A former Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy has been sentenced to more than five years in federal prison for helping a self-styled crypto “Godfather” execute a series of violent extortion schemes — a case that lays bare how digital wealth and real-world power can collide in dangerous ways.

Defense-contractor stocks have not seen the expected rally despite rising global tensions and increased defense spending. Wall Street Journal (Markets) posted on X that these stocks are facing several challenges, including budget constraints and geopolitical uncertainties. Investors anticipated a surge in defense stocks due to heightened military activities and geopolitical conflicts. However, the reality has been different, with stocks remaining relatively stagnant. Analysts suggest that while defense budgets are increasing, the allocation of funds is not translating into immediate gains for contractors. Moreover, geopolitical factors such as diplomatic negotiations and shifting alliances are influencing market dynamics. These elements contribute to the unpredictability of defense stock performance, making it difficult for investors to gauge future trends. Despite the lack of a rally, some experts believe that long-term prospects remain positive. As global tensions persist, defense spending is likely to continue, potentially benefiting contractors in the future. However, the current market conditions highlight the complexities involved in defense-related investments.

An LPG tanker named 'Nanda Devi' has arrived at Vadinar Port in Gujarat, India. According to Jin10, this marks the second vessel to reach India through the Hormuz Strait. The arrival highlights the ongoing maritime activities in the region.

The global cryptocurrency market cap now stands at $2.50T, up by 2.35% over the last day, according to CoinMarketCap data. Bitcoin (BTC) has been trading between $72,991 and $76,000 over the past 24 hours. As of 09:30 AM (UTC) today, BTC is trading at $74,278, up by 1.36%. Most major cryptocurrencies by market cap are trading mixed. Market outperformers include CFG, DEGO, and POLYX, up by 65%, 36%, and 36%, respectively. Top stories of the day: Bitcoin News: Strategy Buys 22,337 Bitcoin for $1.57 Billion, Total Holdings Surpass 761,000 BTC Crypto News: Bitcoin Tops $73,900, Ethereum Surges Past $2,286 as Crypto Sector Posts Broad Gains Trump Weighs Seizing Iran's Kharg Island Oil Hub as Hormuz Crisis Deepens; Crypto Markets on Watch USDC Overtakes USDT in Key Markets Including US, Germany, and Brazil, Lisk Research Head Says Bitcoin News: Bitcoin's Next Price Move Likely Driven by On-Chain Fund Flows and Position Shifts Not Macro, According to 10x Research Powell May Stay on as Fed Governor Past May If Criminal Investigation Continues, Court Documents Reveal China's AI Model Usage Surpasses U.S. for Second Consecutive Week on OpenRouter; Mysterious Hunter Alpha Debuts at No. 7 Polymarket Odds of Bitcoin Hitting $75,000 in March Jump to 84% as BTC Touches $74,464 Crypto News: BlockFills Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy After Crypto Market Selloff Strains Liquidity Market movers: ETH: $2322.83 (+3.01%) BNB: $674.83 (-0.19%) XRP: $1.5205 (+3.56%) SOL: $94.67 (+1.71%) TRX: $0.3017 (+1.58%) DOGE: $0.10097 (+0.22%) WLFI: $0.1039 (-1.33%) ADA: $0.2871 (+0.14%) U: $0.9997 (+0.00%) WBTC: $74145.96 (+1.44%) Top gainers on Binance: CFG/USDT (+65%) DEGO/USDT (+36%) POLYX/USDT (+36%)

A wallet associated with the Royal Government of Bhutan has transferred 20.5 BTC, valued at approximately $1.52 million, to QCP Capital. According to NS3.AI, the same wallet also sent 1.02 BTC, worth about $75,900, to a newly created wallet.

Mirae Asset Financial Group has joined Erebor's $350 million funding round, marking a strategic expansion of its digital asset business. According to NS3.AI, Mirae Asset Capital and Mirae Asset Venture Investment were involved in the round last month, although the specific amount of Mirae Asset's investment was not disclosed. Erebor, a U.S. digital bank, was founded by Palmer Luckey and is supported by notable figures such as Peter Thiel and Joe Lonsdale.

据 1M AI NEWS 监测，xAI 在其官网陆续发布多个职位，正从华尔街引进银行家、投资组合经理、交易员和信贷分析师，加入其训练 Grok 的数据标注团队。招募方向涵盖财务建模、杠杆贷款承销、困境债务投资，以及 MBS（住房抵押贷款支持证券）和 CLO（贷款抵押证券）等细分品类，另有加密和股票市场方向。xAI 将尤其聚焦于信贷市场的训练数据扩充，该市场目前面临私募信贷基金赎回潮等压力。xAI 将这类训练人员称为 "AI 导师 "，负责向 Grok 输入数据并调整其回应。该团队由 Diego Pasini 领导，他是高中毕业后不久加入公司、目前在 xAI 工作超过一年的年轻人。Pasini 在上月一次员工会议上表示 "训练数据是一大瓶颈 "，Grok 目前高度依赖马斯克旗下社交平台 X 的数据。马斯克在近期一次大会上承认 xAI 在编程能力上落后竞争对手，编程迄今一直是 OpenAI 和 Anthropic 的主要营收来源。上周 xAI 从 AI 编程工具 Cursor 挖走两名高管，Cursor 目前正以 500 亿美元估值寻求新一轮融资。OpenAI 和 Anthropic 均已发布面向金融专业人士的工具，聚焦市场分析和投资备忘录生成等场景。xAI 在商业客户拓展上普遍被认为落后于竞争对手，其收入迄今主要来自马斯克旗下特斯拉和 SpaceX 的合作。

Evernorth CEO Sagar Shah has expressed optimism about XRP's long-term potential in the financial sector. According to NS3.AI, Shah highlighted the vast cross-border payments market, which exceeds $150 trillion, as a significant opportunity for XRP. He noted that traditional payment systems are often slow and costly, suggesting that regulatory developments like the proposed Clarity Act in the U.S. and MiCA in Europe could create a more supportive environment for Ripple's growth.

Tempo is anticipated to launch its mainnet by the end of March, according to NS3.AI. The rollout will not include a token issuance at launch. Tempo plans a dual-track approach, focusing on retail payments and DeFi, alongside enterprise solutions such as B2B payments, payroll, remittances, and credit.

Polymarket 团队开发人员 Suhail Kakar 援引 Dune 数据发文表示，上周 Polymarket 单周成交量创历史新高，突破 21 亿美元。

Analyst Thomas Pugh from UK-based RSM company has highlighted in a report that the significant increase in heating oil prices could elevate the UK's inflation rate by 0.1 percentage points. According to Jin10, heating oil prices have more than doubled since the outbreak of the Iran war, primarily because heating oil is derived from kerosene. Europe imports over 40% of its kerosene products, mainly from the Middle East, and its reserves are relatively small. With the government's energy price cap set to take effect in April, the UK's inflation rate might still decrease in April, potentially dropping to 2.5% instead of the previously forecasted 2.0%. Ultimately, the current expectation is that the inflation rate may remain around 3.5% by the end of the year, but if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed for an extended period, inflation could rise significantly.

Ripple has partnered with i-payout to enable faster and more transparent cross-border payments into the U.S. and Canada. The integration uses Ripple’s digital asset infrastructure to speed up settlements and support high-volume international payouts.

BTC 已经筑底？价格回升的背后，是 Strategy 通过销售 STRC 带来的天量资金注入 。

这不仅是一次简单的财务交割，更是旧有金融体系利用资本杠杆与合规架构，对新兴加密市场进行的一场自上而下的权力重塑。

再过一年交易所的比特币储备大概率会跌破 150 万枚，如果 Saylor 继续按现在的节奏买入，微策略一家持有的比特币，甚至可能超过所有交易所的总和。

Three Tennessee teens sued xAI, saying its AI Grok made sexual images from their real photos. They claim the company knew the risks and want damages and a stop to further abuse.

OpenSea has pushed back the launch of its highly anticipated SEA token, scrapping its planned March 30 debut as worsening crypto market conditions and internal readiness concerns force a strategic pause on one of its most important product rollouts.

真正的突破性创新，总是危险的。危险的创新未必都能颠覆未来，但颠覆未来的创新，在早期无一不被贴上“危险”的标签。

人工智能,数据,Pokémon Go背后的人：靠CIA投资起家 如今正替军工AI做全球测绘 金色财经,数据的安全性，取决于它流向谁的手里。

Encyclopaedia Britannica and Merriam-Webster have sued OpenAI, claiming ChatGPT copied nearly 100,000 of their articles and definitions to train its AI. They are seeking damages and a court order to stop the AI from using their content.