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Ethereum governance tool Tally ceases operation, Uniswap and Arbitrum are seeking new alternatives

Cryptocurrency governance tool Tally announced its closure on March 17 after operating for over five years. Tally had provided governance infrastructure for multiple Ethereum protocols, handling over $1 billion in transactions. The shutdown was attributed to poor market timing and failure to fulfill token promises, reflecting the commercialization challenges of DAO governance tools. Despite these challenges, the DAO concept continues to evolve, with future development potentially shifting toward diversified infrastructure construction.

Bitcoin Core releases v31.0rc1 test version; the official version will be launched after subsequent testing is completed.

Gate News reported that on March 18, Bitcoin Core released v31.0rc1 release candidate version, which is the next major version following v30.2. The version is currently open for testing, and developers can download binary files and review release notes. The official version is expected to be released after subsequent testing is completed.

When Wall Street's ETH Begins to "Generate Yield": Looking at Ethereum's Asset Attribute Shift Through BlackRock's ETHB

BlackRock's launch of the Ethereum staking ETF "iShares Staked Ethereum Trust" marks Ethereum staking as a mainstream investment option. The ETF stakes the majority of its assets and regularly distributes yields to investors, validating the legitimacy of staking rewards and driving institutional capital flows into the ETH ecosystem. Additionally, this product enables non-crypto users to easily access network yields, transforming Ethereum's asset pricing logic and positioning it as a "yield machine" with continuous cash flows.

OpenAI Releases GPT-5.4 mini and nano, Pricing Up to 4x Higher Than Previous Generation

OpenAI released new models GPT-5.4 mini and GPT-5.4 nano on March 18, targeting multimodal and programming scenarios with significantly higher pricing. GPT-5.4 mini demonstrates superior performance on coding benchmarks, supports large-scale context and multifunctional operations. Additionally, ChatGPT free users will also experience new reasoning capabilities.

Rakuten Group Releases Japanese Language Large Model Rakuten AI 3.0, Sparks Controversy Over Suspected DeepSeek Architecture Foundation

Rakuten Group launched Rakuten AI 3.0, a Japanese-specialized large language model, on March 17, claiming to surpass GPT-4o on multiple Japanese language tests. However, netizens discovered that the model may be based on DeepSeek development and raised questions about its pro-China stance and the authenticity of its independently developed technology, sparking discussions.

Billionaire Investor Druckenmiller Bullish on Stablecoins: Will Dominate Global Payments Within 10 to 15 Years

Renowned investor Stanley Druckenmiller recently stated that stablecoins will become the core of the global payment system in the future, predicting that they will dominate financial markets within 10 to 15 years. The stablecoin market cap has surpassed $315 billion, demonstrating accelerated institutional adoption. Following the passage of the U.S. "GENIUS Act," which provides a regulatory framework for stablecoins, they are advancing toward mainstream financial infrastructure, while Hong Kong is also preparing to issue licenses. Druckenmiller remains cautious about the overall cryptocurrency market but believes stablecoins have practical use value.