On March 15, it was reported that Erik Voorhees, founder of ShapeShift and an early Bitcoin supporter, has made significant profits from recent cryptocurrency transactions. According to BlockBeats, Voorhees created 28 new wallets since January 31 and utilized the Cow Protocol to purchase 2,834 XAUT and 2,019 PAXG, spending a total of $23.76 million. The average purchase price was $4,896, and he has currently gained $513,000 from these investments.

According to Lookonchain, Erik Voorhees, an early Bitcoin supporter and founder of ShapeShift, has resumed buying gold-related tokens after a roughly one-month hiatus. Since January 31, he has created 28 new wallets, spending a total of approximately $23.76 million to purchase 2,834 XAUT tokens (approximately $13.78 million) and 2,019 PAXG tokens (approximately $9.97 million), with an average purchase price of approximately $4,896. His current unrealized profit is approximately $513,000.

Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has published an article stating that he has long suspected Bitcoin of being a "huge Ponzi scheme," and that recent cases of investment losses he has heard about have reinforced his concern that this assessment may be correct. In his article, Johnson cites the example of a former businessman he knows who suffered losses of approximately £20,000 and fell into financial distress after investing in Bitcoin. He uses this example to question Bitcoin's intrinsic value, arguing that it is essentially just a string of numbers stored in a computer, lacking the value backing of gold or traditional currencies. Johnson also points out that the value of cryptocurrencies largely depends on the confidence of market participants, and that once confidence weakens, its price could plummet. He further states that if investor confidence continues to erode in the future, the crypto industry may face even greater challenges.

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the United States "will help a lot" in ensuring the flow of oil through the Strait of Hormuz. The Kobeissi Letter posted on X that Trump emphasized the U.S. is actively coordinating with various countries to restore and maintain oil flows in the region. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments, and any disruption could have significant impacts on the global oil market. Trump's statement comes amid ongoing tensions in the region, highlighting the strategic importance of international cooperation in securing energy supplies.

Eric Trump, the second son of Donald Trump, posted on the X platform, disagreeing with former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's view that Bitcoin is a Ponzi scheme. Previously, former Prime Minister Johnson stated that he had always suspected Bitcoin was a Ponzi scheme, and said that hearing about several related cases had further convinced him of this judgment.

On Mar 15, 2026, 02:45 AM(UTC). According to Binance Market Data, Ethereum has crossed the 2,100 USDT benchmark and is now trading at 2,103.100098 USDT, with a narrowed 0.56% increase in 24 hours.

Moscow's Mayor Sergei Sobyanin announced on social media that Russian air defense forces intercepted 65 Ukrainian drones on March 14. According to Ming Pao, this incident marks one of the largest drone attacks on Moscow this year, as reported by TASS. The interception highlights ongoing tensions and the significant scale of aerial threats faced by the Russian capital.

TOKEN2049 Dubai, originally scheduled for late April this year, has been rescheduled to April 21–22, 2027. According to NS3.AI, the decision to postpone the event was made due to security, travel, and logistics risks associated with the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Additionally, the TON Gateway Dubai event has been canceled for similar reasons. Organizers are prioritizing the safety and convenience of participants in light of the current geopolitical situation.

Bitcoin (BTC) is poised for its most significant weekly increase since September 2025, despite a broader risk-off sentiment fueled by the intensifying conflict between the United States and Israel-Iran. According to Cointelegraph, the cryptocurrency's performance contrasts sharply with the benchmark S&P 500 (SPX), which fell by 1.60% over the same period. As of Saturday, BTC/USD had climbed over 7% in the past week, reaching approximately $70,625. The divergence in performance is partly attributed to Strategy's financial maneuvers. STRC.LIVE estimates suggest that Strategy may have generated enough capital through at-the-market sales of its STRC instrument to purchase over 11,000 BTC, equating to about $776 million at current prices. This financial instrument, an exchange-traded income-paying tool, allows Strategy to raise investor funds for Bitcoin acquisitions. When trading at or above its $100 par value, Strategy can issue more shares, converting demand into fresh capital for Bitcoin purchases. Last week, Strategy acquired 17,994 BTC, valued at approximately $1.28 billion at that time, with around 30% of the allocation funded by STRC sale proceeds. Additionally, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs have seen significant activity, with $767 million in net inflows over five consecutive trading days, indicating a growing interest in Bitcoin despite the ongoing Middle East crisis. Historically, Bitcoin has shown resilience during geopolitical upheavals. For instance, during Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Bitcoin initially dropped but subsequently rallied by 40%. A similar pattern occurred following Israel's strikes on Iran in June 2025, where Bitcoin initially dipped but then rose by about 25% over the next two months. In January 2020, during the U.S.-Iran tensions following General Qasem Soleimani's assassination, Bitcoin experienced a more than 50% increase, despite an initial price drop. Looking ahead, Bitcoin's price may continue to rise if historical trends are any indication, with macroeconomic models suggesting a potential escalation toward $100,000 in the coming months. However, a bear flag formation on the Bitcoin chart poses downside risks. This pattern, characterized by a price rise within an ascending, parallel channel following a strong downtrend, typically resolves with a price drop below the channel's lower boundary. As of Saturday, Bitcoin showed signs of upside exhaustion near the flag's upper boundary, aligning with the 50-day exponential moving average (EMA) at around $72,750. Applying the bear flag principle to Bitcoin's chart suggests a potential downside target of approximately $51,000.

This week, 15 blockchain startups raised a total of $197 million. Kast raised $80 million in its Series A funding round, the largest funding round of the week.

A large investor attempted to buy AAVE tokens with 50 million USDT through the front-end interface of the well-known lending protocol Aave. The result? The 50 million USDT went in, and the investor received only 324 AAVE tokens—worth approximately 37,000 USD. One transaction wiped out 49.96 million USD.

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