Since 2026, the decentralized finance sector has experienced at least 15 security attacks, with cumulative losses exceeding $137 million, with major losses concentrated in projects such as Step Finance, Truebit, and Resolv.

The operational institutions for the digital yuan will expand, with 12 banks expected to connect to the central bank system, increasing the total to 22. Banks that have received notifications are currently conducting system development and testing. This is an important step in the development of the digital yuan.

On March 18, Polymarket prediction market showed that three investors who had previously profited in Middle Eastern markets wagered $11,800, betting on whether Netanyahu would step down by March 31, with current odds at 3%. Netanyahu's consecutive absences from multiple meetings have raised external concerns about his health condition, and related videos are suspected to possibly contain AI-generated content.

Gate News reports that on March 18, Helen Liu, former co-CEO of a certain CEX, will launch a new platform called ABFinance. The platform will build its business under US regulatory oversight, integrating deposit, earning, trading, and spending functions in one, while connecting fiat and cryptocurrency. According to previous reports, a certain CEX announced that co-CEO Helen Liu will step down on April 30, 2026, and start her own venture.

On March 17, Polymarket prediction market data showed that a new account bet $150,000 that Netanyahu would step down before March 31. Despite a clarification video posted from his official account, the unusual activity raised questions, with the current prediction probability at 4%. The account had previously been active in NFT trading.

Messari, a cryptocurrency research institution, announced that co-founder Eric Turner will step down as CEO, with Diran Li taking over the role. Turner will continue to serve as an advisor. New CEO Li mentioned that personnel adjustments will be made, with multiple team members being laid off, and expressed gratitude for their contributions.

Recently, rumors about the health status of Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu have drawn attention, with multiple users betting on prediction markets that he will step down before March 31st. Netanyahu attempted to clarify through a new video, but still faced skepticism, with concerns that the video may be AI-generated, failing to dispel the controversy.

On March 13, monitoring data showed that on the prediction market Polymarket, 2 new addresses bet that Netanyahu will step down within the year, with a total open position of 10,100 USD, and the current probability standing at 47%. Despite Netanyahu securing 53% trust support in polls, the wartime environment has limited opposition forces.

Global asset management giant BlackRock's staking Ethereum ETF iShares Staked Ethereum Trust (ETHB) achieved $15.5 million in trading volume on its first day of trading, demonstrating strong market reception. The ETF generates returns for investors through a staking mechanism and distributes most of the returns in the form of monthly dividends, potentially opening new pathways for crypto investment models.

Stablecoin Tether's Chief Investment Officer Richard Heathcote will step down and transition to an advisory role, with his deputy Zachary Lyons taking over. During his tenure, he led the company's investment strategy, particularly regarding USDT reserve management and multiple investment transactions. Tether's U.S. Treasury holdings are expected to increase to $122 billion by the end of 2025.