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Vitalik Buterin's proposed Ethereum scaling framework "Strawmap" gains support, aiming to shorten block generation time and transaction confirmation delays, thereby improving network performance and user experience. Ethereum's price fluctuates around $2035, with a key resistance level at $2100. A breakthrough could push it up to $2300, and market sentiment is expected to improve.

Michael Saylor proposed a Bitcoin-based digital credit framework at the Strategy World 2026 conference, emphasizing Bitcoin as the underlying asset and showcasing the robust performance and investor-friendly features of STRC preferred shares. The market responded positively to this framework, driving up assets related to Solana and Ethereum. The Strategy plan aims to further expand digital yield products and Bitcoin asset pools.

Gate News bot message, CEX spot trading volume has decreased for five straight months. Over the past 12 months, CEX spot volumes have dropped across the board, with declines recorded on every major exchange since the peak in October of last year.

Fintech startup Dots announces completion of $8.9 million Series A funding, led by DCM with participation from Y Combinator, bringing the total funding to over $14.8 million. The company processes over $150 million in payments, serves 1 million gig workers, expects to be profitable by 2025, and is launching a new payment system and features.

XRP sentiment ratio reaches a five-week high of 2.35, indicating market optimism. Actions by institutions such as SBI Holdings and Aviva Investors, as well as net capital inflows into XRP-related ETFs, support this trend. However, XRP price remains under pressure, currently around $1.45, facing downside risk amid overall market bearishness.

Odaily Planet Daily reports that, according to The Data Nerd monitoring, 17 hours ago, a suspected whale wallet related to Monetalis transferred 325,000 UNI tokens to Wintermute, worth $1.24 million. The wallet currently holds 3.27 million UNI tokens, valued at $12.75 million; 31,337 ETH, valued at $63.81 million; and 98,900 AAVE tokens, valued at $11.86 million.

TRM Labs reports that AI cryptocurrency scam activities have surged by approximately 500% over the past year. Hackers are using AI to generate phishing emails and fake websites, with deepfake technology accelerating emotional scams. The scale of illegal crypto transactions is expected to reach $158 billion in 2025, highlighting the urgent need to upgrade security defenses.

The Polkadot network will undergo its first halving on March 14, with the issuance volume expected to decrease from 120 million to 55 million tokens. Market expectations for DOT scarcity have increased, leading to a price rise of approximately 27% over the past week. The new regulation has enhanced network liquidity and security, while ETF applications have also attracted attention. The future trend remains highly watched by the market.

The number of Bitcoin whale wallets is approaching 20,000, reaching a high level for this phase, indicating that well-funded investors are increasing their holdings during the price adjustment period. This behavior typically signals reduced short-term selling pressure and potential for future price increases. Although the market is still influenced by macro factors, the whale holding trend is seen as a forward-looking indicator, reflecting high-net-worth investors' recognition of Bitcoin's scarcity.

Block faces controversy over high activity expenses and large-scale layoffs, with CEO Dorsey opting for rapid restructuring to adapt to the transformation. Although the stock price has risen, the practice of "AI-driven layoffs" has been questioned, and external criticism has been raised regarding corporate governance and financial decision-making. The company offers generous severance packages, and discussions focus on balancing corporate culture and operational responsibility.

World Liberty Financial (WLFI) proposes a governance plan requiring token holders to lock WLFI for at least 180 days to be eligible to vote. The draft sets staking tiers: staking 10 million WLFI can become a "Node," while staking 50 million WLFI can upgrade to a "Super Node" and receive additional incentives. Voting rights are based on a square root model to reduce the influence of whales. The plan aims to encourage long-term participation and reduce speculation. The official voting date will be announced later.

Ethereum's recent price fluctuations saw it reach $2,150 before falling back to $2,034. The key support level is at $2,000, with resistance at $2,100, which marks the profit and loss status of large investors. Market sentiment has shifted to bullish, but caution is needed as insufficient price momentum could lead to a short squeeze. Volatility is rising, and institutional selling has slowed. The future trend depends on whether it can break through $2,100.

On-chain analyst Willy Woo warns that Bitcoin may face a deep correction, with a target of $45,000. He points out that although there could be a short-term rebound to $75,000, weakening liquidity may suppress price volatility. He expects bearish momentum to weaken in 2026, with a potential rebound in 2027. There are differing opinions in the market, with some believing that the bottoming phase has already begun.

Cardano's ADA token has risen nearly 20% within 48 hours, with its market cap climbing back into the top ten. The current price is approximately $0.292. If it can hold the $0.30 support level, further gains are possible. On-chain data shows whales increasing their holdings, and Grayscale has also increased its ADA allocation, indicating clear signs of capital inflow.

Bloomberg partners with Kaiko to integrate financial market data into the blockchain, initially focusing on tokenized U.S. Treasuries and repurchase markets, providing unified pricing information and reducing clearing and reconciliation costs. This service is based on Canton Network and aims to improve data accuracy and transparency, reflecting traditional financial information providers' accelerated adoption of blockchain.

Ripple announces increased investment in the XRP Ledger ecosystem, focusing on supporting compliant DeFi applications and real asset tokenization, aiming to strengthen XRP's long-term value and liquidity development. Currently, XRP price is fluctuating around $1.40, with technical analysis indicating short-term resistance at $1.50. The market is watching for capital inflows and a breakthrough of key resistance levels.

Arbitrum's native token ARB price continues to decline, approaching historical lows. Analysts believe it may enter a long-term accumulation phase. The weekly chart shows that the coin is at a critical support zone, with recent volatility narrowing, indicating weakening selling pressure. The current trend exhibits Wyckoff accumulation model characteristics. A breakout above the resistance level could confirm a trend reversal, but if it falls below the key invalidation price, the logic will be negated. Investors are closely watching the subsequent market developments.

Odaily Planet Daily reports that market data shows ROBO continues to rise and has broken through 0.03 USDT, currently trading at 0.0377 USDT, with a short-term increase of over 80%.

Jack Dorsey responds to Block layoffs, stating that over-hiring during the pandemic and poor organizational management are the reasons, emphasizing the goal of achieving $2 million in gross profit per employee. The layoffs have led to a 22% increase in stock price.