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The community of blockchain platform Solana has rejected an important proposal, SIMD-0228, aimed at changing the SOL cryptocurrency's inflation model. Despite the active participation of 910 validators, the proposal did not receive the necessary support, garnering only 43.6% of votes in favor.

The British pound slipped below 1.2920 as Friday's data showed the economy contracted by 0.1% in January, with analysts expecting it to have risen by 0.1%. The main factor contributing to the fall was the weakening in the manufacturing sector.

US 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports will remain in place until US domestic production is strengthened. Similar measures will also apply to copper, US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick stated.

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Ripple are negotiating a possible settlement of the lawsuit. The focus is on whether XRP should be considered a commodity or a security.

Japan's core inflation in February likely slowed from 3.2% in January to 2.9% due to renewed energy subsidies, according to a poll of economists conducted by Reuters. Meanwhile, overall price dynamics are expected to support the central bank's intent to hike rates later this year.

First Quantum Minerals has received Panama’s approval to export stockpiled copper from its Cobre Panama mine, signaling a potential opening for negotiations to reopen the facility. The company’s shares surged 12.6% following the announcement, as reported by Bloomberg.

According to Reuters, the Bank of Japan (BOJ) is expected to keep interest rates unchanged at its meeting next week. The regulator is also supposed to discuss the risks to the country's export-driven economy posed by trade barriers on the part of the United States.

Copper smelting worldwide declined in February, according to satellite data. This marks the first drop in the last four months. The decline is largely attributed to reduced activity outside of China.

Ripple has become the first blockchain vendor to receive approval from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) to provide regulated cryptocurrency payment services in the UAE.