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German robotics startup Neura Robotics has completed a financing round of approximately 1 billion euros (about 1.2 billion dollars), with participation from stablecoin issuer Tether Holdings SA, aimed at developing AI-driven humanoid robots. This round of financing values the company at around 4 billion euros, with potential for further funding in the future.Neura Robotics, headquartered in Metzingen, Germany, currently sells products including factory transport robots and robotic arm devices for home use. The company's CEO, David Reger, previously stated that the company's order volume last year was close to 1 billion dollars, with clients including Japan's Kawasaki Heavy Industries and Omron. In January 2025, the company completed a financing round of 120 million euros led by Exor's Lingotto Investment Management.This investment is Tether's latest move in its ongoing expansion beyond the cryptocurrency business, having previously invested in brain-computer interface company Blackrock Neurotech and Italian robotics startup Generative Bionics.

Ju.com announced that the first phase of the Meme token sale project SaltyClaw (SC) will launch on March 5, 2026, at 16:00. According to the announcement, this token sale will be conducted in an oversubscription model, with the issuance chain being JuChain. The initial issuance amount for this token sale is 100,000,000,000 SC, and the public offering price is 0.00001 USDT.The subscription will start on March 5 at 16:00 and end on March 6 at 16:00; the platform stated that settlement will be completed within 4 hours after the subscription ends. The project's TGE time is set for March 6 at 20:00, and the trading pair will be SC/JU.Users can participate in this subscription using JU/USDT/BTC/ETH, and the platform will uniformly convert and allocate based on "U standard." A deflationary issuance mechanism is introduced in this Meme token sale: for every increase of $1,000,000 in the total amount of the token sale, the actual total issuance of tokens will decrease by 10% from the previous tier. Additionally, an invitation incentive is set up, where successfully inviting friends to participate can share 20% of the final issuance amount as token rewards, and any unallocated portion will be burned.

According to sources, the former Chief Research Scientist of OpenAI is raising $70 million for an artificial intelligence startup that is developing software to help factories achieve autonomous operation.

After the conclusion of the Spring Festival mainstream coin 20% discount new project event, Ju.com announced the launch of a brand new series of activities, "Meme Ten Issue New Project Plan," which will kick off a continuous 10 issues of Meme coin new projects, focusing on hot Meme track projects, and will comprehensively upgrade the rules, introducing a multi-currency mixed-weighted pool and a deflationary issuance mechanism.According to the announcement, this event will start on March 5, 2026, at 16:00 (UTC+8), with each cycle lasting 2 days, totaling 10 issues; the specific new coin types will be subject to the official announcement from Ju.com.In terms of rules, Ju.com adopts a mixed participation model with four major funding pools, allowing users to participate in the new project using any asset such as JU, USDT, BTC, or ETH. The system will convert the invested assets into USDT value uniformly and allocate Tokens based on the proportion of the total value invested by the user relative to the total investment across the platform. The higher the value proportion, the more new project Tokens will be obtained.At the same time, this event introduces a deflationary issuance mechanism: for every increase of $1,000,000 in the total amount of new projects, the actual total issuance of Tokens will decrease by 10% from the previous level, meaning that the higher the participation enthusiasm, the scarcer the issued chips will be. Ju.com has also set up invitation rewards and a destruction mechanism, where 20% of the final actual issuance total will be used for promotional rewards, distributed proportionally to users who successfully invite friends to participate in the new project, while the remaining unissued portion will be permanently destroyed by being sent to a black hole address.For more details, please pay attention to the official announcements and event pages of Ju.com.

According to official news, the final season of the TRON ecosystem "AI Model Battle Royale" has officially begun. This event is jointly initiated by WINkLink and AINFT. From now until March 10, users can directly visit chat.ainft.com/chat and connect to TronLink, Binance Wallet, TokenPocket, or OKX Wallet to receive 1 million points without registration or subscription. Participating users only need to send the same WINkLink-related commands to any two models, such as ChatGPT-5.2 and Claude Opus 4.5, and participate in the selection by posting tweets to share a prize pool of 500 USDT. Welcome to join this innovative feast where decentralization meets cutting-edge AI, and witness the sparks between AI and the TRON ecosystem.

According to official news, Gate officially launched the "Trader Growth Program" from March 2 to March 31, aimed at helping more new users achieve steady growth through real trading strategy following. This program offers three levels of benefits: newcomer gifts, check-in gifts, and advanced experience gifts.Users can receive a reward of up to 200 USDT based on their trading volume after completing their first strategy-following trade; during the event, users who accumulate completed trading check-ins can receive an additional incentive of up to 50 USDT. In addition, by experiencing the following of three different style signal traders, users can unlock an advanced package worth 100 USDT.

According to Jin Ten, U.S. President Trump stated regarding the Iranian airstrike actions, "We haven't started hitting them hard yet. The real wave is yet to come. The real wave of strikes will be coming soon."Trump also stated, "If necessary, we do not rule out the possibility of U.S. troops being stationed in Iran."

Polkadot will implement several changes starting from March 12, 2026, including a new DOT issuance model, the introduction of a Dynamic Allocation Pool (DAP), and adjustments to staking, budget allocation, and network security mechanisms.The proposal sets the total supply cap of DOT at 2.1 billion; it introduces a Dynamic Allocation Pool (DAP) to replace the original treasury destruction mechanism, depositing transaction fees, Coretime sales revenue, and slashing funds into a permanent account for dynamic budget allocation; 13.14% of the remaining supply will be issued every two years, with the initial issuance amount reduced by 53.6% compared to the current model.In addition, the staking mechanism will also undergo significant updates: starting from mid to late March, validators will need to hold at least 10,000 DOT in a slashing-capable self-stake and set a minimum commission rate of 10%; from April, nominators will become non-slashable, and the unbonding period will be significantly shortened from 28 days to 24 to 48 hours.

Ju.com Spring Festival "Ten Consecutive Releases" mainstream coin 20% off new 9th phase SOL ended on March 2 at 16:00. This phase had 12,000 participants, with approximately $110 million in funds involved. All 6 subscription pools were oversubscribed, breaking 1,000%, setting a record since the event began. The overall oversubscription was about 1,330%, with the USDT pool oversubscribed by nearly 1,500%. After the subscription assets are settled, there is no lock-up period, and the funds will be available as spot, which can be sold or withdrawn directly.The 10th phase, the grand finale new BNB special, will return and officially launch on March 3 at 16:00. Users can participate in the subscription at a 20% discount using USDT/BTC/ETH/SOL/BNB/JU, with no participation threshold. Specific details are subject to the official announcement from Ju.com.In addition to the 20% discount benefits, users participating in the new subscription can receive bonuses and contract experience gold rewards, as well as a chance to enter a lottery to win physical prizes such as 88g gold bars and iPhone 17. Inviting friends to successfully participate can earn up to 5% new subscription token rewards.

According to Gate market data, major tech stocks in the US pre-market are generally down, with Micron Technology falling over 3.5% and AMD also declining more than 3.5%. ASML, Alibaba, and Intel are all down over 3%.

According to Ju.com, the Spring Festival "Ten Consecutive Releases" mainstream coin with an 80% discount for the 8th phase of ETH has concluded on February 28 at 16:00. This phase saw participation from 11,000 people, with a total investment of approximately $42,000,000, exceeding the target by 540%, and the USDT pool was oversubscribed by nearly 700%. After the subscription assets are settled, there is no lock-up period, and the funds will be available as spot, allowing for immediate selling or withdrawal.The 9th phase dedicated to SOL will return and officially launch on March 1 at 16:00. Users can participate in the subscription at an 80% discount using USDT/BTC/ETH/SOL/BNB/JU, with no participation threshold. Future projects to be launched by Ju.com will be announced separately based on market conditions and user demand, so please refer to the official announcements.In addition to the 80% discount benefits, users participating in the new subscription can receive bonuses and contract experience gold rewards, as well as a chance to win prizes in a lottery, including 88g gold bars, iPhone 17, and other physical prizes; inviting friends to successfully participate can earn up to a 5% reward in new subscription tokens. For more details, please pay attention to the official announcement from Ju.com and the event page.

Binance Wallet announced on social media that the Bitway (BTW) token will start circulating on March 2 at 16:00. Users who participated in the Bitway Pre-TGE can trade BTW tokens on the Binance Alpha platform. Winners of the first phase of the Booster Campaign can claim and trade BTW tokens 8 hours after the token circulation begins.

Dragonfly Capital founder Feng Bo posted on X: "I rarely speak on X, but this time I want to clarify some facts. When I initially founded Dragonfly, it was a fund of funds. Through this business, I met many very talented venture capitalists, among whom Haseeb Qureshi is undoubtedly the brightest star, which is why I invited him to join me in co-founding our venture capital business.I have been a VC for many years, and in my 30-year venture capital career, Haseeb has built one of the best partner teams I have ever experienced, and he is the backbone of the team. Being able to co-found our venture capital business with Haseeb has been an extremely valuable journey. I also look forward to many more years of working together in the future."According to previous news from ChainCatcher, Dragonfly partners and former co-founders are publicly disputing, with both sides holding differing views on early history and investment leadership.

Japan's financial group SBI Holdings and Startale Group announced the launch of the yen stablecoin JPYSC, aimed at institutional and cross-border payment scenarios.The stablecoin is issued and managed in trust by SBI Shinsei Trust Bank, complying with Japan's digital asset regulatory framework. SBI's trading platform, SBI VC Trade, will serve as the main distribution channel, while Startale is responsible for technical development. Both parties stated that the trust bank support model helps enhance governance and compliance assurance, promotes the use of the yen in the digital financial system, and provides a compliant alternative to the currently dollar-dominated stablecoin market. The project is expected to go live in the second quarter of this year after obtaining regulatory approval. In recent years, Japan has been actively advancing the construction of a stablecoin system. The revision of the Payment Services Act in 2022 defined fiat-backed stablecoins as "electronic payment instruments"; last October, Japan approved the issuance of the yen stablecoin JPYC. The three major banks MUFG, SMBC, and Mizuho have also launched pilot projects for stablecoins and tokenized deposits.

According to official news, the third season of the TRON ecosystem "AI Model Battle Royale" has officially started. This event is jointly initiated by JUST and AINFT. From now until March 3, users can participate without registration or any barriers. By simply connecting any of the wallets: TronLink Wallet, Binance Wallet, TokenPocket Wallet, or OKX Wallet, users can receive 1 million points. They can challenge two AI models with the same question and participate in the selection by posting tweets, sharing a prize pool of 500 USDT. This battle royale is not only a clash of computing power but also a stress test for the deep integration of decentralized applications and artificial intelligence. When AI's decision-making meets the high-performance network of TRON, a singularity regarding future interaction forms is approaching. Come and participate to witness the sparks between AI and the TRON ecosystem.

Starting from April 6, with the new fiscal year, UK investors will no longer be able to add cryptocurrency exchange-traded notes (ETNs) to their Stocks and Shares ISA tax-free accounts.The UK tax authority HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has classified cryptocurrency ETNs as an asset class applicable only to the Innovative Finance ISA, and currently, there are no mainstream platforms planning to offer related product support. Investors who already hold cryptocurrency ETNs in their ISA accounts are not required to sell them. HMRC stated that, given the innovative nature of cryptocurrency assets and the fact that the market is still developing, it will continue to assess whether related policies need to be adjusted in the future.

The Ethereum Layer 2 network Starknet, developed by StarkWare, announced the launch of a new type of asset based on Bitcoin, strkBTC, which supports balance shielding and private transfers while maintaining full composability in decentralized finance applications.It is reported that strkBTC allows Bitcoin holders to interact on Starknet DeFi while keeping transaction amounts and counterparties private. The system will deterministically issue strkBTC based on verifiable Bitcoin deposits, avoiding arbitrary control during the issuance process.

According to the official blog, Starknet has announced the launch of a new type of wrapped asset, strkBTC, aimed at providing optional privacy protection features for Bitcoin. strkBTC is an asset issued on Starknet that can be exchanged bi-directionally for native Bitcoin, designed to address the financial privacy leakage issues caused by the transparency of the Bitcoin ledger.strkBTC supports two modes: in "non-shielded mode," it operates as a standard ERC-20 token, with balances and transfers publicly verifiable; in "shielded mode," asset balances and transaction details will be hidden. This privacy mechanism is designed based on pragmatism, defaulting to confidentiality for the public, but supporting compliance audits through a Viewing Key to ensure it can operate in regulated environments. With strkBTC, users can participate in DeFi collateralization or settlement without exposing their positions and strategies. Starknet states that strkBTC will be officially launched soon and will gradually expand its privacy features in the future.

Ju.com Spring Festival "Ten Consecutive Releases" Mainstream Coin 20% Off New Phase 7 BTC has concluded at 16:00 on February 26. This phase saw participation from 12,000 people, with approximately $120 million in funds involved, overall over-subscribed by nearly 1,400%, and 5 subscription pools over-subscribed by over 1,000%, among which the USDT pool was over-subscribed by nearly 1,800%. All data set new highs since the start of the event! After the subscription assets are settled, there is no lock-up period, and the funds will be available as spot, allowing for direct selling or withdrawal.Phase 8 ETH special session will return, officially launching at 16:00 on February 27. Users can participate in the subscription at a 20% discount using USDT/BTC/ETH/SOL/BNB/JU. This new issuance has a volume of 4,800 ETH, with a public issuance price of 1,664 USDT, and there are no participation thresholds. Future projects to be launched by Ju.com will be announced separately after comprehensive evaluation based on market conditions and user demand; please refer to official announcements for updates.In addition to the 20% discount benefits, users participating in the new issuance can receive bonuses and contract experience gold rewards, as well as a chance to enter a lottery to win physical prizes such as 88g gold bars, iPhone 17, and more; inviting friends to successfully participate can earn up to 5% new issuance token rewards.