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A study published by the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance on March 12, 2026, analyzing 11 years of peer-to-peer network data against 68 verified submarine cable fault events, found that 72% to 92% of inter-country submarine cables would need to fail simultaneously before more than 10% of Bitcoin network nodes disconnect.

Pi Network initiated its second mainnet migration phase in early March 2026, transferring referral bonus tokens to the blockchain for the first time, with early batches moving tens of thousands of Pi coins to user wallets contingent on Know Your Customer (KYC) verification completion.

Bitcoin enters the weekend fluctuating around the 72,000 USD mark, considerably lower than last week's peak above 74,000 USD and still quite far from the highs reached in early year. Looking at price movements alone, the market appears relatively stable. However, the underlying structure paints a dimmer picture.

Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson characterized Bitcoin as a "Ponzi scheme" and warned investors, particularly elderly individuals, to exercise caution using personal examples. Industry figures such as Michael Saylor quickly refuted the claim, pointing out that Bitcoin lacks a centralized operator, which is a key characteristic of Ponzi schemes. These remarks sparked widespread discussion and reignited controversy over the definition of Bitcoin.

In brief BlockFills entities have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after suspending client withdrawals, following an asset freeze for 70 BTC earlier this month. A lawsuit filed by its creditor, Dominion Capital, alleges BlockFills commingled assets and had a $77 million shortfall. The

BlockFills, a crypto lending platform that paused client deposits and withdrawals last month, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States. The action, centered in a Delaware bankruptcy court, is being pursued by Reliz LTD—BlockFills’ operating company—along with three

Coinbase executed an internal wallet migration on November 22, 2025, moving approximately 800,000 Bitcoin worth $69.5 billion—representing roughly 4% of Bitcoin's circulating supply—from legacy wallets to new internal addresses as part of a routine security procedure.

Ben Goertzel notes that for blockchains achieving the necessary scale will require overcoming technical hurdles related to decentralization, scalability and security. He also emphasizes the need for decentralized AI to compete with larger corporations dominating the field. Engineering Challenges a

Regulatory delays are shifting market attention toward emerging blockchain infrastructure projects. Artificial intelligence, decentralized computing, and decentralized finance remain major sectors attracting interest in altcoins. Render, Bittensor, Akash Network, IOTA, and

Recent data reveals that Tether remains the most popular stablecoin globally, while USD Coin is steadily increasing its market share. Nigeria leads in stablecoin ownership, with 59% holding USDT and 48% USDC, reflecting a trend in volatile economies. Emerging markets show high demand, mainly for remittances and savings, while USDC gains traction in countries like the US and Germany.

Tencent will integrate its own AI assistant, OpenClaw, for commercialization, causing a rebound in its stock price. Analysts believe this move will enhance Tencent's competitiveness in the AI market, especially by showcasing its traffic advantages compared to Alibaba. However, regulatory authorities remain cautious about the security risks posed by OpenClaw.

TOKEN2049 Summit Postponed to 2027 Due to Middle East Tensions; Originally Scheduled for Dubai in 2026. Organizers cited missile and drone incidents affecting security, with participants able to transfer tickets to the Singapore edition or automatically move to the Dubai 2027 edition. This event has created a ripple effect across multiple activities and sporting events, while driving safe-haven demand for Bitcoin.

Multiple cryptocurrency projects including LayerZero (ZRO), Lombard (BARD), and River (RIVER) are scheduled to conduct significant token unlocks between March 16-22, 2026, releasing approximately $135 million in total value into circulating supply.

In brief Contracts on Kalshi and Polymarket now give Democrats a 51% chance of winning Senate control, edging Republicans at 49%. The shift marks a dramatic reversal from a year ago, when markets priced Democrats at just 18% probability of taking the chamber. Kalshi data shows Democrats’

According to data from on-chain analytics firm Santiment, as Bitcoin's price stabilizes near $71,000, large address holders now control approximately 68.17% of circulating supply, demonstrating an accumulation trend. Bitcoin reserves on exchanges have also fallen to eight-year lows, indicating that holders are more inclined toward long-term storage rather than selling. Despite the market's fear index remaining elevated, the renewed accumulation by large holders may signal a potential price rebound and provide structural support to the market.

Circle's USDC stablecoin has surpassed Tether's USDT in adjusted transaction volume for the first time since 2019, processing approximately $2.2 trillion year-to-date compared to USDT's $1.3 trillion, according to March 13 research from Mizuho Financial Group.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis may soon sign a bill allowing the state to create a stablecoin regulatory framework, despite his previous warnings against Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) posing financial surveillance risks. The bill, passed unanimously, requires stablecoin issuers to report transactions over $10,000, raising concerns among libertarian groups about potential oversight. The move could complicate DeSantis's anti-surveillance stance while aligning with federal legislation efforts on stablecoin regulation.

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino announced that a major breakthrough from the AI division will be released this week, marking progress in decentralized intelligent infrastructure. The QVAC platform aims to enable AI models to run locally on consumer-grade devices with efficient inference and task automation capabilities. Supported by Tether's financial resources, QVAC continues to iterate and involves multiple cutting-edge technologies, though its future breakthroughs still require observation of actual results.