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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.

Coinbase has launched regulated futures trading for its Advanced users in 26 European countries, including Germany, France, and the Netherlands, giving European traders access to compliant derivatives on a major global exchange. The products include Bitcoin, Solana, and equity index futures such as the Mag7 + Crypto index, with a mix of perpetual‑style contracts that expire in five years and traditional term futures. Select contracts offer up to 10x leverage and competitive fees, aiming to provide more regulated options in a market where many previously relied on unregulated platforms.

Hyperliquid’s HIP-3 protocol delivered its biggest weekend yet on Sunday, reaching a record $720 million in single day trading volume. Most of the activity came from strong participation on trade xyz. The spike followed growing geopolitical tensions and a sharp rise in crude oil prices, which increased market volatility. As price swings intensified, traders turned to the platform to seize short term opportunities, pushing weekend volumes to an all time high and signaling stronger engagement during uncertain global conditions.

The global Cryptocurrency market is projected to grow from $2.3 billion in 2023 to $5.5 billion by 2033, according to a report by Allied Market Research. The industry is expected to expand at a 7.5% annual growth rate during the period. Rising demand for transparent payment systems and growing cross-border remittances are driving adoption. Among digital assets, major coins include Bitcoin, Ethereum, Tether, Binance Coin, Cardano, and XRP. The report also notes that the Asia-Pacific region currently leads the market and is expected to see the fastest growth due to increasing crypto adoption and expanding blockchain-based payment solutions.

Security researchers at Ctrl Alt Intel say a threat group believed to be linked to North Korea carried out coordinated attacks against crypto companies by exploiting the React2Shell flaw and stealing AWS credentials to access cloud systems. The hackers reportedly stole private keys, configuration data, source code, and Docker images tied to staking platforms and exchange providers such as ChainUp, using infrastructure traced to a South Korea-based server, though attribution remains moderate and the source of the compromised credentials is still unknown.

G7 nations are considering a coordinated release of up to 400 million barrels of oil from strategic reserves to ease soaring energy prices. The move could be coordinated by the International Energy Agency. So far, three Group of Seven countries, including the United States, have shown support for the plan. U.S. officials believe a joint release of 300–400 million barrels could help stabilize markets. G7 countries currently hold about 1.2 billion barrels in reserves. Following the news, oil prices slipped back below $108 per barrel.

Kalshi Inc. is making its first move outside the U.S. through a partnership with Brazil’s largest brokerage, XP Inc. The platform will introduce yes-or-no event contracts tied to Brazil’s economy, including inflation and interest rate changes. These contracts will be available to Kalshi’s U.S. investors and select XP users in Brazil. While Brazil lacks specific prediction market regulations, the finance ministry is monitoring developments and has begun early discussions on the sector’s growth.

Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority has issued a formal warning against KuCoin, saying the platform has been offering crypto services to residents of Dubai without the required regulatory approval. The regulator stated that KuCoin does not hold a license to provide virtual asset services in or from the emirate and ordered the company to immediately stop any unlicensed activities. Authorities also advised investors to avoid using unregulated platforms as Dubai strengthens enforcement of its crypto licensing framework.