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Bittensor’s $TAO recorded a sharp 40% rally, reaching a high near $294 before easing to around $280. The surge follows rapid network expansion, with active AI subnets growing to 128 this year. Strong momentum came after Templar introduced Covenant 72B, a large decentralized language model trained on 1.1 trillion tokens, drawing significant market attention. Although some traders secured profits after the spike, continued network growth and supply tightening are keeping long-term sentiment constructive.

A class action lawsuit filed on March 10, 2026, in California federal court alleges that JPMorgan Chase played a key role in facilitating a $328M crypto Ponzi scheme linked to Goliath Ventures. Plaintiffs claim the bank processed large suspicious transfers and ignored compliance warning signs, which helped the operation appear legitimate to more than 2000 investors nationwide. Goliath CEO Christopher Delgado, arrested in February, allegedly misused investor funds for luxury assets while repaying earlier investors with new deposits.

Grayscale Investments is set to launch its Avalanche Staking ETF (GAVA) on Nasdaq this Friday, converting a private trust that holds 572,000 AVAX with a net asset value of $23.33 per share. The fund will stake part of its AVAX to earn rewards, which averaged 7.36% last year, though returns are not guaranteed. The launch follows VanEck’s similar ETF in December 2025 and signals rising traditional finance interest in Avalanche’s growing gaming and DeFi ecosystem.

India is developing a Virtual Asset Lab to detect offshore crypto exchanges operating without registration. The system will use data analytics and web surveillance tools to identify risky platforms targeting Indian users. Authorities have already blocked 85 non-compliant crypto URLs. Platforms offering services without proper KYC and AML compliance may be forced to follow Indian rules or shut down. The move comes after many traders shifted to offshore exchanges following India’s 30% crypto tax and 1% TDS introduced in 2022.

Crypto exchange Kraken has announced the upcoming listing of $PI, the token from Pi Network. Trading is set to begin on March 13. Pi Network is known for its mobile-first mining model, allowing users to mine tokens directly from their smartphones without specialized hardware. The project is also developing a utility-focused ecosystem, with developers building apps and services designed to use the Pi token within its growing network.

The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating whether Iran used Binance to bypass American sanctions by moving large sums of cryptocurrency through the exchange. The probe reportedly focuses on about $1.7 billion in transactions, including funds allegedly linked to networks supporting Iran-backed groups such as Yemen’s Houthi militants and the Revolutionary Guard Corps. Binance says its internal review found far smaller exposure, shut down flagged accounts, and is cooperating with authorities while denying any direct ties to sanctioned entities.

The United States will release its February Consumer Price Index (CPI) data today at 12:30 PM UTC. Economists expect monthly inflation to rise 0.3%, slightly higher than January’s 0.2%. Yearly inflation is likely to remain at 2.4%. Core CPI, which excludes food and energy prices, is expected to increase 0.2%. February reflected a relatively calm global environment, but rising tensions and economic uncertainty in March may influence inflation trends in the coming months.

The United States will release the February CPI data today at 12:30 PM UTC. Inflation is expected to remain at 2.4% compared to a year ago, the lowest level since May 2025. On a monthly basis, prices likely rose 0.3%, slightly higher than January’s 0.2%. Gasoline prices increased during the month, while growth in food, housing, and services slowed. Core inflation, which excludes food and energy, is expected to stay at 2.5%, showing that price pressures are gradually stabilizing.

South Korea’s largest crypto exchange, Upbit, announced it will list Internet Computer Protocol (ICP), offering trading pairs in Korean won (KRW), Bitcoin (BTC), and Tether (USDT). ICP is the native token of the Internet Computer, a decentralized blockchain platform that aims to run full applications and services directly on‑chain without relying on centralized cloud providers like Amazon Web Services or Google Cloud. The protocol supports scalable smart contracts, known as canisters, which can host web‑speed decentralized apps and data. By enabling developers to build and deploy software entirely on the blockchain, ICP seeks to challenge traditional IT infrastructure with a secure, open internet computing ecosystem.

Ghana’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched a 12‑month regulatory sandbox under the new Virtual Asset Service Providers Act, admitting 11 crypto firms to test virtual asset trading and related services in a supervised environment. Companies involved include exchanges and firms working on tokenization, custody, and payments, with those meeting regulatory requirements eligible to seek full licences after six months. The pilot aims to support innovation, strengthen investor protection, and shape Ghana’s formal digital asset framework as trading becomes regulated nationwide.

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.

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.