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Revolut full UK banking licence, what changes for customers now as reported by The Guardian (https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/mar/11/british-fintech-revolut-gets-full-banking-licence), Revolut will receive a full uk banking licence this week. For customers, this is a change in

Ethereum Layer-2 network Optimism is undergoing more than 20% layoffs, according to internal employee discussions on social media. The layoffs involve multiple core departments, and the reasons are unclear, possibly to improve efficiency or respond to market pressures. The OP token has already fallen over 55% this year, and market sentiment remains cautious. The impact of these layoffs on the super chain project remains to be seen; in the short term, Base's operations are unaffected, but long-term development capabilities may face challenges.

Bitcoin temporarily reports $69,980, driven by CPI data. Wells Fargo applies for WFUSD trademark to explore crypto business, Ledger reveals MediaTek chip vulnerability. U.S. stocks mostly close lower as markets focus on Middle East tensions. Investor sentiment remains stable, with overall performance flat.

Trillions of dollars remain on the sidelines while these five altcoins quietly advance infrastructure. Every network has a distinct innovation, ranging from derivatives to scalable execution of smart contracts. The market momentum is not as high yet, but technological advancements can

The U.S. SEC and CFTC have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a regulatory coordination mechanism in the fields of cryptocurrency and related areas, aiming to address issues of unclear traditional jurisdiction. The memorandum emphasizes a "minimum effective regulation" strategy, intended to reduce intervention in market participants, promote market innovation, and provide a clearer compliance framework to enhance the United States' financial competitiveness.

DeFi derivatives platform Hyperliquid, amidst the Iran conflict, saw oil-linked perpetual futures trading volume reach $991 million, demonstrating the trading advantage of the crypto market when traditional markets are closed. The HYPE token experienced increased buyback demand due to a surge in trading volume, and its market capitalization also grew, reflecting active crypto trading influenced by geopolitical factors.

The US February Consumer Price Index met expectations, prompting Bitcoin prices to rebound to around $70,000. The CPI report reduced market uncertainty regarding the Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions, which is favorable for risk assets. Despite global market pressures, Bitcoin continues to benefit from short-term sentiment improvement, but rising energy prices could reignite inflation and impact liquidity. $72,000 is an important resistance level for Bitcoin; a breakthrough is needed for further upward movement.

Regulators in the United States are signaling a pivot from fragmented supervision toward a more coordinated approach to oversee evolving markets. In a joint memorandum released this week, the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission said it is a pivotal

Chinese government agencies and state enterprises have warned employees against using OpenClaw due to concerns over data sensitivity. The CNCERT/CC has issued security alerts regarding "prompt injection" risks and potential data mismanagement by the software.

The accumulation of Bitcoin (BTC) by companies is rising, significantly impacting the cryptocurrency market. Public firms are buying BTC faster than miners can produce it, reducing supply on exchanges and potentially increasing price volatility. Companies like Metaplanet follow MicroStrategy's lead in holding Bitcoin as a long-term asset. The approval of Bitcoin ETFs and growing institutional interest further boost market demand, suggesting a positive long-term outlook despite potential price fluctuations.

Foundry Digital will launch a mining pool for privacy-focused cryptocurrency Zcash in April, expanding beyond its Bitcoin operations. The new pool aims to support institutional miners with compliance features and operational infrastructure, responding to Zcash's growing status as an organizational asset.

Elon Musk announced the Macrohard project, a collaboration between xAI and Tesla, featuring an AI chatbot named Grok for real-time video processing and command execution. The system, powered by Tesla AI4 chips, aims to simulate company operations uniquely.

Ether’s price trajectory has remained tepid as institutional interest wavered and on-chain activity cooled, even as Ethereum developers push forward with upgrades designed to improve scalability and wallet security. Over the last month, the asset has struggled to sustain above $2,100, with a

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