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According to Fortune, the startup Mercor, which provides training data for AI companies like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Meta, has confirmed a significant security breach. The incident originated from a supply chain attack on the open-source library LiteLLM, which is widely used by developers to connect AI services, with millions of downloads per day.The attack was initiated by the hacker group TeamPCP, which implanted malicious code in LiteLLM to steal credentials. Another hacker group, Lapsus$, subsequently claimed to have obtained up to 4TB of data from Mercor, including source code, database records, internal Slack communications, and platform conversation videos. According to unverified reports, datasets from some of Mercor's clients and confidential information about their AI projects may have been leaked. Mercor stated that it has taken swift action to contain the situation and has initiated a third-party forensic investigation.

According to Bnp Paribas, BNP Paribas announced the expansion of its trading product range and will launch 6 cryptocurrency exchange-traded notes (ETNs) linked to Bitcoin and Ethereum for retail clients in France. This product allows investors to gain indirect exposure to cryptocurrencies through their securities accounts without the need to directly hold BTC or ETH, and will operate under the MIFID2 regulatory framework.The related ETN products are scheduled to officially launch on March 30, 2026, with the potential for further expansion to a broader wealth management client base in the future.

According to Slow Fog monitoring, the Apifox desktop client has encountered a supply chain attack, with front-end script files hosted on its official CDN being injected with highly obfuscated malicious JavaScript code.Affected users may face risks such as credential theft, sensitive data leakage, and remote command execution, with the malicious code executing automatically and being highly concealed. Slow Fog recommends that users immediately revoke all Tokens, reset passwords, log out and log back in to invalidate sessions, block the *.apifox.it.com domain, clear local storage, and review API logs and abnormal activities.

According to Bloomberg, the Bank of Montreal (BMO) announced the launch of tokenized cash and deposit services for institutional clients through the network of the largest derivatives exchange in the U.S., CME Group. This service allows clients to bypass traditional banking hours and achieve continuous fund transfers around the clock. Derek Vernon, Head of North American Treasury and Payment Solutions at the Bank of Montreal, stated, "Clients will be able to transfer funds whenever the market demands, rather than being restricted by banking hours."

Vitalik posted on the X platform, stating that we should maintain an open attitude towards the current separation of the Ethereum beacon chain and execution clients, believing that the complexity of running two daemons and having them communicate with each other is significantly higher than running a single daemon.Vitalik pointed out that Ethereum's goal is to allow users to use the network in a self-hosted manner and have a good user experience, which in many cases means needing to run their own nodes. However, the current way of running nodes adds unnecessary complexity. He suggested that in the short term, a more standardized foundational packaging solution could allow users to install Docker images of different clients and achieve more convenient communication. At the same time, as the LeanEthereum consensus scheme matures, the overall architectural design should also be reconsidered in the future.

The main development branch of the Bitcoin client Bitcoin Core has merged the Cluster Mempool update (PR #34616), which is expected to be included in the upcoming Bitcoin Core 31 release.This upgrade will redesign the way nodes manage pending transactions (mempool) by grouping related transactions for processing, aiming to improve block packing efficiency and optimize fee calculations for RBF and CPFP transactions. Bitcoin Core 31 is expected to be released in the second half of 2026.

The globally leading cryptocurrency trading platform Gate has announced an upgrade to its VIP service system, optimizing the exclusive service structure and support mechanisms around the diverse needs of high-net-worth clients. This upgrade aims to build a more efficient and customer-centric interactive network, providing VIP clients with instant and convenient services through improved exclusive connection channels and response processes, thereby enhancing overall service collaboration efficiency.In terms of high-net-worth client operations, Gate is simultaneously deepening its VIP client operation strategy, strengthening tiered management and refined outreach mechanisms, focusing on improving the quality of client interactions and service outreach efficiency, and promoting the establishment of a more long-term and stable client relationship structure. Additionally, Gate has launched several exclusive features, including Gate Vault, VIP-exclusive wealth management, and private wealth management services, gradually forming a comprehensive service system that encompasses trading support, asset allocation, and security assurance.Against the backdrop of deepening industry competition, the platform's upgrade of tiered services and high-end client operation capabilities helps to solidify its core user base and enhance overall service resilience.

Hong Kong police have arrested an employee of a cryptocurrency trading platform who is suspected of stealing approximately 2.67 million USDT from about 20 customers, worth around 20.87 million HKD. The arrested individual is a 34-year-old network engineer surnamed Choi, who has worked at the company for 4 years and is primarily responsible for managing the mobile application.The company began receiving reports from customers about lost funds in early January this year. Investigations revealed that the employee had logged into the company database and accessed relevant customer accounts. The incident took place at an investment company located in the South Tower of Hong Kong Science Museum Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, which provides a cryptocurrency settlement platform. The case has now been handed over to the Ninth Team of the Criminal Investigation Unit of the Yau Tsim Police District for further investigation.

Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley stated, "A wealth management client of Bitwise had never allocated to crypto assets when they first engaged with Bitwise two years ago. Until today, with the market correction, this client has invested $11 million in Bitcoin. For the vast number of investors who have yet to enter the crypto market, the market correction presents an opportunity."

Galaxy Digital's research director Alex Thorn stated that a certain client of Galaxy recently sold approximately $9 billion in Bitcoin, not due to the so-called "quantum computing risk" considerations.He pointed out that although Galaxy Digital founder and CEO Mike Novogratz mentioned that some opinions in the market view quantum computing as one of the explanations for the weakening of Bitcoin prices, Novogratz himself does not agree with this statement.

According to CoinDesk, Switzerland's largest bank UBS is considering offering cryptocurrency services to individual clients.

Co-founder of Neynar, Rishav Mukherji, published a post outlining the vision for Farcaster: Neynar will maintain the Farcaster protocol, run the Farcaster client, and be responsible for the operations of Clanker. Some members of the Clanker team will join Neynar. Neynar has always been an important infrastructure provider for the Farcaster ecosystem, and this integration is a natural evolution after years of deep involvement in the community.The vision is to enable builders to move from ideas to sustainable income, creating a "builder-first" network. The core value of Farcaster lies in the long-established community of builders, a group that has driven key innovations such as Frames, Degen, and Warpcast. The value of Farcaster is not only in the products but also in those who experiment, share knowledge, and build openly. Neynar's acquisition of Farcaster has a core mission to make software building simpler.At the product level, there will be no major adjustments to Farcaster, Neynar, or Clanker, and rumors about the protocol or client being discontinued are not true. The Neynar developer platform will continue to exist, and financial and transaction-related functions will remain unchanged. The next phase will involve assessing product priorities, gradually advancing the roadmap while maintaining the openness of the network. As the barriers to software building continue to decrease, combined with crypto-native financial tracks and open distribution mechanisms, Farcaster is expected to become an important starting point for creators and developers to experiment, collaborate, and scale.

According to Bloomberg, UBS Group AG plans to offer cryptocurrency investment services to some private banking clients and is currently selecting partners for this purpose. Related discussions have been ongoing for months, and UBS has not yet made a final decision on how to proceed.

Recently, Huobi HTX held an offline交流之旅 titled "Aletai Ice and Snow Adventure" for core major clients and key KOLs. This event focused on deep companionship and refined services, establishing closer emotional connections with clients and KOLs through 5×24 hours of offline interaction in a relaxed and authentic setting.During the event, the Huobi HTX team invested significant effort in itinerary planning, communication, and service details, providing meticulous support based on the genuine needs of clients, which received unanimous praise from the participants. Several clients and KOLs expressed that this offline交流 significantly enhanced their trust in the platform's professionalism and long-term commitment.During the journey, Huobi HTX also integrated an annual business review and shared the strategic planning for 2026, engaging in in-depth discussions around the platform's development direction, product optimization, and ecological layout, further strengthening clients' confidence in the platform's long-term development.

According to Bloomberg, Bank of New York Mellon (BNY) has launched a tokenized deposit service that allows clients to transfer funds through a blockchain network.The tokenized deposit is an on-chain representation of the deposits held by BNY clients in their bank accounts, which can be used for collateral and margin trading, and enables 24/7 operations to accelerate payment speeds. Currently, the institutions participating in this service include Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), Citadel Securities, DRW Holdings, Ripple Prime, Baillie Gifford, and Circle. BNY currently manages or administers assets totaling $57.8 trillion, making it the third major global bank to delve into the digital asset space, following JPMorgan and HSBC.ICE plans to support tokenized deposits in its clearinghouse to align with its preparations for 24/7 trading settlements. Additionally, the service supports programmable trading, allowing for automatic fund transfers to be triggered when predefined conditions (such as loan repayment obligations) are met.

According to the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), the SFC has condemned Saxo Financial (Hong Kong) Limited (Saxo) and imposed a fine of HKD 4 million due to Saxo's deficiencies in distributing non-SFC approved virtual asset funds and virtual asset-related products (collectively referred to as virtual asset products) on its online trading platform (online platform). During the period from November 1, 2018, to November 25, 2022 (the relevant period), Saxo allowed retail clients to buy and sell several virtual asset products on the online platform.According to two circulars issued by the SFC to intermediaries that took effect at critical times, these products should only be sold to professional investors. The SFC's investigation found that during the relevant period, Saxo executed 1,446 transactions on the online platform for six individual professional investors and 130 retail clients, involving 32 virtual asset products. All of the relevant products were classified as complex products, including 21 exchange-traded derivative products (exchange-traded virtual asset products).Before executing these transactions, Saxo did not assess whether clients had the knowledge to invest in virtual asset products, nor did it provide sufficient information to clients and specifically warn clients about virtual assets, thus failing to comply with the guidelines set out in the two SFC circulars.