In February, the total funding for crypto companies reached $883 million, but the number of transactions hit a 5.5-year low.

Rakuten Group Releases Japanese Language Large Model Rakuten AI 3.0, Sparks Controversy Over Suspected DeepSeek Architecture Foundation

Rakuten Group launched Rakuten AI 3.0, a Japanese-specialized large language model, on March 17, claiming to surpass GPT-4o on multiple Japanese language tests. However, netizens discovered that the model may be based on DeepSeek development and raised questions about its pro-China stance and the authenticity of its independently developed technology, sparking discussions.

Billionaire Investor Druckenmiller Bullish on Stablecoins: Will Dominate Global Payments Within 10 to 15 Years

Renowned investor Stanley Druckenmiller recently stated that stablecoins will become the core of the global payment system in the future, predicting that they will dominate financial markets within 10 to 15 years. The stablecoin market cap has surpassed $315 billion, demonstrating accelerated institutional adoption. Following the passage of the U.S. "GENIUS Act," which provides a regulatory framework for stablecoins, they are advancing toward mainstream financial infrastructure, while Hong Kong is also preparing to issue licenses. Druckenmiller remains cautious about the overall cryptocurrency market but believes stablecoins have practical use value.

US Crypto Spot Market Share Rises from 8% to 15% Over the Past Year

Gate News, March 17 – US crypto exchange spot market share has risen from 8% to 15% over the past year, with BTC on-chain liquidity deeper and growing faster than multiple offshore platforms. Data shows that improved institutional access, ETF demand, enhanced compliance, transparency, and operational resilience are the main reasons for the flow of market share back to US markets.

Arbitrum Releases 2025 Transparency Report: Cumulative Transaction Volume Exceeds 2.1 Billion, Total Value Locked at Approximately $20 Billion

Arbitrum Foundation has released the 2025 Transparency Report, showing that traditional finance is accelerating its on-chain business deployment. The ecosystem now includes 189 collaborative projects, with a transaction volume exceeding 2.1 billion transactions and a total value locked of approximately $20 billion. The on-chain RWA scale has surpassed $800 million. At the same time, the foundation is promoting infrastructure upgrades and revenue growth.

TON Strategy Company will hold a 2025 Q4 and full-year earnings conference call on March 31st

Gate News reported that on March 17, TON Strategy Company (NASDAQ: TONX), a digital asset treasury company, announced that it will hold a conference call on March 31, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2025 and the full year ended December 31, 2025. The relevant financial data will be released in the form of a press release prior to the conference call.

Pump.fun Meme Coin Weekly Graduation Rate Rises to 2.01%, Reaching New High Since July 2025

Gate News reported that as of March 17, according to Dune data, Pump.fun's Meme token graduation rate for last week (March 9-March 15) rose to 2.01%, marking a new high since July 2025. Meanwhile, since the final week of February, Pump.fun's weekly Meme coin graduation rate has rebounded to above 1%.