according to market news: Mastercard has launched a new "Cryptocurrency Partner Program," focusing on using digital assets for cross-border transfers, B2B payments, and global fund disbursement services.

Strive, a US-listed company focused on Bitcoin treasury business, disclosed that it has increased its holdings by 179 bitcoins, bringing the total Bitcoin holdings to approximately 13,311. In addition, it has purchased $50 million worth of Strategy perpetual preferred shares STRC, and as of March 9, 2026, holds $143.4 million in cash and cash equivalents. Strive also stated that it has raised the dividend rate by 25 basis points to 12.75%. The currently issued shares include 56,897,668 Class A common shares, 9,880,117 Class B common shares, and 4,275,118 SATA shares.

according to market news: Bitcoin mining company MARA has just transferred 298 BTC to Cumberland, after announcing a new policy allowing the sale of its Bitcoin reserves. More Bitcoin miners are starting to resell assets. (CryptoQuant)

 the market shows BNB falling below $640, currently at $639.84, with a 24-hour decline of 0.87%. The market is highly volatile, please manage your risks accordingly.

A policy paper from the UK government's Home Office said that “vulnerabilities remain” in authorities' attempts to fight fraud in emerging payments, including digital assets.

BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes said he will start buying Bitcoin when the US Federal Reserve eases monetary policy and starts printing money amid rising tensions in the Middle East.

YZi Labs official issued a warning on social media, stating that they detected abnormal activity from the old account @BinanceLabs. To ensure user safety, please unfollow the old account and avoid interacting with any posts, links, or private messages from that account.

 the market shows BTC falling below $70,000, currently at $69,991.3, with a 24-hour increase of 1.15%. The market is highly volatile, please manage your risks accordingly.

spot gold breaks through $5200/ounce, up 1.23% intraday.