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Injective will add native $USDC and Circle’s CCTP, enabling direct stablecoin transfers across supported blockchains without wrapped tokens. $USDC circulation is nearing $80 billion, giving Injective traders and developers a dollar-backed asset for settlement, collateral, and liquidity. Injective is preparing to add native $USDC and Circle’s Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol, or CCTP, to its network, broadening the blockchain’s services for trading, payments, and decentralized finance. The integration will allow $USDC to move onto Injective as a native asset rather than through wrapped versions. It will also give users a direct way to transfer the stablecoin between the network and other supported…

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Ethereum is approaching a technical level that analysts say could shape the next market move. At the same time, liquidation data shows a large concentration of short positions sitting just above the resistance zone. Ethereum Approaches $2,100 Breakout Level as Resistance Thins Above A chart shared by analyst CW shows Ethereum approaching a key resistance level near $2,100. The level has acted as a ceiling during recent trading sessions, where price repeatedly slowed after approaching the area. Ethereum 1-Hour Chart. Source: CW According to the chart, the zone around $2,100 marks the first major barrier for the current structure. Once…

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Nicki Minaj will take the stage at the Trump-linked World Liberty Forum later this week, marking her latest public alignment with the Trump family’s expanding crypto ambitions. World Liberty Financial ($WLFI), the DeFi project backed by Donald Trump’s family, confirmed that the global music icon will attend its flagship summit at Mar-a-Lago on February 18. We’re excited to welcome global icon Nicki Minaj to the #WLF2026 stage! From dominating the charts to mastering the business of music, she will be exploring how artists are becoming entrepreneurs and what the next era of monetization looks like in a creator-led economy.… pic.twitter.com/QnY1vxKQPP…

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Binance’s $BNB Chain has reached a new historical milestone as the value of tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) has exceeded $3 billion there, indicating growing interest in integrating traditional financial instruments into the $BNB Chain environment. According to data from rwa.xyz, the distributed value of assets currently stands at $3.15 billion, demonstrating impressive growth of 33.8% over just the past 30 days. $3,000,000,000.A new TVL all-time high for RWAs on $BNB Chain.Higher and higher. pic.twitter.com/0N3WiXg5pn — $BNB Chain (@BNBCHAIN) March 18, 2026 The number of RWA token holders on $BNB Chain currently amounts to 40,916 holders, which also symbolizes growth of…

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Ethereum is seeing a growing divergence between the level of activity on the network and spot prices, suggesting that transactional activity alone isn’t driving demand for Ether. Ethereum network activity has been reaching record highs, according to CryptoQuant, including active addresses, token transfers, and smart contract calls. Total active addresses spiked to over 1.1 million in February, more than double the prior-year period, while token transfers topped a million in March, up from around 750,000 in December, according to CryptoQuant data. Smart contract and automated protocol token transfers have also climbed to record levels, reflecting the growth of decentralized finance…

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TL;DR Bitcoin drops 25% monthly to $69,000 as crypto ETFs face $5.8 billion in outflows. BlackRock’s IBIT loses $2.8 billion in the quarter, contrasting with $21 billion prior inflows. Matt Hougan notes financial advisors hold positions; selling comes from hedge funds. Bitcoin records a decline exceeding 25% over the last month, while cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experience massive institutional capital outflows. The current price hovers around $69,000, well below the all-time high of $126,000 reached last October. BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) accumulated net outflows of approximately $2.8 billion during the last quarter. However, the figure contrasts with nearly $21…

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Key Takeaways Optimizing trading software requires eliminating database lookups and simplifying computations for speed and efficiency. Custom silicon is challenging in high-frequency trading due to rapid algorithm changes. FPGAs balance efficiency and reprogrammability better than custom silicon in trading hardware. The Bitcoin white paper is accessible and elegantly written, appealing to non-technical readers. Concise and elegant writing requires significant intellectual skill. Guerrilla marketing can effectively grow user platforms in the crypto space. Entrepreneurship involves resilience and continuous iteration, not just overnight success. Most successful businesses do not fit the narrative of instant success like Facebook or Google. Binance’s ICO was…

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Manadia and Gametaverse DAO have entered a new collaboration which is a significant news in the field of blockchain and artificial intelligence. The partnership will focus on advancing AI-native, on-chain applications through integrating verifiable data settlement and scalable infrastructure solutions. manadia × @Gametaverse_DAO Building applications is only the first step.Making them verifiable, collaborative, and scalable is what comes next.manadia is partnering with Gametaverse to connect AI-native application infrastructure with verifiable data settlement.… pic.twitter.com/44TlH3wUoB — manadia (@paywithmana) March 18, 2026 In the announcement, there is a common vision between the two organizations in that they will not remain in the first…

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A significant Ethereum transaction has captured the attention of cryptocurrency analysts globally. According to on-chain data, an anonymous entity, commonly referred to as a ‘whale,’ executed a substantial withdrawal of 4,628 $ETH from the Binance exchange. This move, valued at approximately $9.37 million at the time of the transaction, represents a notable shift of assets from a centralized trading platform into private custody. Consequently, market observers are scrutinizing this action for potential signals regarding investor sentiment and Ethereum’s market trajectory. Analyzing the $9.4 Million Ethereum Whale Withdrawal The transaction was first identified and reported by on-chain analyst ai_9684xtpa. It occurred…

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Key Takeaways Operational efficiency in healthcare can drastically improve patient outcomes. Shifting focus from clinical to operational improvements could be the key to healthcare advancement. Less than half of patients reach their intended healthcare destination due to poor transition accountability. Learning management systems (LMS) are crucial for improving insurance claims processing. Providers in non-elite regions are often underestimated in their operational capabilities. Successful tech adoption in healthcare hinges on proper setup for operational success. The healthcare industry is increasingly open to adopting new tools if they improve outcomes. Believing all great ideas are already taken is a limiting mindset. Opportunities…

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