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Wall Street is re-evaluating software services, especially in the context of AI's increasing impact on the market. After Anthropic PBC launched Claude Code Security, security-related stocks declined, indicating investor concerns about AI's influence. The recent "SaaSpocalypse" phenomenon suggests this is a market reclassification rather than pure disruption. Following a significant drop in Figma's valuation, the company is leveraging AI innovation to reshape itself and is becoming a cross-departmental design system. The market needs to reassess companies that enhance system centrality through efficient pathways. SaaSpocalypse sets a new standard for future technology markets.

Recently, multiple cases of unauthorized credit card usage have occurred in Lishui City and Heuncheon City, Jeollanam-do, South Korea, with total losses exceeding 120 million KRW. Authorities suspect that personal information leaks are involved and are considering investigating the relevant payment companies and shop owners. Experts advise consumers to strengthen personal information protection to prevent similar crimes from happening again.

Recent security incidents linked to wallet software have once again highlighted a central truth of crypto ownership: self-custody comes with responsibility. Following reports tied to a browser extension issue involving Trust Wallet Hack, users across the ecosystem are reassessing how they

Bitcoin briefly retested the $70,000 level on February 26, 2026, recovering from a low of $62,500 earlier in the week, driven by $764 million in net inflows to U.S.-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs over two days.

Key Takeaways Pi Network has reminded Mainnet node operators to upgrade their software to maintain compatibility and avoid disruptions.

Silicon Valley investor Chamath Palihapitiya shares 30 years of life insights, emphasizing the importance of learning and risk-taking. He warns young people to avoid debt, vanity-driven career goals, and the pursuit of status, and recommends making proactive life choices such as socializing with young people, working in thriving areas, building honest relationships, and pursuing flow states to maintain continuous growth and vitality.

In May 2024, WeatherXM went public. This DePIN project, dubbed the "world's largest community-driven weather network," is backed by a $7.7 million Series A funding round led by Lightspeed Faction, with a lineup of top-tier institutions behind it: Protocol Labs, Borderless Capital, Arca, Placeholder VC, and Consensys.

The U.S. Senate Banking Committee held a hearing on stablecoin yields to discuss the impact of the GENIUS Act. The bill prohibits stablecoin issuers from paying interest but does not restrict platform rewards, raising concerns about potential bank deposit outflows. Banking industry representatives pointed out the potential risk of deposit outflows, while supporters argued that there is no substantial evidence. Regulatory agencies emphasized that there have been no signs of large-scale deposit outflows at present and plan to enhance regulation of digital assets.

Coupang Inc, despite experiencing a personal information leak, still achieved record-high revenue and profit last year, with annual revenue increasing by 14%. However, in the fourth quarter, due to the impact of the leak, revenue slowed down and profits dropped significantly. Member attrition has impacted the company's stability, but signs of recovery have appeared since early 2026. Whether growth can be sustained in the future remains to be seen.

MicroStrategy recently increased its Bitcoin holdings by approximately $40 million, acquiring 592 BTC, bringing its total holdings to 717,722 BTC, but this did not boost its stock price. The Chaikin Money Flow (CMF) indicator is approaching zero, indicating that institutional funds are not following suit with purchases. Technical analysis shows that the stock price is facing downward pressure, forming a bear flag pattern, and suggests a possible decline to $70. Institutional investors' confidence in the company's stock has weakened, affecting the likelihood of a price rebound.

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei refused the U.S. Department of Defense's ultimatum in 2026, prohibiting Claude AI from being used for military purposes, as it crossed the red line of autonomous weapons and surveillance. This incident highlights the potential threats of the Defense Production Act, which could impact the technology and cryptocurrency industries. Anthropic faces the risk of losing military contracts, and the broader supply chain exclusion could have more far-reaching effects, testing the resilience of decentralized architectures.

Federal regulators are emphasizing oversight expectations for prediction markets, using recent enforcement activity on KalshiEX to signal that event contract trading faces the same insider trading, fraud, and market integrity standards as traditional derivatives markets. Kalshi Cases Prompt Federa

The UK will shut down investment channels for cryptocurrencies within Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs) in April 2026, as Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) reclassifies crypto exchange-traded notes (ETNs) as ineligible securities. This change affects investors' tax advantages, making capital gains taxation necessary, and may drive some investors to offshore platforms. The ban has sparked debates over investor protection and market competitiveness.

_Key Takeaways_ _Vitalik Buterin sold 1,869 ETH (~$3.67 million) in the last 48 hours, picking up pace after recent Aave withdrawals._

Five trending cryptocurrencies gained over 20%, supported by rising volume and social engagement. Derivatives growth and institutional narratives are reinforcing short-term bullish structures. Breakout confirmation above resistance will determine whether a 40% move becomes

Citigroup Digital Asset Custody Head Nisha Surendran announced that the company plans to officially integrate Bitcoin services for institutional clients by 2026, with the core message being "making Bitcoin an asset that banks can trade." This global financial giant, managing over $30 trillion in traditional assets, plans to provide Bitcoin with infrastructure equivalent to stocks and bonds within its existing institutional service framework to meet the continuously growing institutional demand.