This Week's Key News Preview | The Federal Reserve Announces New Interest Rate Decision; The U.S. Releases February PPI Data
Organized by: Jerry, ChainCatcher
Key News:
- Coinbase will suspend trading of 25 perpetual contracts including MET, REZ, BABY on March 16
- Binance will launch EWYUSDT index perpetual contract on March 16
- Binance Wallet's seventh Prime Sale Pre-TGE will launch Katana (KAT), subscription opens on March 16
- The U.S. will announce February PPI data on March 18
- The Federal Reserve will announce the new interest rate decision on March 19
March 16 (Monday)
Coinbase will suspend trading of 25 perpetual contracts including MET, REZ, BABY on March 16
According to Coinbase Markets, Coinbase will suspend trading of 25 perpetual contracts around 13:00 UTC on March 16 on the Coinbase Advanced and Coinbase International Exchange platforms, including MET-PERP, REZ-PERP, BABY-PERP, SUPER-PERP, SUSHI-PERP, GMX-PERP, ERA-PERP, XAN-PERP, VINE-PERP, T-PERP, YB-PERP, WCT-PERP, HOME-PERP, NOT-PERP, MINA-PERP, CATI-PERP, DOGS-PERP, COW-PERP, GRT-PERP, DRIFT-PERP, COOKIE-PERP, ARKM-PERP, B3-PERP, SXT-PERP, and BB-PERP.
The announcement states that at the time of suspension, all remaining open positions will be automatically settled. The final settlement price will be calculated based on the average index price over the 60 minutes prior to the trading suspension, and the funding rate for the last funding rate period will be set to zero.
Binance will launch EWYUSDT index perpetual contract on March 16
According to the official announcement, Binance will launch the EWYUSDT index perpetual contract on March 16, 2026, at 21:30 (UTC+8), with a maximum leverage of up to 10 times.
iShares MSCI South Korea ETF tracks the market capitalization weighted index of large and mid-sized stocks in South Korea (NYSE Arca: EWY).
Upbit will delist Loopring (LRC) on March 16
UPBIT will terminate trading support for Loopring (LRC) at 15:00 on March 16, 2026, with the affected trading pair being LRC/BTC. Users are advised that after trading support ends, any unfulfilled orders will be canceled, and related services will no longer be provided.
Binance Wallet's seventh Prime Sale Pre-TGE will launch Katana (KAT), subscription opens on March 16
According to Binance Wallet's official news, the seventh Prime Sale Pre-TGE event will be launched, featuring the project Katana (KAT). The subscription window will be from 20:00 to 22:00 (UTC+8) on March 16, 2026, lasting for 2 hours.
POAP will enter maintenance mode starting March 16, no longer actively developed
The blockchain attendance proof protocol POAP announced that it will enter maintenance mode starting March 16, 2026, stopping new issuers from joining, but existing issuers, integrations, and collection tools will continue to operate.
POAP co-founder Isabel Gonzalez stated that the platform successfully found its niche in the crypto-native community but failed to break out of the niche to achieve larger-scale expansion. The platform began charging commercial clients in 2023 to sustain operations but still could not support further development.
Since its first issuance at the ETHDenver hackathon in 2019, POAP has minted over 6.7 million tokens, attracting more than 37,000 issuers, with brands like Adidas and Porsche also participating. The team is currently focused on building an open digital collectible standard to provide a more sustainable infrastructure for community event records and participation verification.
March 17 (Tuesday)
Binance contracts will delist multiple perpetual contracts including VFY, 1000WHY, ALGO, ATOM on March 17-18
Binance contracts will delist VFYUSDT, 1000WHYUSDT, and BDXNUSDT U-based perpetual contracts at 17:00 on March 17, 2026, and will delist ALGOUSD, SANDUSD, ENSUSD, and ATOMUSD coin-based perpetual contracts at 17:00 on March 18, 2026. Users are advised to close positions before trading stops to avoid automatic liquidation.
March 18 (Wednesday)
The U.S. will announce February PPI data on March 18
On March 18 (Wednesday) at 20:30, the U.S. will announce the February PPI year-on-year rate and the month-on-month rate.
Noble will officially launch EVM Layer 1 mainnet based on Commonware architecture on March 18
The Cosmos application chain Noble, focused on stablecoins, announced it will migrate from the Cosmos ecosystem to an independent EVM Layer 1 network, scheduled to launch on March 18. Noble stated that this move aims to leverage the Commonware tech stack written in Rust and the Reth Ethereum client to enhance performance and gain broader support from AI and crypto developers.
Since 2023, Noble has processed over 22 billion token transactions, with 30,000 monthly active users. Its native stablecoin Noble Dollar (USDN) will become a core feature of the new EVM chain, supporting profit distribution to users. During the transition, the team will continue to support Cosmos-based blockchains to ensure existing IBC connections are unaffected, with the ultimate goal of migrating all liquidity to Noble EVM.
March 19 (Thursday)
The Federal Reserve will announce the new interest rate decision on March 19
On March 19 (Thursday) at 02:00, the Federal Reserve FOMC will announce the interest rate decision and economic outlook summary; subsequently, at 02:30, Federal Reserve Chairman Powell will hold a monetary policy press conference.
March 20 (Friday)
Binance will support NIL (Nillion) ERC20 network integration on March 20 and stop mainnet support
Binance will suspend Nillion (NIL) token deposits and withdrawals on its mainnet at 11:00 on March 20, 2026, and will support its integration on the Ethereum (ERC20) network.
After the network integration is completed, Binance will announce the opening time for ERC20 NIL token deposits and withdrawals, and support for NIL mainnet token deposits and withdrawals will no longer be available. During the suspension period, NIL spot trading, margin trading, and contract trading services will remain unaffected.
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Sun Valley Releases 2025 Financial Report: Bitcoin Mining Revenue Reaches $670 Million, Accelerating Transformation to AI Infrastructure Platform
On March 16, 2026, in Dallas, Texas, USA, CanGu Company (New York Stock Exchange code: CANG, hereinafter referred to as "CanGu" or the "Company") today announced its unaudited financial performance for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025. As a btc-42">bitcoin mining enterprise relying on a globally operated layout and dedicated to building an integrated energy and AI computing power platform, CanGu is actively advancing its business transformation and infrastructure development.
• Financial Performance:
Total revenue for the full year 2025 was $688.1 million, with $179.5 million in the fourth quarter.
Bitcoin mining business revenue for the full year was $675.5 million, with $172.4 million in the fourth quarter.
Full-year adjusted EBITDA was $24.5 million, while the fourth quarter was -$156.3 million.
• Mining Operations and Costs:
A total of 6,594.6 bitcoins were mined throughout the year, averaging 18.07 bitcoins per day; of which 1,718.3 bitcoins were mined in the fourth quarter, averaging 18.68 bitcoins per day.
The average mining cost for the full year (excluding miner depreciation) was $79,707 per bitcoin, and for the fourth quarter, it was $84,552;
The all-in sustaining costs were $97,272 and $106,251 per bitcoin, respectively.
As of the end of December 2025, the company has cumulatively produced 7,528.4 bitcoins since entering the bitcoin mining business.
• Strategic Progress:
The company has completed the termination of the American Depositary Receipt (ADR) program and transitioned to a direct listing on the NYSE to enhance information transparency and align with its strategic direction, with a long-term goal of expanding its investor base.
CEO Paul Yu stated: "2025 marked the company's first full year as a bitcoin mining enterprise, characterized by rapid execution and structural reshaping. We completed a comprehensive adjustment of our asset system and established a globally distributed mining network. Additionally, the company introduced a new management team, further strengthening our capabilities and competitive advantage in the digital asset and energy infrastructure space. The completion of the NYSE direct listing and USD pricing also signifies our transformation into a global AI infrastructure company."
"As we enter 2026, the company will continue to optimize its balance sheet structure and enhance operational efficiency and cost resilience through adjustments to the miner portfolio. At the same time, we are advancing our strategic transformation into an AI infrastructure provider. Leveraging EcoHash, we will utilize our capabilities in scalable computing power and energy networks to provide cost-effective AI inference solutions. The relevant site transformations and product development are progressing simultaneously, and the company is well-positioned to sustain its execution in the new phase."
The company's Chief Financial Officer, Michael Zhang, stated: "By 2025, the company is expected to achieve significant revenue growth through its scaled mining operations. Despite recording a net loss of $452.8 million from ongoing operations, mainly due to one-time transformation costs and market-driven fair value adjustments, the company, from a financial perspective, will reduce its leverage, optimize its Bitcoin reserve strategy and liquidity management, introduce new capital to strengthen its financial position, and seize investment opportunities in high-potential areas such as AI infrastructure while navigating market volatility."
The total revenue for the fourth quarter was $1.795 billion. Of this, the Bitcoin mining business contributed $1.724 billion in revenue, generating 1,718.3 Bitcoins during the quarter. Revenue from the international automobile trading business was $4.8 million.
The total operating costs and expenses for the fourth quarter amounted to $4.56 billion, primarily attributed to expenses related to the Bitcoin mining business, as well as impairment of mining machines and fair value losses on Bitcoin collateral receivables.
This includes:
· Cost of Revenue (excluding depreciation): $1.553 billion
· Cost of Revenue (depreciation): $38.1 million
· Operating Expenses: $9.9 million (including related-party expenses of $1.1 million)
· Mining Machine Impairment Loss: $81.4 million
· Fair Value Loss on Bitcoin Collateral Receivables: $171.4 million
The operating loss for the fourth quarter was $276.6 million, a significant increase from a loss of $0.7 million in the same period of 2024, primarily due to the downward trend in Bitcoin prices.
The net loss from ongoing operations was $285 million, compared to a net profit of $2.4 million in the same period last year.
The adjusted EBITDA was -$156.3 million, compared to $2.4 million in the same period last year.
The total revenue for the full year was $6.881 billion. Of this, the revenue from the Bitcoin mining business was $6.755 billion, with a total output of 6,594.6 Bitcoins for the year. Revenue from the international automobile trading business was $9.8 million.
The total annual operating costs and expenses amount to $1.1 billion.
Specifically, they include:
· Revenue Cost (excluding depreciation): $543.3 million
· Revenue Cost (depreciation): $116.6 million
· Operating Expenses: $28.9 million (including related-party expenses of $1.1 million)
· Miner Impairment Loss: $338.3 million
· Bitcoin Collateral Receivable Fair Value Change Loss: $96.5 million
The full-year operating loss is $437.1 million. The continuing operations net loss is $452.8 million, while in 2024, there was a net profit of $4.8 million.
The 2025 non-GAAP adjusted net profit is $24.5 million (compared to $5.7 million in 2024). This measure does not include share-based compensation expenses; refer to "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" for details.
As of December 31, 2025, the company's key assets and liabilities are as follows:
· Cash and Cash Equivalents: $41.2 million
· Bitcoin Collateral Receivable (Non-current, related party): $663.0 million
· Miner Net Value: $248.7 million
· Long-Term Debt (related party): $557.6 million
In February 2026, the company sold 4,451 bitcoins and repaid a portion of related-party long-term debt to reduce financial leverage and optimize the asset-liability structure.
As per the stock repurchase plan disclosed on March 13, 2025, as of December 31, 2025, the company had repurchased a total of 890,155 shares of Class A common stock for approximately $1.2 million.

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