World releases MiniKit 2.0 on World Chain, providing a standardized development framework to simplify deployment for cross-platform applications, while remaining compatible with Ethereum EIP-1193. New features support localized payments to shorten transaction confirmation time, improve development efficiency, and allow developers to pay fees on behalf of users. This upgrade enhances user engagement and will be showcased at the EthCC conference.

The total U.S. federal debt surpassed $3.9 trillion on March 17, reflecting conflicts in government priorities while factors such as wars and tax cuts drive spending growth. The White House states that the conflict with Iran has cost over $12 billion.

Michael Saylor posted on the X platform that Bitcoin can still be transferred quickly during bank holidays, with low transaction fees of only about $0.44. He pointed out that after concerns about scalability crises, Bitcoin's transaction fees remain low, indicating that market mechanisms and technological innovation can effectively address systemic challenges.

Argentina-based cryptocurrency exchange Ripio is expanding its holdings of local currency stablecoins and tokenized bonds. The CEO expects the market to be "sideways or sluggish" by 2026, but stablecoins are expected to achieve decade-long growth. Ripio has launched various stablecoins and Argentine sovereign bond tokens, with active trading.

Gate News bot news, U.S. Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, who actively supported the current U.S. leader's campaign, stated on Monday that just six months after President Donald Trump took office, the United States has begun foreign conflicts, regime changes, and a third world war.

Gate will host a 100-team battle event, including team ranking prizes, team lucky prizes, and exclusive rewards for new users, with a total prize pool of $20,000. Participants need to complete the designated TokenSpot transactions, and the team ranking prize will be divided according to the total trading volume, with a maximum reward of $2,000. During the event, new users who register and complete transactions can also receive additional rewards. Please note that rewards will be distributed within 14 working days after the event ends.