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BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes has set a bold price target for Hyperliquid’s $HYPE token at $150 by August 2026, about five times its current level near $30. Hayes bases his outlook on Hyperliquid’s strong revenue potential, estimating its 30-day revenues could annualize to around $1.4 billion. Alongside this, $HYPE’s price recently climbed above $35 amid robust trading, including $10 billion in 24-hour perpetual volume and $6.04 billion open interest. The anticipation of Portfolio Margin entering its alpha phase is further fueling optimism around the token.

Trust Wallet has introduced a real-time security feature to protect users from address poisoning scams. The tool scans wallet addresses before transactions are completed, warning users about lookalike scam addresses and blocking high-risk ones. It also highlights small character differences to prevent costly errors. The protection is now active on 32 EVM-compatible networks, including Ethereum, BNB Chain, Polygon, and Base, helping users avoid fraud and send crypto more safely.

Wallets linked to Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss have transferred about $130 million worth of Bitcoin (around 1,773 BTC) to Gemini’s hot wallet over the past week, according to Arkham Intelligence. While the tracker suggested the funds were “presumably to sell,” no on-chain sales have been confirmed. Gemini’s total holdings remain stable at nearly 59,872 BTC. The transfers sparked debate online, especially after the twins recently promoted long-term holding, or “HODL,” during a TV appearance.

Analysts suggest XRP may be nearing the end of its corrective Wave 4, opening the door for a possible Wave 5 rally. Price action shows support around $1.30–$1.40, with technical indicators pointing to easing selling pressure and a potential trend reversal. If the Elliott Wave structure continues to unfold, some projections place upside targets between $5.85 and $18. Growing confidence is also backed by Ripple’s expanding global payments network and increasing ecosystem adoption.

Robert Kiyosaki, author of Rich Dad’s Prophecy, is warning that the stock market could face its largest crash in history in 2026. He argues that the root causes of the 2008 financial crisis remain unresolved and highlights BlackRock’s private credit exposure as a key risk. With global debt levels soaring, many retirees, especially baby boomers, could see their savings wiped out. Kiyosaki advises investors to consider hard assets like gold, silver, and cryptocurrencies to protect against the looming financial turbulence.

U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs saw strong net inflows of $167.1 million on March 9, reversing a recent short-standing outflow trend and signaling renewed institutional interest in Bitcoin. BlackRock’s IBIT led with $109.3 million, while Fidelity’s FBTC added $60.1 million. Smaller funds such as Bitwise’s BITB and ARK’s ARKB experienced minor outflows, but the overall picture indicated demand for regulated Bitcoin exposure. BlackRock’s IBIT remains the dominant ETF, helping total U.S. Bitcoin ETF assets hover near $88 billion as BTC trades steadily.

An address connected to the Bhutan government recently moved Bitcoin valued at approximately $11 million. Bhutan usually sells BTC in batches of $5 million to $10 million, following a consistent pattern. Around a month ago, it sold about $7 million in BTC via QCP Capital. These regular sales reflect a careful, structured approach to managing its cryptocurrency holdings, ensuring transparency. Despite these transfers, the government continues to hold a substantial portion of its Bitcoin, maintaining a cautious strategy in the crypto market.

Bitmine Immersion Technologies said it added 60,976 ETH last week, bringing its total Ethereum stash to 4.53 million ETH, roughly 3.76% of the entire supply. The firm reported $10.3 billion in combined crypto and cash assets, including $1.2 billion in cash. Of its Ethereum holdings, 3.04 million ETH are actively staked, earning rewards. The latest accumulation highlights Bitmine’s growing role as a major institutional Ethereum holder amid rising network participation and staking demand.

Strategy, led by Michael Saylor, has acquired another 17,994 Bitcoin for roughly $1.28 billion, paying an average of $70,946 per coin. The latest purchase lifts the company’s total holdings to 738,731 BTC as of March 8, 2026. Overall, the firm has invested about $56.04 billion in Bitcoin at an average acquisition price of $75,862. Strategy continues to position Bitcoin as its core treasury reserve asset, reinforcing one of the largest corporate Bitcoin holdings globally.

Nasdaq has partnered with Kraken’s parent company to develop tokenized shares that mirror traditional stocks, using the same identifiers and offering full shareholder rights such as proxy voting. Settlement will run through existing systems, with blockchain handling ownership records. Pending SEC approval, Nasdaq targets a 2027 launch, starting with listed firms. Kraken will distribute the tokens to customers in Europe and other regions through its xStocks platform, aiming to deliver round-the-clock access and faster settlement.