Huoxun Finance News, March 16th - According to an official announcement, Binance has launched a new round of its Super Earn Coin event – Midnight (NIGHT), along with the new Binance Super Earn Coin feature. Midnight (NIGHT) is a blockchain based on zero-knowledge proof (ZK) technology, providing practicality while ensuring data protection and ownership security. The event runs from 20:00 on March 16, 2026 to 07:59 on March 25, 2026 (UTC+8). Over 480 million NIGHT rewards will be distributed to Binance users in batches during this round. Users who subscribe to the Super Earn Coin pool during the event period will be eligible to share 120 million NIGHT rewards, as follows: Activity 1: Super Earn Coin Subscription (up to 108 million NIGHT); Activity 2: Glacier Airdrop Special Rewards (up to 12 million NIGHT).

Huoxun Finance News, March 16th - According to an official announcement, Binance users with 241 or more Alpha Points can participate in Katana's (KAT) Prime Sale through the Alpha Events page. Participation in this event will consume 15 Alpha Points.

Odaily Planet Daily reports that the Australian Senate's Economic Legislation Committee has recommended passing the "Corporations Amendment (Digital Assets Framework) Bill 2025," which aims to bring crypto asset platforms under the existing financial regulatory framework and require relevant companies to apply for an Australian Financial Services License (AFSL). The committee stated in its report that the bill will strengthen the regulatory framework for Australia's digital asset industry and provide a higher level of consumer protection, while maintaining technological neutrality and aligning as closely as possible with international regulatory systems in its rule design. According to the bill, companies operating digital asset trading platforms or providing token custody services will be considered financial service providers and will need to obtain a financial license and comply with relevant compliance requirements. The bill was introduced by the Australian Treasury in November 2025 and passed its third reading in the House of Representatives on February 4, 2026. It is currently under consideration in the Senate. The committee noted that most industry bodies support a clearer regulatory framework, but some argue that the bill's definitions of concepts such as "digital tokens" and "actual control" are too broad and may affect some infrastructure or non-custodial service providers. If the bill is ultimately passed, relevant companies will be given a six-month transition period to complete their license applications. (The Block)

According to Odaily Planet Daily, OKX market data shows that BTC has fallen below 73,000 USDT, currently trading at 72,981.5 USDT, with the 24-hour gain narrowing to 1.97%. (This news item was generated with AI assistance.)

Odaily Planet Daily reports that Hana Financial Group, a major South Korean financial conglomerate, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Standard Chartered to collaborate in the digital asset sector. The report states that the two institutions will combine their respective financial networks and industry experience to explore new business opportunities in traditional and digital finance, including cryptocurrency-related projects such as stablecoins. Hana Financial Group Chairman Ham Young-joo stated that the two companies will create new growth opportunities through synergistic cooperation in future financial areas such as digital assets. In recent years, Hana Financial Group has been continuously expanding its digital asset business. In 2023, Hana Bank partnered with crypto custody provider BitGo to advance its crypto custody services, and subsequently established BitGo Korea with SK Telecom, with Hana holding approximately 25% of the shares. Meanwhile, Standard Chartered is also accelerating its digital asset business, already providing institutional clients with Bitcoin and Ethereum spot trading services and offering digital asset custody services in Europe and Asia. (The Block)