Memecoin token issuance platform Pump.fun updated its fee distribution mechanism, allowing token issuers to change the fee recipient only once, aimed at preventing malicious manipulation. Community response has been mixed, with some users believing the changes have limited effectiveness. Platform activity and revenue have declined, with 2026 income and trading volume experiencing significant drops, indicating a need to optimize the balance of incentives between creators and traders.

Gate News Report: On March 18, the Federal Reserve's FOMC released a statement on March 19, showing three changes compared to the January statement: First, unemployment rate language was adjusted, changing from "the unemployment rate has shown some signs of stabilization" to "the unemployment rate has shown little change in recent months"; Second, new language regarding Middle East situation was added, noting that "the impact of Middle East developments on the US economy remains uncertain"; Third, Federal Reserve Governor Waller shifted his stance, having supported a 25 basis point rate cut at the previous meeting, while this time supporting keeping rates unchanged.