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Wells Fargo steps in! Applying for the stablecoin trademark WFUSD, already laying out blockchain cross-border clearing in 2019

Wells Fargo applies for the "WFUSD" trademark, covering crypto trading and blockchain services, indicating that it is accelerating its entry into the digital asset space and may launch a dollar-pegged stablecoin. This move suggests that Wall Street's interest in stablecoins and tokenized finance continues to grow and could reshape the competitive landscape of the market.

Asia's largest publicly traded Bitcoin holding company, Metaplanet, plans to invest $27 million to build Bitcoin infrastructure in Japan

Japanese publicly listed company Metaplanet is expanding its Bitcoin strategy by establishing a subsidiary, Metaplanet Ventures K.K., to invest in Japanese Bitcoin financial infrastructure. It plans to invest approximately 4 billion yen over the next two to three years. Its investment focus includes venture capital, incubators, and community funding programs to promote the development of domestic digital assets, while continuing to hold Bitcoin long-term.

US February Inflation Stayed Flat, So Did Crypto Prices

The US February 2026 inflation rate remains steady at 2.40%, while cryptocurrency prices show little movement. Major US stock indexes declined, and the US Dollar strengthened amidst rising tensions in the Middle East.

IEA's release of reserves did not effectively suppress oil prices; on-chain, 8 major whales reversed and opened long positions on WTI crude oil

On March 12th, international oil prices rose, with WTI crude reaching $93.3 per barrel and Brent crude at $98.8 per barrel. Despite the implementation of the IEA release plan, oil prices remain strong, with several whales choosing to chase the rally and open long positions, while funding rates are biased towards the short side. Some whales have already realized profits.

White House Digital Director: Stablecoin yields benefit the US banking industry, and new assets will flow into traditional finance

White House Digital Asset Advisory Committee Executive Director Patrick Wieth supports the legitimacy of stablecoin yields, believing that when foreign investors exchange local currency for U.S. stablecoins, it actually brings new net capital inflows to the U.S. banking system. This view contrasts with the banking industry's concerns about stablecoins stealing deposits and has sparked a debate on how to balance financial innovation with community bank interests.

Michael Saylor boldly states: MicroStrategy can absorb an "oversupply" of Bitcoin

MicroStrategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor stated that the company can sustainably purchase more Bitcoin than market sellers, demonstrating its financial strength and long-term holding willingness. Since 2020, MicroStrategy has accumulated 738,731 Bitcoins. Although the current market value is approximately $50 billion, lower than the $56 billion acquisition cost, Saylor emphasized that they are not affected by short-term fluctuations and will continue to increase holdings, impacting the market supply and demand structure.