Zenith has announced the successful completion of its first atomic transactions between the Canton Network and the Zenith EVM. According to NS3.AI, this achievement follows the processing of over 100,000 EVM transactions during testing. Zenith reported that transaction latency typically ranged from 400 milliseconds to 1.5 seconds. This milestone aims to integrate Ethereum-style smart contracts with Canton infrastructure, which handles over $9 trillion in monthly volume.

Solana's official account posted a message hinting that Backpack will be launching Solana.

A recent security report by Immunefi reveals that while the frequency of crypto hacks remains steady, the financial losses are increasingly concentrated in a few large-scale exploits. According to Cointelegraph, the report analyzed 425 publicly known incidents from 2021 to 2025, estimating an average hack loss of approximately $25 million. In 2024 and 2025 alone, 191 hacks resulted in $4.67 billion in losses, with just five incidents accounting for 62% of the total. Centralized exchange breaches, though fewer in number, were responsible for the majority of these losses. Twenty exchange hacks contributed to around $2.55 billion, or about 55% of the total, highlighting the vulnerability of large pools of user funds concentrated in fewer points of failure. The report also noted that token markets are reacting more severely to breaches. Among 82 hacked tokens tracked, prices fell a median of 61% within six months, with 83.9% remaining below their hack-day price during that period. Immunefi CEO Mitchell Amador explained that the market's expectations have shifted, viewing breaches as indicators of deeper issues in engineering, governance, and operational resilience. Amador emphasized that the impact of exploits extends beyond the initial financial loss, affecting token prices, treasury capacity, leadership, development time, and user trust. The report also highlighted the interconnected nature of DeFi systems, where a single incident can have cascading effects across lending, collateral, and liquidity networks. An example is the collapse of Elixir’s deUSD stablecoin in November 2025, which was linked to a $93 million loss by Stream Finance, leading to a significant devaluation of deUSD. Despite a decrease in crypto-related hack losses to $26.5 million in February, the lowest monthly total in nearly a year, several security incidents have emerged in March. Google researchers identified a new exploit kit, Coruna, targeting Apple iPhone users to steal cryptocurrency wallet seed phrases. Additionally, the Bitcoin-based DeFi platform Solv Protocol reported a $2.7 million exploit affecting fewer than 10 users, with the project offering a bounty for the return of funds. Meanwhile, the domain of Bonk.fun was hijacked, leading to a wallet-draining scheme, and NFT lending platform Gondi disabled a faulty smart contract after an exploit resulted in the theft of approximately $230,000 worth of NFTs. The project is compensating affected users while investigating the vulnerability.

As of today, 48.2% of S&P 500 stocks are considered oversold, while only 10.2% are overbought. Bespoke Investment Group posted on X that these figures represent the most extreme levels since the tariff-related market fluctuations of last spring. This trend indicates a significant shift in market dynamics, reflecting investor sentiment and market volatility. The current oversold condition suggests potential opportunities for investors, although it also highlights underlying market concerns. The disparity between oversold and overbought stocks underscores the ongoing uncertainty in the financial markets.

OP_NET has introduced a new Bitcoin layer-1 DeFi stack named SlowFi, which claims that swaps generally cost between $1 to $2 under typical fee conditions. According to NS3.AI, the stack utilizes standard Bitcoin transactions, Taproot-based spends, and BTC as the sole gas asset, eliminating the need for bridges, wrapped assets, or a separate gas token. This launch contributes to the ongoing discussion about whether DeFi-style activities on Bitcoin enhance miner fees or displace monetary transactions.

Apex Group’s Tokeny and Polygon Labs have introduced T-REX Ledger, a blockchain platform focused on compliance, aimed at facilitating the movement of regulated tokenized assets across networks without the need for repeated investor checks and transfer restrictions. According to Cointelegraph, the initiative addresses a significant challenge in tokenized markets. The ERC-3643 token standard, based on Ethereum, supports the compliant issuance of real-world assets (RWAs), but identity checks, eligibility rules, and transfer restrictions often remain fragmented when assets are distributed across multiple blockchains. T-REX Ledger is proposed as a shared compliance layer that other chains can query, while settlements continue on external networks. Developed using Polygon’s Chain Development Kit and connected to Agglayer, the system is designed to serve as a common registry for investor eligibility and transfer rules across tokenized securities. This launch occurs amid a broader push by financial and crypto infrastructure groups to develop infrastructure for tokenized markets. The Intercontinental Exchange, parent company of the New York Stock Exchange, has announced plans for a new platform for tokenized stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs), while the Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (DTCC) joined the ERC-3643 Association in 2025, as institutions delve deeper into tokenized collateral and securities infrastructure. The network is described as a “shared source of truth” for investor eligibility and transfer rules. T-REX aims to address the issue that while ERC-3643 enables compliant issuance, it does not maintain a shared compliance state across chains. Security measures applied to Ethereum and Polygon, for instance, still require separate eligibility checks, identity attestations, and transfer restrictions. Joachim Lebrun, co-founder of T-REX Network and chief blockchain officer of Tokeny, explained to Cointelegraph that T-REX Ledger would support the issuance and lifecycle management of regulated digital securities, including bonds, funds, equities, and structured products, with identity, eligibility, and transfer rules embedded directly into ERC-3643 tokens. Apex Group will serve as the first on-chain transfer agent and plans to adopt T-REX Ledger as its default multi-chain orchestration layer, with an initial target of $100 billion in tokenized assets by June 2027. T-REX Ledger centralizes compliance logic in a dedicated chain that other networks can query, while settlement remains on external chains. Lebrun noted, “The market has grown into a multi-chain world for tokenization,” and argued that T-REX Ledger transforms other blockchains into “distribution channels,” allowing regulated assets to move to “wherever liquidity exists with speed, compliance, and control.” T-REX positions itself as a neutral registry layer that can coexist with other players in the tokenization race. Lebrun mentioned that a security issued via T-REX Ledger “could ultimately settle at DTCC” because “the compliance validation doesn’t need to live on the same network as the settlement.” The chain will operate as a sovereign Polygon CDK network governed by a dedicated steering committee, while ERC-3643 and its compliance framework remain open source under the ERC-3643 Association, independent of Polygon.

According to Onchain Lens monitoring, the whale 0xf35, which had been dormant for two months, deposited $4.1 million into Hyperliquid and opened a 5x leveraged long position, holding 150,000 BRENTOIL, worth $16.08 million. The wallet has accumulated losses of $1.19 million.

A novel term is gaining traction in describing the U.S. economy, potentially impacting major retailers. Bloomberg posted on X, highlighting how this subtle change in economic terminology could influence business strategies and consumer behavior. The shift comes as companies navigate a complex economic landscape, seeking to adapt to evolving market conditions. Retailers are closely monitoring these developments, as they may affect sales forecasts and inventory management. The new descriptor reflects broader economic trends and could signal shifts in consumer confidence and spending patterns. As the economy continues to evolve, businesses are urged to stay informed and agile in their strategic planning.

Forward Industries has announced its strategic accumulation of 7.013 million Solana (SOL) tokens. According to NS3.AI, the company is also planning a share buyback valued at approximately $27.4 million. In addition, Forward Industries has entered into a $40 million crypto-collateralized loan agreement with Galaxy Digital, using its fwdSOL as collateral.

U.S. President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi are preparing to unveil a nuclear power project in the southern United States. Bloomberg posted on X, highlighting that this initiative is part of a broader investment fund created under a trade agreement between the two nations. The project aims to enhance energy cooperation and strengthen economic ties between the U.S. and Japan. This development marks a significant step in bilateral relations, focusing on sustainable energy solutions and technological advancements in nuclear power. The collaboration underscores the commitment of both countries to address global energy challenges and promote clean energy alternatives.

If on-chain private lending wants to transcend the glamorous facade of the traditional private lending industry, it must first solve the trust issue before it can solve the profitability issue.

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On March 17, 2026, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) jointly issued an official interpretation on how federal securities laws and commodity exchange laws apply to crypto assets.

Jensen Huang is one of the most present tech figures of our time. Every year at GTC, he stands on a stage in front of thousands of people, wearing his signature black leather jacket, turning his two-hour speech into a sermon about the future.

The short-term "channel value" under macroeconomic fluctuations cannot mask the deep value differentiation in the crypto asset market.

Developers behind the fast-rising OpenClaw are being targeted by a sophisticated phishing campaign promising thousands in fake “CLAW” tokens — the latest sign that attackers are zeroing in on the AI-crypto intersection.

The FTX Recovery Trust will distribute $2.2 billion to creditors on March 31 2026, with payments delivered through BitGo, Kraken, or Payoneer after users complete verification and tax forms. This fourth payout brings total recoveries close to $10 billion, with many creditor classes reaching full or above full repayment.

In the ever-changing world of digital currencies, an important question has always lingered in people's minds: how will countries adapt to the rise of Bitcoin?

In a striking coincidence, Visa and Stripe-backed Tempo both unveiled similar tools that allow users to execute AI-driven payments, signaling that the race to power autonomous “agent commerce” is officially on.

One is a driving school for AI Agents, teaching users how to better use AI Agents; the other is an AI Agent 4S shop, helping to repair malfunctioning AI Agents.