In response to community feedback that Tencent created Skillhub and scraped all skills from Clawhub, importing them into its own platform, OpenClaw founder Peter Stein Berger posted on the X platform, stating that Tencent's actions may constitute plagiarism. He added that he has not supported the project in any way and had previously received emails complaining about rate limitations preventing fast data scraping. Stein Berger also called on Tencent HY's official Twitter account, hoping they could help reduce server costs, writing, "Don't let my server costs skyrocket to five figures!"

On March 12, Metaplanet announced the establishment of two subsidiaries: Metaplanet Ventures Inc. and Metaplanet Asset Management Inc. According to BlockBeats, Metaplanet Ventures will focus on investing in Japan's Bitcoin ecosystem. Over the coming years, the company plans to invest 4 billion yen to support companies building Bitcoin financial infrastructure in Japan, covering areas such as lending, settlement, custody, stablecoins, derivatives, and compliance. Additionally, the company will launch an incubator program for Japanese entrepreneurs and a grant program for open-source developers, educators, and researchers. Japan has established one of the world's most advanced digital asset regulatory frameworks. Metaplanet Asset Management will be based in Miami, positioning itself as a digital credit and Bitcoin capital markets platform, connecting Asian and Western capital markets. The company plans to develop strategies in yield, equities, credit, and volatility, with specific products to be announced in due course. As Metaplanet Ventures' first investment, the company intends to invest up to 400 million yen in JPYC Inc., Japan's first registered yen stablecoin. Bitcoin trading always involves both Bitcoin and currency. With the participation of institutional investors, the market is expanding, and currency settlement is gradually transitioning to digital. JPYC is laying the foundation for this transformation in Japan.

JPMorgan economists have indicated that persistently high oil prices could lead some Asian central banks to adopt a more hawkish monetary policy stance. According to Jin10, the recent surge in crude oil and natural gas prices has posed a trade shock to many economies in the region. They noted that fiscal policy is likely to be the first line of defense to cushion the impact on households across the region. The economists suggested that the increase in oil prices raises the likelihood of policy tightening in Singapore and Malaysia, while reducing the chances of rate cuts in Indonesia and the Philippines. They further analyzed that whether the Bank of Korea will raise rates depends on the persistence of the oil price-driven shock and its potential to influence inflation expectations and cause second-round effects on core inflation.

Mutuum Finance has announced the development of a non-custodial lending and borrowing protocol on the Ethereum blockchain. According to NS3.AI, the project has successfully raised over $20.7 million to support this initiative. The V1 protocol is currently operational on the Sepolia testnet, with plans for a mainnet launch in the near future.

According to Bloomberg, U.S. prosecutors said FTX co-founder SBF's request for a retrial should be rejected because he failed to prove his conviction was unfair. In 2023, a jury found him guilty of fraud and conspiracy in the collapse of the cryptocurrency exchange FTX and sentenced him to 25 years in prison.

Bridge Data Centres has announced plans to invest up to $3.9 billion in artificial intelligence technology development within Singapore. Bloomberg posted on X, highlighting the company's strategy to enhance its growth throughout Asia. This significant investment underscores Bridge Data Centres' commitment to expanding its technological capabilities and market presence in the region. The initiative is expected to bolster Singapore's position as a hub for AI innovation and development, contributing to the broader Asian market's technological advancement.

U.S. spot Ethereum ETFs experienced a substantial net inflow of $57.012 million yesterday. According to NS3.AI, none of the nine ETFs reported a net outflow, indicating strong market interest. Fidelity's FETH was the leader, attracting a net inflow of $19.1332 million.

Hackers took control of Bonk.fun's domain on Wednesday, implementing a fraudulent terms-of-service prompt that posed a risk to connected wallets. According to NS3.AI, Bonk.fun reported that only users who interacted with the malicious message after the breach were affected. The team has not revealed the number of users impacted or the potential financial losses incurred.

Anthropic has filed an emergency motion with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit regarding its designation by the U.S. Department of Defense concerning supply chain risks. According to Jin10, the company seeks to challenge the decision, which it believes could have significant implications for its operations and partnerships. The motion aims to halt the enforcement of the designation while the court reviews the case. This legal action underscores the growing tensions between tech companies and government agencies over security and compliance issues.

Prosecutors have argued against FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried's request for a new trial, stating that he has not demonstrated any unfairness in his conviction. Bloomberg posted on X, highlighting the ongoing legal proceedings surrounding the case. Bankman-Fried, who was found guilty of charges related to his role in the collapse of the cryptocurrency exchange, is seeking a retrial on the grounds of alleged procedural errors. However, the prosecution maintains that the trial was conducted fairly and that the verdict should stand. The case continues to draw significant attention as it unfolds in the legal system.

Willy Bum Bum, a viral sensation now facing significant challenges, has launched its own memecoin, $BUM, despite recent value declines and skepticism. The coin, created by a doxxed team and backed by a capped supply and strategic token allocation, is struggling with a 23.86% drop in value and low trading volume, reflecting waning investor interest.