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Gate Daily Report (March 17): OpenSea Delays SEA Token Issuance; BitMine Increases Holdings by 60,999 Ethereum

Gate Daily Report (March 17): OpenSea Delays SEA Token Issuance; BitMine Increases Holdings by 60,999 Ethereum

Bitcoin has recently risen to approximately $75,850 due to eased market concerns about the Strait of Hormuz. OpenSea announced a delay in SEA token issuance with no new date set. BitMine increased holdings by 60,999 ETH, bringing total holdings to 4.596 million ETH, and plans to launch staking infrastructure. U.S. stocks rose on the back of declining oil prices. Market sentiment among short-term investors remains cautious, with views that a reversal has not yet arrived.

Three Countries United Against Crypto Phishing: Operation Atlantic Officially Launched

The U.S. Secret Service, the UK National Crime Agency, and related Canadian agencies launched "Operation Atlantic" on March 16 to combat cryptocurrency phishing scams through international cooperation, aiming to identify victims, raise public awareness, and recover stolen assets. The operation focuses on authorization phishing, where scammers deceive victims into signing malicious contracts to gain persistent access to assets. The operation proposes countermeasures amid rising attack incidents to prevent fraud escalation.

MicroStrategy Bought $1.57 Billion in Bitcoin This Week, Total Holdings Surpass 761,000 BTC

MicroStrategy recently purchased 22,337 bitcoins for $1.57 billion, bringing its total holdings to 761,068 bitcoins. This acquisition was mainly financed through its record-breaking preferred stock offering, STRC. MicroStrategy aims to reach a total of 1 million bitcoins by 2026, and with the current rate of accumulation, future increases are promising. This purchase has lowered the overall cost basis of its holdings, which will help improve the company's financial situation.

Why Did Bitcoin Rise Today? BlackRock Invests $600 Million, Risk-Aversion Sentiment Shifts Due to US-Iran Tensions

Bitcoin surpassed $75,000 due to multiple factors including BlackRock's IBIT attracting $600 million in inflows, gains exceeding 11% since the U.S.-Iran conflict, and technical short squeeze dynamics. Gold ETF outflows indicate institutions are rotating funds toward Bitcoin. The key focus remains on interest rate policy signals from the March FOMC meeting.

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SEC's Crypto Stance Takes Major U-Turn, DeFi Lobbying Group Withdraws Airdrop Lawsuit

Beba in Texas and the DeFi Education Fund withdrew their lawsuit against the SEC following improvements in the SEC's policy environment, including Commissioner Pierce's statement that free airdrops do not constitute securities. The withdrawal demonstrates a positive response to the SEC's new policies while preserving the right to refile in the future.
MarketWhisper·50m ago
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Is Silver Price to $500 Realistic or Just Hype? What the Real Data Shows

Silver price targets above $500 usually sound like the kind of call that belongs in a wild market fantasy, not a serious market discussion. That is exactly why the latest argument from Asian Guy has drawn attention. In his breakdown of the silver market, he walked through the case made by
CaptainAltcoin·54m ago

SEC Withdraws Charges Against BitClout Founder, Achieves Complete Legal Resolution

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has withdrawn its civil lawsuit against BitClout founder Nader Al-Naji, ending allegations of unregistered securities offerings. The case, originally filed in 2024, accused Al-Naji of selling over $257 million in tokens without proper legal registration. The withdrawal follows the SEC's reassessment, determining that dismissal of the lawsuit was appropriate, signaling a shift in the regulatory environment.
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MarketWhisper·58m ago
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Fixed-income seeks clarity as 15c2-11 carve-out debated

SEC clarifies Rule 15c2-11 applies to equities, not fixed-income The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed clarifying that Rule 15c2-11 applies to equities and not to fixed-income securities, according to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The move seeks to resolve
CoincuInsights·1h ago

WLFI Priced at $5.3 Million for Top-Tier Investors, Guarantees Access to Trump's Core Team

The decentralized finance project World Liberty Financial (WLFI) passed a vote with 99% approval on March 14, introducing a three-tier investor privilege framework. Under this framework, "super nodes" are required to lock 50 million WLFI tokens (approximately $5.3 million) for at least 180 days to gain opportunities to discuss matters with WLFI executives. The project has received support from the Trump family but has sparked controversy due to the connection between investments and politics, particularly triggering investigations regarding investments from the UAE royal family.
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MarketWhisper·1h ago
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Messari Appoints New CEO, Cuts Staff in Strategic Pivot to AI-First Model

Blockchain data and research firm Messari announced on March 16, 2026, that CEO Eric Turner has stepped down, handing leadership to former Chief Technology Officer Diran Li, as the company implements layoffs and pivots to an "AI-first" strategy serving institutional clients.
CryptopulseElite·1h ago
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