Moonshot AI is in the preliminary phase of evaluating an initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong, aiming to capitalize on investor interest in artificial intelligence technologies. Bloomberg posted on X, highlighting the company's strategic move to potentially expand its financial resources and market presence. The decision comes amid growing global interest in AI advancements and the potential for significant investment opportunities in the sector. Moonshot AI's consideration of a Hong Kong IPO reflects the city's appeal as a financial hub for technology companies seeking to access Asian markets. The company is yet to finalize its plans, and further details regarding the IPO timeline and valuation remain undisclosed.

Japan's power industry is experiencing a resurgence, according to S&P Global. The sector is witnessing renewed growth and development, driven by various factors that are contributing to its revitalization. This positive trend marks a significant shift for Japan's energy landscape, which has faced numerous challenges in recent years. The report highlights the potential for further advancements and investments in the industry, signaling a promising future for Japan's energy sector.

On March 26, Hypertracker data revealed a significant milestone for Hyperliquid, with the number of active perpetual contract trading addresses reaching an all-time high of 241,419. According to BlockBeats, this marks a notable increase in activity on the platform, highlighting growing interest and participation in perpetual contract trading.

According to TokenInsight's "Cryptocurrency Exchange Liquidity Report," Binance maintains a leading position in order book depth for the BTC and ETH spot markets, significantly outperforming other platforms in the 0.03% and 0.05% ranges, followed by Bitget and OKX. In terms of slippage for large sell orders in the spot market, Binance maintains the lowest slippage for both BTC and ETH, while Bitget ranks second overall, demonstrating strong order book capacity. Regarding BTC bid-ask spreads, Binance and Bitget are in the optimal range. The contract market shows a differentiated pattern. Bitget excels in BTC and ETH contract order book depth, maintaining a leading position in the 0.05% and 0.1% ranges. In terms of slippage for large sell orders, BTC contract liquidity is relatively balanced among leading platforms, while ETH contracts show a more pronounced platform differentiation, with Bitget and OKX exhibiting the lowest slippage in the $5 million sell order scenario. Bid-ask spreads for BTC and ETH contracts remained low across major exchanges, reflecting the increasing maturity of the derivatives market structure. Regarding precious metal contracts, gold (XAU) and silver (XAG) exhibited different liquidity characteristics. Overall, Binance still dominated in terms of XAU and XAG contract depth, while Bitget maintained strong liquidity. In comparison, the XAU market had better overall depth, with slippage and spreads relatively controllable on leading platforms; while XAG showed higher slippage and wider spreads.

X Product Lead Nikita Bier announced that Grok will completely replace X's recommendation algorithm next week. According to NS3.AI, X intends to make the new Phoenix algorithm open-source by releasing it on GitHub on the day it becomes operational.

During a briefing by the U.S. House Armed Services Committee on Wednesday, several Republican members expressed frustration over the objectives and duration of the U.S. conflict with Iran. According to Jin10, Republican Congresswoman Nancy Mace stated that she walked out of the briefing in protest and would oppose any requests for additional war funding. "I felt misled by the House Armed Services Committee during the briefing. They failed to provide many answers," Mace said. "The longer this drags on, the less support there is from the Republican side." Mace also criticized recent comments by Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, who suggested that the U.S. should continue its engagement with Iran and seize control of Kharg Island. "I will not send the sons and daughters of South Carolina to fight and die for oil prices. I will never do that," Mace stated. "I think Graham is so arrogant that he hasn't seriously considered or simulated the consequences of us occupying Kharg Island." Mace further questioned the success of U.S. military engagements over the past decades, asking, "Tell me, in the past 70 years, which war have we won?"

PANews posted on X (formerly Twitter). Elon Musk has expressed his belief that Starlink, the satellite internet constellation operated by SpaceX, could significantly boost a country's GDP. Musk argues that internet connectivity is one of the most effective ways to help people escape poverty. According to Musk, access to the internet allows individuals to tap into global information, take courses from institutions like MIT, and sell goods and services. Without affordable and reliable internet, these opportunities remain inaccessible. Musk emphasizes that GDP is a function of per capita productivity. Technologies like Starlink, which enhance individual productivity, can have a tangible impact on a nation's GDP.

France's Economy Minister announced that a meeting was convened on Monday with G7 finance ministers, energy ministers, and central bank governors. According to Jin10, the gathering aimed to address pressing economic and energy issues affecting the member countries. The discussions are expected to focus on collaborative strategies to tackle current global economic challenges.

Bain Capital has obtained a $299 million leveraged loan to support its acquisition of the Australian wealth management division of Perpetual. Bloomberg posted on X, citing sources familiar with the transaction. This financial move marks a significant step in Bain Capital's expansion strategy in the region. The acquisition is expected to enhance Bain Capital's presence in the wealth management sector, aligning with its broader investment goals.

Iran announced on March 26 that it launched a second wave of missile strikes towards Israel, according to BlockBeats. This action follows an earlier missile attack on the same day. Air raid sirens were activated in several locations across Israel, including Tel Aviv, central regions, and Jerusalem, as a response to the missile threat.

Ripple has joined a regulatory sandbox in Singapore to pilot programmable trade finance using its enterprise stablecoin RLUSD, marking a step toward real-world blockchain adoption in cross-border settlement.

The UK will ban crypto political donations and limit overseas donations to £100,000 a year. The changes are expected to hit Reform UK the hardest.

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Bitcoin moved back above $71,000 after renewed optimism over a potential ceasefire between the United States and Iran sparked a broader risk-on shift across global markets.

Proposed regulatory changes to stablecoins in the United States have triggered a dramatic price revaluation, highlighting how changes in yield, distribution, and policy expectations can impact Circle's business model.

Pump.fun now allows only one post-launch fee change to reduce manipulation. Most users are still losing money, as trading activity and revenue decline.

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