SharpLink Co-CEO: Ethereum TVL Could Grow 10x by 2026

In the early hours of March 28 (local time), a spokesperson for Iran’s Hatam Anbia Central Command (Iranian Armed Forces) said Iran’s military targeted a U.S. Navy support vessel off the coast of Seralak Port in southern Oman that day. The spokesperson emphasized Iran fully respects Oman’s national sovereignty, noting the targeted vessel was located a considerable distance from the port. — CCTV News

March 28 — Binance Alpha will launch R2 Protocol (R2) on March 30, per an official announcement. Eligible users can claim the airdrop using Alpha Points via the Alpha Events page once trading goes live.

On March 28th, per Arkham’s monitoring, an OG who purchased 5,000 Bitcoin in 2013 at an average price of $332 has again taken profits—transferring 500 Bitcoin to Binance. His last sale occurred just a week prior, when he sent 1,000 Bitcoin to the exchange.

March 28, Cointelegraph reports latest data showing Bitcoin’s recovery to its all-time high could be delayed until 2027 if it falls further below $60,000. Analysis notes Bitcoin has retraced ~48% from its 2025 peak near $126,000. Historically, each additional 10% drop extends the average recovery period by ~80 days. A $60,000 bottom would mean ~300 days to rebound—but a dip to $40,000–$45,000 (pushing total retracement above 60%) could stretch recovery to ~440 days, pushing the timeline to post-Q2 2027. On-chain indicators also signal the bottom hasn’t been confirmed. The Blockchain Coincidence Index (BCMI) currently sits at ~0.27, above its historical bottom range (0.12–0.15)—pointing to potential further downside. Fund flows show whale selling is ramping up pressure: large holder selling has hit an 18-month high, while liquidity in both spot and derivatives markets is weakening simultaneously. Institutions say the market is in a deep correction; a continued tight macro envir

March 28 — Cointelegraph Research’s latest report reveals the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is applying blockchain technology to public digital infrastructure, with a focus on tackling transparency, collaborative efficiency, and data trust-sharing issues in government systems. The “New Tech, New Partners” report outlines 42 real-world cases across digital payments, financial inclusion, climate funds, data governance, and community investment. Seven of these cases focus on digital identity and data systems, primarily in developing economies across Africa, Latin America, Asia, and Eastern Europe. Research notes UNDP uses a “Pilot-Validate-Scale” implementation model: working with governments, developers, and local businesses to roll out small-scale projects first, then scale up gradually based on real-world results. It also emphasizes a “platform-agnostic” architecture to keep systems open and interoperable. Furthermore, the report stresses the importance of govern

March 28th — Binance released its March 2026 Over-the-Counter (OTC) and Execution Services Report on Saturday, noting a sharp rise in institutional demand since the start of the year. OTC trading volume in the first two months of 2026 has reached 25% of 2025’s full-year volume, reflecting large institutional funds’ growing reliance on off-exchange liquidity and execution services. The report notes that amid macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainty, Bitcoin traded between $60,000 and $78,000 in February, yet institutional capital continued to flow in. BTC’s share of OTC trading jumped from 4.91% in January to 45.81% in February. Inflows in stablecoins and fiat currencies also rose significantly, signaling bottom-fishing activity. Binance OTC also demonstrated its prowess in executing complex trades: a $105 million WBETH-to-ETH swap was completed in 2 hours with roughly 50 basis points (bps) slippage—about 75% better than optimized order book execution—sharply improving fund efficien