Meta Reportedly Re-Enters the Stablecoin Arena
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, is reportedly preparing a return to digital payments — this time through stablecoins.
According to anonymous sources cited earlier this week, Meta has been in discussions with third-party infrastructure providers to enable stablecoin-based payments across its platforms later this year. If confirmed, the move would mark a renewed push into blockchain-powered payments following the company’s earlier, ultimately abandoned Diem project.
A stablecoin integration across Meta’s social platforms could significantly accelerate retail crypto adoption by embedding digital payments into everyday communication apps used by billions worldwide.
Ethereum Foundation Publishes “Strawmap” Roadmap Toward 2029
Ethereum Foundation has unveiled a long-term technical vision for the network. On Thursday, researcher Justin Drake introduced a “strawmap” roadmap outlining seven proposed protocol forks through 2029 — roughly one every six months.
The roadmap defines five long-term objectives:
- Faster Layer 1 with near-instant finality – Transactions on Ethereum would be confirmed in seconds, making the network much faster and more responsive.
- 1 gigagas per second throughput – The network would handle far more computational work and transactions, greatly increasing capacity.
- High-throughput Layer 2 scaling via data availability sampling – Ethereum would support massive scaling through Layer 2 rollups while efficiently verifying their data.
- Post-quantum cryptographic readiness – Ethereum would upgrade its cryptography to remain secure against future quantum computers.
- Native privacy-preserving ETH transfers – Users could send ETH with built-in privacy, hiding transaction details on the public blockchain.
The proposal underscores Ethereum’s ambition to remain competitive amid increasing scalability demands and rising institutional interest.
Terraform Labs Sues Jane Street Over Terra-Luna Collapse
Legal fallout from the 2022 Terra-Luna implosion continues. The administrator overseeing the liquidation of Terraform Labs has filed suit against Jane Street, alleging insider trading ahead of the TerraUSD de-pegging event.
According to the complaint, Jane Street allegedly abused market relationships to benefit from non-public information during the collapse. The filing also references Jump Trading, which was previously sued in December over similar allegations tied to TerraUSD support arrangements.
The renewed litigation highlights how the Terra-Luna crisis remains a defining regulatory and legal episode in crypto history.
A Volatile Start to the Week in Crypto
Crypto markets began the week with a sharp overnight selloff early Monday. Bitcoin fell toward 65,800 USD in the turmoil of the United States attack on Iran.
Roughly 80% of the top 100 cryptocurrencies are now flat or positive on the week. However, names such as Cosmos (ATOM), Bitcoin Cash (BCH), and Zcash (ZEC) remain down double digits from Sunday levels.
The total crypto market capitalization has fallen approximately 15% from the beginning of March.
Chart of the month: “How to Buy Bitcoin” Searches Surge
Search interest for “How to buy Bitcoin” has climbed steadily in recent months, reaching a new five-year high.
Historically, Google Trends spikes have coincided with major market inflection points:
- December 2017: Peak retail euphoria at the end of the bull market
- January 2021: Beginning of the most explosive phase of the 2020–2021 rally
Whether the current surge signals renewed retail momentum — or overheated sentiment — remains an open question. A sustained drop in search interest could indicate waning enthusiasm.
Digital Asset Fund Flows: Signs of a Turnaround?
In the last week of February, digital asset investment products recorded $288 million in net outflows — marking five consecutive weeks of withdrawals totaling $4 billion.
Bitcoin products saw $215 million in outflows, while Ethereum products shed $36.5 million. Short-Bitcoin vehicles recorded modest inflows.
With the beginning of the March, however, sentiment appears to be shifting:
- Bitcoin spot ETFs: ~$800 million in net inflows
- Ethereum spot ETFs: ~$100 million
- Solana spot ETFs: ~$50 million
Notably, Solana products have not registered a single daily outflow in February.
Market Sentiment: Crypto in Extreme Fear
Crypto sentiment remains entrenched in “extreme fear” territory at a reading of 10, while equity markets sit in ”fear” at 38 on the Fear & Greed Index.
AAII survey data shows nearly 40% of respondents bearish on equities over the next six months, marking the highest level since November 2025 and well above the historical 31% average.