Virtuals Protocol launched the ERC-8183 standard on March 10th, aiming to build a business layer for AI agents. The standard includes the "Job" primitive and three-party roles, supporting state transitions and custom logic, providing a business foundation and reputation signals.

The hiring demand in the US financial and insurance industry has significantly contracted, with job vacancies dropping to the lowest level since 2012, totaling only 134,000. Despite the decrease in hiring demand, overall employment has slightly increased, with the financial sector still achieving a net gain of approximately 10,000 jobs. Market analysts believe that the industry may face a layoff cycle in the future, with economic uncertainty intensifying.

The US dollar performed strongly amid Middle East conflicts and soaring oil prices, rising 1.5% this week, the largest increase in over a year. Despite the US non-farm payroll report showing job reductions, the market remains influenced by oil prices and uncertainty, continuing to push the dollar higher.

Odaily Planet Daily reports that in February, US ADP employment figures and ISM Non-Manufacturing PMI both exceeded expectations, indicating that the job market, which the Federal Reserve is more concerned about, is becoming more stable. The Fed has also signaled that it is not in a hurry to cut interest rates. Coupled with soaring domestic energy prices due to the war, market expectations for the next rate cut have been pushed back to around September. If the February non-farm payrolls perform modestly or are overshadowed by the war, under the foreseeable scenario of a rebound in inflation, market expectations for the Fed's first rate cut will extend into the third quarter.

Block Inc. announces 40% layoffs and accelerates AI job replacements, with pre-market stock up 17%. Analysts actively adjust ratings and target prices, expecting an 18% increase in gross profit by 2026. Cash App performs well, with significant increases in monthly active users and loan disbursements. Overall gross profit rises by 24%, and the market remains optimistic about Block's stock, with room for upward target price adjustments.

Foresight News Report, White House Crypto and AI Director David Sacks tweeted, "Patrick Witt has done an excellent job mediating compromises between the banking and crypto industries. No one has worked harder than him to push for the final passage of market structure legislation. By the way, the crypto industry has already made significant concessions on stablecoin yields; now it's time for banks to respond accordingly."

Tether has recently posted multiple job openings in South Korea, planning to expand its team to meet market demand. Industry insiders say that Circle is also pushing for business expansion. Additionally, South Korea's upcoming Digital Asset Basic Act may require overseas stablecoin issuers to establish local branches to comply with regulatory requirements.