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Market bulletin #3: BTC rallies to $70.5K as altcoins follow
Total crypto market cap climbed to $2.40T with 24-hour volume at $108.35B. BTC dominance rose to 58.83% as the flagship asset gained 3.52% to $70.5K over 24 hours. ETH added 2.66% to $2.1K, while SOL surged 3.41% to $86.59. Among top gainers, HYPE jumped 9.19%, DOGE climbed 4.22%, and KAIA led with 11.22% gains. Whale activity showed mixed signals: 2,156 BTC ($151.3M) moved from Binance to unknown wallets (bullish), but large USDT inflows totaling $54.4M arrived at major exchanges (bearish). Long/short ratios indicated cautious positioning with SOL at 2.55, ETH at 1.61, and BTC at 1.25. Gold surged 1.5% and silver jumped nearly 5%, driven by geopolitical de-escalation signals. DeFi highlight: Ondo Yield Assets TVL surged 18.3% to $2.4B. Market breadth remains positive with near-neutral funding rates across major contracts.
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Tether introduces 50 million new USDT on Plasma blockchain
On March 10, 2023, Tether announced the release of 50,000,000 USDT on the Plasma blockchain. The value of this issuance is approximately 50.01 million USD, which was reported by Whale Alert.
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French couple forced to surrender 1,000,000 USD in Bitcoin during police impersonation crime
A couple in their late 50s was attacked at their home by criminals impersonating police, who demanded the transfer of 900,000 euros (1,000,000 USD) in Bitcoin under threats. This incident highlights the growing concerns over safety for cryptocurrency holders in France.
The increase in wrench attacks in France has become alarming, with confirmed cases rising significantly. Local police are intensifying investigations to address the issue, reflecting a broader global trend in violence against crypto investors.
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Ethena’s insights into the crypto market: Capital hits multi-year low
Ethena’s deployed capital is at a multi-year low, registering at 71% of its 2025 trough, which reflects a significant drop in net long demand within the crypto market.
Despite a balanced dynamic between longs and shorts, indicating equilibrium, perpetual futures indicate stable open interest with negative funding rates. Basis trades have also decreased dramatically, from over 2 billion USD to below 800 million USD since early February.
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DeFi insurance emerges as final missing primitive in onchain finance
DeFi protocols face significant hidden risks that remain largely unpriced and uninsured. Programmable insurance mechanisms could address this gap by converting abstract smart contract risks into transparent, quantifiable coverage. With uncorrelated capital backing insurance pools, DeFi platforms gain an additional layer of protection that incentivizes broader institutional participation and reduces exposure to unexpected protocol failures.
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Pendle RWA tokens trading at discount to underlying value
Real world asset tokens on Pendle are offering a fixed APY of 13.99%, significantly higher than the base 4% APY from underlying RWA protocols. Market data shows these tokens trading at approximately $0.965 per dollar of value, creating a discount for buyers. This price gap suggests a yield arbitrage opportunity, where the higher fixed return compensates for the current trading discount.
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VeChain launches 88-day health challenge with B3TR token rewards
VeChain community is running an 88-day health challenge that rewards participants with B3TR tokens for completing wellness activities. The initiative, called VeBetter, aims to tokenize sustainable impact and bring Web3 utility to mainstream adoption. Participants earn crypto rewards for meeting health goals including exercise, proper nutrition, and sleep.
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Oil prices rise as energy commodities show strength
Brent and WTI crude oil prices moved higher, while TTF natural gas held near €50/MWh. If gas prices break above this level, it could trigger broader market pressure as higher commodity costs push bond yields up and create stress across financial markets. Rising energy prices may weigh on risk assets including cryptocurrencies.
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South Korea liquidates 320.8 Bitcoin worth 21.5 million USD after phishing incident
South Korean authorities sold 320.8 Bitcoin recovered from a phishing attack that occurred in August 2025. The sale was carried out in small batches over 11 days to avoid impacting market conditions significantly.
The sold Bitcoin, valued at 31.59 billion Korean won (approximately 21.5 million USD), was linked to illegal gambling activities totaling around 285 million USD. The cryptocurrency was returned to government custody earlier this year after authorities traced it back.