Today's Highlights
1. Apple to Reduce App Store Commission in China
2. XDC LIVE Podcast to Discuss Telecom and Blockchain Collaboration
3. Circle Issues $2.5 Billion in New USDC
4. OrdinalGenesis Whitelist Application Deadline Approaches
5. Cysic $CYS to Host AI & ZKVM AMA Event
Macro News
Apple to Cut App Store Commission in China
Apple announced that starting March 15, 2026, the commission rate for iOS and iPadOS apps in China will be reduced from 30% to 25%. The Small Business Program and Mini Apps Partner Program will also see a reduction from 15% to 12%.
Blockchain data from Solscan shows that Circle minted $2.5 billion in new USDC this week. The surge in issuance may reflect growing demand for stablecoins in the crypto market.
Bitcoin ETFs Record $180M Net Inflow
Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded a net inflow of $180 million on March 13, marking the fifth consecutive day of inflows. BlackRock’s IBIT led with a $144 million inflow, bringing its total net inflow to $63.06 billion.
Ethereum ETFs See $26.7M Net Inflow
Ethereum spot ETFs recorded a net inflow of $26.69 million on March 13, the fourth consecutive day of inflows. BlackRock’s ETHA led with a $32.39 million inflow, reaching a historical total of $119.81 billion.
Crypto Market Cap Surpasses $3 Trillion
The total crypto market cap has climbed back above $3 trillion, driven by strong ETF inflows and rising expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts.
Industry Hotspots
Uniswap v4 Launched on Ethereum Mainnet
Uniswap v4 has been deployed to Ethereum mainnet, introducing new Hooks functionality and a singleton contract design, which is expected to significantly reduce gas fees.
Chainlink Reserve Buys 122K LINK Tokens
Chainlink’s reserve has added 122,000 LINK tokens, bringing its total holdings to 2.54 million. This move signals strong confidence in the project’s future.
FBI Warns of AI-Powered Government Impersonation Scams
The FBI has issued a warning about the rise in government impersonation scams using AI-generated deepfakes. These scams have become more sophisticated and harder to detect, especially during tax season.
MEV Legal Case Sparks Debate on DeFi Innovation
The recent court takedown of MEV exploits like the Peraire-Bueno scheme has raised concerns about the impact on DeFi innovation. Legal experts are debating whether such actions are necessary or if they stifle development.
On-Chain Data Shows Market Consolidation
On-chain data indicates a broader market cooldown, with major altcoins like XRP and SOL seeing declines. The market may be entering a consolidation phase following recent volatility.
KOL and Institutions
@CryptoInsightsX
Daily Market Overview: Extreme Fear. BTC trades around $71K. Top gainers include $LYN, $UAI, and $PI. 75,201 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours, totaling $247.26 million.
@benjamin_hera
On-chain data shows ETH up 1.62% and BTC up 1.12%, signaling resilience in the crypto market. ADA also rose 1.60%, aligning with broader positive momentum.
@askstrykr
SPX is near 6600 support, with BTC at $71.1K holding 70K support. ETH remains bullish on BlackRock ETF performance. DXY is near overbought levels, pressuring commodities and emerging markets.
@Bernardo_cobain
Crypto Morning Update: BTC at $71,522 (+2.34%), ETH at $2,097.67 (+2.64%). Top gainers include $NIGHT, $TAO, and $RENDER. Market cap stands at $2.49 trillion with BTC dominance at 56.98%.
@augustcool
Bitcoin Market Data: Daily spot volume at $41.25B, futures volume at $62.4B. BTC market cap is $1.348T with a dominance of 57.50%. Total open interest stands at $21.9B.
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