This week, 20 blockchain startups raised $809.7 million. Polymarket raised $600 million from the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) in a funding round, the largest of the week.

A Singaporean man has been sentenced to two years in prison for aiding a former colleague in the illegal transfer and laundering of approximately 8.83 million Singapore dollars in crypto assets. According to ChainCatcher, the incident involved three former employees who, after leaving the company due to a dispute, accessed the SafeX account of their previous employer, DLT Ltd, and transferred funds in three separate transactions between June and August 2025. The individuals involved used the account of one of their wives to receive the funds, which were then converted multiple times into Bitcoin and the stablecoin USDT. The assets were subsequently distributed across various wallets to obscure their trail, with some of the funds being cashed out for personal expenses. One suspect remains at large.

Singapore authorities have uncovered a cryptocurrency theft involving former employees, with the stolen amount nearing 8.83 million SGD. According to PANews, the incident was reported by Lianhe Zaobao and involved Zhang Xinghua, along with Singaporean Dai Yong and Singapore permanent resident Chen Chongxin. The trio, dissatisfied with their dismissal, conspired to illegally access their former employer's crypto platform account, SafeX, operated by Seychelles-registered DLT Ltd. They executed the theft in three stages, stealing cryptocurrency valued at approximately 8.83 million SGD, and engaged in money laundering through multiple transfers and exchanges. All three individuals previously held technical and managerial positions at the company. After leaving, they planned to start their own venture, leading to the execution of this theft. Zhang Xinghua has admitted to two charges and has been sentenced to two years in prison. Investigations into Dai Yong's involvement are ongoing, while Chen Chongxin remains at large. This case highlights the internal risks within the cryptocurrency industry and the significant challenges faced in asset security and regulatory compliance.

Nasdaq-listed Solana treasury company Artelo Biosciences announced a private placement of 3,188,407 shares of common stock at $3.45 per share, raising $11 million. The new funds will be used for general corporate purposes and to repay some transitional debt. According to the latest data from Strategic Solana Reserve, Artelo currently holds 45,883 SOL tokens. (Globenewswire)

Singapore has busted a case involving employee infighting and the theft of crypto assets, with nearly S$8.83 million involved. The defendant, Zhang Xinghua, along with two former colleagues, including Singaporean citizen Dai Yong and Singapore permanent resident Chen Chongxin, allegedly hacked into their former employer's cryptocurrency platform account due to dissatisfaction with their dismissal. They stole approximately S$8.83 million worth of cryptocurrency in three separate transactions and laundered it through multiple transfers and exchanges. The case involves the platform SafeX, whose operator, DLT Ltd, is registered in Seychelles. The three individuals previously held related technical and management positions before leaving the company to start their own business and commit the theft. Zhang Xinghua has pleaded guilty to two charges and been sentenced to two years in prison; Dai Yong is implicated, while Chen Chongxin remains at large. This case highlights insider risks and the challenges of cryptocurrency security and compliance. (Lianhe Zaobao)

U.S. Vice President Vance announced that the United States intends to withdraw from Iran shortly after addressing immediate concerns. According to NS3.AI, Vance also commented on the recent increase in U.S. oil prices, attributing it to a temporary reaction to the ongoing U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict. He expressed confidence that oil prices would decrease following the U.S. withdrawal.

Cryptocurrency exchange-traded product issuer 21Shares has announced plans to distribute staking yield dividends to investors of its Ethereum and Solana exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on March 31. According to Odaily, the distribution will allocate $0.012530 per share to investors of the Ethereum ETF (TETH) and $0.016962 per share to investors of the Solana ETF (TSOL).

In an interview regarding the Iran issue, US Vice President Vance stated that the US has no intention of remaining in Iran and will withdraw soon after resolving current affairs. He added that there is every reason to believe the US has achieved all its military objectives. The military operation is not yet over because President Trump wants to ensure that Iran completely loses its ability to threaten the US. Regarding the current rise in US domestic oil prices, Vance stated that this is a very short-lived market reaction to the US-Israel-Iran conflict, and oil prices will fall after the US withdrawal from Iran. (CCTV International News)

Cryptocurrency exchange-traded product issuer 21shares announced that it will distribute staking rewards to investors of its Ethereum exchange-traded fund TETH and Solana exchange-traded fund TSOL on March 31. TETH investors will receive $0.012530 per share, and TSOL investors will receive $0.016962 per share. (Globenewswire)

According to data disclosed by Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart on the X platform, from October 2025 to the end of February this year, Bitcoin ETFs recorded a large-scale outflow of approximately $9 billion, but have since recovered about $3 billion of that outflow. Although there has been a net outflow of over $6 billion since the "10/11 crash," the inflows and outflows of Bitcoin ETFs have essentially balanced out year-to-date, indicating a certain degree of recovery in investor sentiment.

The ongoing conflict between the U.S., Israel, and Iran has persisted for a month, with the upcoming week expected to be unpredictable, potentially affecting market stability. According to BlockBeats, the situation could either lead to peace talks or an escalation in conflict, each development impacting market sentiment. In addition to geopolitical tensions, economic indicators from Japan and the United States are set to influence market expectations. On Monday at 07:50 (UTC+8), the Bank of Japan will release the summary of opinions from its March monetary policy meeting. On Tuesday at 04:00 (UTC+8), New York Federal Reserve President John Williams is scheduled to speak. Further, on Wednesday at 00:00 (UTC+8), Chicago Federal Reserve President Austan Goolsbee will deliver opening remarks at an event hosted by the bank. Later that day, at 23:00 (UTC+8), Dallas Federal Reserve President Lorie Logan, a 2026 FOMC voting member, will also speak. On Thursday at 20:30 (UTC+8), the U.S. will release data on initial jobless claims for the week ending March 28, along with the February trade balance. Friday will see the release of several key economic indicators at 20:30 (UTC+8), including the U.S. unemployment rate for March, non-farm payrolls, and average hourly earnings on both an annual and monthly basis. Additionally, at 21:45 (UTC+8) on Friday, the final March S&P Global Services PMI for the U.S. will be published. Finally, on April 3 (Friday), the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq will be closed for the entire day. Trading in precious metals and U.S. crude oil futures will be suspended, while stock index futures will close early at 21:15 (UTC+8). Forex and U.S. Treasury futures will also close early at 23:15 (UTC+8), and Brent crude oil futures trading will be paused for the entire day.

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