24H Hot Tokens and Key News｜Based Plans TGE on March 30; SharpLink Staking Rewards Cumulative Earnings Exceed 15,000 ETH (March 18)
- Core View: The market shows cautious consolidation ahead of the Fed's interest rate decision, with mainstream cryptocurrencies generally experiencing minor declines, while regulatory developments, project progress, and security incidents remain industry focal points.
- Key Elements:
- Market Performance: Mainstream tokens generally declined over 24 hours, with BTC down 0.81% and ETH down 1.32%; TRX bucked the trend, rising 3.79%, becoming the only token among the top 10 CEX trading volumes to gain.
- Regulatory Dynamics: The U.S. CFTC issued a "no-action" statement for the Phantom wallet, providing regulatory clarity for its interaction with traditional futures markets and reducing compliance uncertainty.
- Security Incident: Payment service provider Bitrefill disclosed a suspected North Korean hacker attack in early March, leading to the leak of approximately 18,500 customer purchase records, with methods highly similar to the Lazarus group.
- Project Progress: DAO infrastructure provider Tally announced it is ceasing operations, with its CEO stating the current easing regulatory environment has weakened demand for DAO governance tools.
- Market Expectations: Analysts point out that the upcoming Fed decision will impact BTC's trend; hawkish signals could lead to a retest of $68,000, while dovish surprises might challenge the $80,000 mark.
1. Popular Tokens on CEXs
Top 10 CEX Trading Volume and 24-hour Price Changes:
- BTC: -0.81%
- ETH: -1.32%
- SOL: -1.16%
- XRP: -1.58%
- DOGE: -2.53%
- BNB: -1.40%
- LINK: -1.21%
- TRX: +3.79%
- ZEC: -4.35%
- ADA: -0.55%
24H Top Gainers (Data Source: OKX):
- GODS: +28.50%
- ANIME: +17.35%
- VELO: +13.31%
- LIT: +9.58%
- SWFTC: +9.05%
- ENJ: +8.78%
- XCH: +7.73%
- HUMA: +6.32%
- PHA: +6.23%
- SONIC: +5.68%
24-Hour Top Gainers - Tokenized Stocks (Data Source: msx.com):
- Lemonade, Inc. - MSX (LMND.M): 16.25%
- Bitdeer - MSX (BTDR.M): 13.41%
- AIxCrypto Holdings, Inc. - MSX (AIXC.M): 12.17%
- VivoPower International PLC - MSX (VVPR.M): 11.23%
- Western Digital - MSX (WDC.M): 9.66%
- Defi Development Corp. - MSX (DFDV.M): 9.23%
- Bit Origin - MSX (BTOG.M): 8.01%
- Tron Inc. - MSX (TRON.M): 7.56%
- Ondas Holdings Inc. - MSX (ONDS.M): 7.41%
- Ast Spacemobile, Inc. - MSX (ASTS.M): 6.99%
2. On-Chain Popular Memes (Data Source: GMGN):
- Solana: UGOR, Punch
- BSC: TITAN, Lobster
Headlines
Based Foundation Announces TGE Scheduled for March 30
The Based Foundation announced on X that the BASED token TGE is scheduled for March 30.
SharpLink's Weekly Staking Rewards Reach 493 ETH, Cumulative Earnings Hit 15,464 ETH
Ethereum treasury company SharpLink stated on X that since initiating its ETH treasury strategy, the company's cumulative staking reward earnings have reached 15,464 ETH, valued at $36 million. Additionally, the company's ETH staking earnings for last week were 493 ETH, valued at over $1.1 million.
Trump: Oil Prices Will Plummet Once Iran War Ends
Trump stated that the Iran war will end soon, and once it does, oil prices will plummet. He also said that soon, ships will be able to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. (Jin10)
US CFTC: No Longer Requires Phantom to Register as a Self-Custody Securities Broker
According to market news: The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced today that it has issued a No-Action statement regarding self-custody crypto asset wallet software developer Phantom, no longer requiring Phantom to register as a self-custody securities broker. The statement pertains to software Phantom intends to provide and promote to users, designed to help them trade through registered Futures Commission Merchants (FCMs), Introducing Brokers (IBs), and Designated Contract Markets (DCMs). Under specific conditions, the CFTC will not recommend enforcement action against Phantom or its related persons solely for not registering as an IB or IB-related person due to the aforementioned activities. This action provides regulatory clarity for the interaction between self-custody wallets and traditional futures markets, reducing compliance uncertainty for Phantom.
Industry News
Bitrefill Discloses Suspected North Korean Hack in Early March Leading to Customer Data Breach
Bitcoin payment service provider Bitrefill disclosed on X that it suffered a cyber attack on March 1, 2026, leading to a customer data breach. The attack originated from a compromised employee laptop, allowing the attacker to access parts of the database and cryptocurrency wallets. The investigation indicates the attack method is highly similar to past attacks by the North Korean DPRK Lazarus/Bluenoroff hacker group targeting crypto companies. Approximately 18,500 purchase records involving limited customer information (email, crypto payment addresses, and IP metadata) were accessed, with about 1,000 of those records containing customer names stored encrypted but potentially accessible. Bitrefill stated that customers do not need to take special action but advised vigilance against unusual messages.
PayPal Expands Wallet Availability for Stablecoin PayPal USD to 70 Markets
PayPal announced the expansion of wallet availability for its stablecoin PYUSD to 68 new countries and regions, bringing the total number of accessible markets to 70, a significant increase from the previous limitation to the US and UK. New markets include Uganda, Colombia, Peru, etc., covering more regions in South America, Africa, and Asia.
Project News
DAO Infrastructure Provider Tally Announces Shutdown
DAO infrastructure provider Tally announced it is ceasing operations. The platform has been operational for six years. Its CEO, Dennison Bertram, stated that the strict regulatory environment under former SEC Chair Gary Gensler during the Biden administration had previously driven projects to adopt DAO-based decentralized governance to mitigate legal risks. The current, more relaxed regulatory environment has made DAO governance less of a necessary choice, thereby weakening the demand for governance tools.
The trading ecosystem Aster, backed by YZi Labs, announced the official launch of the Aster Chain mainnet today. The chain is specifically designed for traders, aiming to solve the "transparency trap" in DeFi, providing institutional-grade privacy protection and execution efficiency close to centralized exchanges for global professional investors and retail traders. Its privacy solution is directly embedded into the execution layer, rather than being an optional feature or a third-party wrapper. Core features include: Zero-Knowledge Verifiable Encryption + Stealth Addresses, Selective Disclosure, and High-Performance Execution. Aster's default privacy mechanism completely eliminates the risk of Position Hunting, protecting traders from attacks where large positions are publicly exploited for loss.
Ripple Expands Digital Asset Business in Brazil and Plans to Apply for VASP License
Ripple announced the expansion of its digital asset services in Brazil and plans to apply for a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license from the Central Bank of Brazil to be included in the country's cryptocurrency regulatory framework.
Rumor: Tempo to Launch Mainnet Before End of March, No Token Issuance Initially
The cryptocurrency podcast The Rollup posted on X, citing sources, that the new public chain Tempo, jointly developed by Stripe and Paradigm, is expected to launch its mainnet before the end of March, with both enterprise and retail launches happening simultaneously.
Polymarket Relists Weather-Related Prediction Events for Hong Kong Region
Polymarket has relisted weather-related prediction events for the Hong Kong region, changing the settlement data source from Weather Underground to the Hong Kong Observatory.
Previous news: Polymarket had delisted Hong Kong weather-related prediction events because Weather Underground could not provide historical weather data for the region.
Funding
AI-native trading platform Derivio announced the completion of a $6 million funding round. Participants included YZiLabs, CMT Digital, Big Brain VC, Signum Capital, UOB Venture Management, Everstake Capital, and proximity. The new funds will support the construction of its "agentic trading" infrastructure to enable more automated strategy execution and trading decisions.
Capital B Completes €3 Million Funding Round with Participation from UTXO Management and Others
European Bitcoin treasury company Capital B announced it has completed a €3 million funding round through warrants. Investors were asset management firm TOBAM and crypto asset management company UTXO Management. The raised funds will be used to advance its Bitcoin treasury strategy.
Voices
Hassett: Iran Conflict to End Shortly, Oil Tankers Begin Passing Through Strait of Hormuz
White House economic advisor Hassett stated that the Iran conflict will end in the short term, likely within weeks, not months, and that oil tankers have begun passing through the Strait of Hormuz. (Jin10)
Analyst: With Fed Rate Decision Approaching, Bitcoin May Face Fluctuations Between $68,000-$80,000
Greeks.live macro researcher Adam posted on X that the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision for this month will be announced at 2 AM this Thursday. Currently, futures markets show a 99% probability of no change. For next month's meeting, the market currently sees a 97% probability of no change. The Fed's influence on the market may be relatively limited for the next two months. Bitcoin is currently oscillating around $74,000, with the Fear & Greed Index neutral:
1. Hawkish Signal: If the dot plot shows only 1 or even 0 rate cuts in 2026, market expectations would decline, liquidity would tighten, and BTC would very likely retest the $68,000 support level.
2. Dovish Surprise: As long as Powell mentions "inflation is under control" or "focus on the labor market," improved liquidity expectations would directly push towards the $80,000 level.
3. X-Factor: Kevin Warsh. The policy preferences of Trump's nominee for the potential new chair, Warsh, are more unpredictable than Powell's. The market fears a "policy vacuum" or a "hawkish transition" the most. Before the April meeting, institutional funds might choose to de-risk and sell, leading to sharp volatility in altcoins.
