United Nations Development Programme Advances Blockchain Infrastructure: 42 Cases Covering Payments, Climate, and Digital Identity
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
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Binance OTC Trading Volume Surges: Two-Month Volume Reaches 25% of Last Year, Institutional Funds Accelerate Bitcoin Entry
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
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Thailand Strikes Deal with Iran for Own Oil Tankers to Pass through the Hormuz Strait
On March 28, Thai Prime Minister Anutin announced measures to address domestic fuel price hikes driven by Middle East tensions.
The Thai Foreign Ministry has been actively engaging with relevant countries, and under a current agreement with Iran, Thai oil tankers can safely transit the Strait of Hormuz.
At a press conference at the Prime Minister’s Office the same day, Anutin outlined the government’s response to oil price fluctuations. The administration will prioritize diplomatic coordination, energy security, commodity price controls, and protecting people’s livelihoods. He also called on the public to join energy-saving efforts to tackle the situation.
Thai Foreign Minister Suchart noted Thailand has proposed convening a special ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting to discuss de-escalation plans. The country holds stable oil reserves, and the government is actively pursuing additional energy sources via diplomatic channels.
(Source: Golden Finance)
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Yi Li Hua: Take Profit Target Set, Rebound Below Expectations
On March 28th, Daniel Li, founder of Liquid Capital (formerly LD Capital), joined a social media discussion and shared:
"Set a take-profit level, keep positions small for operational flexibility—the rebound hasn’t met expectations, the current market dynamic isn’t over in the short term, and we’re waiting for a new dip-buying opportunity."
Against the backdrop of recent market declines, his comments suggest he’s in profit-taking mode and holds a bearish near-term outlook.
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CZ Responds to TWAP Fee Controversy: Bluntly Says "Too Expensive," Indirectly Acknowledges User Concerns
March 28: Amid community chatter about Binance’s steep TWAP (Time-Weighted Average Price) order fees, users took to social media to raise questions. They noted the feature could be easily replicated with a basic strategy, but the exchange charges an extra ~0.12% fee—something users labeled “excessively high.”
In response, Binance CEO CZ commented publicly: “Hmm, too expensive.” Market watchers interpreted the short statement as a direct nod to user frustrations, suggesting the platform may revisit pricing for TWAP and related products.
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