OpenAI has unveiled EVMbench, a benchmark aimed at evaluating AI models' capabilities in identifying, fixing, and exploiting vulnerabilities in smart contracts. According to NS3.AI, this initiative underscores the growing significance of comprehending smart contracts as AI agents may evolve into autonomous entities within crypto-native settings. The benchmark signifies progress towards incorporating AI-driven autonomous operations in blockchain ecosystems, with potential impacts on security and the infrastructure of decentralized economies.

站在2026年初观察全年的链上数据，反洗钱对抗的重心表现出从地址标记向资产指纹提取的深层迁移。

Bitcoin spot ETF holdings in the United States have seen a substantial decrease since reaching an all-time high last October. According to Foresight News, the holdings have reduced by approximately 100,300 BTC during this cycle. This reduction is attributed to institutional investors' risk-averse strategies, which have intensified the market's weakness and reinforced the prevailing risk-averse sentiment, exerting structural pressure on Bitcoin's price.

Walter Bloomberg 在 X 平台发文表示，特朗普表示政府停摆导致美国 GDP 损失至少 2 个百分点。

Wall Street is closely monitoring several companies ahead of the market opening. Bloomberg posted on X that Akamai Technologies is drawing attention due to its recent strategic moves. Grail, a biotechnology firm, is also in the spotlight following developments in its cancer detection technology. Hudbay Minerals and Newmont Corporation, both significant players in the mining sector, are being watched for their latest operational updates and market performance. Additionally, Opendoor Technologies, known for its real estate transactions, is under scrutiny as investors assess its business strategies and market impact. These companies are expected to influence market trends as trading begins.

预测市场平台 Polymarket 显示，截至 3 月 18 日，美联储 3 月会议“维持利率不变”的概率为 94%，较此前明显上升；“降息 25 个基点”概率约 5%，“降息 50 个基点以上”不足 1%，“加息 25 个基点以上”亦约 1%。该合约累计交易量约 1.44 亿美元。市场定价反映，交易者普遍预期短期内政策维持稳定。

German Chancellor Merz has expressed skepticism about the effectiveness of a four-day workweek in boosting productivity. According to Jin10, Merz emphasized the need for flexibility in work arrangements and the importance of rewarding individuals who are willing to put in extra effort. He also highlighted the necessity of facilitating the return to work for employees. Merz's comments reflect a broader discussion on work-life balance and productivity in Germany.

A Brazilian state-owned enterprise has initiated legal proceedings to prevent the sale of a precious metals asset by Equinox Gold to a major Chinese mining company. Bloomberg posted on X, highlighting the ongoing dispute over the transaction, which involves significant interests in the mining sector. The Brazilian company is seeking to halt the deal, citing concerns over the implications of transferring ownership to a foreign entity. This legal challenge underscores the complexities and geopolitical considerations in international mining operations, particularly involving assets of strategic importance. The outcome of this case could have broader ramifications for future transactions in the industry.

A 'major liquidation event' could push XRP below $1 before a slow, macro‑driven recovery fueled by future Federal Reserve rate cuts. source: https://dailycoin.com/analyst-warns-xrp-could-slide-below-1-as-geopolitics-heat-up/?utm_source=cryptopanic&utm_medium=rss

According to ChainCatcher, data from Coinglass reveals that the Hyperliquid platform's whale currently holds positions valued at $2.873 billion. The long positions amount to $1.428 billion, accounting for 49.71% of the total, while short positions stand at $1.445 billion, making up 50.29%. The long positions have incurred a loss of $152 million, whereas the short positions have gained $245 million. Notably, a significant whale address, 0xa5b0..41, has taken a 15x leveraged long position on ETH at a price of $2010.39, resulting in an unrealized loss of $3.6957 million.

CLARITY法案必将在多方利益的撕扯与妥协中诞生。这不仅是加密行业走向成熟的“成年礼”，更是人类货币形态与金融结算网络演进史上的一个关键分水岭。

量子威胁还没到来之前，AI已经敲响了Crypto安全的警钟。

美国SEC主席Paul S. Atkins在2026年2月18日在ETHDenver上与SEC委员Hester M. Peirce的对话实录，阐述了2026年加密货币政策工作重点。

写给孩子的18年之约：关于底气、周期与选择。也献给每个刚成为父母的我们。

区块链基础设施和加密资本形成机制正在迅速发展，以支持人工智能代理（AI Agent）经济。

未来的链上DeFi可能就真的是为AI准备的，无论是代码审计，还是黑客，可能都得失业了。

英国打造新一代支付基础设施的蓝图，是一场深刻而系统的金融基础设施变革。它不仅关乎技术升级，更关乎治理模式的创新、公共政策的重塑以及对未来货币形态的深远布局。

2026年伊始，全球金融市场呈现出显著的波动性特征，与2000年互联网泡沫时期存在诸多相似之处。如今AI技术驱动的增长模式正面临类似考验。

金色财经推出加密货币和区块链行业早报《金色早8点》2973期，为您提供最新、最快的数字货币和区块链行业新闻。