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Kanametal Energy Metals' Turlvandiya project in Brazil has discovered high-grade rare earth elements, particularly with high oxide content in magnet core materials used for electric vehicles and wind energy. Results from 27 out of 55 drill holes indicate significant deposit potential, increasing market attention. The project could help diversify the global rare earth supply chain.

Written by: Xiao Sa Legal Team
Looking back at the cryptocurrency market in 2021, Bitcoin's price soared past $60,000. At that time, miners were busy calculating how long their hardware and electricity costs would take to break even, and how to expand their hash rate to seize more profits. Fast forward to 2024, the industry landscape has been completely reshuffled, with the entire network's hash rate plunging into extreme competition. After the Bitcoin halving, miners' earnings were cut in half, and the once-lucrative business quickly cooled down. Today, mining operators are faced with a harsh survival test, mostly calculating how long their enterprises can sustain.
Just as the crypto mining industry enters a cold winter and finds itself at a crossroads, a group of keen-eyed mining companies have quietly shifted their strategies. They haven't completely exited the hash rate race but have changed their identity and adopted a new logic, continuing to focus on the hash rate sector. However, this time, their target is no longer virtual currencies but explosive growth.

Deputy Prime Minister Choi Kyung-hyo discussed South Korea's economic policies at the Standard & Poor's meeting, emphasizing strategies for semiconductors, national defense, and energy security, proposing medium- and long-term investment plans in the US, and promoting investments in nuclear power and shipbuilding industries, looking ahead to future economic growth trajectories.

On March 10th, IREN Ltd traded 126,820 options contracts during the day, with 59.34% being call options. IREN closed at $17.72, down 2.32%. Meanwhile, Circle Internet Group's stock price rose 5.59% to $118.09, with trading volume surging, demonstrating its credibility in the stablecoin market.

With the rise of AI Agent frameworks like OpenClaw, AI is shifting from chat tools to task execution systems, transforming network requirements. AI Agents not only need stable, continuous operation and high-density interaction capabilities but also demand scalable infrastructure. Web3 provides the environment needed, meaning the importance of digital infrastructure will significantly increase. The era of AI Agents has just begun.

The explosive popularity of OpenClaw marks a shift in the role of AI in Web3, from an auxiliary tool to an active participant. This transformation has triggered an upgrade in system architecture, enabling AI Agents to act independently. OpenClaw adopts a modular architecture that supports on-chain interactions. Despite facing challenges such as stability, security, and cost, its potential expansion could drive the development of intelligent trading and asset management in the financial sector, indicating that the industry is moving toward a structural transformation.

In March 2026, Peter Schroeder, Head of Global Markets at Circle, posted a set of data on the X platform: Over the past nine months, AI agents have completed 140 million transactions, with a total transaction volume of $43 million. Of these, 98.6% were settled in USDC, with an average transaction value of just $0.31. More importantly, the number of AI agents with purchasing power has exceeded 400,000.
This data speaks louder than any financial report: AI agents are moving from concept to real economic activity.
400,000 AI agents, 140 million transactions, $43 million — this is value exchange conducted autonomously between machines. No human intervention, no bank approvals, no credit card verification. Between code and code, protocol and protocol, the transactions are completed.

OpenClaw open-source framework is gradually penetrating the hardware world, sparking a lobster installation craze in China. An increasing number of smart devices such as AI glasses, watches, and robots are beginning to connect with OpenClaw, allowing users to interact with these devices through natural language. This trend has driven the global expansion of Chinese large models, with related companies experiencing a surge in Token consumption, and some companies like MiniMax rising rapidly due to their performance. Meanwhile, OpenClaw also presents challenges related to security and costs, requiring the industry to work together to address them.

Ripple acquires BC Payments Australia to obtain an Australian Financial Services License, officially entering the Asia-Pacific region and expanding the XRP ecosystem. XRP price is $1.39, with trading volume up 37%. The new ETF is expected to enhance accessibility for institutional investors. Ripple's compliance strategy is expected to drive liquidity and reduce costs in cross-border payments.

The article discusses the impact of the AI and OpenClaw boom on individuals and industries, emphasizing that AI is a brand-new productivity tool capable of significantly improving efficiency and lowering technical barriers. The author believes that through practice, AI not only changes the way we work but also drives industry transformation. In the face of this wave of opportunity, actively participating is more rational than being a bystander.