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Analysts have proposed five stages and three scenarios for the future in terms of the quantum threat to the integrity of the Bitcoin network
Analysts at the investment firm ARK Invest, in collaboration with the research firm Unchained, have published a comprehensive study examining the impact of quantum computing on Bitcoin’s security. Contrary to widespread fears of a “quantum apocalypse” that would destroy the cryptocurrency, the experts offered an alternative perspective.
The study’s main conclusion is that the threat is real, but it is not immediate and will develop gradually. Furthermore, the analysts concluded that 65.4% of all bitcoins are already secure, and the community has at least a decade to protect the remaining 34.6%.
In their paper, the authors identified five stages of quantum computer development and, based on the uncertainty surrounding the timing of these stages, constructed three probable scenarios for the future of the first cryptocurrency. The experts’ conclusions and assumptions are based on several dozen scientific papers and expert comments.
*ARK Invest manages exchange-traded funds (ETFs), some of which invest in shares of crypto companies and funds, as well as one of the largest spot Bitcoin ETFs—the ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF, which held $2.5 billion in Bitcoin as of March 13. Company CEO Cathie Wood has been predicting for several years that the price of a single Bitcoin will exceed $1 million by 2030.
Until recently, the threat posed by quantum computers to cryptocurrencies was considered remote. However, in 2025, an increasing number of major players began to view this threat as a real market risk. The crux of the matter is that, in theory, quantum computers make it possible to gain control over a portion of Bitcoin addresses using an outdated format. This is not a “hack” in the conventional sense, but a loss of cryptographic protection, which potentially allows for the spending of other people’s coins.
In their analysis, ARK experts evaluated Bitcoin addresses, dividing them into categories based on their level of vulnerability to attacks by quantum computers. An analysis of the distribution of coins across addresses revealed the following picture:
Secure bitcoins (65.4%, or approximately 13 million bitcoins): Modern address types, such as SegWit and others that employ best security practices, are resistant to quantum attacks at this stage.Vulnerable bitcoins that can be moved to other, more secure addresses (25%, or about 5 million bitcoins): coins held in addresses that have already been used for transactions or in certain older formats. Their owners can transfer funds to secure addresses as the threat approaches.Vulnerable and presumably lost bitcoins (8.6%, or about 1.7 million bitcoins): coins stored in the oldest type of address - P2PK (Pay-to-Public-Key). These date back to the network’s early years and, according to experts, may be permanently lost to their owners. This segment is theoretically the most attractive category for attackers.
The vast majority of lost coins are bitcoins believed to be held by Bitcoin’s anonymous creator, known as Satoshi Nakamoto. There is no reliable information on exactly how many coins he owns. However, the generally accepted estimate of his holdings is 1.1 million BTC: this figure is based on the work of researcher Sergio Damian Lerner, who found a probable “pattern” in Satoshi’s transactions, dubbed the Patoshi Pattern.
The authors of the study criticize the concept of a sudden attack by quantum computers and propose five stages leading up to it.
Stage 0 (today): Quantum computers exist, but they are commercially useless and pose no threat to Bitcoin.Stage 1: Quantum computing becomes useful in a number of fields, such as chemistry. We are still a long way from breaking cryptography.Stage 2: Machines capable of breaking old cryptosystems and weak cryptographic keys appear.In Stage 3, a quantum computer cracks Bitcoin private keys in a matter of hours or days. Only coins in vulnerable address categories are at risk.Stage 4: Cracking a key takes minutes, and this is already a threat requiring an urgent protocol update.
The transition between stages will be a long one, according to ARK experts, who cited forecasts from Google, IBM, and Microsoft; the first key break (Stage 3) is not expected until the mid-2030s.
In addition to the five stages of development, analysts at ARK and Unchained suggested that investors consider three basic future scenarios covering the entire spectrum of potential technological breakthroughs.
Optimistic scenario. The development of quantum computing is hindered by physical or engineering barriers, and the industry enters a “quantum winter.” Bitcoin gains decades to test and implement post-quantum cryptography without panic or controversy.Pessimistic scenario. A breakthrough, possibly accelerated by artificial intelligence technologies, occurs unexpectedly quickly, catching the entire world off guard. The community is forced to rush the implementation of unpolished solutions. A sharp conflict over vulnerable coins is possible, leading to a split in the Bitcoin network. However, Bitcoin will survive this thanks to the protocol’s protection, backed by massive mining power.Base-case scenario. There are 10–20 years left before a real threat emerges. Quantum computers first become commercially viable (Stage 1), fostering an objective attitude toward the risks of developing these technologies. Developers have enough time to adapt, develop, or implement new algorithms for protection. In Stage 2, experts estimate that the community will agree on a protocol update that will introduce quantum-resistant address types. However, even in this scenario, disputes and volatility in the Bitcoin price are likely.
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The project team announced that holders of the largest number of tokens will have the opportunity to attend “the most exclusive crypto conference” at the U.S. president’s Mar-a-Lago estate in late April
The team behind U.S. President Donald Trump’s meme coin has announced a second gala dinner tied to the Official Trump (TRUMP) token. The price of this cryptocurrency responded with a surge of more than 30%.
The event will take place on April 25 at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, with Trump and 18 “superstars” expected to attend. The dinner’s organizer, Fight Fight Fight—the company behind the meme coin—is positioning the event as “the world’s most exclusive crypto and business conference.”
The project’s website states that invitations will be sent to the 297 largest holders of the TRUMP token. Eligibility will be determined based on the weighted average number of tokens held by participants between March 12 and April 10.
In addition to tokens, other TRUMP-branded products (watches, sneakers, and perfumes)—which are also promoted by the meme coin team—will be counted toward candidates’ balances. The Trump token was launched on January 18, 2025, and began being accepted as payment for these goods that same month.
The 29 largest TRUMP token holders will also be granted access to a separate VIP reception, where they can raise glasses of champagne alongside Trump and other “superstars,” whose names have not yet been disclosed. The announcement notes that Trump will attend the conference as a guest and that no private meetings with him will take place.
The event terms also state that candidates cannot be from countries on the “KYC watchlist” and must undergo a background check after selection. Additionally, foreign officials are prohibited from attending the event.
Prior to the announcement on March 12, the TRUMP token price hit an all-time low of around $2.73. Following the dinner announcement, the meme coin’s price surged sharply. Analysts at Lookonchain reported that “whales” had begun accumulating TRUMP tokens.
At the same time, the price of TRUMP is well below its record high of $73, which the meme coin set on the second day after its launch in January of last year. Since then, this cryptocurrency has fallen in price by 87%.
In May 2025, Trump had already hosted a dinner with TRUMP meme coin holders at his golf club. At that time, the U.S. president delivered a speech in which he reiterated his promise to make America the “crypto capital,” and then left.
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The large management company Bitwise has revealed its methodology for predicting a 14-fold increase in the price of Bitcoin over the next decade.
For many investors, the price of $1 million per bitcoin seems fantastic, but Bitwise Investment Director Matt Hogan suggested looking at the figure through the prism of gold's history. In his opinion, skeptics are making a systematic mistake by assessing the potential of the first cryptocurrency based on static data, while the market is always in motion. The expert explained that even conservative forecasts indicate a high probability of the main cryptocurrency reaching a seven-figure price level.
To reach a price of $1 million per Bitcoin (BTC), quotes must grow approximately 14 times from the current level of about $70,000 per coin. Commenting on this forecast, Hogan noted that in 2018, when he devoted himself entirely to cryptocurrencies, he often heard such predictions from other people, which seemed absurd to him.
“I no longer think [the $1 million prediction] is absurd. As I studied this asset more and more, I realized that I had made a rather elementary mistake in analyzing Bitcoin's prospects,” Hogan wrote.
Bitwise positions itself as one of the largest and fastest-growing crypto asset management companies. It offers a wide range of investment instruments, including spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and Solana. The company's assets under management in Bitcoin ETFs exceed $2.7 billion. The company and its individual representatives, including Hogan, periodically share forecasts about the prospects for the crypto market and the prices of individual crypto assets.
At the end of last year, Bitwise predicted that 2026 would be a bullish year for the market, but a few months later, amid Bitcoin's fall to $60,000 in early February, the company revised its forecast, calling what was happening a full-blown “crypto winter.” Nevertheless, it maintains a long-term positive outlook for the cryptocurrency market.
Why $1 million for a bitcoin?
First and foremost, as Hogan wrote, Bitcoin should be viewed as a new digital store of value that competes directly with gold. Both instruments allow investors to store funds outside the traditional banking system and national currencies, the expert writes.
And although Bitcoin is still more volatile and less recognized by investors than gold, it is fighting for a place in the same niche as the precious metal.
Second, to assess the potential of Bitcoin's price, the expert suggested considering the size of the entire market for assets used to save funds. It is also important to take into account the growth forecasts for this sector as a whole.
*Gold is traditionally considered a safe-haven asset: it is believed to help preserve capital value during periods of currency volatility, inflation, and economic and geopolitical uncertainty. Bitcoin is called “digital gold,” often pointing to the limited supply of both assets, and it is said that the first cryptocurrency is repeating the historical path of gold. Limited supply means that neither metal nor Bitcoin can be “printed” or created instantly, as is the case with currencies or securities, for example. And the process of creating both assets does not depend on any single centralized structure.
Today, the total size of the “savings” asset market is estimated by experts to be just under $38 trillion. Of this, $36 trillion is accounted for by gold and only $1.4 trillion by Bitcoin. This means that cryptocurrency accounts for about 4% of this pool. For Bitcoin to be worth $1 million at the current market size, its share would have to exceed 50%.
This situation does indeed seem like an impossible task, the expert acknowledged. However, if we assess the growth of the sector based on data from the past 20 years, the picture looks different. He believes that thanks to the global financial crisis, quantitative easing policies, and geopolitical instability, the market may continue to show positive dynamics with an average annual growth rate of 13%.
If this trend continues over the next decade, the expert argues, then in 10 years the global safe-haven asset market will reach approximately $121 trillion. And in this case, to reach a price of $1 million per bitcoin, it will need to occupy not 50%, but only 17% of this market.
“Growing from 4% to 17% is still a serious challenge, but it no longer seems impossible when you consider how far Bitcoin has come in recent years,” Hogan writes, noting the launch and adoption of exchange-traded bitcoin funds in the US and institutional interest around the world, including sovereign wealth funds and governments.
Hogan also acknowledged that the market's growth over the past two decades does not guarantee future momentum, admitting that Bitcoin may not be able to increase its share in the face of competition or regulatory restrictions. But he added that the forecasts may be too conservative, with cryptocurrency capable of capturing a much more significant share.
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Experts discussed whether the leading cryptocurrency has passed its local minimum and how it may behave in the near future.
After falling to $63,000 at the end of February amid escalating conflict in the Middle East, BTC jumped to $74,000 in a matter of days, then corrected again and is now trading in the $65,000–72,000 range.
Without any new shocks
At the beginning of March, the news cycle was extremely intense, but despite the potentially negative backdrop, the crypto market demonstrated resilience. There were no large-scale sell-offs: Michael Saylor continues to build up Strategy's positions, and Bitcoin remained above $65,000 — the market partially stabilized.
There is a possibility that the current levels can be considered a local “bottom.” Risky assets may receive support, and Bitcoin is capable of returning to a level of around $75,000 if there is no further escalation of the Iranian conflict and no new global shocks.
According to our expert, for this scenario to play out, the US needs to keep its rhetoric relatively low-key and there can't be any large-scale attacks on American military bases in the Persian Gulf countries.
Falling below $60,000 is not excluded
It is premature to talk about hitting rock bottom, according to Ryan Lee, lead analyst at Bitget Research. In his estimation, five consecutive “red” months starting in October 2025 and seasonal statistics do not give cause for confident optimism.
Nevertheless, a number of signals deserve attention, says the expert: he noted that more than 400,000 BTC were purchased in the $60,000–70,000 range during the recent correction, which creates a zone of structural support.
Strategy purchases, as well as the fact that large institutional players, notably Mubadala and Al Warda Investments, increased their positions in spot Bitcoin ETFs in mid-February, all indirectly indicate that institutional investors view current levels as an accumulation zone.
“Key support is around $65,600, but if that level is broken, it will open the way to $59,500. A deeper correction, with Bitcoin falling below $60,000, cannot be ruled out,” Lee said.
According to the analyst, everything will depend on the macroeconomic situation, which influences investors' willingness to increase or decrease the level of risk in their investments. Given the high uncertainty associated with the Middle East conflict, the baseline scenario for the near term is continued consolidation in the $65,000–71,000 range without a clear direction, Lee believes. In his estimation, fluctuations both down and up are possible, but no clear trend is visible.
Technical analysis
Bitcoin is currently testing the horizontal level of $67,100 very frequently. A horizontal level is a price level on a chart that acts as support or resistance. It is built on the extremes (maximums and minimums) of quotes and indicates areas where demand or supply has changed significantly, which often leads to a price reversal or its halt during periods of consolidation.
There are two outcomes: “consolidate above $72,000 or give up and dive below $62,000 into the oversold zone,” according to our experts.
Our expert also pointed to a Pinocchio bar on the weekly timeframe. This is a reversal candlestick pattern consisting of a single candlestick with a small body and a long shadow, indicating a false price movement and the market's rejection of the level. The pattern is named after Pinocchio because his nose grew longer when he lied. A Pinocchio bar signals a possible trend reversal (bullish — up, bearish — down) and works best at support/resistance levels.
“Within the Pinocchio bar, an upward movement to $70-74 thousand is possible, followed by a drop to $60 thousand. The scenario will be canceled if the price reaches $79 thousand,” our analyst believes.
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Before the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran, the daily trading volume of oil futures on the crypto platform was around $21 million. Since then, it has grown more than 70 times.
Against the backdrop of conflict in the Middle East and rising oil prices, traders have actively engaged in trading oil futures on the decentralized crypto exchange (DEX) Hyperliquid. The trading volume of perpetual oil futures (CL-USDC) on the crypto platform exceeded $1.5 billion per day.
Perpetual futures on Hyperliquid are structured as derivative contracts with no expiration date and settled in USDC stablecoin. It allows traders to maintain positions with borrowed funds.
Before the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran, the daily trading volume of this contract was about $21 million, Bloomberg noted. Since then, the volume has grown more than 70 times, rising to $1.6 billion. In terms of this indicator, CL-USDC on Hyperliquid has overtaken Ethereum contracts and is now in second place after Bitcoin futures.
Neither conventional, even the largest, crypto exchanges, nor competing platforms of the same format come close to such volumes in similar instruments. On the Aster exchange, the trading volume of CL-USDT perpetual contracts amounted to $84 million over the past 24 hours.
The price of perpetual futures for oil, silver, and gold began to rise on Hyperliquid over the weekend, reflecting the demand for defensive assets that emerged on traditional markets after their opening. On the night of Monday, March 9, the price of Brent crude oil on the London ICE exchange approached $120 per barrel for the first time since June 2022.
The platform is dominated by retail and cryptocurrency investors, while most institutional participants are unable to trade on public blockchain platforms due to regulatory restrictions. Nevertheless, the appeal of this instrument is obvious: cryptocurrency perpetual contracts provide 24/7 access, allowing traders to trade oil, metals, stocks, and currencies even on days when traditional markets are closed, the publication notes.
The cryptocurrency industry is experiencing a downturn. The price of Bitcoin has fallen 45% over the past five months. The total capitalization of cryptocurrencies, which reached $4.2 trillion in October, has since nearly halved to $2.4 trillion. It is noted that against this backdrop, the growth in oil trading volumes on Hyperliquid has become a clear demonstration of the broader application of crypto infrastructure, independent of Bitcoin price fluctuations.
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Only a few cryptocurrencies showed double-digit growth over the past seven days
The exchange rates of most major cryptocurrencies have fallen over the past seven days. Only a few cryptocurrencies that have risen in price during this period have been able to show results above 10%. The positive price dynamics of some crypto assets is observed against the backdrop of the escalating military conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran, which began on February 28.
We present a regular selection of the five assets with the highest percentage growth over the past seven days as of March 6 (data from open sources), and the crypto assets are taken from the list of the top 100 largest by capitalization in the Coinmarketcap rating.
Almost every coin's growth was accompanied by positive news in one way or another, but it is worth considering that many other market factors also influence prices.
OKB
Seven-day growth (February 27 to March 6): 25%
OKB is the official token of the OKX cryptocurrency exchange, one of the largest crypto platforms in the world. It was initially launched in 2018 on the Ethereum blockchain, but currently operates on the OKX Chain blockchain network affiliated with the exchange.
Since the beginning of the year, OKB has shown negative dynamics amid a general decline in the crypto market, reaching a local low of around $61 in early February. As of March 6, the token is trading at $97, which is still 11% below its level in early January. The historical peak is $257, reached in August 2025.
The double-digit growth in OKB's price was accompanied by news of investments attracted from the owner of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), Intercontinental Exchange (ICE). The financial terms of the agreement have not been disclosed, but the parties call the partnership a key step towards the merger of traditional finance (TradFi) and blockchain infrastructure.
It is noteworthy that the token became the leader of the week almost immediately after the news of the investment was released. Within an hour after the announcement, the OKB price rose by almost 60%, above the $133 per token mark, after which the price corrected to its current values.
As part of the partnership, OKX will provide ICE with direct access to spot cryptocurrency prices from its platform. In the second half of 2026, OKX users will gain access to tokenized company shares.
Jupiter ( $JUP )
Growth over seven days (February 27 to March 6): 17%
Jupiter is an aggregator of decentralized exchanges (DEX) on the Solana blockchain. The platform selects the best conditions for token exchange by comparing liquidity and prices on different DEXs in the Solana ecosystem. Jupiter is integrated with major protocols and provides users with trading tools, including orders, DCA (dollar-cost averaging) strategies, and automated trades. Jupiter is considered one of the key infrastructure projects on Solana, especially in the context of the hype surrounding memecoins.
The platform's native token, JUP, was launched in early 2024 and began trading at $0.65. A few months after its launch, the token's price reached an all-time high of $2.04. As of March 6, JUP is trading at $0.185, the same price it was at in early January 2026.
This week, the project attracted attention when the community decided to suspend token issuance for 2026 — the decision cancels the planned distribution of tokens and prevents additional JUP from entering the market this year.
LayerZero ( $ZRO )
Seven-day growth (February 27 to March 6): 16%
The LayerZero project was the “star” of the crypto market in 2023–2024 and attracted initial capital for the development of an interaction protocol that connects isolated blockchain networks, allowing them to exchange data and assets directly without using insecure bridges. ZRO serves as the native governance token, facilitating the transfer of data and assets between dozens of separate networks.
The ZRO token is one of the few whose price has risen since the beginning of 2026 — by almost 60% to $1.93 as of March 6. The historical peak price of ZRO is $7.53, reached in December 2024.
The active growth took place against the backdrop of the project's merger with a pool of large institutional partners and investors as part of the development of the new Zero blockchain network. Partners included market maker Citadel Securities, investment fund ARK Invest managed by Cathie Wood, the US Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), Google Cloud, and Intercontinental Exchange (ICE, operator of the NYSE).
Against the backdrop of the token's growth during the period under review, there is no specific news other than multiple discussions and posts on social media about the new Zero blockchain. On March 5, the technical details of the project were published.
Chilliz ( $CHZ )
Seven-day growth (February 27 to March 6): 13%
Chiliz (CHZ) is a native cryptocurrency and blockchain platform developed for the sports industry. It powers the Socios app, where fans buy “fan tokens” to participate in club votes and events, as well as receive rewards. CHZ is used as the primary means of payment on the platform.
For example, multiple Italian champions Juventus issued their token on the platform, followed by Atlético Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain, Roma, Barcelona, Arsenal, and many others.
The token began trading in 2019 at a price of around $0.013 and reached an all-time high of $0.89 in March 2021. As of March 6, 2026, the asset is trading at $0.037, remaining in a narrow range since April 2025.
There has been no news accompanying the growth over the past seven days. Possible related events include the World Cup, which will be held in June and July 2026 in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
Sky
Seven-day growth (February 27 to March 6): 13%
Sky (SKY) is the native governance token of the Sky Protocol decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol and ecosystem of DeFi applications. Before its rebranding at the end of 2024, the project was called MakerDAO with the MKR token. SKY's best-known products are the DAI and USDS stablecoins, with market capitalizations of over $4.5 billion and $7.5 billion, respectively.
As of March 6, the price of SKY is $0.076, which is 32% higher than at the beginning of the year, placing the project among the fastest growing in 2026. The price peaked in December 2024 at $0.1.
The asset's price growth over the seven-day period under review came after the project adopted a governance proposal that included three factors: reducing the issuance of new SKY tokens, expanding the credit infrastructure associated with USDS, and continuing SKY buybacks.
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The FATF recommends implementing mechanisms to monitor transfers, freeze and block tokens, and verify users of crypto services.
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has published a 40-page report on the risks of stablecoins and their direct transfers between users without the involvement of regulated intermediaries.
Stablecoins are crypto tokens with a fixed exchange rate pegged to the value of a real asset, most often the US dollar. The largest stablecoins include Tether's USDT and Circle's USDC.
The document notes that stablecoins have become one of the most frequently used virtual assets in illegal schemes. According to the report's sources, they accounted for up to 84% of illegal crypto transactions in 2025. It is separately emphasized that transfers via private (non-custodial) wallets create vulnerability because they bypass the mandatory control system under anti-money laundering (AML) measures.
The FATF report describes typical schemes for using stablecoins by various groups, including sanction cases, and publishes a list of specific indicators of abuse.
For example, the authors point out that money laundering schemes use crypto mixers, decentralized exchanges (DEX), platforms for exchanging (swapping) tokens without an intermediary, and direct transfers between users to make it harder to track transactions. As a rule, such schemes end with the conversion of stablecoins into traditional currency through unregistered or non-compliant exchange services.
The appendix to the document contains a whole list of specific signs and patterns of suspicious transactions for the deliberate concealment and masking of transfers in stablecoins in illegal transactions.
In its press release, the FATF emphasizes that the report is addressed to both governments and the private sector. The organization calls on countries to take into account the specific risks associated with stablecoins and to implement proportionate controls that take into account their characteristics, namely:
requiring issuers to implement technical control mechanisms, including the ability to freeze or burn tokens and whitelist addresses;conducting customer verification procedures when redeeming stablecoins, i.e., converting them into regular currency through the issuing company;developing the competencies of supervisory and law enforcement agencies, including in terms of analyzing transactions between different blockchain networks and transfers between non-custodial wallets;creating robust mechanisms for international information exchange to enable the rapid freezing of assets;developing partnerships between the public and private sectors to share risk typologies and indicators.
The FATF recommends ensuring that stablecoin issuers, intermediaries, and financial institutions are subject to clear anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing requirements. The organization notes that only a limited number of jurisdictions have already developed specialized regulatory frameworks for stablecoins, taking into account their differences from other virtual assets.
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The issuer of the USDT stablecoin has placed its bets on the growing importance of artificial intelligence in the field of health.
Tether has announced a strategic investment in Eight Sleep, a developer of “smart sleep systems.” The company manufactures beds, mattresses, and other sleep products with artificial intelligence that adapt in real time to the user's physiology by analyzing data from built-in sensors.
Tether is known as the issuer of the largest dollar-pegged stablecoin, USDT, and the market leader in tokenized gold, Tether Gold (XAUT). The company's net profit for 2025 exceeded $10 billion. The company did not disclose the amount of its investment in Eight Sleep, but said the AI startup is valued at $1.5 billion.
Tether is betting on the growing importance of AI in medical development. Technologies that can turn health data streams into concrete practical ideas “will define the future of consumer health,” the press release said.
Tether has its own AI project, QVAC. The investment in Eight Sleep followed the recent launch of Tether QVAC Health, a personal wellness platform designed to collect data on physical fitness and health from smart gadgets and apps. According to Tether, this is done while “maintaining individual control” on the part of the user.
Tether's investment is aimed at expanding Eight Sleep's capabilities, including the use of QVAC architecture and capabilities. According to Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino, Eight Sleep could define the future of healthcare technology with AI that constantly monitors the user's condition.
“We are entering an era of intelligent healthcare systems focused on human well-being,” Ardoino said. Eight Sleep has promised that “sleep was just the beginning.”
Tether mines bitcoins, accumulates physical gold, and its investment portfolio includes investments in artificial intelligence, financial services, energy, biotechnology, education, and media, as well as commodities, money transfers, sports, and entertainment. At the end of 2025, Tether invested in humanoid robots, supporting Italian developments in AI and robotics.
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The first month of spring will see major token unlocks, important updates, and other events that will affect the digital asset market.
Lisovo hard fork on the Polygon network
The Lisovo update will be activated on the Polygon mainnet before block 83,756,500, tentatively on March 4.
The update will introduce a fee subsidy mechanism for automatic transactions between programs and services on the network. It will also improve compatibility with smart contracts, which should simplify the operation of applications.
Lisovo is part of Polygon's strategy to increase network throughput to 100,000 transactions per second and develop infrastructure for services using artificial intelligence technologies.
ENA and HYPE token unlocks
On March 5, 2026, the Ethena project will carry out a planned unlock of approximately 171.9 million ENA tokens. This amount represents approximately 2.24% of the current volume of tokens in circulation.
On March 6, the Hyperliquid network is expected to unlock approximately 9.9 million HYPE tokens at once, according to the vesting schedule. This amount corresponds to approximately 2.72% of the already issued token supply. This is a cliff unlock, a format in which tokens become available simultaneously rather than gradually. The unlock is provided for in the initial HYPE distribution model.
Emissions reduction at Polkadot
On March 14, the Polkadot network is expected to reduce its annual DOT token issuance. As stated in the materials on the project's official forum, the volume of new issuance will decrease from approximately 120 million to about 55 million DOT per year.
This change is provided for by the updated economic model, previously approved by the network community. It introduces a limit on the total supply of 2.1 billion DOT and involves a gradual reduction in the rate of new token issuance.
Dash and the launch of the Evolution Chain mainnet ( $DASH )
In March 2026, the Dash project plans to launch the Evolution Chain mainnet, an updated version of the network infrastructure that expands the capabilities of the core Dash blockchain.
Evolution Chain is designed to support new types of operations and applications beyond traditional payments. The team has also announced plans to integrate secure transaction technologies based on Orchard mechanisms from the Zcash project. This will allow for the partial use of improved privacy methods within the Evolution network.
The launch of Evolution Chain is seen as a step towards a more flexible and functional ecosystem that can support not only transfers but also additional services within the Dash network.
Launch of Midnight sidechain in the Cardano ecosystem ( $ADA )
The launch of the Midnight mainnet, a sidechain in the Cardano ecosystem, is scheduled for March. The project is developing as a separate chain running parallel to the ADA mainnet.
The network is focused on conducting private transactions using zero-knowledge proof technology. Midnight is built on its own protocol and is designed to process transactions and data that require a high level of confidentiality.
Launch of the main network of the Aster platform ( $ASTER )
In March, the Aster perpetual contract trading exchange plans to launch the main Aster Chain network. This is the project's own blockchain, which is set to replace the previous multi-chain model and become the basic infrastructure for the platform's operation.
After the transition to the Aster Chain mainnet, transactions will be processed within Aster's own network rather than through third-party blockchains. The project is positioning the launch as a transition to full-fledged operation on its own architecture and an expansion of the platform's functionality.
DC Blockchain Summit in Washington
From March 17 to 18, 2026, Washington will host the DC Blockchain Summit, an annual conference dedicated to the regulation and development of the digital asset market in the United States.
Speakers include Paul Atkins, Chairman of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Hester Peirce, SEC Commissioner, and Michael Selig, Chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. The event's agenda includes issues related to the regulation of cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, and the development of the blockchain industry.
Important US macroeconomic data
On March 11, the US will publish inflation data, including the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and core CPI.
On March 18, the US Federal Reserve will hold a meeting on the key interest rate.
These events traditionally affect global risk markets, including cryptocurrencies. Higher inflation may reinforce expectations of tight monetary policy and pressure on risk assets. Signals of policy easing, on the other hand, typically support demand for Bitcoin and altcoins through increased risk appetite and liquidity inflows.
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