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According to Fortune magazine, in the context of a downturn in the crypto market in 2025 and the distribution of profits to investors, the portfolio values of crypto venture capital firms such as Paradigm and a16z crypto have significantly shrunk.According to filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the total assets under management (AUM) of four crypto funds under a16z crypto dropped nearly 40% from 2024 to 2025, falling to $9.5 billion. Part of the reason is that the firm began returning capital to investors from earlier funds, and the timing of the returns coincided with the market peak in 2025, with a net DPI (distributions to paid-in capital) of 5.4 for its first crypto fund.Multicoin Capital's AUM has more than halved, dropping to about $2.7 billion. Paradigm's holdings also slightly decreased by about 6%. Meanwhile, the total size of a16z crypto's parent company, Andreessen Horowitz, has exceeded $100 billion.The report points out that the shrinkage in assets under management reflects the decline in portfolio value due to the market downturn, and is also a sign of normal exits by VCs and the return of funds to limited partners (LPs). Some firms, such as Haun Ventures, have seen their AUM grow by over 30%, reaching around $2.5 billion.Currently, Paradigm is seeking to raise a new fund of $1.5 billion, and a16z crypto is also raising up to $2 billion for its fifth fund.

The first prediction market liquidity infrastructure on the BSC chain that combines elements of fortune cookies has officially launched on the Fortune website. As a new generation Web3 financial protocol, Fortune is committed to solving the long-standing issues of liquidity fragmentation, low pricing efficiency, and high participation thresholds in prediction markets through an AI-driven liquidity engine.The core features launched alongside the website include:Voting Council: A community-driven event listing mechanism that ensures market diversity and fairnessDaily Check-in: Low-threshold participation to continuously accumulate F points and secure early ecosystem incentivesFortune Node NFT: A core equity asset that allows holders to enjoy point bonuses and protocol dividendsFortune also revealed that its core prediction market trading function will officially launch on April 20, bringing users a brand new prediction and trading experience.

The first batch of issuer licenses in Hong Kong was originally scheduled to be issued in March 2026, but it has not materialized as planned. A spokesperson for the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) responded that the HKMA is fully committed to advancing the licensing process and will make announcements to the public at the appropriate time.Regarding who will obtain the first batch of stablecoin licenses in Hong Kong, the market has previously focused on two major Hong Kong dollar issuing banks, HSBC and Standard Chartered. HSBC has not publicly disclosed whether it has submitted an application for a stablecoin license. However, as early as mid-January this year, there were rumors in the market that HSBC had a good chance of obtaining the first batch of licenses. Currently, there is no clear official disclosure on why the issuance of stablecoin licenses has been delayed beyond the anticipated timeline.Individuals close to the stablecoin license applications revealed that the HKMA has been in close contact with the first batch of potential compliant licensees, and there are still proposed amendments regarding the issuance matters. In addition, the second batch of compliant stablecoin licenses in Hong Kong is also in the application process. Reliable sources indicate that Futu Securities and OSL Group are strong contenders for the second batch of licenses.

According to Binance spot data, the market has experienced significant fluctuations. ZBT has risen by 29.91% in 24 hours, reaching a new high for the week.At the same time, FORTH has shown a "high pullback" state, with a 24-hour decline of 12.41%. SKL has also shown a "high pullback" state, with a 24-hour decline of 5.77%. Additionally, HOOK has reached a new low today, with a decline of 14.01%, while PROM has reached a new low for the week, with a decline of 12.72%.On the other hand, LUMIA has risen by 8.22% in 24 hours, showing a "bottom rebound" state. NIGHT has reached a new high today, with an increase of 5.73%. TWT has also shown a "2-hour slight increase" state, with an increase of 13.66%.

According to Binance spot data, the market has experienced significant fluctuations. FORTH has dropped 15.63% in the last 24 hours, and NTRN has dropped 22.73%, showing a "high and then low" state.At the same time, SXP and HOOK have risen by 5.45% and 6.89%, respectively, and have reached a rebound state. Other tokens such as GLMR, RDNT, C, ONG, and SENT have also shown a "high and then low" state, with declines ranging from 6.47% to 15.64%.

According to Binance spot data, the market has experienced significant fluctuations. DEGO has dropped 14.1% in the last 24 hours, FORTH has dropped 27.36% in the last 24 hours, and there is a "high and then low" state.At the same time, CAKE has reached a new high this week, with an increase of 5.02%. UTK, GUN, and HUMA have all shown a "bottoming rebound" state, with increases of 8.07%, 7.42%, and 8.01%, respectively. Other tokens LRC, FLUX, and 0G have also shown a "high and then low" state, with decreases of 6.7%, 7.77%, and 7.07%, respectively.

According to Binance spot data, the market has experienced significant fluctuations. FORTH has dropped 23.78% in 24 hours, HIVE has dropped 10.06%, OGN has dropped 12.16%, ONT has dropped 19.93%, SXP has dropped 14.82%, and HOOK has dropped 18.19%.At the same time, OPN has dropped 7.92%, while XAUT has surged 19.59% within 5 minutes.

Brazilian President Lula has signed Law No. 15,358, which explicitly incorporates seized cryptocurrency assets during law enforcement into the public safety funding system for expenditures such as police equipment, intelligence operations, and personnel training.The law allows for the temporary use of relevant cryptocurrency assets prior to final conviction with court approval. The new regulations also significantly expand the powers of judicial authorities, allowing them to freeze, block, or confiscate cryptocurrency assets during the investigation phase, including restricting access to exchange accounts, digital wallets, and related platforms. Once convicted, the individuals involved will be permanently deprived of the ability to use the formal financial system and cryptocurrency systems. Additionally, the law categorizes the use of encrypted communication tools or privacy technologies to conceal criminal activities as an aggravating circumstance, promotes cross-border asset recovery and intelligence sharing, and establishes a national database to integrate the financial structures of criminal organizations. Analysts believe that this initiative marks Brazil's shift of cryptocurrency assets from potential reserve tools to law enforcement resources, strengthening the crackdown on organized crime (such as PCC and Comando Vermelho) while advancing the judicial system's regulatory and disposal capabilities regarding digital assets.

According to Binance spot market data, there has been significant volatility in the market. PROVE has increased by 30.33% in 24 hours, and JST has also rebounded from a low, with an increase of 10.07%.On the other hand, FORTH has decreased by 25.82% in 24 hours and is in a "high and then low" state. ONT is also in a "high and then low" state, with a decrease of 14.66%, and FIO has hit a new low for the week, with a decrease of 14.47%. The other tokens ONG and UTK have also reached new lows today, with decreases of 5.5% and 11.24%, respectively.

According to Binance spot data, the market has experienced significant fluctuations. ANKR has dropped 12.68% in the last 24 hours, DEGO has dropped 12.58%, and LRC has dropped 10.28%.At the same time, FORTH has risen 10.28% in the last 24 hours and is showing signs of a rebound. The other tokens have all shown a "high and then low" trend, with IDEX down 11.16%, XAI down 11%, PHA down 6.66%, ETHFI down 6.57%, and REZ down 6.05%.

According to Binance spot data, the market has experienced significant fluctuations. FORTH has dropped 10.18% in the last 24 hours, reaching a new low for today. Additionally, SXP has also hit a new low for today, with a decline of 9.41%.On the other hand, VANRY has risen 16.88% in the last 24 hours, showing a rebound from the bottom, while HEMI has also shown a rebound from the bottom, with an increase of 6.15%.Among other tokens, LRC has dropped 3.96% in the last 24 hours, reaching a new low for the week. ACX and TOWNS have also shown a "high-to-low" pattern, with declines of 5.17% and 10.16%, respectively.

Binance will stop trading and delist the following tokens on April 1, 2026, at 11:00: Arena-Z (A2Z), Ampleforth Governance Token (FORTH), Hooked Protocol (HOOK), IDEX (IDEX), Loopring (LRC), Neutron (NTRN), Radiant Capital (RDNT), Solar (SXP). Users are advised to pay attention to the changes in related trading pairs and manage their assets in advance.

According to the Bangkok Post, Thailand's digital asset operators have frozen over 10,000 suspicious cryptocurrency accounts under the newly implemented "speed bump" measures to combat money laundering activities conducted through "money mule accounts."The president of the Thai Digital Asset Operators Trade Association stated that criminal networks typically disperse illegal funds into multiple bank accounts, then concentrate them into cryptocurrency platforms and quickly convert them into digital assets for transfer abroad. The new measures stipulate a 24-hour transaction lock on transfers of 50,000 baht or more, during which users must complete additional KYC verification (such as video verification) before the funds can be released.

According to Reuters, the U.S. Department of Defense has announced the appointment of computer scientist Gavin Kliger as Chief Data Officer, who assisted billionaire Musk in pushing for reforms in the U.S. government last year.Gavin Kliger's new role "places him at the heart of the department's most ambitious artificial intelligence efforts," primarily responsible for "the daily coordination and execution of the department's AI projects, and working directly with the U.S. leading AI laboratories to support operational personnel."

According to official news, the MEXC AI large model copy trading competition "Spring Festival Luck Ceremony" is officially launched, with a total prize pool of 30,000 USDT.During the event, new users can enjoy zero-risk protection on their first order. If the first copy trading with an AI trader results in a loss, a 100% subsidy will be provided. Achieving trading targets will unlock tiered rewards, and participating in designated social media interactions will give more chances to receive Spring Festival lucky red envelopes.Event period: February 9, 2026 - February 23, 2026

American Fortress Infrastructure ProjectThe American Fortress team has officially released the industry's first AI-native, private, and compliant trading stack in collaboration with the blockchain team 0G, aimed at providing a new generation of trading infrastructure that offers high privacy protection and compliance support for decentralized applications.This trading stack supports private interactions of smart contracts and on-chain assets while maintaining verifiability and compliance frameworks, and is expected to become an important underlying component for building AI-driven finance and Web3 services.Industry experts believe that this groundbreaking stack will promote the deep integration of blockchain and AI, providing a more flexible development path for security-sensitive application scenarios.

Cryptanalysis expert Willy Woo posted: "The Bitcoin developers' response to quantum risks began in January 2025 and accelerated mid-year, with the first Quantum Bitcoin Summit held in San Francisco in July 2025. In my view, Bitcoin's response to quantum risks was initially slow, but is now rapidly accelerating."

Ripple President Monica Long made predictions about cryptocurrency in 2026, believing that four areas will drive institutional adoption of cryptocurrency.Stablecoins will be fully integrated into global payment systems: As Visa, Stripe, and major institutions incorporate them into payment processes, B2B transactions will become a growth engine.Institutional cryptocurrency investment will become mainstream: By 2026, approximately 50% of Fortune 500 companies will hold cryptocurrencies or have formal DAT strategies, actively holding tokenized assets, on-chain treasury bonds, stablecoins, and programmable financial instruments.Custody consolidation: The cryptocurrency sector saw merger and acquisition transactions reach $8.6 billion in 2025, primarily driven by the participation of institutional investors. It is expected that by 2026, more than half of the top 50 banks globally will have established at least one new custody relationship.The integration of blockchain and artificial intelligence: Asset management companies will utilize AI models and blockchain infrastructure to dynamically adjust allocations to tokenized assets and stablecoin yield protocols, fully leveraging the around-the-clock operation of on-chain markets.

According to Jinshi reports, ECB board member Panetta stated that the U.S. initiatives to promote digital finance reflect its efforts to support the demand for the dollar.