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Pi Network has moved up the deadline for upgrading to version v20.2 to March 12, requiring mainnet nodes to complete the upgrade before the deadline or face disconnection. This move coincides with a 50% surge in PI token price. Analysts are cautious about the sustainability of the rally due to the closed mainnet limiting liquidity. Version v20.2 emphasizes enhanced KYC and biometric verification to improve platform security and compliance.

Bitpanda's 2025 revenue is projected at €371 million, a 16% increase. User registrations rose 25% to 7.4 million, but adjusted EBITDA fell to €13 million due to higher expenditures. The platform expanded its asset offerings and regulatory compliance, launching a Web3 wallet and entering new markets.

US-based prime brokers are quietly positioning themselves to give hedge funds and large institutions direct access to Kalshi’s prediction markets, a move that signals growing institutional interest in event-based betting markets. A Bloomberg report from March 11, 2026, indicates that Clear Street an

Key Insights Analyst Dan Gambardello links Cardano’s monthly RSI reset and macro liquidity cycles to conditions that previously preceded ADA’s explosive 2020–2021 rally. ADA trades near $0.26 while the $0.288 moving average forms resistance, and the $0.24 to $0.25 zone continues acting as

Risk Labs proposes "The Bridge Across" plan, transforming the ACX token into a U.S. C Corporation, offering two options: equity exchange or repurchase at $0.04375. Holders can exchange shares proportionally or sell tokens to receive USDC. The proposal aims to enhance legal contract signing capabilities, facilitate institutional cooperation, and maintain normal operations during the transition period.

Ripple moves to secure an Australian financial services license, positioning its blockchain payments network for deeper expansion across Asia-Pacific while tightening regulatory footing in one of the region’s most active digital asset markets. Ripple Strengthens Global Compliance Network With Aust

The U.S. Secretary of Energy announced plans to coordinate the release of 400 million barrels of oil to counter Iran's threats, with the release of 172 million barrels being the largest in history. Market reactions to this move are uncertain, and oil prices remain affected by the security situation in the Strait of Hormuz. At the same time, oil price fluctuations will impact the Bitcoin market, potentially increasing inflationary pressures and limiting liquidity. The United States plans to replenish the released oil within a year, which should not have a long-term impact on energy security.

Wintermute CEO Evgeny Gaevoy analyzed three possible futures for cryptocurrency. He believes that the most likely scenario is traditional finance absorbing crypto, but this would stifle the ideals of crypto punk; a fully decentralized future is almost impossible. The third parallel coexistence model is the only worthwhile direction to pursue, requiring the crypto community to take concrete actions to protect individual sovereignty. Gaevoy feels confused about the current state of the industry, reflecting the conflict between personal ideals and commercial interests.

Backpack Exchange CEO Armani Ferrante announced during a live stream that the Backpack token's Token Generation Event (TGE) will take place on March 23, with a total supply of 1 million tokens, of which 62.5% will be allocated to users. Users who stake tokens can exchange for 20% of the company's equity after one year. This design aims to attract long-term investors and avoid selling pressure.

ChainAware.ai and AgentLauncher have partnered to enhance Web3 project launches through AI-powered predictive analytics and fraud detection, promoting transparency and risk reduction in token launches. Their collaboration focuses on providing real-time wallet behavior analysis and leveraging a robust network of partners to foster user engagement and ensure project integrity.

Ripple has launched a $750 million stock buyback program, valued at $50 billion, expected to last until April. This buyback is an adjustment from a previous unsuccessful attempt, with a smaller scale but a higher valuation. In recent years, Ripple has been actively expanding through acquisitions totaling approximately $4 billion, and despite pressures in the crypto market, management continues to demonstrate confidence in the business.

FDIC Chairman Travis Hill in the summit stated that under the GENIUS Act, stablecoins are not protected by government deposit insurance and are classified as independent assets separate from bank deposits. Stablecoins rely on the reserves of the issuer rather than federal insurance. Additionally, tokenized deposits still enjoy FDIC protection as they are inherently considered bank liabilities. This policy has raised concerns within the banking industry that stablecoins might divert deposits.

Revolut full UK banking licence, what changes for customers now as reported by The Guardian (https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/mar/11/british-fintech-revolut-gets-full-banking-licence), Revolut will receive a full uk banking licence this week. For customers, this is a change in

Ethereum Layer-2 network Optimism is undergoing more than 20% layoffs, according to internal employee discussions on social media. The layoffs involve multiple core departments, and the reasons are unclear, possibly to improve efficiency or respond to market pressures. The OP token has already fallen over 55% this year, and market sentiment remains cautious. The impact of these layoffs on the super chain project remains to be seen; in the short term, Base's operations are unaffected, but long-term development capabilities may face challenges.