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Sharplink’s annual financial report: Ethereum holdings increase to 868,699 ETH, staking rewards reach 14,516 ETH
The company’s Ethereum holdings have climbed to 868,699 ETH, making it a significant player among public companies in this sector. This includes 604,618 native ETH, 208,893 ETH from LsETH, and 55,188 ETH from WeETH.
Sharplink has reported 28.5 million USD in cash and 1.9 million USD in USDC, indicating a strong financial position. The company aims to further enhance its ETH holdings and expand staking activities.
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U.S. Treasury signals shift on crypto mixers, acknowledges legitimate privacy uses
A congressional report on implementing the Genius Act acknowledges the existence of lawful uses for blockchain privacy tools, even as U.S. regulators continue pursuing enforcement cases linked to illicit finance. The development signals a potential shift in regulatory approach, recognizing that privacy-focused technologies have legitimate applications beyond money laundering concerns. This nuanced stance could influence how regulators balance privacy rights with financial crime prevention in the crypto sector.
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Major shareholder of SJ Group continues to sell over 13 million SJS shares
An Phát Investment Services Trading Joint Stock Company has recently reported the sale of over 13.3 million SJS shares during the trading session on March 4, 2026, for the purpose of restructuring their investment portfolio. After this transaction, An Phát’s ownership in SJ Group decreased from 31.34% to 26.86%. Prior to this, the company also sold 8.9 million SJS shares on the same trading day. In recent days, An Phát has carried out other transactions, including nearly 4.4 million shares on March 3, 2026, and 915,000 shares on February 27, 2026. An Phát became a shareholder of SJ Group in April 2022. SJ Group, established in 2001, is known for investing in large real estate projects. On March 23, 2026, SJ Group will hold its annual shareholders’ meeting for 2026.
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Oil outperformance highlights XRP’s 8-year underperformance
Analysts are noting that a 12-day oil position has generated stronger returns than XRP holders have accumulated over the past eight years. The comparison underscores XRP’s prolonged sideways price action relative to gains in other commodity markets. XRP currently trades at $1.35, reflecting sustained pressure on the token despite occasional rallies.
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Polymarket introduces binary options for the S&P 500 index
Polymarket is set to enhance its offering by introducing binary options for the S&P 500 index. Users will have the ability to wager on whether the index’s value will increase or decrease, aiming to improve participation in the platform’s prediction markets.
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Major exchange expands Middle East presence despite regional volatility
A major cryptocurrency exchange is strengthening its operations in the Middle East region. The United Arab Emirates hosts an estimated 1,800 crypto companies that collectively employ over 8,600 workers across various roles. This expansion reflects growing institutional interest in crypto infrastructure within the region despite geopolitical uncertainties.
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Nasdaq and Kraken partner on tokenized equities platform
Nasdaq and Kraken announced a partnership to enable tokenized equities to move between regulated and onchain markets while maintaining issuer rights and regulatory compliance. The collaboration aims to bridge traditional securities markets with blockchain infrastructure, allowing issuers to tokenize equities while preserving control and meeting regulatory requirements.
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Banking groups challenge OCC’s IL 1176 on crypto trust charters
Large U.S. Banking groups are preparing lawsuits against OCC’s IL 1176, which eases crypto firms’ access to national trust bank charters, potentially jeopardizing consumer protections and market competition.
The lawsuit may delay pending charter applications, lessen permissible activities, or impose stricter compliance requirements, raising concerns over consumer risk protection in the evolving crypto landscape.
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Saudi Arabia cuts oil production as Strait of Hormuz blockage fills storage
Saudi Arabia has begun reducing oil production as storage tanks fill up due to near-blockage conditions at the Strait of Hormuz, according to sources familiar with the matter. The critical shipping chokepoint disruption is forcing oil producers to adjust output levels. Oil supply constraints and storage dynamics typically influence broader commodity and energy markets, which can have indirect effects on risk asset valuations including cryptocurrencies.