Bhutan transferred 175 BTC on Monday, continuing a significant reduction of its national bitcoin reserves. The kingdom’s holdings have declined from a peak of approximately 13,000 BTC to under 5,400 BTC in just over a year, representing a 58% decrease from its highest point. The ongoing drawdown reflects the country’s strategy to manage its cryptocurrency assets amid market conditions.
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Whale 24BLFj exchanges $5.08M in wrapped Bitcoin for Pump tokens
A major cryptocurrency holder has shifted positions over the past 3 days, selling 75 WBTC (approximately $5.08M) through Wintermute while acquiring 2.07B PUMP tokens (approximately $4.04M) from the same trading platform. The transaction reflects a portfolio reallocation from wrapped Bitcoin to an alternative token, though the significance of individual whale movements can vary depending on broader market conditions.
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Wall Street channels $540M into US Solana ETFs in Q4
Institutional investors funneled $540 million into US spot Solana ETFs during the fourth quarter, according to Bloomberg data. Investment advisors led purchases at over $270 million, while hedge fund managers contributed $186 million. The inflows reflect growing institutional adoption of Solana as an investment vehicle.
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Zcash Open Development Lab secures $25M in seed funding
Zcash Open Development Lab has raised $25 million in seed funding from prominent backers including Paradigm, a16z, Winklevoss Capital, and Coinbase Ventures. The funding will support development of privacy-focused blockchain technology and infrastructure for the Zcash ecosystem.
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Hefei High-tech Zone unveils 15 comprehensive measures to boost AI and entrepreneurship with financial support up to 10 million yuan
On March 10th, Hefei High-tech Zone revealed its Action Plan aimed at fostering an Artificial Intelligence OPC Entrepreneurship Ecosystem, incorporating 15 measures designed to bolster AI initiatives.
The plan offers significant resources—space, talent, computing power, and financial backing—providing newly established businesses with up to 10 million yuan for growth and innovation.
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A trader recently acquired 1,004 ETH at a market low of 2,070 USD
Trader 0x8A21 sold 499 ETH for 2.21 million USD when the price peaked at 4,434 USD six months ago. Recently, they reacquired 1,004 ETH for 2.08 million USD at a low of 2,070 USD, showcasing market volatility and tactical positioning.
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Binance to remove ARDR from leverage trading on March 12, 2026
On March 10, Binance revealed plans to delist ARDR, affecting cross-margin and isolated-margin pairs ARDR/USDT starting March 12, 2026, at 14:00 (UTC+8).
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Nasdaq partners with Boerse Stuttgart on tokenized settlement platform
Nasdaq has announced a partnership with Seturion, a blockchain platform operated by Boerse Stuttgart, to connect Nasdaq’s European trading venues with tokenized settlement infrastructure. The collaboration aims to advance blockchain-based settlement capabilities across European markets, enabling faster and more efficient transaction processing for digital assets.
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Bank Policy Institute considers legal challenge to OCC crypto banking licenses
The Bank Policy Institute is considering a lawsuit against the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) over its approval of new crypto banking licenses, arguing the regulations may expose consumers to increased risk. The legal challenge, reported by The Guardian, reflects ongoing tensions between traditional banking institutions and regulators over how cryptocurrency services should be integrated into the banking system.
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First Shareholders Meeting in Ninh Binh: EVN Finance Chooses LPBank’s Preferred Location to Announce Record Profit Target
The Power Finance Corporation (EVN Finance – Stock Code: EVF) will hold its annual shareholder meeting for 2026 on April 3 at the Ninh Binh Legend Hotel, marking its first meeting in Ninh Binh. This venue has been a familiar location for LPBank, drawing market attention with EVN Finance’s choice. The company aims for a pre-tax profit of 1,325 billion VND, a 20% increase from the previous year, reaching a historic high. Total assets are projected to hit 93 trillion VND with a 12% growth. Business direction focuses on credit quality, maintaining bad debts below 2% and expanding client lists with growth rates from 15% to 30% depending on products. The plan for 2026 is based on the positive financial results from 2025, during which net profit reached 894 billion VND, a 60% increase. Total assets by the end of 2025 were 83,058 billion VND, with loans to customers growing by 32%. The management board proposed retaining the profit from 2025 for business operations. Mr. Le Manh Linh was appointed CEO at the end of January 2026.