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JELLYJELLY tokens experienced an extreme divergence of 34% between the perpetual contract mark price and the on-chain spot price on March 10, suspected of price manipulation. Analysis shows a surge in open interest and a funding rate reaching -2% every 4 hours, indicating market instability and manipulation risk. Analysts warn investors that this situation could trigger significant price volatility and reflects structural risks during the integration process of decentralized and centralized exchanges.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be held in North America, with Miami becoming one of the main host cities. Ticket demand is high but supply is limited, and resale market prices are astonishing. The official will reopen ticket sales in April, and it is recommended to prioritize purchasing tickets through the FIFA official app. Buyers should be cautious and choose reputable resale platforms, and avoid using cryptocurrencies for payment to ensure the safety of their funds.

Blockchain platform Royaltiz launched the ROY token related to French football star Eduardo Camavinga on March 9 on Solana, marking the on-chain tokenization of athlete assets. Royaltiz aims to transform fan relationships into economically valuable holding behaviors, with token value linked to the athlete's cultural influence and social interactions, leveraging Solana's technological advantages to provide liquidity for users.

CRCL stock price rose about 10% on March 9, with a total increase of 87.18% over the past month. Mizuho Bank analysts pointed out that this surge was driven by Middle East geopolitical conflicts leading to high oil prices, which boosted inflation expectations and increased the earnings of stablecoin issuers. Another analysis suggests that the stock price increase was mainly due to short covering. Valuation analysis indicates that CRCL's current stock price is above its intrinsic value, posing a risk of overvaluation.

Shenzhen and Wuxi have successively introduced policies to embrace open-source AI tools OpenClaw and offer substantial subsidies, aiming to establish an AI industry ecosystem. Although Chinese regulatory authorities have expressed concerns about its safety, local governments are still looking to the future and promoting technological innovation. OpenClaw can operate as a "one-person company," and its rapid rise has attracted the attention of OpenAI and its core developers to join.

Nasdaq and the Stuttgart Stock Exchange Group's Seturion collaborate to modernize Europe's post-trade infrastructure by integrating tokenized securities trading and settlement through blockchain technology, aiming to address the fragmentation of European capital markets. The initial focus will be on structured products, with plans to expand to other asset classes. This move is also part of Nasdaq's global tokenization strategy.

The White House in the United States has sparked copyright controversy after releasing AI-generated meme images similar to Nintendo's "Pokémon Pokopia." Nintendo has filed a lawsuit demanding the return of approximately $166 billion in illegal tariffs. The White House countered by accusing the Pokémon company of political bias. This incident has sparked widespread online discussion.

Roman Storm faces a retrial, with a maximum possible sentence of 40 years for conspiracy charges related to Tornado Cash. The jury was divided on the core charges, and a retrial requires resolving a motion for acquittal first. This case has sparked conflicting reactions from the U.S. government regarding cryptocurrency privacy policies, with the Treasury Department acknowledging the legal use of mixers, while the Department of Justice continues to pursue criminal prosecution, highlighting policy confusion. The industry has expressed strong concern over this.

Anthropic sues the Trump administration in a federal court in California, accusing it of illegal retaliation for refusing to allow the military unrestricted use of AI technology, including lethal weapons and mass surveillance. The Pentagon has listed it as a supply chain risk company, meaning the company will be excluded from federal government procurement, sparking strong reactions in the AI industry, with engineers from OpenAI and Google voicing support for Anthropic.

Weibo officially integrates Kimi Claw. Users can easily configure it by following the account and sending a private message to enable remote control of the AI Lobster Assistant. This integration lowers the barrier to use and leverages Weibo's social data advantages to enhance AI capabilities. At the same time, security researchers warn that targeted counterfeit npm packages may steal crypto assets, so users should install with caution.

In February 2026, Solana's stablecoin transfer volume reached $650 billion, surpassing Ethereum and TRON, indicating a shift from speculation to real-world applications on its network. Solana's low transaction fees, fast confirmation times, and high throughput are its main competitive advantages, signaling its growth potential in DeFi and payment scenarios. Technically, the key support level for SOL is $80, with resistance at $92.

China issues a ban on unauthorized Renminbi-pegged stablecoins and considers RWA tokenization activities illegal, aiming to prevent industry expansion. Analysts believe that this ban cannot stop the global demand for USD stablecoins, and Hong Kong's stablecoin licensing may also present opportunities for Chinese-funded banks, indicating a subtle regulatory adjustment. Overall, China's measures are targeted at the domestic market rather than an obstacle to global RWA development.

Since its launch in July 2025, the Solana ETF has attracted approximately $1.45 billion in capital, even as the SOL token has fallen by 57%. Institutional investors continue to flow in, demonstrating confidence in the long-term potential of the Solana ecosystem. Adjusted for market capitalization, the ETF's capital inflow is equivalent to twice that of the Bitcoin ETF, indicating a strong relative demand for funds. Changes in the supply structure may impact market circulation and price dynamics.

Research shows that submarine cable failures have minimal impact on the Bitcoin network, mainly because most Bitcoin nodes operate through Tor, making it highly resilient. In comparison, attacks targeting cloud service providers pose a greater threat, as removing just 5% of routing capacity can affect network stability.

The 2026 World Baseball Classic has begun, with the United States leading at a 47% chance of winning, followed by the Dominican Republic at 24% and Japan at 22%. Experts predict that among the top eight teams, the United States and the Dominican Republic have a chance to reach the top three. Taiwan's first victory over South Korea demonstrates improved strength, but they face challenges in advancing further.

The Bank of Canada successfully completed "Project Samara," issuing 100 million CAD in tokenized bonds. Utilizing distributed ledger technology, the project enables real-time bond issuance, trading, and settlement, with wholesale digital dollars used for settlement. This innovation can shorten settlement times, reduce risks, and enhance transparency. Future progress will need to overcome regulatory and integration challenges.

Bitmax announces a 1-for-4 share consolidation to eliminate losses, but the stock still drops over 10%. The company's financial situation has worsened, with total debt skyrocketing to $74 million within nine months, mainly due to convertible bond financing used to purchase Bitcoin. This strategy has generally failed among other small-cap companies in Korea, highlighting structural issues related to lack of resources and trust.

SharpLink Inc. reported a net loss of $734.6 million in 2025, mainly due to unrealized losses caused by the decline in Ethereum prices. Nevertheless, the company's actual revenue grew significantly, expected to reach $28.1 million, and institutional ownership increased from 6% to 46%. This reflects market recognition of its long-term ETH treasury strategy.

XRP has been under continuous pressure this year, but large whales holding between 1 million and 100 million XRP have recently increased their holdings by approximately 210 million coins, indicating that major investors are quietly building positions during the downturn. On the technical side, XRP is forming a contracting wedge between the support at $1.30 and resistance at $1.50, suggesting a potential significant directional move. The low liquidity environment could both amplify gains and increase downside risks. Watching whether the $1.30 support can hold is crucial.

The largest gold ETF in the US, GLD, recently set a record with $3 billion in single-day outflows, causing gold prices to decline and indicating a trend of investors taking profits. At the same time, capital inflows into Bitcoin ETFs have significantly rebounded, reflecting a clear capital flow divergence between these two asset classes. Analysts predict that as geopolitical and economic conditions change, Bitcoin may outperform gold in the next two to three years.