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The current market is experiencing a chain reaction due to the war in Iran, leading to rising oil prices and increased inflation. Investors are seeking safer assets, with bonds emerging as a prominent choice. Short-term bonds are stable due to expectations of prolonged high interest rates from the Fed, while long-term bonds face volatility due to ongoing macroeconomic risks. This unique situation allows bonds to serve both defensive and profitable roles, attracting capital away from riskier assets like stocks and Bitcoin amidst persistent inflation and geopolitical pressures.

Crypto analyst Michaël van de Poppe’s latest comment on Bitcoin landed at a moment when the market is already struggling to find direction. In his post, he said the trend remains unchanged, described the session as one of the “most boring” of the week, and argued that if Bitcoin cannot push back

Ripple's CEO Brad Garlinghouse highlighted the company's growth phase amid a volatile crypto market, revealing major acquisitions and substantial payment volumes. He sees a significant opportunity in moving traditional finance to on-chain solutions, emphasizing the advantages of stablecoins for instant transactions and aiming to build a digital financial infrastructure beyond just XRP.

Bitcoin Cash (BCH) dropped 5% following a whale's sale of 60,000 BCH, highlighting market sensitivity to large sell-offs. A significant liquidation exacerbated the decline, revealing ongoing pressure from large holders. Without support, BCH may experience continued volatility.

Recent on-chain data shows a clear shift in how demand is forming around Hyperliquid (HYPE). A "whale" deposited 4 million USDC, then purchased approximately 56,208 HYPE for a total value of about 2.1 million USD at a price of 38.21 USD. Notably, the accumulation process did not stop at a single transaction.

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Canada has introduced legislation to ban cryptocurrency donations to federal political entities, following similar regulatory actions in the United Kingdom and closing a funding channel that has seen minimal use since it was permitted in 2019.

The U.S. non-farm payroll report for March is about to be released, with the market expecting an increase of around 48,000 jobs. The ongoing conflict in Iran continues to impact oil prices and inflation, pushing the market's expectations from rate cuts to rate hikes. Analysts point out that strong non-farm data could further solidify the consensus on high interest rates, affecting the performance of risk assets.

A 2026 Institutional Analysis of the Next Financial Stack Tokenization has quietly moved from a crypto experiment into something much bigger: a structural shift in how financial assets are issued, traded, and settled. What started with NFTs and DeFi is now attracting the attention of global asset

About 15-20% of global Bitcoin miners are under financial pressure due to a sharp drop in hash price from BTC corrections and record network difficulty. Legacy miners face potential losses, risking equipment sales or shutdowns if conditions worsen. Only those with strong balance sheets or cheap electricity may survive long-term.

Over $65 million worth of crypto tokens will unlock in the first week of April 2026, with Sui (SUI), EigenCloud (EIGEN), and Opinion (OPN) leading the releases in terms of total value and percentage of circulating supply.

Walmart's fintech platform OnePay has recently added a variety of cryptocurrencies, including Polygon, Arbitrum, and SUI, expanding its range of crypto assets to attract new users. OnePay emphasizes steady expansion and integrates diverse financial services by taking inspiration from China's WeChat, leveraging Walmart's consumer base to provide convenient crypto services. Regulatory developments are also favorable, as the SEC supports the super app model, which helps promote compliance in the crypto industry.

A U.S. court has allowed a class action lawsuit against Nvidia to proceed, focusing on allegations that the company did not fully disclose the impact of crypto mining on its revenue. This follows a previous $5.5 million fine from the SEC over similar disclosure issues. The lawsuit highlights ongoing concerns about Nvidia's revenue dependence on crypto demand, amid increasing scrutiny from regulators and investors on how tech companies present growth sources.

Irish police recovered approximately $35 million in Bitcoin from the lost wallet of a drug dealer, highlighting the risks of self-storing digital assets. The dealer had carelessly hidden the private key, which was eventually thrown away.

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf questioned Trump's trading strategy TACO and suggested taking a reverse approach. The article analyzes the reasons for TACO's failure in the Iranian crisis, including the different nature of the opponents, the absence of the Supreme Leader, and the rising geopolitical risks, which have led to a decline in market confidence. Additionally, Ghalibaf also threatened that institutions purchasing U.S. Treasury bonds are "legitimate military targets," posing a new threat to the bond market.

BNP Paribas opens regulated access to bitcoin and ethereum through ETNs, giving retail clients exposure via traditional securities accounts while advancing a broader institutional blockchain strategy. BNP Paribas Adds Crypto-Linked ETNs for Retail Investors Growing access to regulated

Frank Giustra mocked Wall Street strategist Tom Lee's optimistic forecast about the end of "crypto winter." While Lee sees market reversal signals and potential bullish trends, Giustra remains skeptical, emphasizing gold as a safer investment amid high-risk crypto.

The Ethereum Economic Zone (EEZ) framework was proposed by the developers of Gnosis and Zisk. It aims to solve the fragmentation problem of Ethereum L2s, allowing smart contracts from different Rollups to execute across networks in a single transaction without needing to bridge. The framework includes three core mechanisms: bridge-less execution, shared infrastructure, and unified standards. Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin criticized existing L2 roadmaps, emphasizing that a fundamental restructuring of the scaling architecture is needed, and his remarks have triggered disagreements across the industry.

Bitcoin prices remain weak, around $66,380 on March 30. The U.S. Kalshi prediction market is facing lawsuits, and Canada plans to ban cryptocurrency political donations entirely to reduce election risks. U.S. stocks have plummeted, with significant declines in tech stocks. Concerns over war and inflation have led to investor pessimism, and future attention must be paid to U.S. stock trends.

DePIN projects are advancing AI infrastructure despite weak overall crypto market conditions. Compute scaling and oracle innovation are driving new decentralized service models. Market risk remains high as development outpaces immediate price recovery. The market in digital assets is