The World team is suspected of engaging in OTC trading with a particular entity, sending 117 million WLD to them.

March 21 — Cryptoquant analyst Darkfost noted Wednesday that altcoin trading volume across the crypto market has continued to decline, signaling a sharp drop in investor interest. Amid a bear market and geopolitical uncertainties, altcoins have consistently underperformed Bitcoin as risk appetite has shrunk notably. Currently, Binance’s daily altcoin trading volume sits at roughly $7.7 billion, while other major exchanges total ~$18.8 billion combined — far below peaks hit in October 2025 and February. Binance’s peak ranged from $40B to $50B during those periods, while other platforms topped out at $63B to $91B. Binance currently holds roughly 40% of the market share. The analysis adds that historically, trading volume peaks often align with cyclical market tops and surges in FOMO (fear of missing out) sentiment. Conversely, the current low-volume environment suggests potential opportunities typically emerge when market interest is at its lowest.

March 21: An address tied to Erik Voorhees—ShapeShift founder and early Bitcoin advocate—has acquired 14,424.53 ETH over the past 11 hours. His total ETH holdings now exceed 117,000 coins, with an average entry price of $2,160.24. Current unrealized losses sit at $1.145 million.

March 21 (CBS News) — Multiple sources have revealed the Trump administration is weighing options to seize or relocate Iranian nuclear materials, as U.S.-Israeli military planning against Iran enters a more uncertain phase. It remains unclear when Trump might order such action, with one source noting he has not yet made a decision. Two other sources, however, say the plan’s core involves potentially deploying troops from U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) — an elite unit tasked with some of the most sensitive non-proliferation missions.

March 21st: OnchainLens data reveals whales are liquidating gold-linked assets amid a downturn. - Whale address **0xf5629393e446a103a4be1c49a956255e7c87c1d3** sold 1,733 XAUT for $8.04M USDC, then purchased 113.69 WBTC—incurring an approximate $863,000 loss. - Whale address **0xafd850735abcbfc71886b4bf93995dc9c04fd27e** sold 1,109 XAUT for $5.13M USDC, depositing the proceeds into Aave V3—incurring an approximate $867,000 loss. Addresses (full): 0xf5629393e446a103a4be1c49a956255e7c87c1d3 0xafd850735abcbfc71886b4bf93995dc9c04fd27e

March 21 (Kyodo News) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Wednesday that Iran is ready to allow Japan-linked vessels to pass through the Strait of Hormuz following talks between officials from the two countries. Japan relies heavily on Middle Eastern oil imports. This month, the Iran-Iraq War prompted Japan to draw on its oil reserves. Tokyo has also faced pressure from former President Donald Trump to help secure the strait. Earlier this week, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi met with Trump in Washington, where she explained the legal limits on Japan’s participation in such efforts. She also highlighted areas of agreement between the two sides, including a pledge to boost oil imports from the U.S. and cooperate on missile development. (Jinshi)

On March 21, Coingecko data shows the GameFi sector has a total market cap of $45.15 billion. FLOKI leads with a $2.86 billion market cap, followed by The Sandbox ($2.18 billion) and Undeads Games ($2.11 billion) in the top three spots. Earlier, Solana Foundation Chair Lily Liu noted blockchain games “will not make a comeback.” She argued the sector once eyed driving Web3 and metaverse growth via on-chain assets and open worlds, but actual outcomes have fallen well short of expectations. Market analysts point out blockchain games have long leaned on “Play-to-Earn” and other token incentive structures, yet lack the gameplay and content creation that actually draw core players—resulting in weak user retention and ecosystem sustainability. Firms like Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), Framework Ventures, and Animoca Brands have poured billions into the space, but returns have been underwhelming.