OpenClaw, a popular open-source AI project, experienced a phishing attack on GitHub aimed at its developers.

Gate News reports that on March 19, the X platform (formerly Twitter) plans to release a major update to its AI recommendation algorithm next week and will open-source the algorithm simultaneously. This move aims to enhance algorithm transparency and promote community collaboration to improve the algorithm's performance and reliability.

Gate News reported that on March 19, a certain cryptocurrency exchange has laid off approximately 30% of its workforce since the beginning of the year, reducing total employee count to around 445 people. The exchange simultaneously introduced AI tools to improve operational efficiency. Financial reports show that the exchange recorded losses of approximately $585 million for the full year 2025, with fourth quarter revenue of around $60 million, though losses expanded further. Previously, the exchange had announced a 25% workforce reduction and withdrew from the UK, EU, and Australian markets, while making adjustments to several key executives.

Gate News Report: On March 19, Velo Protocol announced a partnership with SumPlus. The two parties will achieve AI-driven financial services through technical integration. This collaboration aims to enable autonomous agents to execute secure on-chain transactions in the DeFi space, providing users with more intelligent decentralized finance solutions.

Datavault AI completed its acquisition of NYIAX on March 19, with a total transaction value of approximately $60 million, aiming to strengthen its trading infrastructure for blockchain data and tokenized assets. This acquisition will integrate NYIAX's trading technology to promote the tokenization of both digital and real-world assets. The company also plans to launch multiple marketplace platforms and collaborate with Sports Illustrated to develop a sports-themed exchange.

Gate News: On March 19, PresidioBitcoin participated in a quick interview, answering 21 questions in 21 minutes to discuss topics related to Bitcoin, artificial intelligence, and digital innovation. The interview focused on the intersection of cryptocurrency and AI technology, including AI applications to enhance blockchain efficiency and Bitcoin's role in the evolution of the digital economy.

Gate News reports that on March 19, the Bank of Korea is conducting large-scale testing of the Digital Won and plans to launch an AI-powered payment system by 2026. This test is an important development in the Bank of Korea's Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) project, aimed at exploring the application of digital currency in real-world payment scenarios.

A North Carolina resident, Michael Smith, has formally pleaded guilty in a streaming royalty fraud case. He used AI technology to generate songs in bulk and created fake plays through bot accounts to fraudulently obtain over $8.09 million in royalties. He will face sentencing in 2026.

Gate News, on March 19th, AI-driven accounts payable automation and payment platform Ottimate announced the appointment of Shawn Lane as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), responsible for leading the company's next phase of AI-driven growth strategy. Shawn Lane previously served as CEO of LivTech.

Nasdaq's Pranav Ramesh stated that over the past 18 months, AI agents have expanded into market monitoring and compliance areas, with decision-making still requiring human review. He predicted that cryptocurrency trading platforms will be the first to launch AI tools, and multiple companies have already proceeded with AI-driven layoffs. Additionally, the startup Leadpoet, founded by Ramesh and Gavin Zaentz, achieved $1 million annualized revenue in its first quarter.