🥷 Safe{Wallet} Confirms North Korean Hackers Behind Security Breach

Safe{Wallet} has shared updates on its investigation into the February 21 attack, confirming that the FBI and Mandiant have attributed the breach to TraderTraitor, a DPRK-linked hacking group. The attack exploited a developer’s compromised laptop to hijack AWS session tokens, bypassing MFA protections. While Safe's smart contracts remain unaffected, the team has implemented enhanced security measures, including a full infrastructure reset, upgraded monitoring, and improved malicious transaction detection.

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📣 YZi Labs Invests in Tensorplex Labs to Advance Decentralized AI

YZi Labs has invested in Tensorplex Labs, a decentralized AI lab focused on integrating blockchain with AI development. Tensorplex's key projects include Tensorplex Dojo, a decentralized platform for Human-AI collaboration, and Backprop Finance, a DeFi hub for Bittensor’s ecosystem. The investment will support Tensorplex’s expansion, R&D, and the broader adoption of decentralized AI solutions.

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❕ Binance Reverses RedStone (RED) Delisting After Airdrop Controversy

Binance initially suspended RedStone’s RED token listing after the project cut its airdrop from 9.5% to 5%, sparking community backlash. In response, RedStone added 2% to today’s airdrop and pledged another 4.5% in six months, leading Binance to resume the listing. RED’s price rebounded but community trust remains uncertain.

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📣 Sam Bankman-Fried Hopes for Pardon After Surprise Interview

Sam Bankman-Fried’s crisis PR manager resigned after the unexpected release of his jailhouse interview with Tucker Carlson. In the interview, SBF praised Trump and suggested his political shift toward Republicans may have impacted his sentencing. While FTX has begun repaying creditors, he continues to blame bankruptcy proceedings for the company’s collapse and is reportedly seeking political support for a presidential pardon.

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❕ White House Crypto Summit Set as Trump Hints at Expanding Crypto Reserve

The White House Crypto Summit will take place today at 3 PM EST, with President Trump delivering a keynote speech. Ahead of the event, Trump will sign executive orders reinforcing the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, which will be managed by the Treasury. Notably, Trump has hinted at expanding the reserve to include Ethereum ($ETH), XRP ($XRP), Solana ($SOL), and Cardano ($ADA) in the future.

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Ethereum has flipped Solana in DEX trading volumes.

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❕ GrokCoin Trading Volume Surges Past $160M After Musk’s AI Bot Endorsement

Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok suggested the name GrokCoin for a meme token, triggering a surge in interest. Launched on Solana, GrokCoin has now reached a market cap of $21M and $160M in trading volume, with over 19,000 traders buying in. The chatbot predicts the token’s popularity due to its playful branding and viral appeal.

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📣 Binance Introduces Community Voting for Listings and Delistings

Binance has launched “Vote to List” and “Vote to Delist”, allowing users to choose which tokens get listed or removed. The exchange pledged not to profit from listings, will disclose project marketing expenses, and distribute listing budget tokens via airdrops. This initiative aims to increase transparency and user involvement in Binance’s listing process.

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❕ Kraken Prepares for IPO in Early 2026 Amid Favorable Regulatory Shift

Kraken is planning to go public in Q1 2026, aiming to become the second publicly traded U.S. crypto exchange after Coinbase. Previous IPO plans were delayed due to SEC enforcement under the Biden administration, but Trump’s return has created a more favorable regulatory environment. Kraken's revenue more than doubled in 2024, positioning it for a strong market debut.

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📣 U.S. Banks Can Now Engage in Crypto Without Prior Approval

The U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has lifted restrictions, allowing national banks to engage in crypto activities without prior regulatory approval. This move coincides with Trump’s executive order on a Bitcoin reserve and the White House Crypto Summit, signaling a major shift in U.S. crypto policy.

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❕ Elizabeth Warren Demands Crypto ‘Czar’ Disclose Digital Asset Investments

Senator Elizabeth Warren has sent an open letter to David Sacks, demanding details on his crypto holdings, asset sales, and conflict of interest measures within the Trump administration. Warren also questioned the timing of Trump's crypto reserve announcement, which initially included Solana ($SOL), Cardano ($ADA), and XRP ($XRP) before Bitcoin ($BTC) and Ethereum ($ETH) were added later. Sacks has yet to respond.

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📣 Trump Pledges Stablecoin Legislation and Crypto Debanking Reform

At the White House Crypto Summit, President Trump vowed to sign stablecoin legislation before August and end Operation Choke Point 2.0, which restricted crypto firms' banking access. He reaffirmed his commitment to making the U.S. a global crypto leader and outlined plans to expand the strategic Bitcoin reserve. Discussions also covered Bitcoin mining, federal crypto reserves, and the role of digital assets in the financial system.

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📣 BNB Chain to Launch Pascal Hardfork on March 20

BNB Chain will activate its Pascal hardfork on March 20, introducing improved EVM compatibility through EIP-7702, enabling gasless transactions and batch approvals. This upgrade enhances developer flexibility and Web3 onboarding. Node operators, validators, and exchanges must update to ensure compatibility. Future upgrades include Lorentz (April) for faster blocks and Maxwell (June) for sub-second finality.

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❕ SBF Sent to Solitary Confinement After Tucker Carlson Interview

Sam Bankman-Fried has reportedly been placed in solitary confinement at the Brooklyn Metropolitan Detention Center after his unauthorized interview with Tucker Carlson. The U.S. Bureau of Prisons confirmed the interview was not approved. Meanwhile, speculation about a Trump pardon has intensified, with odds nearly doubling following the interview’s release.

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❕ CZ Backs Merging All BROCCOLI Meme Coins Into One

Former Binance CEO CZ has expressed support for merging all Broccoli meme coins into a single project, citing better liquidity and a stronger chance of being listed on Binance. Currently, fragmentation and price declines have plagued the Broccoli-themed tokens. While the merger could help revive interest, no concrete plan or timeline has been set.

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📣 Kanye West’s $YZY Token Sparks Speculation Amid Crypto Community

Rumors around Kanye West’s $YZY token continue to build, with discussions of a potential launch and collaboration with crypto influencer Ansem. While Ye previously distanced himself from fake $YZY tokens, reports suggest his official version could reserve 70% of supply for himself. The project’s launch has faced delays and skepticism, with concerns about insider holdings and market volatility. Ansem’s role remains unclear, but crypto traders are closely watching for West’s next move.

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❕ Michael Saylor Urges U.S. to Acquire 25% of Bitcoin Supply

Michael Saylor has proposed that the U.S. government acquire 5-25% of Bitcoin’s total supply by 2035, when 99% of BTC will be mined. Presented at the White House Crypto Summit, his plan suggests daily BTC purchases and a "Never sell your Bitcoin" policy. Saylor predicts the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve could generate over $10T annually by 2045, easing national debt and securing U.S. dominance in digital assets.

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🥷 Stone Ridge Sues Mawson Over Theft of 20,000+ ASIC Miners

Stone Ridge, the parent company of NYDIG, has filed a lawsuit against Mawson, accusing it of illegally seizing over 20,000 ASIC miners worth $30M. Mawson allegedly redirected the hash rate to mine Bitcoin for itself, earning $100,000–$200,000 daily. Stone Ridge demands a court order to regain access to the equipment and halt unauthorized mining operations.

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📣 Off the Grid Sees Thriving Black Market Ahead of Avalanche-Based GUNZ Mainnet

With Off the Grid’s GUNZ mainnet launch approaching, eager players are already trading rare skins and GUN tokens on the black market due to lack of on-chain trading options. Some high-value items have sold for thousands of dollars, despite marketplace risks. Gunzilla Games aims to launch full on-chain trading by Q1 2025, but until then, underground trading continues to flourish.

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📣 This Week in Bitcoin: Trump’s Tariffs and BTC Reserve Shake Markets

Bitcoin saw high volatility this week, swinging between $94,770 and $82,681, as Trump’s trade tariffs and Bitcoin reserve plans unsettled investors. Meanwhile, Bitcoin ETFs bled $740M, marking another week of outflows. Trump’s Bitcoin reserve executive order confirmed that altcoins will be stored separately, while Treasury and Commerce officials will develop strategies for further BTC accumulation. In Texas, a state-managed Bitcoin reserve bill advanced in the Senate, pushing the state closer to holding digital assets.

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