[1/3] [Crypto/TradFi Merge Update] 2026-03-12 16:00 (Beijing Time) ━━ Important News ━━ 1. US February CPI rebounded, with energy prices rising; Middle East tensions may further complicate the future inflation path. The seasonally adjusted US CPI rose 0.3% month-on-month and 2.4% year-on-year in February; core CPI rose 0.2% month-on-month and 2.5% year-on-year. The energy index rebounded 0.5% month-on-month, with gasoline prices rising 0.8% month-on-month (but still down 5.6% year-on-year). Analysts say the data cutoff point is at the end of February and has not yet fully reflected the impact of subsequent Middle East conflicts on energy prices; market opinions on the pace of Fed rate cuts remain divided. (Foresight News | BlockBeats) 2. The IEA coordinated the release of approximately 400 million barrels from its strategic petroleum reserves, while the United States plans to release approximately 172 million barrels over about 120 days. The 32 member countries of the IEA have agreed to coordinate the release of approximately 400 million barrels of crude oil and refined products to lower energy prices; the U.S. Department of Energy plans to release 172 million barrels of refined petroleum product (SPR) over approximately 120 days and replenish reserves by approximately 200 million barrels over the next year. The market remains focused on details such as the release schedule and the crude oil/refined product ratio. (PANews | BlockBeats) 3. SEC and CFTC advance/update regulatory cooperation MOU: Tokenized securities remain subject to federal securities laws. The SEC and CFTC will strengthen data sharing and enforcement coordination, and coordinate on the federal policy framework for crypto assets; SEC Chairman Paul Atkins emphasized that "tokenized securities are still subject to federal securities laws" and said that the rules are being reviewed to accommodate DLT and potential T+0 settlement. (Decrypt | BlockBeats | PANews) 4. US regulators make a series of statements on stablecoins: The White House says it may lead to "net deposit inflows"; the FDIC emphasizes that stablecoins are not entitled to deposit insurance. White House digital asset advisor Patrick Witt said that compliant stablecoins that comply with the GENIUS Act framework may drive "net inflows" of foreign funds into the US banking system; FDIC Chairman Travis Hill emphasized that payment-type stablecoins are not entitled to deposit insurance, and tokenized deposits should be regulated and insured in the same way as "deposits". (The Block | TechFlow) 5. The Bank of England is considering adjusting its stablecoin holding cap and is open to alternative risk control measures. Bank of England Deputy Governor Sarah Breeden said that it is considering alternatives to "setting an individual limit on stablecoin holdings" to achieve the same risk management objectives; the previous proposal was controversial due to its feasibility and innovativeness. (Foresight News | PANews) 6. Rumors of Hong Kong stablecoin licenses: The first batch of licenses may be announced as early as next week, involving HSBC, Standard Chartered, and OSL. Market sources suggest that Hong Kong's first batch of stablecoin issuer licenses may be issued to HSBC, Standard Chartered, and OSL; the Hong Kong Monetary Authority responded that it would not comment on market rumors, and the list may still change. (Foresight News | BlockBeats | PANews) 7. Tether continues to issue more USDT on Tron, and the issuance of TRC20-USDT has reached a new high. Multiple sources indicate that Tether has issued an additional 1 billion USDT on Tron; the issuance/circulation of TRC20-USDT has risen to the range of approximately 85.3 billion to 86.3 billion, setting a new record. (Foresight News | PANews | BlockBeats) 8. The domain name _2024111120230_ has been hijacked and infected with Drainer. The official website warns against accessing or interacting with it. Bonk.fun It is reported that hackers hijacked the domain name by intruding into the team's account and implanted a program to clear funds. User interaction with the page may lead to the theft of assets. It is recommended to wait for further official notification. (The Block | Decrypt | BlockBeats) 9. The U.S. prosecution requested that the SBF's application for a retrial be rejected: The so-called "new witnesses" do not constitute newly discovered evidence. The prosecution argued that the "new witnesses" referred to by the defense were already known to the defense before the trial and could have been subpoenaed; therefore, the conditions for a retrial were not met. (The Block | Foresight News | PANews) 10. The National Tax Service of South Korea plans to build a virtual asset transaction analysis system to pave the way for taxation and data collection starting in 2027. The NTS plans to build a comprehensive analysis system with a budget of about 3 billion won, and plans to introduce AI/machine learning to track abnormal transactions and share data with multiple departments. South Korea plans to tax virtual asset income starting in 2027, with a tax rate of 22% (including local taxes) on the portion exceeding 2.5 million won.