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According to Decrypt, the National Anti-Corruption Center of Moldova (CNA) has disclosed a plan to influence the country's parliamentary elections in 2025 using cryptocurrency, involving an amount of $107 million.CNA Director Alexandr Pinzari stated that the plan involved "complex trading operations" through non-custodial cryptocurrency wallets, transferring virtual assets to intermediaries in Moldova, who would then convert them into cash and distribute them to local activists for bribing voters, promoting specific candidates, and mobilizing rally participants. The source of the funds can be traced back to two centralized cryptocurrency platforms in Russia and Kyrgyzstan.Blockchain analysis firm TRM Labs linked the activity to the "Russia-backed foreign influence operation InfoLider" and confirmed that the Kyrgyzstan cryptocurrency exchange TokenSpot is one of the sources of the transactions. TRM Labs had previously identified TokenSpot as a potential front company for the sanctioned Russian exchange Garantex, both of which are closely related to the "Kremlin-backed sanctions evasion ecosystem."

According to Jinshi reports, the G7 finance ministers stated that they are prepared to take all necessary measures to support global energy supply, including releasing strategic oil reserves.The organization stated in a declaration: "We will continue to closely monitor the situation and the developments in the energy markets, and will convene meetings to exchange information as necessary, coordinating both within the G7 and with international partners. We are ready to take necessary measures, including supporting global energy supply through the release of reserves."The G7 finance ministers held a video conference on Monday to discuss the Middle East conflict, its impact on regional stability, the global economic situation, and financial markets, as well as the importance of ensuring the security of trade routes. Leaders from the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank Group, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, and the International Energy Agency also participated in the discussion.

According to CoinDesk, Bitmine Chairman Tom Lee stated that recent market signals indicate that the crypto market may be approaching a temporary bottom. Therefore, BitMine will slightly increase its average weekly purchase scale to about 45,000 to 50,000 ETH to accelerate accumulation. He mentioned that the current market has entered the so-called late or final stage of the "crypto mini winter."In addition, BitMine stated that it currently has over 3 million ETH staked, generating approximately $174 million in annual revenue; if all holdings are staked in the future, the annualized income is expected to increase to about $259 million.

Jiangsu Wuxi High-tech Zone has released the "Several Measures to Support the Integration and Development of OpenClaw and Other Open Source Community Projects with the OPC Community (Draft for Comments)", featuring 12 policies for "breeding crayfish", ranging from basic support to industrial implementation, from talent cultivation to safety compliance, with individual support reaching up to 5 million yuan.The draft for comments proposes a full subsidy of up to 1 million yuan for local cloud platforms that provide free deployment and development toolkits. For OPC projects using the intelligent computing power platform within the zone, subsidies will be provided based on actual expenses, with a maximum of 300,000 yuan per year for each project.In addition, projects that develop vertical large models for industrial quality inspection, predictive maintenance, etc., based on OpenClaw and registered with the state, will be rewarded with 500,000 yuan; breakthroughs in key technologies such as embodied intelligent robots and intelligent quality inspection will receive support of up to 5 million yuan; the establishment of "AI + Manufacturing" joint open-source laboratories is encouraged, with a maximum reward of 1 million yuan for those leading the development of open-source frameworks or formulating industry standards.

Strategy founder Michael Saylor has once again released information related to the Bitcoin Tracker.According to previous patterns, Strategy always discloses information about increasing Bitcoin holdings the day after relevant news is released.

The White House released the "America's Cyber Strategy under President Trump," which explicitly mentions the support for the security of cryptocurrencies and blockchain in U.S. cybersecurity strategy documents for the first time: "The United States will build secure technologies and supply chains that protect user privacy throughout the entire process from design to deployment, including the security of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technologies."

According to the Hong Kong media Xin Bao, the Chairman of the Hong Kong Legislative Council, Li Huiqiong, stated that she will fully support and cooperate with the city's first five-year plan. Hong Kong representative to the National People's Congress, Chen Zhenying, pointed out that the development of stablecoins, virtual assets, and other emerging financial products should be approached with caution. Many financial institutions, including banks, securities firms, and insurance companies, are already using artificial intelligence, and there is a need for better regulation of AI usage to ensure the safety of Hong Kong's financial sector and to prevent any issues.In addition, Legislative Council Election Committee member Wu Jiezhuang stated that the "14th Five-Year" plan represents the direction of national development for the next five years and beyond. In this new phase, Hong Kong should fully leverage its advantages to effectively build "four centers and one high ground," consolidating and enhancing Hong Kong's status as an international financial, shipping, and trade center, while fully developing an international innovation and technology center. Hong Kong is currently ranked as the third international financial center globally, but there is definitely an opportunity to advance further and become the second in the world.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has confirmed that he will run in the 2028 U.S. presidential election. Previously disclosed information reveals that he owns at least $1 million in Bitcoin and does not intend to divest this asset. He has also publicly stated that he is a staunch supporter of Bitcoin, believing that decentralization, a capped supply, neutral currency, and other hard assets like gold and silver can stabilize the dollar and prevent currency devaluation.

Bybit announced that Co-CEO Helen Liu will officially step down on April 30, 2026, to pursue her personal entrepreneurial dreams.Helen Liu joined Bybit in 2020, serving as Vice President of Human Resources, Vice President of Marketing, Chief of Staff, and COO, before being promoted to Co-CEO in 2025. During her five years in office, she was deeply involved in the company's global expansion, helping Bybit grow into a top global digital asset platform covering 181 countries and regions, with over 82 million users.After her departure, Bybit will continue to be led by co-founder and CEO Ben Zhou. The company stated that it will maintain its focus on innovation and long-term value creation.

Galaxy Research's research director Alex Thorn posted on the X platform that the White House has released the U.S. cyber strategy document titled "President Trump's Cyber Strategy for America." This strategy consists of 7 pages and 6 main pillars, emphasizing cyber offense and deterrence, but it is relatively limited in specific implementation details. For the first time, the document explicitly mentions cryptocurrency and blockchain technology in the U.S. cybersecurity strategy, proposing the need for "protection and security assurance" for these technologies, which were not mentioned in the national cybersecurity strategy released by Joe Biden in 2023.However, the strategy also proposes to "eradicate criminal infrastructure and cut off financial exit routes," along with a new executive order to combat transnational cybercrime. Analysts believe this statement may provide a policy basis for regulators to strengthen their crackdown on mixers, privacy coins, and unregulated deposit and withdrawal channels. Additionally, the strategy suggests expanding the authority for offensive cyber operations and plans to mobilize the private sector to combat hostile networks while promoting AI-driven automated cyber defense systems. The accompanying executive order will also establish new operational units within the national coordination center to coordinate law enforcement against transnational cybercrime groups.

According to Jinshi reports, as oil prices retreat and investors shift their focus to the key U.S. non-farm payroll report, the dollar exchange rate has declined. U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen announced a temporary measure aimed at alleviating the pressure on oil supplies from the Middle East conflict, resulting in a decrease in oil prices.The Middle East conflict has driven up oil prices and boosted the dollar, as the market has reduced expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut due to potential inflation impacts. Non-farm data is typically a key indicator that shapes interest rate expectations.

According to Jinshi, the U.S. non-farm payroll report for February will be released tonight at 21:30, with market expectations significantly cooling. Factors such as strikes, benchmark revisions, and weak consumer demand may lead to hidden traps in the data. Will last month's strong job additions be a "flash in the pan"? Market fluctuations are likely at that time, and investors need to be aware of the risks.

According to crypto journalist Eleanor Terrett, the progress of the U.S. cryptocurrency market structure bill mainly depends on Senator Thom Tillis's position. The White House has submitted the legislative text to Tillis's office, and both sides recently met to discuss what has been described as "moving in the right direction." The Digital Chamber CEO Cody Carbone expressed optimism about reaching a consensus on the stablecoin yield issue.Even if Democrats do not vote in favor, the bill could still pass the Banking Committee along party lines, but Tillis's vote is crucial. Industry insiders noted that the stablecoin yield issue has dominated discussions, causing other issues like decentralized finance to be sidelined. A crypto trading executive expressed "cautious optimism" about the Banking Committee rescheduling the review at the end of March.

OpenAI announced the release of GPT-5.4 in ChatGPT (in the form of GPT-5.4 Thinking), API, and Codex, marking its most powerful and efficient state-of-the-art model for professional work to date. It also released GPT-5.4 Pro for ChatGPT and API users, designed specifically for those who seek extreme performance on complex tasks.GPT-5.4 integrates OpenAI's recent advancements in reasoning, programming, and agent-based workflows into a single state-of-the-art model, incorporating the industry-leading programming capabilities of GPT-5.3-Codex while improving the model's performance in tools, software environments, and professional tasks involving spreadsheets, presentations, and documents.

The IRS proposed new regulations on Thursday that would allow cryptocurrency exchanges to require customers to receive tax forms electronically, such as the 1099-DA form that reports total gains from digital asset transactions, whereas previously exchanges had to provide a paper form option.Under the new tax reporting system implemented this year, cryptocurrency exchanges are required to report total gains and cost basis, and the IRS will automatically obtain detailed profit and loss data, thereby enhancing compliance oversight for cryptocurrency holders. The new regulations also allow exchanges to terminate business relationships with customers who refuse to receive tax documents electronically. The proposal has not yet been finalized and is currently open for public comment. It has been reported that cryptocurrency tax software platforms have seen a significant increase in the number of IRS warning letters received by U.S. users, reminding them that cryptocurrency transactions may be taxable and must be reported as required.

A member of the Iranian expert assembly stated that the new Supreme Leader of Iran has been elected and will be announced as soon as possible.

According to market news, the Catalonia police in Spain recently dismantled an illegal Bitcoin mining operation in the Sant Vicenç de Castellet industrial area of Barcelona. According to estimates by the national electricity company Endesa, the operation illegally obtained electricity by directly connecting to the high-voltage power grid, with a value of up to €860,643, marking the largest electricity theft case in the industrial sector in the region in nearly a year.During the raid, police seized 88 Bitcoin mining devices. Investigations revealed that the operation had been running illegally since October 2025, lacking both a power meter and protective systems. Its dangerous three-phase connection method also posed serious fire hazards, threatening the stability of electricity supply to nearby businesses. A 34-year-old Asian man, identified as the main suspect in the case, appeared in court in Manresa on March 3 and is currently facing charges of electricity theft.