Yala: All native Bitcoins will be removed from the protocol under the institutional model, and will shift towards AI-driven agent prediction in the future.

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Metaplanet Raises Additional $255 Million to Purchase Bitcoin, Targeting Full Increase to $531 Million

Japan's Metaplanet has recently raised approximately $255 million in new funding to increase its bitcoin holdings, with a target of holding 210,000 BTC before 2027. The company has become Japan's largest bitcoin holder and is further expanding its market exposure. This fundraising strategy includes premium share offerings and warrants, aimed at accelerating bitcoin accumulation and ecosystem development.

Coin Center Urges SEC to Establish Unified Crypto Rules, Opposes Reliance on Individual Case Exemptions

On March 18th, Coin Center sent a letter to the U.S. SEC, urging the prioritization of systematic cryptocurrency asset regulatory rules to avoid market fragmentation and unfairness. The letter pointed out that crypto networks should be considered public infrastructure. The SEC recently issued a classification for non-securities crypto assets and signed a memorandum of understanding with the CFTC, aimed at strengthening regulatory coordination. Coin Center warned that selective regulation could impact market fairness. The U.S. Congress is advancing the CLARITY Act, expecting to provide a clear compliance pathway for digital assets.

Uptrend Encountering Resistance? Analysis: Bitcoin Rebound May Face Headwinds Between $75,000 and $85,000

Bitcoin is currently around $74,611, facing resistance near the $75,000 level, with $85,000 being a larger resistance zone. Despite bullish signals appearing in the derivatives market and a short-term uptick in risk appetite, the increase in Bitcoin flowing into exchanges may bring profit-taking pressure. Market focus is concentrated on the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision, and if the results fall short of expectations, it will affect the sustainability of Bitcoin's rebound.

Bhutan Government Moves $27 Million in Bitcoin, Continuing 2026 Selling Trend Despite Price Recovery

The Royal Government of Bhutan transferred approximately 375 Bitcoin worth $27 million on March 17, 2026, marking its largest single-day movement in recent weeks and continuing a 2026 selling trend that has now exceeded $40 million in total outflows.

Bitcoin Layer 2 Stacks deploys SIP-034, increasing DeFi capacity 30 times

Stacks Labs has successfully implemented the SIP-034 upgrade, enhancing network processing efficiency for DeFi applications by up to 30 times by resolving critical bottlenecks. This update allows selective reset of resource limits, enabling more transactions per block, particularly benefiting complex DeFi use cases. While STX tokenomics remain unchanged, the upgrade may boost long-term network activity.