Gate News reports that on March 18, Helen Liu, former co-CEO of a certain CEX, will launch a new platform called ABFinance. The platform will build its business under US regulatory oversight, integrating deposit, earning, trading, and spending functions in one, while connecting fiat and cryptocurrency. According to previous reports, a certain CEX announced that co-CEO Helen Liu will step down on April 30, 2026, and start her own venture.

On March 17, Polymarket prediction market data showed that a new account bet $150,000 that Netanyahu would step down before March 31. Despite a clarification video posted from his official account, the unusual activity raised questions, with the current prediction probability at 4%. The account had previously been active in NFT trading.

Messari, a cryptocurrency research institution, announced that co-founder Eric Turner will step down as CEO, with Diran Li taking over the role. Turner will continue to serve as an advisor. New CEO Li mentioned that personnel adjustments will be made, with multiple team members being laid off, and expressed gratitude for their contributions.

Recently, rumors about the health status of Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu have drawn attention, with multiple users betting on prediction markets that he will step down before March 31st. Netanyahu attempted to clarify through a new video, but still faced skepticism, with concerns that the video may be AI-generated, failing to dispel the controversy.

On March 13, monitoring data showed that on the prediction market Polymarket, 2 new addresses bet that Netanyahu will step down within the year, with a total open position of 10,100 USD, and the current probability standing at 47%. Despite Netanyahu securing 53% trust support in polls, the wartime environment has limited opposition forces.

Global asset management giant BlackRock's staking Ethereum ETF iShares Staked Ethereum Trust (ETHB) achieved $15.5 million in trading volume on its first day of trading, demonstrating strong market reception. The ETF generates returns for investors through a staking mechanism and distributes most of the returns in the form of monthly dividends, potentially opening new pathways for crypto investment models.

Stablecoin Tether's Chief Investment Officer Richard Heathcote will step down and transition to an advisory role, with his deputy Zachary Lyons taking over. During his tenure, he led the company's investment strategy, particularly regarding USDT reserve management and multiple investment transactions. Tether's U.S. Treasury holdings are expected to increase to $122 billion by the end of 2025.

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has released a federal rule proposal for payment stablecoin issuers to establish a unified regulatory framework for the stablecoin market. The draft restricts issuers from paying interest to holders, requires transparent reserve management, and sets capital requirements. This move marks the concretization of the U.S. stablecoin regulatory system, aiming to ensure compliance and industry stability.

Gate News Announcement, March 10, - Pudgy Penguins announced on the X platform that the browser-based free game Pudgy World is now live. Players can access the game without downloading, explore 12 unique towns in The Berg, help Pengu find Polly, and participate in mini-games. The official statement says this is an important step in expanding the Pudgy Penguins audience and universe.

Gate News Report, March 9, According to The Wall Street Journal, Nasdaq has partnered with a CEX to strengthen its tokenization strategy. This collaboration marks an important step forward in the integration of traditional finance and blockchain technology, with both parties committed to optimizing digital asset management processes.