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The U.S. FBI is investigating 8 PC games on the Steam platform that are suspected of containing malware, primarily targeting users who downloaded them between 2024 and 2026. Victims can submit information through the FBI to receive compensation. This incident demonstrates that Steam's massive user base makes it a target for malicious attacks, and cryptocurrency assets are becoming a primary target of such attacks.

XRP's weekly trading volume declined from $22.9 billion to $16.6 billion, indicating a notable decrease in market participation. The community has criticized Ripple's stock buyback program, arguing that escrow tokens should be burned to increase XRP's value. Ripple's Chief Technology Officer David Schwartz mentioned that supply reduction does not necessarily lead to price increases, citing Stellar's token burn as evidence supporting this viewpoint. Although there have been recent regulatory developments, XRP's market demand has yet to show significant improvement.

A New York judge dismissed RICO charges against EminiFX founder Eddy Alexandre because the securities fraud claims cited by the plaintiff were excluded. The judge granted the plaintiff 30 days to file an amended complaint, with compensation claims still possible through other legal avenues. The case involves crypto fraud by Eddie Alexandre targeted at church members, involving substantial misappropriation of funds.

From March 9 to 13, US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded net inflows of $767 million, with BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) leading the way with inflows of $600.1 million. Institutional sentiment is gradually improving, with Ethereum and Solana also seeing capital inflows, while the XRP ETF recorded net outflows of $28.07 million, drawing market attention. Overall, the market is expanding its allocation from Bitcoin to a broader range of crypto assets.

SHIB shows a falling wedge pattern signaling a potential bullish breakout soon. Previous wedge setup triggered a 455 percent rally, suggesting history could repeat. Breakout requires strong volume and resistance clearance to confirm the move. Shiba Inu caught traders’ attention again

MicroStrategy co-founder Michael Saylor hinted at increasing Bitcoin holdings again, despite currently facing unrealized losses of approximately $3 billion. His hinting pattern has accumulated to the 11th time, with predictions that the company may purchase over 1,000 Bitcoin this week. Currently, MicroStrategy holds 738,731 Bitcoin, valued at approximately $53 billion, and has been raising funds through convertible bonds, preferred stock issuances, and common stock offerings to support additional purchases.

Chicago-based cryptocurrency trading company BlockFills and its parent company Reliz Ltd. recently filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection with U.S. courts due to ongoing financial difficulties and liquidity issues. The company's assets are estimated between $50 million and $100 million, while liabilities reach $500 million, indicating severe financial pressure. The company previously suspended customer deposit and withdrawal services due to liquidity shortages and faced court-imposed asset restrictions due to litigation over misappropriation of funds. The bankruptcy filing aims to reorganize cash flows and maintain transparency. This incident highlights structural vulnerabilities in the cryptocurrency lending market.

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission investigation shows that 23% of Gen Z hold cryptocurrency, and 64% trust AI platforms as sources of financial information. Despite their widespread reliance on social media for financial knowledge, they may face unrealistic investment expectations and fraud risks. ASIC is strengthening regulation of these emerging financial channels.

ByteDance's AI video generation model Seedance 2.0, originally scheduled for release in March, has been suspended due to copyright allegations from multiple parties including Disney and the American actors union. The model has sparked multiple copyright disputes due to its highly realistic generation capabilities. While ByteDance has continued operating the model in China, whether it can resolve these disputes in the future remains to be seen.

Bitcoin has rebounded approximately 2.5% in recent days, reaching a high of $74,000, primarily driven by consecutive five-day net inflows into U.S. spot ETFs totaling $767.3 million. Analysis indicates this rebound stems from spot ETF capital inflows, short covering, and active institutional buying. While the rebound has been strong, analysts remain cautious about a sustained bull market long-term, with the key factors being the sustainability of capital inflows and easing geopolitical tensions.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune confirmed the CLARITY Act is unlikely to pass before April according to CoinDesk, and every investor searching for the best crypto to buy now faces extended regulatory uncertainty. When legislation stalls, the smart position does not depend on

Pi Network has introduced a new feature called the Pi Launchpad. The first version is now live on the Pi Testnet as a Pi App. This early release allows the community to test how the system works before it moves to the main network. The Pi Core Team announced that the Launchpad currently uses a test environment.

Strategy co-founder Michael Saylor hinted on March 15, 2026, at another potential Bitcoin purchase by the company, posting "Stretch the Orange Dots" on X in a recurring pattern that has preceded 11 previous acquisition announcements in 2026.

WIF trades near $0.17 as buyers defend critical support around $0.16. Oversold indicators hint at potential rebound toward $0.21 resistance. Breakdown below $0.16 could push price toward $0.15 support. Dogwifhat — WIF, has faced pressure in recent trading sessions, yet market attention r

Shigeyoshi Shibayama pointed out that if the United States implements a stablecoin yield ban, it will prompt overseas issuers to seek alternative yield opportunities and impact the competitive landscape of the market. Meanwhile, Asian institutions show a stronger preference for tokenization over direct cryptocurrency investment, indicating that traditional financial institutions are taking a more cautious approach to blockchain technology. They are seeking efficiency improvements while mitigating volatility risks.