Shield: The KiloEx Attacker Tagged Address has returned approximately 1.4 million USDT to KiloEx

**Eureka Labs, an Ethereum block builder, has raised $6.7 million in seed funding co-led by Spark Capital and Collider Ventures, per a March 25 report from The Block.** The round was structured using a Simple Agreement for Future Equity (SAFE) with Token Warrants. Founded in December 2024, Eureka Labs now ranks as the fourth-largest Ethereum block builder. Its core "programmable blocks" technology integrates logic into the block-building process to enable features like in-block temporary credit and state-aware precomputation—capabilities that enhance developers’ security at the block level. The new capital will be used to advance the startup’s programmable blocks technology.

March 25th — Coinbase announced in an official statement that it will add Checkmate (CHECK) and Sign (SIGN) to its listing roadmap. The trading debut of these assets hinges on market support and the readiness of its technical infrastructure. Specific listing dates will be announced separately once the relevant conditions are met.

**Market Brief: Japan, South Korea Stocks Open Higher Amid Middle East De-Escalation Signs** On Wednesday, March 25, Japanese and South Korean equities kicked off trading on a positive note as signs of de-escalation emerged in the Middle East. Per Bitget data: - The Nikkei 225 Index opened up 816.80 points (+1.56%) at 53,069.08. - South Korea’s KOSPI Index opened 128.19 points higher (+2.31%) at 5,682.11. ### Notes on American English Adaptation: 1. **Concise structure**: Used a "Market Brief" headline (common in U.S. financial news) and bullet points for readability. 2. **Terminology**: Replaced "easing" with "de-escalation" (more standard for geopolitical tension relief in U.S. media). 3. **Phrasing**: "Kicked off trading" (colloquial, active voice) instead of "opened" repetition; "per Bitget data" (natural for U.S. financial briefs). 4. **Date format**: Aligned with U.S. style (Month Day, Year + weekday context). 5. **Clarity**: Separated key market indices f

March 25th — Robbie Mitchnick, BlackRock’s Head of Digital Assets, said institutional investors are currently concentrating their crypto asset allocations on Bitcoin and Ethereum, showing little interest in most other tokens due to a perceived lack of long-term value. He also highlighted that artificial intelligence (AI) will become a more significant long-term driver than crypto assets, and emphasized the synergy between cryptocurrency as “computer-native money” and AI’s “computer-native data and intelligence.” (CoinDesk)

March 25th (Bloomberg) — Robinhood has approved a $15 billion share buyback plan, set to launch amid a slump in its stock price. The trading platform’s shares more than tripled in 2025 but have fallen roughly 39% since early 2026. The buyback is expected to be executed over approximately three years, with no specific expiration date.

March 25 – Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr said policymakers may need to keep interest rates steady for “some time” to address inflationary pressures well above the central bank’s 2% target. Barr backed the Fed’s decision last week to hold its benchmark policy rate unchanged for the second straight meeting. Officials noted economic uncertainty has risen amid the U.S.-Iran conflict, and they raised their inflation forecasts for this year. Oil prices have jumped since the Middle East conflict began, posing risks of higher inflation and slower economic growth. Barr labeled the situation an “additional risk,” adding high oil prices often quickly pass through to gasoline costs—especially burdensome for low- and middle-income families. (Wall Street News)