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The Bank of Korea has expanded the Hangang Project with additional banks, advancing its digital won initiative to phase two, focusing on large-scale implementation, payment fee reduction for businesses, and potential AI integration.

Pi Network recently distributed rewards to KYC verifiers, with each receiving 52.62 Pi, marking the first time verification work has been linked to token rewards. This mechanism not only recognizes the contributions of verifiers but also ensures practical use cases for Pi, such as DApps consumption and transactions, enhancing community engagement and building long-term trust. This signals sustainable development of the token economic model, with potential expansion to more application scenarios in the future.

The U.S. government registered the domain "aliens.gov," sparking widespread speculation online. Although the exact purpose is unclear, theories suggest links to immigration services or extraterrestrial research, with experts urging caution in interpretations.

BNBX, a BNB-focused DAT, has successfully secured patents in the US and Europe for LinearRx’s new RNA Synthesis model. The milestone unlocks a new monetization model for the company on top of its BNB strategy. The subsidiary of BNB Plus Corp. (BNBX), a publicly traded company leveraging a BNB

 根據 SoSoValue 的數據，美國現貨比特幣 ETF 週二實現連續第七個交易日的資金流入，創下自 2025 年 10 月以來最長的連續正流入紀錄。同期，加密貨幣研究機構 Kobeissi Letter 的週度數據顯示，上週加密貨幣基金合計錄得 10.6 億美元流入，創下 1 月第三週以來最高單週流入紀錄。 ## **七連日流入的具體數據解析**  （來源：SoSoValue） 當前這輪資金回流的背景是自 3 月 9 日開始的機構需求加速。按資產類別分析： **比特幣 ETF**：三週累計流入 22 億美元，佔同期加密貨幣基金總流入量（28 億美元）的約 79% **以太坊 ETF**：同期流入 3.15 億美元，使年初至今的累計凈流入接近零 **Solana ETF**：本週以 2.23 億美元的凈流入領跑所有加密貨幣 ETF 類別 **XRP ETF**：3 月迄今凈流出 3,350 萬美元，但由於 1 至 2 月的 7,370 萬美元流入，年初至今仍維持正值 值得注意的是，自美伊衝突爆發以來，加密貨幣 ETF 的總管理資產規模已增加 120 億美元（+9.4%），達到約 1,400 億美元，顯示即便在持續的地緣政治動盪背景下，機構投資者並未系統性撤離加密資產。截至最新數據，所有美國現貨比特幣 ETF 的累計凈資產約為 918.3 億美元，自 2024 年 1 月上市以來的總凈流入達 561.4 億美元。 ## **對比 2025 年高峰：強度差距揭示市場溫度** 儘管七連日流入的連勝紀錄令市場振奮，但與上一輪高峰相比，當前流入強度仍有顯著差距，為市場情緒提供了一個清醒的參照框架： **2025 年 9 月至 10 月高峰**：連續九個交易日凈流入，總額接近 60 億美元；比特幣當時的交易價格遠高於現在，並最終在 10 月衝上 126,080 美元的歷史高點。 **當前週期（2026 年 3 月）**：連續七個交易日，七天累計約 12 億美元；比特幣目前報約 73,945 美元，此前短暫觸及 74,400 美元，為六週以來首次回到此水平。 投資研究公司伯恩斯坦（Bernstein）在最新報告中指出，比特幣當前的反彈反映的是長期持有者基礎的更強韌性，意味著推動當前市場的是結構性需求，而非短期投機熱情——這或許解釋了為何資金流入呈現「穩健回流」而非 2025 年高峰時期那種狂熱模式。 ## **常見問題** #### **比特幣 ETF 七連日流入是否意味著比特幣牛市已重新啟動？** 七連日正流入確實是自 2025 年 10 月以來最強的連續信號，顯示機構層面的資金正在有序回流。然而，7 天 12 億美元的規模與 2025 年高峰期 9 天 60 億美元的強度相比仍存在顯著差距，同時比特幣當前價位（約 73,945 美元）也尚未回到上一輪 12.6 萬美元高峰的水平。分析師目前更傾向於將其定性為「結構性需求回暖」，而非「新一輪狂熱週期啟動」。 #### **Solana ETF 以 2.23 億美元領跑所有加密 ETF 類別，是否代表資金轉向 Solana？** 本週 Solana ETF 的資金表現確實亮眼，在多個加密 ETF 類別中佔據首位。然而，單週數據的波動性較高，需觀察這一趨勢是否延續。從累計規模來看，比特幣 ETF 仍佔主導地位，Solana ETF 的市場份額相對有限，目前更可能是一種週期性的資金輪動，而非長期的資金流向轉移。 #### **以太坊 ETF 年初至今凈流出 3.645 億美元，背後原因是什麼？** 以太坊 ETF 年初至今承壓，主要反映了 ETH 在 2026 年初相對比特幣表現較弱的市場背景，以及部分機構在不確定環境中優先配置流動性更強、敘事更成熟的比特幣。不過，3 月出現 3.585 億美元的反彈流入，顯示情緒有所改善，尤其是在以太坊基金會加速 DeFi 財庫建設和技術升級的積極背景下，以太坊 ETF 能否在年內轉正將是重要觀察指標。

The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) voted 11-1 on March 18, 2026, to maintain the federal funds target range at 3.50% to 3.75%, marking the second consecutive meeting with no change in borrowing costs as policymakers flagged uncertainty stemming from the Iran conflict and persistent inflation.

Wyoming Senator Lummis indicated that the U.S. Digital Asset Market Structure Act (CLARITY Act) is close to passage, but disagreement over stablecoin yield remains a major obstacle. If not passed by May, digital asset legislation will face significant challenges. Variables from the midterm elections could impact the bill's progress, with Lummis emphasizing this is the only opportunity for market structure reform.

The FBI warns of rising impersonation scams involving cryptocurrency payments, as fraudsters use urgency and evolving tactics to pressure victims into quick financial decisions and drive increasing financial losses. FBI Warns of Rising Law Enforcement Impersonation Scams A new warning from the FB

The Ethereum Foundation announced on March 18, 2026, that it has deployed an additional 3,400 ETH (approximately $7.6 million at current prices) into Morpho Vaults, with 1,000 ETH specifically allocated to Morpho Vaults V2, continuing its strategic shift toward active, on-chain DeFi treasury management.

Tarek Mansour, CEO of Kalshi, dismissed criminal allegations from Arizona as overreach, asserting the company's operations are not gambling. He emphasized that the legal dispute remains unresolved and that the CFTC has authority, not state regulators.

The Ethereum Foundation announced an additional allocation of 3,400 ETH to Morpho Vaults to advance DeFi yield strategies, marking its financial transformation. This deployment represents the Foundation's third asset allocation to Morpho, emphasizing open-source principles and security in line with the needs of large treasury management. The Foundation currently holds assets exceeding $820 million, reducing its reliance on ETH liquidation through DeFi strategies and generating stable returns.

Prediction market platform Polymarket announced the acquisition of DeFi startup Brahma, aimed at reducing user operation friction, enhancing liquidity for small-value contracts, and reaching high-risk users. Brahma focuses on DeFi infrastructure with trading volume exceeding $1 billion. This is Polymarket's third acquisition in recent period, demonstrating its comprehensive expansion strategy.

On March 18, Iran attacked Qatar's Ras Laffan Industrial City, a globally important liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility. Market concerns about energy supply disruptions have driven oil prices higher. This incident has triggered a systemic supply storm, impacting aviation, logistics, and consumer goods industries. The cryptocurrency market may experience volatility due to risk-off sentiment, with potential long-term benefits from quantitative easing policies. Qatar and Japan are particularly vulnerable in the supply disruption, and supply chain resilience will be tested.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved a rule change on March 18, 2026, allowing Nasdaq to support the trading of tokenized shares, enabling eligible participants to settle stock trades in tokenized form through a pilot program operated by the Depository Trust Company (DTC), a subsidiary of the DTCC.

Eric Trump announced that his American Bitcoin company's Bitcoin holdings have increased to approximately 6,899 BTC, surpassing Galaxy Digital to become the 16th largest publicly listed Bitcoin company globally. The company relies primarily on industrial-scale mining rather than market purchases, and recently acquired 11,298 mining machines to expand production capacity. The Trump family's combined Bitcoin holdings exceed 16,000 BTC, demonstrating their significance in the cryptocurrency sector.