According to CoinDesk, data from GitHub, the world's largest code repository, indicates a significant exodus of developers from the blockchain ecosystem. Since the beginning of 2025, weekly code commits to crypto projects have fallen from approximately 850,000 to 210,000, with active developers now numbering around 4,600. Major ecosystems such as Ethereum, Solana, and Base have all experienced a notable decline in developer participation. Aptos has seen a developer decrease of about 60%, while BNB Chain's commit volume has dropped by approximately 85%. The only segment showing minor growth is wallet infrastructure. In contrast, GitHub's Octoverse report for 2025 highlights the addition of over 36 million new developers to the platform and a 25% year-over-year increase in total submissions. Repositories related to Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Large Language Models (LLMs) have seen rapid expansion. Among the remaining contributors to the crypto space, there has been an increase in the proportion of senior developers.
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Wu Blockchain has reported that a16z partner Noah Levine, via an X post, indicated that while Bloomberg cited x402 org data suggesting AI Agent payments reached approximately $24 million in the past 30 days, a revised analysis incorporating data from Allium Labs and excluding wash trading points to a more conservative real scale of around $1.6 million. Despite this adjustment, the report notes that major players such as Stripe, Cloudflare, and Vercel are integrating relevant standards, signaling continued acceleration in infrastructure development and adoption within the AI agent ecosystem.
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Nic Carter, a partner at Castle Island Ventures, stated on X that the discussion surrounding the authorship and background of Bitcoin Improvement Proposals (BIPs) is largely inconsequential. He emphasized that the Bitcoin community historically prioritizes the technical merit and public scrutiny of BIPs. Regarding BIP360, Carter described it as a crucial initial step toward making Bitcoin quantum-resistant. Its core objective is to mitigate potential quantum risks associated with Taproot addresses and is intended to be part of a broader series of related BIPs.
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According to Bloomberg, U.S. prosecutors are urging the rejection of FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried's (SBF) request for a retrial. Prosecutors contend that SBF has failed to demonstrate any injustice in his original conviction, which resulted in a 25-year prison sentence. SBF was found guilty by a jury in 2023 on charges of fraud and conspiracy.
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According to SoSoValue data, on March 11th, U.S. Eastern Time, Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded a total net inflow of $115 million. The Bitcoin spot ETF with the largest single-day net inflow was BlackRock's IBIT, which saw $115 million in net inflows. Ethereum spot ETFs experienced a total net inflow of $57.01 million. The Ethereum spot ETF with the highest single-day net inflow was Fidelity's FETH, with $19.13 million in net inflows.
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Tether has minted an additional 1 billion USDT on the Tron network, according to Lookonchain. This issuance brings the total circulating USDT on the Tron blockchain to approximately $85.3 billion, surpassing the volume on the Ethereum network.
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Bitget has unveiled GetClaw, a new AI-powered trading agent designed for seamless cloud operation and immediate use. This product aims to lower the barrier to entry for AI trading agents by eliminating the need for local deployment or specialized technical knowledge, according to official statements. GetClaw offers functionalities such as market monitoring, user preference memory for holdings, automated execution of trading signals, and strategy backtesting, all intended to enhance trading decisions based on market dynamics and user-defined strategies. This initiative marks a step forward in Bitget's broader strategy to integrate AI-driven trading tools into its platform.
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According to Wu Blockchain, Patrick Witt, a digital asset advisor to former U.S. President Donald Trump, stated on X that discussions surrounding stablecoin yields overlook a more significant macroeconomic impact. Witt highlighted the substantial global demand for U.S. dollars, suggesting that overseas capital purchasing U.S. issuer-backed, regulation-compliant stablecoins like GENIUS would translate to "new capital entering the U.S. banking system" via deposit inflows. This perspective contrasts with concerns previously voiced by traditional banking groups, which warned that yield-bearing stablecoins could precipitate deposit outflows.
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Exodus, a prominent crypto wallet service provider, has reported its full-year 2025 financial results, revealing a robust revenue of $121.6 million. As of the close of 2025, the company's digital and liquid assets totaled approximately $161.6 million. Further financial disclosures indicate that as of February 28th, Exodus held over 610 BTC and more than 1,840 ETH. Additionally, the company has earmarked over $70 million in reserves specifically for expenditures related to W3C settlements.
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OP Labs, a prominent player in the blockchain space, has announced a strategic workforce reduction, with 20 team members being laid off. The company emphasized that this decision is not driven by financial concerns, as OP Labs is well-capitalized with substantial operational reserves. Instead, the move is intended to streamline business operations, enhance decision-making agility, and reduce collaboration overhead. Affected employees will be informed by their supervisors within hours.
The severance package for departing employees includes a base of three months' salary, with an additional month for each year of service, capped at five months. Additionally, these employees will receive six months of extended healthcare coverage and will be permitted to retain their personal laptops. OP Labs CEO Jing Wang has pledged personal assistance in providing external recommendations for the affected individuals.
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Ankr, a prominent Web3 infrastructure provider, has enhanced its Web3 API services by integrating RPC access for AB Chain. This development allows developers to interact with AB Chain, a heterogeneous blockchain network designed for stablecoins, payments, and cross-chain digital finance infrastructure. Through Ankr's AB Chain RPC, developers can initiate calls and receive responses consistent with those from self-hosted nodes. This integration eliminates the need for developers to manage their own node infrastructure, thereby providing more stable and low-latency network access. The service is poised to benefit developers working on payment systems, stablecoin platforms, and cross-chain applications.
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Grayscale announced that its Avalanche Staking ETF, GAVA, will commence trading tomorrow, offering investors direct exposure to AVAX. The exchange-traded fund aims to provide a streamlined way for investors to gain exposure to the Avalanche cryptocurrency.
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Ondo Finance has again transferred a significant amount of its native token, ONDO, to Coinbase. According to data monitored by EmberCN, a multi-signature wallet associated with Ondo Finance moved 10 million ONDO tokens, valued at approximately $2.58 million, to Coinbase in the early hours of today. This follows a similar transfer of 24.475 million ONDO (worth around $6.12 million) to the exchange just two weeks prior.
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Bitcoin Core's main development branch has integrated the Cluster Mempool update (PR #34616), which is expected to be included in the upcoming Bitcoin Core 31.0 release. This upgrade aims to enhance block packaging efficiency and optimize fee calculations for RBF and CPFP transactions by redesigning how nodes manage the mempool, specifically by grouping related transactions. Bitcoin Core 31.0 is tentatively scheduled for release in the second half of 2026. (Source: CriptoNoticias)
The European Central Bank (ECB) has unveiled the "Appia" roadmap, a strategic initiative by the Eurosystem aimed at fostering a European tokenized wholesale financial market ecosystem anchored by central bank money. A key component of this plan is "Pontes," the Eurosystem's distributed ledger technology (DLT) settlement solution, slated for launch in the third quarter of 2026. Pontes will facilitate the settlement of DLT transactions using central bank money. Appia itself represents a longer-term strategic framework, with the Eurosystem targeting the completion of an ecosystem blueprint by 2028. The Eurosystem has initiated a public consultation and engagement process with industry stakeholders, with responses due by April 22, 2026, at 22:00 CET. (Cointelegraph)
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Paraguay's Tax Authority Mandates Crypto Transaction Reporting for Platforms
Asuncion, Paraguay - The Directorate of National Taxes (DNIT) of Paraguay has issued Resolution No. 47/26, requiring cryptocurrency asset platforms and their administrators to report user transaction data to tax authorities. This data includes wallet addresses, transaction hashes, and network information.
The new regulation encompasses transactions involving Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, integrating them into the tax reporting system. Notably, any donations, inheritances, or NFT transactions exceeding $5,000 annually will also be subject to reporting.
This measure is designed to enhance tax oversight and align with the Financial Action Task Force's (FATF) recommendations on anti-money laundering (AML).
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According to Glassnode data analysis, the aggregate spot trading volume for the top 500 crypto assets has experienced a continuous decline since late January. In contrast, Bitcoin's spot trading volume has demonstrated greater resilience, trending upward for most of February.
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The National Bank of Georgia (NBG) has introduced new regulations permitting locally registered and licensed companies to issue fiat-collateralized stablecoins. These stablecoins are required to be fully backed by reserve assets and kept separate from the issuer's own assets. Issuers must register as Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASP) and obtain regulatory approval, undergoing regular independent audits. For reserve assets exceeding 15 million Georgian Lari, audits must be conducted by major firms such as Deloitte, PwC, EY, or KPMG.
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Large ETH Withdrawals Continue from Kraken as Whale Moves Another $38 Million
A significant entity, identified as a whale or institutional investor, has continued its substantial withdrawals of Ethereum (ETH) from the Kraken exchange. Following an initial withdrawal of 44,888 ETH yesterday, the entity moved an additional 18,436 ETH, valued at approximately $38.26 million, in the early hours of today.
Over the past day and a half, this investor has cumulatively withdrawn 63,324 ETH from Kraken, totaling around $131 million. The average price for these withdrawals was approximately $2,072 per ETH.
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Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) addressed the factors impacting the exchange's valuation, emphasizing the direct correlation between the cryptocurrency market's performance and Binance's growth. In a recent statement, Zhao highlighted that during periods of declining crypto prices, trading volumes and fee revenues tend to weaken, consequently hindering an increase in Binance's valuation.
Zhao reiterated his commitment to the development of the cryptocurrency industry, even in his post-management capacity at Binance, by stating that he continues to engage with governments worldwide to foster crypto adoption. He also expressed his belief that Forbes' methodology for calculating an increase in his net worth based on Binance's rising valuation is not rigorous.
Furthermore, Zhao commented on personal wealth, suggesting that beyond a certain threshold, financial affluence has a diminishing impact on overall happiness. He indicated that factors such as health, family, and the ability to make a positive impact are more significant contributors to well-being. This perspective contrasts with valuations that focus solely on financial metrics.
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