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06:28

USR Stablecoin Collapse: Hackers Mint $80 Million in Unsecured Tokens, 70% Price Crash Triggers Trust Crisis

On March 23rd, USR, a stablecoin under Resolv, experienced a major security incident. Attackers exploited a private key leak to mint approximately $80 million in unbacked tokens, causing USR's price to collapse to $0.27, a decline exceeding 70%. Resolv has suspended smart contracts and burned 9 million anomalous tokens, with 71 million unbacked USR remaining in circulation. This incident reflects the fragility of stablecoins in terms of security and transparency, posing challenges to market confidence.
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06:16

IoTeX Foundation Opens Cross-Chain Bridge Security Incident Compensation Claim Channel

Gate News reported that on March 23, the IoTeX Foundation announced the official launch of a cross-chain bridge security incident compensation claims channel. According to previous reports, analysts noted that IoTeX private keys were suspected to have been compromised, with asset losses of approximately 4.3 million dollars; the IoTeX official statement indicated that on-chain attack losses were approximately 2 million dollars.
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06:12

Trump's 48-Hour Ultimatum Detonates Oil Market: Brent Surges to $112, Hormuz Crisis Elevates Inflation Risk

US President Trump issued an ultimatum to Iran, demanding the restoration of Strait of Hormuz transit, threatening to strike its energy infrastructure otherwise, causing significant global oil price volatility. Iran responded by threatening to retaliate against Gulf region facilities. Analysis agencies predict oil prices could approach historical highs, with market concerns over Middle East supply disruptions intensifying. Meanwhile, the US is releasing strategic reserves to stabilize markets, but inflationary pressure persists, and the global economy faces uncertainty.
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06:01

Backpack introduces token claiming and staking functions

Gate News reports that on March 23rd, according to official announcements, Backpack has launched its token claim and staking interface. Regarding staking rules, users can unstake at any time within the first 7 days; after 7 days, unstaking will have a 7-day waiting period.
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05:51

ZachXBT Exposes 350,000 Fake Followers: War Misinformation Drives Traffic, Crypto Scam Resurfaces Pump-and-Dump Scheme

On-chain investigator ZachXBT exposed an account named "Rashid bin Saeed" that attracted attention through false geopolitical information and is suspected of manipulating crypto assets. The account promoted a meme coin called CHIBI and was consistent with high volatility cases, reminding investors to be vigilant about information sources to prevent market manipulation.
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05:46

US Tokenization Regulation Faces Critical Hearing: SEC and CFTC Join Forces, On-Chain Securities Rules May Reshape Market

The U.S. House Financial Services Committee will hold a hearing on tokenized securities on March 23, covering topics including regulatory coordination between the SEC and CFTC, and compliance pathways for on-chain securities. Despite active deployment by traditional financial institutions, significant misalignment between policy and technology remains, core legal issues are unresolved, and blockchain risks have not received sufficient regulatory attention. Future development still awaits legislative improvements and risk mechanism refinement.
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05:36

US Treasury yields rose to 4.41%, stock market correction approaching, Bitcoin fell from 90,000 USD to 60,000 USD at one point

Bitcoin has experienced a sharp pullback, with traditional financial markets showing signs of following suit. Rising US Treasury yields are pushing up borrowing costs, leading to decreased risk appetite in the stock market. Bitcoin's price is currently oscillating between $65,000 and $75,000, with market concerns persisting over future volatility. Investors need to monitor the correlation between interest rates and risk assets.
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05:30

Israeli Media: US Considers Ground Military Operations Against Iran's Kish Island

Gate News: On March 23, according to disclosure by Israel's Jerusalem Post, senior U.S. officials recently notified Israel and other countries that the United States "may have no choice" but to launch ground military operations against Iran's Kharg Island. The report cited two informed sources stating that the U.S. military is accelerating the deployment of thousands of Marines and Navy personnel to the Middle East region. This deployment includes the USS Boxer amphibious assault ship, the USS Portland amphibious transport dock, and the USS Comstock dock landing ship, carrying approximately 4,500 Marines and other combat personnel in total.
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