could help offset the impact on the market.
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Aerodrome Slipstream WETH-USDC pool on Base offers 88.5% APY
The Aerodrome Slipstream WETH-USDC pool on Base blockchain is offering 88.5% APY with $13M in total value locked. High yield rates typically reflect elevated risk, and users should assess their risk tolerance and pool conditions before depositing.
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Bitcoin, Solana, and Ethereum lead CoinGecko trending list
Bitcoin (BTC) holds the top spot on CoinGecko’s trending coins, followed by Ethereum (ETH) at rank 2 and Solana (SOL) at rank 7. Smaller-cap assets gaining attention include Hyperliquid (HYPE) at rank 16, Bittensor (TAO) at rank 45, Pi Network (PI) at rank 41, and Pudgy Penguins (PENGU) at rank 107. The trending list reflects current market interest across different market caps, from the leading cryptocurrencies to emerging tokens.
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Aave faces $27 million liquidations after oracle price glitch
DeFi lending platform Aave experienced a spike in liquidations over the past 24 hours, totaling approximately $27 million. Blockchain data suggests the event may have been triggered by a price update anomaly in the oracle system that Aave relies on to value collateral. Users with positions on the platform should review their account health and collateral ratios.
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Basketball.fun prepares for marketplace launch as NBA player Tristan Thompson exits
Basketball.fun plans to launch its marketplace in April, offering refunds to dissatisfied buyers. Refund requests have been under 2,000 USD as Basketball.fun gears up for user trading on digital player cards.
Tristan Thompson, in stepping away from the project, stated his pride in its development. Basketball.fun aims to enhance speculation on player performance through cryptocurrency.
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Coinbase CEO highlights crypto’s cross-border payment efficiency
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong highlighted crypto’s potential for international money transfers, noting that users can send funds from the United States to Australia in seconds for less than one cent. The statement underscores a core use case for cryptocurrencies: enabling faster and cheaper cross-border transactions compared to traditional banking systems.
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India launches Blockchain India Challenge to develop Web3 governance tools
India has introduced the Blockchain India Challenge, an initiative aimed at encouraging startups to develop Web3 tools for digital governance. The program reflects growing interest in blockchain applications beyond financial services, focusing on how distributed ledger technology can improve government operations and public administration.
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Mantle network TVL surpasses $1 billion milestone
Mantle network’s total value locked has crossed $1 billion, driven primarily by Aave’s deployment on the layer-2 chain. The lending protocol has accumulated approximately $800 million in deposits since launching on Mantle about a month ago, representing a significant portion of the network’s growth.
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Ether funding rate turns negative: Are ETH bears regaining control?
Ether’s funding rate dipping negative highlights a surge in demand for bearish positions. Investors pulled 225 million USD from spot ETFs, impacting ETH’s price negatively. Despite recent network upgrades, ETH struggles to attract bullish sentiment.
Ethereum’s ongoing bearish sentiment remains evident as ETH hovers below 2,100 USD. On-chain activity has reduced significantly, with most investors dissatisfied. Optimistic upgrade plans have yet to translate into higher demand for Ether.