The SEC has approved Nasdaq's framework, allowing trading of partially tokenized stocks and ETFs that are issued and settled in blockchain form. Investors can hold tokenized securities in digital wallets, with settlement processed by the DTCC. This move signals that stock markets will trend toward blockchain adoption.

The Bank of Japan decided to hold its benchmark interest rate steady at 0.75% with an 8-1 vote at its March 19 meeting, pausing rate hikes for the second consecutive time. Despite economic recovery, the Middle East situation and rising crude oil prices have increased uncertainty, with some institutions expecting a possible resumption of rate hikes in June.

Gate News reported that on March 20, a certain analyst advised investors to hold "dry powder" (referring to cash reserves or funds awaiting investment) during periods of price volatility. On Thursday, Bitcoin price fluctuated around $70,377.59 and moved in the direction of $69,000.

Gate News reported that on March 19, T. Rowe Price, an American asset management company with assets under management of $18 billion, filed an application with regulators to include Dogecoin (DOGE) in its actively managed cryptocurrency ETF. The ETF will hold 5 to 15 digital assets. Meanwhile, market data shows that some investors are paying attention to investment opportunities in the Taurox (TAUX) project.

XRP recently broke through the $1.5 resistance level, creating a new closing high. Analysts point out that the short-term support level is at $1.5, which needs to hold to continue the uptrend. If this level breaks, the $1.42 support can be referenced as an alternative. A breakout above three EMAs is needed to confirm a bullish reversal. Market participants should pay attention to price movement and changes in technical indicators.

Gate News reports that on March 19, a profitable account with over $1.1 million in earnings placed a $150,000 bet on the Rockets defeating the Lakers in the Polymarket "NBA Regular Season Lakers vs. Rockets" prediction event, with an opening position price of 53.9¢. The NBA regular season game between the Lakers and Rockets will begin at 9:30 AM Beijing time this morning. The current NBA regular season has entered its final stage, with the Lakers holding a 43-25 record and ranking 3rd in the Western Conference; the Rockets hold a 41-26 record and rank 4th in the Western Conference.

Middle East tensions remain elevated, with investors focusing on the impact of high oil prices on inflation and the Fed's interest rate decision. U.S. stocks rose slightly, with energy stocks performing well, while Bitcoin consolidated around thousand dollars. Markets expect the Fed to hold rates steady, with attention on Powell's remarks.

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.

Hyperscale Data, Inc. announced that as of March 15, 2026, its subsidiaries hold approximately 622.44 Bitcoin, valued at approximately $45.3 million. The company's combined cash and Bitcoin totals approximately $85.7 million. Facing a significant divergence between market capitalization and book value, the company is evaluating response strategies and plans to use cash to purchase Bitcoin.

Gate News reports that on March 17, according to Nansen monitoring, 9 wallet addresses collectively accumulated a total of 24.5 million ZRO tokens, valued at $47.5 million. These purchases represent 2.6% of ZRO's circulating supply, with an average entry price of $1.94. All wallets were funded by a certain CEX, and these 9 wallets hold no other tokens, only ZRO.