The Federal Reserve has a 97.3% probability of maintaining interest rates unchanged in March

Ko Ju- chun discusses the central bank’s U.S. dollar stablecoin foreign-exchange reserves, and the central bank governor Yang Jin-long signals: “Time and space will change.”

In recent discussions in Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan about whether to include USD stablecoins in the country’s foreign exchange reserves, Legislator Ko Ru-chiun suggested that the central bank could run a small pilot program. Central Bank Governor Yang Chin-lung said he still has reservations, but may adjust in the future. Experts also mentioned that consideration should be given to issuing an indigenous stablecoin to safeguard financial sovereignty and provide diversified options.

Cuba’s central bank approves 10 companies to use cryptocurrencies for international payments

Cuba’s central bank has for the first time approved 10 companies to use cryptocurrencies for international payments, including 9 small and micro enterprises and 1 joint venture, with a license validity period of 1 year. This marks the first time that Cuban companies have been granted permission to directly operate international payments, which must be handled through approved virtual asset service providers and with transaction information reported on a regular basis.

ETH 15-minute price increase of 1.04%: institutional spot buy orders and on-chain activity in sync are driving the move higher

From 2026-03-31 01:15 to 2026-03-31 01:30 (UTC), ETH recorded a +1.04% return within 15 minutes. The price range was 2039.77 to 2062.77 USDT, with a swing of 1.13%. During this period, market volatility intensified, trading activity surged, and attention to short-term moves increased. The main drivers behind this unusual move are continued inflows of institutional capital via spot ETFs, with buy-side dominance in the Ethereum spot market. On-chain large transfers increased, whale addresses boosted their holdings within a short time, and funds flowed from multiple major exchanges into centralized and decentralized platforms.

401(k) retirement savings can be invested in crypto! The U.S. Department of Labor proposes a landmark rule draft

The U.S. Department of Labor proposes new regulations, aiming to make it easier for 401(k) retirement plans to include alternative assets such as cryptocurrencies to reflect the modern investment landscape. Supporters believe this move can increase portfolio diversification, while opponents worry it could harm wage earners. The rules are still in the public comment phase and the final form has not yet been determined.

Why is Bitcoin up today? Trump pauses strikes on Iranian energy facilities, and the Fed signals support for risk markets

Bitcoin rebounded to above $67,000 on March 31, mainly driven by signals from U.S.-Iran diplomacy and the Federal Reserve’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged. Market sentiment temporarily improved, but Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that the lack of direct negotiations could limit the rebound. The potential impact of the Strait of Hormuz toll bill on supply chains is pushing up oil prices and putting pressure on the market; it’s important to closely monitor future price movements.

Digital Asset Funds See $414M Outflows As Geopolitical Tensions Intensify

Digital asset investment products experienced a $414M outflow, marking their first decline in five weeks. The drop, driven by investor caution amid geopolitical tensions and potential rate hikes, reduced assets under management to $129B, with Ethereum and Bitcoin facing significant outflows.