Huobi HTX has launched AERGO perpetual contracts and kicked off a contract trading party.

March 18 — Strategy founder Michael Saylor noted that STRC, the firm’s perpetual preferred stock, has hit an all-time low volatility of 1.5%—pushing its Sharpe ratio to a record high of 5.37, setting a new benchmark for risk-adjusted performance. Per STRC’s official data dashboard, the stock currently trades at $99.88 with an effective yield of 11.51%. Its 30-day historical volatility stands at a new low of 1.5%, while the Sharpe ratio has reached 5.37—underscoring STRC’s ability to deliver high returns with low risk. BlockBeats Note: STRC is a floating-rate perpetual preferred stock issued by Strategy, positioned as a short-term high-yield credit product. It trades around $100, pays monthly cash dividends, and adjusts its dividend yield monthly. Strategy funds Bitcoin purchases by issuing new STRC, leveraging the common perception that MSTR’s total BTC holdings should exceed its market cap to boost its listed valuation. Continuous STRC issuances aim to create a positive spiral.

March 18 — U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Mike Selig said Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes has filed criminal charges against Kalshi, a prediction market platform already registered with the CFTC, over alleged illegal betting services in the state. Selig noted the action stems from a jurisdictional dispute, adding that escalating it to criminal prosecution is “completely inappropriate.” The CFTC is closely monitoring the situation and evaluating potential response measures. Earlier, Mayes accused Kalshi of operating an illegal gambling business — including allowing wagers on sports events and Arizona state elections — in violation of local laws. “No company can unilaterally decide which laws to comply with,” she said in a statement.

On March 18, HTX market data shows Bitcoin dropped below $73,000, down 0.98% over the past 24 hours.

March 18: Ethereum dipped below $2300, down 1.38% over the past 24 hours, per HTX market data.

March 18 — Netflix plans to release a series about FTX titled “The Altruists” by late 2026 or early 2027.

March 18: Binance Alpha has launched Katana (KAT).