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According to data from DefiLlama, in the first quarter of 2026, hackers stole over $168.6 million in crypto assets from 34 decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols, a significant decrease from $1.58 billion during the same period in 2025, when the high losses were mainly due to the $1.4 billion theft incident from Bybit.The largest single attack this quarter was the private key leak incident at Step Finance in January, resulting in a loss of approximately $40 million; followed by the attack on Truebit due to a smart contract vulnerability on January 8, resulting in a loss of $26.4 million in Ethereum; and third was the private key theft incident at stablecoin issuer Resolv Labs on March 21.

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has filed lawsuits against Arizona, Connecticut, and Illinois, reiterating its exclusive jurisdiction over event contracts and prediction markets under the Commodity Exchange Act. It accuses the three states of attempting to prohibit, restrict, or regulate registered designated contract markets through other state-level regulatory measures, including platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket.The CFTC seeks a federal court declaration that state actions are invalid and prohibits the states from intervening in prediction market activities that comply with federal regulations.

The 2026 season F1 Japanese Grand Prix will kick off from March 27 to 29 at Suzuka Circuit. Gate, in collaboration with the F1 Red Bull Racing team, is hosting a high-standard VIP hospitality event, inviting several KOLs and guests from major market makers, institutions, and project parties to attend in person, engaging in multidimensional communication and interaction within an immersive viewing experience.During the event, guests will watch the race up close in the Paddock Club area and gain insights into the operation of the cars and race strategies in the pit area. They will enjoy top-notch dining services in exclusive areas, fully experiencing the competitive charm and viewing privileges of F1 events in a high-standard reception and immersive atmosphere.As the official sponsor of the Red Bull Racing team, Gate's brand logo will be prominently displayed on the car's rear wing, driver gear, and other locations. Japan is not only one of the key stops in the F1 calendar but also an important market for Gate's compliance layout. Currently, Gate Japan has obtained a cryptocurrency exchange operating license issued by the Financial Services Agency (FSA) of Japan. In conjunction with this event, Gate continues to enhance its international brand influence and expand connections with global users and partners.

According to Decrypt, Coin Center Executive Director Peter Van Valkenburgh stated that the Trump administration has not fulfilled its promise not to prosecute developers of cryptocurrency privacy software, and there is a clear contradiction between actual law enforcement and policy statements, putting developers at risk of uncertain legal consequences.Currently, the U.S. Department of Justice is still suing several developers of privacy tools and even sentencing them, including cases involving tools related to Bitcoin and Ethereum, among which Ethereum developer Roman Storm has been partially convicted, and prosecutors are attempting to revive the remaining charges.Coin Center warns that in the absence of "binding legal clarity," the act of developing privacy tools may still be held accountable due to user purposes (such as money laundering), exacerbating compliance uncertainty in the industry.

According to The Street, Goliath Ventures, a cryptocurrency company based in Florida, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization in the Southern District of Florida.The company is alleged to be linked to a $328 million Ponzi scheme, with over 2,000 victim investors, including Gregory Wilson, who lost approximately $8.74 million, and John Euliano, who lost about $1.28 million. Additionally, plaintiffs have filed a class-action lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase early next month, accusing it of turning a blind eye to suspicious transactions involving Goliath Ventures.Previously, Goliath Ventures' former CEO Christopher Alexander Delgado was arrested for allegedly being involved in the $328 million Ponzi scheme and faces charges of wire fraud and money laundering. Delgado lured victims under the guise of investing in cryptocurrency liquidity pools and promising monthly returns, but the funds were used to pay returns to earlier investors, purchase luxury homes, and finance extravagant activities.

According to Bloomberg, Google has launched a new tool for its Gemini AI assistant that allows users to upload chat logs and context from other AI applications, aimed at attracting users of OpenAI's ChatGPT and Anthropic PBC's Claude.Google stated that Gemini has added an import option, allowing both free and paid users to upload compressed files of conversations with other AI providers.

Bybit announced that it will co-host an online live broadcast today on the Bybit official website and X platform with DefiLlama Research (DL Research), reviewing the "2025 World Cryptocurrency Application Index Report" previously released by both parties.It is reported that this live broadcast will be participated by Bybit's Chief Market Analyst Han Tan and the DL Research research team members Seb and Stan. The core topics will focus on the recent dramatic changes in the global situation and the trends in the cryptocurrency market, with a particular emphasis on the performance and resilience of cryptocurrencies in geopolitical conflicts, the current development status of the stablecoin ecosystem, new trends in RWA and tokenization applications, as well as the specific performance of the Middle Eastern market, represented by the UAE, under the current geopolitical "stress test."

According to Bloomberg, the lawsuit filed by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's sister regarding sexual abuse allegations has been dismissed. U.S. District Court Judge Zachary Bluestone in Missouri ruled on Friday that the lawsuit was time-barred due to the allegations being too old and exceeding the statute of limitations. However, the judge also stated that Ann Altman could amend and refile the complaint.Her lawyer Ryan Mahoney stated, "The court's ruling only pertains to procedural issues and does not affect the substance of the allegations themselves." He added that the court has allowed the parties to submit a revised complaint, and the team will complete it as soon as possible and will continue with the planned discovery. Sam Altman's legal representatives declined to comment.

According to Binance spot data, the market has experienced significant fluctuations. FIL has dropped by 9.23% in 24 hours, while reaching a "high and then falling" state.In addition, CELR has reached a new low for the week, with a 24-hour drop of 6.4%. CVC, ENJ, and RED have also reached new lows today, with declines of 5.93%, 8.42%, and 5.55%, respectively. PYTH has similarly reached a new low for the week, with a drop of 8.96%.On the other hand, FORTH and FIL have also shown a "high and then falling" state, with declines of 7.76% and 7.03%, respectively. It is worth mentioning that JST has increased by 24.63% in 24 hours and has shown a "bottoming rebound" state.

According to PRNewswire, the crypto startup Evernorth, supported by Ripple, announced that it has publicly submitted an S-4 registration statement to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding its previously announced business combination with the SPAC company Armada Acquisition Corp. II, sponsored by Arrington Capital, with the goal of becoming an XRP treasury company listed on Nasdaq.Previously, in October last year, it was reported that Evernorth plans to go public in the U.S. and raise over $1 billion to accumulate XRP tokens.

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes has filed a criminal lawsuit against Kalshi, stating, "Kalshi may pride itself on being a 'prediction market,' but in reality, it operates illegal gambling activities and accepts bets on Arizona elections, both of which violate Arizona law. No company has the right to unilaterally decide which laws to follow."Kalshi is currently facing other legal lawsuits in states such as Ohio and Tennessee.

Bitcoin payment service provider Bitrefill disclosed on platform X that it suffered a cyberattack on March 1, 2026, resulting in a customer data breach. The attack originated from a compromised employee's laptop and allowed the attackers to access certain databases and cryptocurrency wallets.Investigations revealed that the attack method was highly similar to past attacks on cryptocurrency companies by the North Korean DPRK Lazarus/Bluenoroff hacker group. Approximately 18,500 purchase records involved limited customer information (email, cryptocurrency payment addresses, and IP metadata), with about 1,000 records having customer name information stored in an encrypted format, but potentially accessible. Bitrefill stated that customers do not need to take special actions but are advised to be vigilant for unusual information.Bitrefill further added that it has currently shut down related systems for isolation and is collaborating with security experts, on-chain analysts, and law enforcement. Operations have nearly returned to normal. The company emphasized that it is long-term profitable and financially robust enough to absorb this loss and will continue to strengthen cybersecurity measures, including internal access controls, monitoring, and emergency response mechanisms.

Takatoshi Shibayama, the head of Ledger's Asia-Pacific region, stated that if the United States implements a broader ban on stablecoin yields, discussions will take place among institutions, stablecoin issuers, and regulators in other countries. He pointed out that countries like Australia have provided regulatory exemptions for stablecoin issuers, but currently, most stablecoins do not offer yields or rewards to users even outside the United States, in order to protect banking interests.If U.S. policies change, discussions between stablecoin issuers and regulators in various countries about allowing yields to be passed on to users will significantly increase. The U.S. Senate is currently advancing a cryptocurrency regulation bill, but provisions supported by banking lobby groups that prohibit third-party platforms from offering stablecoin yields have stalled the legislation, which has drawn opposition from cryptocurrency industry lobbyists.Shibayama also mentioned that the way Asian financial institutions are focusing on the cryptocurrency industry has changed, with a certain degree of decoupling from cryptocurrency and blockchain technology since last year. Institutions are more focused on the tokenization of financial products and the issuance of stablecoins, rather than on DeFi and staking, which are native cryptocurrency products. Assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum are excluded from discussions. However, asset management companies are still considering launching cryptocurrency products to enrich client options.

BlockFills, headquartered in Chicago, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. Documents submitted by the company indicate that its estimated assets are between $50 million and $100 million, while estimated liabilities are between $100 million and $500 million.In a statement released on Sunday, BlockFills stated that after extensive discussions with investors, clients, and creditors, the Chapter 11 bankruptcy process is the "most responsible path forward." This filing for reorganization will allow the company to undergo an orderly restructuring under court supervision while maintaining transparency and oversight. The company added that this move aims to "stabilize the business, seek additional liquidity and avenues for recovery, and explore potential strategic transactions," while emphasizing that protecting customer interests "remains a top priority."

Binance founder CZ posted on the X platform that the Binance Web3 wallet now supports filtering out junk transactions to reduce the risk of address poisoning. Due to the recent increase in Ethereum address poisoning attacks, he previously called for block explorers to directly filter such junk transactions instead of just displaying them to users, and suggested using AI technology for junk transaction identification and filtering.

French Hill, chairman of the U.S. House Financial Services Committee, stated that the CLARITY Act is expected to address some regulatory issues not covered by the GENIUS Act.In an interview, Hill mentioned that the banking industry still has concerns about the proposed cryptocurrency regulatory framework, particularly regarding the regulatory treatment that future crypto companies may face. Hill pointed out that the House passed the CLARITY Act last summer with bipartisan support, including 78 Democratic votes in favor. The bill is part of Washington's push to establish a regulatory framework for digital assets, aiming to clarify how stablecoins and other digital assets operate in the U.S. financial markets. Additionally, policymakers are discussing whether crypto companies should be subject to the same level of regulation as banks. Hill stated that both parties have reached a consensus on a key principle: stablecoins should not pay interest to holders, which is also a central topic of discussion surrounding the GENIUS Act.

According to Cointelegraph, Utah's HB243 bill has been submitted to the governor for signature, defining "proposition betting" as gambling, aimed at banning prediction market platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket from operating in the state. Governor Spencer Cox stated he would sign the bill.Kalshi subsequently filed a lawsuit against Utah and Iowa, claiming that its event contracts are federally regulated derivatives, and that states have no authority to prohibit them. In response, CFTC Chairman Michael Selig emphasized that the CFTC has exclusive regulatory authority over prediction markets, stating, "Whoever challenges, see you in court."

According to CoinDesk, Bitcoin mining pool operator Foundry Digital plans to launch a domestic Zcash mining pool in the U.S. next month, providing a mining platform built around compliance reviews, reporting standards, and operational controls for institutional and publicly traded company miners.Foundry CEO Mike Colyer stated that Zcash has evolved into an institutional-grade asset, but its mining infrastructure has not kept pace. He pointed out that institutional and publicly traded miners looking to gain exposure to Zcash previously lacked a compliance-specific infrastructure in the U.S. The mining pool will implement KYC and anti-money laundering compliance reviews for participants, with mining rewards distributed through transparent Zcash addresses rather than concealed ones, using a PPLNS payment model, and with no minimum hash rate threshold.Privacy coins have recently regained market attention, with ZEC rising over 670% in the past 12 months, XMR increasing by 72% during the same period, and DASH up by 51%. After Bitcoin's halving in 2024, mining profitability has tightened, with hash rate prices dropping from over $60 per PH to $30, prompting several large mining companies to explore other PoW networks to diversify their revenue sources. Colyer stated that this move is not primarily in response to declining Bitcoin profits, as Foundry's Bitcoin mining business remains solid, and the company is currently focused on both Bitcoin and Zcash chains.