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**📊**** DEX Spot Volume Drops to Multi-Month Low ** In March, spot trading volume on DEXs fell to $155 billion — the lowest level since September 2024. __😢____ Cooling activity signals a slowdown in onchain trading momentum.__ #Airdrop [Alpha](https://t.me/alpha_feed) | [Chat](https://t.me/alpha_feed_chat)

**🇰🇵**** Lazarus Group Infiltrates Crypto via Fake IT Talent ** For the past ~7 years, North Korean IT operatives have been embedding themselves into crypto companies and DeFi projects — with **at least 40 platforms reportedly affected**. 😡 This activity is tied to the Lazarus Group, which has been linked to **~$7 billion in stolen crypto**. __These operatives often appear as regular developers, but are used to gain internal access to infrastructure, enabling exploits and major hacks down the

**🪙**** Taproot Usage Dominated by “Dust” Transactions ** Since 2024, around 99% of Taproot transactions on the **Bitcoin network have been “dust” transfers** — extremely small transactions with no real financial purpose. 👉 __Originally designed to enhance privacy and flexibility, Taproot is now being widely used in unintended ways.__ #News [Alpha](https://t.me/alpha_feed) | [Chat](https://t.me/alpha_feed_chat)

**🏦**** Stablecoins Overtake U.S. Banking Rails ** In February 2026, stablecoin monthly volume surpassed ACH — the core U.S. bank transfer system. __Stablecoins processed $7.2 trillion, compared to $6.8 trillion via ACH.__ #News [Alpha](https://t.me/alpha_feed) | [Chat](https://t.me/alpha_feed_chat)

🚀** Blockchain Forum 2026 — the global crypto industry returns to Moscow** 📅 April 14–15 [**Blockchain Forum**](https://blockchain.forum/?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=alpha)** 2026** is the only international crypto event in Moscow bringing together leading global companies, top speakers, and investors in one place. The event is organized by the **team behind Blockchain Life** — a flagship crypto forum that has been gathering tens of thousands of attendees in major cry