Crypto analyst Willy Woo, writing on the X platform, stated that the current market sentiment is weak and altcoins are performing poorly overall. The core reason can be traced back to the asset liquidation mechanism of "locked token discount trading + futures hedging" that emerged after FTX's bankruptcy. During the FTX liquidation process, a large amount of locked SOL was sold under a "pay first, deliver later" protocol. Due to limited liquidity, these tokens were typically traded at a discount of over 60%. Some hedge funds bought these tokens and then hedged price risk by shorting them in the futures market. Combined with staking returns and basis gains, this resulted in a near-risk-free return of approximately 70%–80%. Willy Woo believes that this strategy subsequently spread throughout the industry, with many project teams and their foundations selling their locked tokens to hedge funds in advance. The hedge funds then hedged and released selling pressure through the derivatives market, making it difficult for ordinary investors to obtain excess returns. This is a significant reason for the overall poor performance of this cycle. This means that the nominal future unlocking selling pressure of some projects has already been absorbed in advance, and the actual selling pressure in the next bull market may be lower than expected. Ordinary investors in the crypto market will find it difficult to gain an advantage, and he recommends prioritizing core assets such as Bitcoin.

Digital asset insurance provider Soter Insure announced the launch of Ethereum-denominated forfeiture insurance. This innovative policy, developed in partnership with Galaxy Digital, provides critical security for Ethereum validators and institutional stakers. Addressing the core risk of validators having their assets forfeited due to protocol violations during Ethereum staking, the policy denominates and settles premiums and claims in ETH, resolving the inadequacy of traditional USD-denominated insurance when ETH prices rise, thus eliminating "currency mismatch risk." (PRNewswire)

According to Odaily Seer, as gold prices fell today, the probability of gold falling below $4,300 by the end of March on Polymarket has risen to 26%, a 7% increase in the last 24 hours; the probability of gold falling below $4,000 by the end of March is currently at 7%, a 3% increase in the last 24 hours. As of now, the trading volume of gold price prediction contracts for the end of March on Polymarket is approximately $270.2. According to Gate data, spot gold is currently trading at $4,443.05, a 1.41% decrease in the last 24 hours, while spot silver is currently trading at $68.214, a 4.19% decrease in the last 24 hours. Odaily Seer continues to monitor the prediction market, seeing changes before pricing.

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Fannie Mae is set to accept mortgages backed by cryptocurrencies, according to BWEnews. This move marks a significant shift in the mortgage industry, as it embraces digital assets as collateral. The decision aligns with the growing trend of integrating cryptocurrencies into traditional financial systems. The acceptance of crypto-backed mortgages could potentially open new opportunities for homeowners and investors, reflecting the increasing mainstream adoption of digital currencies.

According to market sources, Fannie Mae will accept cryptocurrency mortgages for the first time. Fannie Mae (Federal National Mortgage Association), founded in 1938, is a government-sponsored enterprise (GSE) headquartered in Washington, D.C. Its primary business is acquiring mortgages and issuing mortgage-backed securities (MBS) to improve liquidity in the housing credit market. In 2025, it ranked 50th on the Fortune Global 500 list with revenues of $152.67 billion.

1. Odaily Skills has been launched for free, focusing on curated, structured information output that saves tokens; 2. Binance Alpha: The threshold for claiming the TRADOOR airdrop is 242 points, and applying will consume 15 points; 3. Platform X is gradually returning to normal, after experiencing 5 large-scale outages in the past 3 months; 4. Dark Side of the Moon is considering a Hong Kong listing and has already contacted institutions such as Goldman Sachs; 5. X product manager: Grok will take over the recommendation algorithm next week; 6. Claude Code has integrated with iMessage, supporting control of local programming agents via mobile phone; 7. US lawmakers have proposed the PREDICT Act, which aims to prohibit the president and members of Congress from participating in prediction markets; 8. Spot gold and silver prices fell in the short term, with spot gold down more than 1% intraday; 9. A Turkish oil tanker carrying Russian oil was attacked by a drone in the Black Sea; 10. Upbit will list the KAT-Won pair.

Czech arms manufacturer CSG, owned by billionaire Michal Strnad, is exploring new business opportunities arising from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Bloomberg posted on X, highlighting the company's strategic focus on expanding into advanced defense technologies. CSG aims to leverage the current geopolitical situation to enhance its market presence and technological capabilities.

According to Onchain Lens monitoring, BlackRock has transferred 1,133.65 BTC and 15,405 ETH to Coinbase, worth approximately $78.83 million and $32.02 million respectively, totaling approximately $110 million. Data shows that the relevant addresses may continue to make transfers.

The UK Defense Minister has stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin is attempting to divert attention, but the UK will not allow this to happen. According to Jin10, the minister emphasized that Russia and Iran have been collaborating by sharing tactics, training, and technology. The UK remains vigilant against Russian threats and continues to support Ukraine in its ongoing conflict.

U.S. President Donald Trump has criticized Senator Chuck Schumer, describing him as a desperate and paralyzed politician. According to Jin10, Trump claims that Schumer has lost control over the radical left-wing faction of the Democratic Party. This statement reflects ongoing tensions between the President and Democratic leaders as political dynamics continue to evolve in the United States.

X is doubling down on its financial ambitions—bringing in a top crypto-native designer just weeks before the anticipated launch of its all-in-one payments platform, X Money.

A U.S. court dismissed Michael Lewellen’s lawsuit seeking legal protection for his non-custodial crypto software, Pharos, from money transmitter laws. The judge said Lewellen had not shown a real threat of prosecution, leaving the case open to be filed again in the future.

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Coinbase is intensifying its opposition to proposed restrictions on stablecoin yields in a US Senate crypto bill, escalating a high-stakes clash between the crypto industry and traditional banking lobbyists.

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Startale Group raised $63 million in a Series A round, with $50 million from SBI Group and $13 million from Sony Innovation Fund. The funding will be used to scale Strium for tokenized securities, expand yen and dollar stablecoins, and develop Startale’s app into a consumer SuperApp.

Strategy acts as the 'last safe haven bank' for Bitcoin.

The SEC and CFTC have jointly released landmark regulatory guidance, a long-awaited joint interpretation that details under what circumstances and in what ways federal securities laws apply to crypto assets.