Spot gold drops $20 in the short term, reaching a low of $5,347.20 per ounce

Spot silver intraday gains reach 2.00%, now trading at $87.42/ounce

Gate News reports that on March 12, market data shows spot silver gained 2.00% intraday, currently trading at $87.42 per ounce.

BlackRock's First "Staking Ethereum ETF (ETHB)" Launches with 0.12% Discounted Management Fee to Capture Market Share

BlackRock officially launched its first "Staking Ethereum ETF (ETHB)," addressing market demand for cryptocurrency yield. The fund not only provides exposure to Ethereum spot prices but also engages in staking to earn rewards, attracting retail and institutional investors. With management fees as low as 0.12%, BlackRock has captured 95% of capital inflows in the digital assets space and emphasizes that the sector remains in early adoption stages.

ABA Warns Stablecoins May Drain Deposits From Local Banks

The ABA chair-elect warns that rising stablecoin use could harm U.S. banks by reducing deposits, impacting rural lending and community loans. Without regulation, banks may need to innovate to retain depositors and support local economies.

Rich Dad Warns: Biggest Crash in History Coming in 2026! Names BlackRock as Ponzi Scheme, Urges "Skip a Meal a Day" to Buy Bitcoin and Silver

Robert Kiyosaki warned on X platform that 2026 will see the biggest stock market crash in history, and accused BlackRock of being a "Ponzi scheme." He advised investors to purchase Bitcoin, Ethereum, and tangible assets like gold, even suggesting skipping meals to buy silver if lacking funds. He emphasized the importance of taking action and criticized current societal trends.

New Taiwan Dollar Stablecoin Use Cases Need Clarification! Mega Financial Testing Shows: Large Cross-Border Remittances "Banks Still Have the Advantage"

Mega Bank conducted a practical comparison between stablecoins and traditional banks for cross-border remittances. The results indicate that stablecoins are faster and cheaper for small transfers, but when the amount exceeds approximately $7,000, banks have a significant cost advantage. Stablecoin cross-border remittances are impacted by regulatory restrictions in multiple countries, and real-world application scenarios still require further investigation. Dong Ruibin emphasized that traditional banks possess irreplaceable infrastructure in fund settlement and compliance management.

Bank of Canada issues its first tokenized bond! "Issuance, Bidding, and Settlement" all managed on a single ledger

The Bank of Canada completed the "Project Samara" trial, successfully issuing 100 million CAD in tokenized government bonds, becoming the first case of bonds using distributed ledger technology. Participating institutions include multiple banks, aiming to improve financial market efficiency. The trial demonstrated that blockchain can shorten settlement times but requires overcoming regulatory challenges and exploring integration with existing systems. Financial institutions worldwide are increasingly concerned about tokenized assets, and Canada is also establishing a corresponding regulatory framework.