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Keyrock, a Brussels-based crypto market-making and liquidity infrastructure provider, announced a Series C funding round valuing the company at $1.1 billion. SC Ventures, the venture arm of Standard Chartered, led the round, with continued participation from Ripple. Keyrock said the proceeds will strengthen its balance sheet, support innovation across trading and tokenized finance services, and fund potential acquisitions. Founded in 2017, it operates both centralized and decentralized market infrastructure, including market making, OTC trading, options, and asset/wealth management services for institutional users. The firm reported coverage across 85 trading venues and 37 countries, with more than 220 employees. For traders, this Keyrock liquidity infrastructure expansion can improve market depth and execution quality, which may contribute to tighter spreads and smoother price discovery during volatility. However, the news is unlikely to drive a direct, near-term price move without broader market catalysts. Overall, the deal reinforces institutional demand for liquidity infrastructure and complements the ongoing Ripple-linked push toward more mature digital-asset market plumbing.

Ripple and Convera announced a partnership to expand stablecoin cross-border payments for enterprises. Ripple will integrate its blockchain settlement rails with Convera’s existing FX and payment network. The rollout uses a “stablecoin settlement sandwich” model: payments begin and end in fiat (USD/EUR), while regulated stablecoins handle the on-chain settlement step in between. Convera will run the customer-facing payment flow, reducing the need for businesses to hold stablecoins. Ripple also highlighted its enterprise momentum, including live operations in 60+ major markets, 75+ global licenses, and a New York Trust Company Charter. It said its payment network has processed over $95B in volume. The company added that stablecoin transaction activity has scaled sharply, reinforcing the real-world use case for blockchain settlement. Convera’s reach is also a key part of the story: it operates across 200+ countries and serves 26,000+ business customers. Traders will watch because stronger institutional adoption narratives can lift sentiment around XRP. Following the news, XRP was reported near $1.34.

The latest update on the DOGEBALL presale says the token sale is progressing through staged pricing and is already at Stage 2. Participants are claimed to be 645+ with $182,000+ raised, and the current Stage 2 price is $0.0004. The project’s “confirmed” launch/listing target is $0.015, implying a large potential gain from presale levels (about 37x based on the cited Stage 2 price). A promoted DB25 bonus code increases token count by 25% immediately, effectively lowering the entry cost for DOGEBALL presale buyers. Narrative and utility are also emphasized. DOGEBALL is positioned as the native utility token for “DOGECHAIN,” an Ethereum L2 aimed at near-zero fees and fast micro-transactions for gaming. The article adds a dodgeball game claim with a $1M prize pool and references an “audit by Coinsult.” It also highlights optional presale staking (up to 80% rewards) and multi-asset payments (ETH, USDT, BNB, SOL and card payments) via wallet connections. For traders, the key dates and catalysts remain the staged price increases and the May 2 close of the DOGEBALL presale, framed against a Q1 2026 altcoin ROI narrative. As with most presales, the main risk is execution and whether the high APY/price targets can be sustained once liquidity and market reality set in.

Crypto credit lines are gaining share versus fixed crypto loans as traders and long-term holders seek more flexible liquidity in volatile markets. Fixed crypto loans typically provide a lump-sum after collateral is posted, then charge interest on the full borrowed amount from day one under a more rigid repayment schedule—meaning costs can keep running even when funds are not fully used. In contrast, crypto credit lines use a revolving model. Borrowers draw and repay within a collateral-backed limit, and interest applies only to the amount actually withdrawn. Under certain LTV conditions, unused credit can be zero-cost, and the lack of a fixed repayment timetable can reduce forced timing pressure. The latest article also highlights LTV-based pricing (lower LTV often means lower APR, with some low-LTV tiers potentially approaching ~0 interest). A practical example cited is Clapp.finance, described as a regulated platform offering pay-as-you-use revolving credit lines and multi-collateral support (up to 19 assets). The key takeaway for crypto traders: choose crypto credit lines for intermittent or tactical liquidity needs and potentially lower carrying costs, while fixed crypto loans can still fit clearly defined, one-time borrowing use cases.

Borrow Against Bitcoin is positioned as an alternative to selling BTC when traders need liquidity. Instead of exiting and later timing re-entry, borrowers deposit BTC as collateral to receive cash or stablecoins, then regain the same BTC amount after repayment—keeping full upside exposure. The article frames liquidity as temporary, not a permanent reduction of BTC holdings. Compared with fixed-term BTC loans, credit lines are described as more flexible: users can draw only what they need, interest accrues only on withdrawn funds, and unused capacity can be priced at 0% APR. Costs are linked to Loan-to-Value (LTV), and the core risk is LTV-driven liquidation if BTC falls—so conservative LTV management and monitoring are emphasized. The platform highlighted is Clapp.finance, offering credit-line mechanics (including potential multi-asset collateral) and real-time LTV tracking with margin notifications. For traders, Borrow Against Bitcoin can help preserve BTC exposure while sourcing EUR or stablecoin liquidity, but it increases sensitivity to BTC drawdowns via margin/liquidation risk.

Ethereum treasury firm Bitmine, chaired by Tom Lee, has expanded its Ethereum staking after a new purchase. Lookonchain data shows Bitmine staked 167,578 ETH (about $340M) in multiple batches across seven transactions. Following this move, Bitmine’s total Ethereum staking rises to 3,310,221 ETH, worth roughly $6.72B at current pricing. The reports frame the action as an institutional-style commitment to Ethereum’s long-term staking yield. However, the ETH price reaction has been muted. Ethereum is around $2,024, down about 1.45% on the day. For traders, the key takeaway is that large Ethereum staking inflows may support sentiment, but they may not immediately translate into near-term price strength.

The OCC national trust bank framework takes effect on April 1, 2026, putting Ripple National Trust Bank back in focus after its conditional OCC approval in December 2025. The updated OCC rule broadens what national trust banks can do, including non-fiduciary activities such as digital-asset custody—potentially supporting regulated custody services in the US. However, the April 1 rule does not automatically grant Ripple final authorization. Ripple still must complete supervisory and licensing requirements, including risk controls, compliance systems, AML/KYC procedures, and capital expectations tied to its charter. Until those conditions are cleared, the entity remains proposed rather than fully operating. For traders, the near-term takeaway is regulatory clarity on the custody framework, but delayed certainty on rollout. XRP has not reacted strongly to the news, trading around $1.35, with resistance near the Fibonacci 0.382 zone in the mid-$1.50s. Derivatives data also showed reduced positioning via falling open interest, suggesting limited immediate upside expectations. Overall, OCC rule clarity may improve the medium-term path for US institutional infrastructure, but final approval still caps bullish timing for XRP-related narratives.

India gold price rose about 1.8% in morning trading across major Indian bullion hubs (Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai), marking the biggest single-day gain in three weeks, with higher volume. The article links India gold price strength to a stronger international gold tone overnight, moderate rupee weakness (USD/INR), seasonal jewelry demand, and geopolitical uncertainty boosting safe-haven flows. It also points to above-expected inflation data shifting rate-path expectations, adding uncertainty. After a two-week consolidation, the move is described as above typical seasonal patterns. For traders, the key near-term swing factor remains USD/INR, while the medium-term drivers are Fed policy signals, India inflation prints, and global risk sentiment. Monitor these for volatility spillover into broader risk assets, including crypto.

Solana (SOL) has stabilized after testing the $80 support level. Since Feb 2, Solana has traded in a tight range, holding above $80 while capped below the ~$100 resistance area. The latest print is around $82.92. Doji candles point to indecision, suggesting continued sideways action while SOL stays between key support and moving-average barriers. The 21-day SMA and 50-day SMA are acting as near-term resistance zones; failure to reclaim them can weigh on follow-through. A decisive break above the moving averages and the $100 level would shift momentum back to the upside, with a potential target near $128. Conversely, if SOL cannot push through and keeps rejecting around the low-$83 area, the range is likely to persist. From a trader perspective, the setup remains a classic range trade: watch $80 for downside risk and $100 for confirmation of bullish momentum. (Technical analysis only, not investment advice.)

World Assets Limited, a subsidiary of Sam Altman’s World Foundation, says it has completed $65,000,000 in OTC token sales of WLD with four counterparties. The first settlement was logged on March 20, 2026, with remaining settlements tied to the official World Assets multisig wallet. The average execution price for WLD was $0.2719. $25,000,000 of the total WLD value is subject to a strict six-month lockup, while the rest settles via the multisig. The company also states the update corrects earlier public TWAP reporting to improve accuracy for stakeholders. For traders, the key read-through is WLD supply flow: large, time-stamped OTC prints can temporarily impact liquidity and sentiment, while the six-month lockup may reduce immediate sell pressure. Watch for volatility and exchange inflows as the lockup window matures and around future dated supply events.

BNP Paribas Commercial Banking in France will list six crypto-asset exchange-traded notes (ETNs) linked to Bitcoin and Ethereum performance starting 30 March 2026. The products give retail clients regulated crypto exposure via index tracking, without customers directly buying or holding BTC or ETH, and they can be traded in standard securities accounts under MiFID II rules. BNP Paribas said it is not launching a public retail crypto trading venue. Instead, it focuses on institutional blockchain infrastructure and tokenization/settlement initiatives (including Ethereum-based AssetFoundry and Canton-based Neobonds), and it references institutional partners such as Metaco and Fireblocks. For traders, these Bitcoin and Ethereum ETNs may widen mainstream access channels through an exchange-traded wrapper rather than spot exposure or direct derivatives. That can improve accessibility, while the ETN structure may dampen some retail-driven volatility. Watch for new flows around listing dates and for any impact on BTC/ETH order-book liquidity.

Ireland’s Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) has recovered a long-dormant Bitcoin (BTC) wallet linked to convicted drug dealer Clifton Collins. On March 24, Irish authorities transferred 500 BTC (about $35M) in a single on-chain transaction to Coinbase Prime. Blockchain analytics firm Arkham identified the outflow from the wallet labeled “Clifton Collins: Lost Keys” at 12:51 on March 24, marking the first confirmed recovery in the case since 2017. Reports say CAB opened the wallet with Europol Cybercrime Center technical support, after investigators previously believed Collins’ paper private keys were destroyed when a rental property was cleared. The recovered stash came from 12 wallets Collins had funded in the early 2010s, with private keys printed on paper and hidden in a fishing rod case. Investigators note 11 other wallets remain untouched, holding roughly 5,500 BTC in total (valued around $390M at the time). Traders may view this Bitcoin (BTC) recovery as a reminder of how long-locked coins can re-enter custody, but the 500 BTC move is small versus total market liquidity, so near-term price impact is likely sentiment-driven rather than structural.

CoinShares warns that Bitcoin mining is under severe fiscal stress as the hash price slips to about $28–30/PH/day. At that level, roughly 15%–20% of the global mining fleet is in the red, increasing pressure for miner capitulation. The latest report links the squeeze to a post-halving mismatch: in Q4 2025, BTC fell nearly 31% (from ~$126,000 to ~$86,000) while network hash rate stayed near record highs. This combination compresses hash price and pushes cash flows negative. CoinShares estimates the weighted average production cost for publicly listed miners rose to about $79,995 per BTC in Q4 2025. The drivers include higher power expenses, network difficulty increases, and added depreciation tied to AI/HPC infrastructure (as miners pivot beyond pure-play BTC mining). Mining difficulty saw three consecutive negative adjustments in late 2025, a rare event since July 2022, which CoinShares views as a capitulation signal. Winter power costs and ERCOT curtailments further reduce profitable running hours for legacy operators. With margins squeezed, miners have been reducing BTC treasury holdings. The report cites BTC liquidations by Core Scientific, Bitdeer (reserves cut to zero in February), and Riot (noted as selling in December). Despite this, hash rate has been relatively resilient—peaking near 1,160 EH/s in Oct 2025 and stabilizing around ~1,020 EH/s by early March 2026 after a ~10% dip. For traders, the key takeaway is that Bitcoin mining profitability hinges on BTC price and the hash price. CoinShares suggests around $30/PH/day keeps only the most efficient operators cash-positive; prolonged weakness could trigger more deleveraging and spot BTC selling, shaping near-term market sentiment for BTC.

The CLARITY Act remains stalled in the U.S. Senate, keeping legal uncertainty elevated for the crypto and broader tech sector. Coin Center’s Peter Van Valkenburgh warned that rejecting developer protections could invite future crackdowns, especially if enforcement posture shifts after elections. A core dispute is stablecoin yield rules. A January Senate draft would limit paying interest for merely holding stablecoins, while allowing certain activity-linked rewards. Banks reportedly objected, citing fears about deposit flows from insured institutions. Crypto firms argued tighter limits could harm competition. With no unified approach, the industry continues without clear federal protections under the CLARITY Act. The latest reporting also highlights additional enforcement risk. Van Valkenburgh flagged potential DOJ scrutiny, including the risk that privacy tool developers could be treated as unlicensed money transmitters under 18 U.S.C. § 1960. He also warned that the SEC could classify more crypto assets as securities, while Treasury/FinCEN could tighten monitoring. For traders, this keeps regulatory tail risk high. Expect ongoing headline-driven volatility around stablecoin-related products, token listings, and compliance strategies until the CLARITY Act or an alternative legal framework provides clearer boundaries.

Worldcoin (WLD) disclosed a new $65 million OTC token sale from World Assets, Ltd., with deals at an average price of about $0.2719 and roughly 239 million WLD transferred. Settlement began March 20, with remaining transfers linked to a designated World Assets multisig wallet. About $25 million worth of WLD is locked for six months, limiting immediate selling. Funds are earmarked for core operations, R&D, Orb manufacturing, and ecosystem development tied to World’s identity and wallet network. The project also highlighted its proof-of-personhood momentum, including nearly 18 million unique verified users and about 39 million World App users across 160+ countries. Market reaction has been mixed: Worldcoin (WLD) briefly dipped toward new lows near $0.24 after the news, then rebounded toward the ~$0.27 area. Traders now watch key technical levels (resistance near $0.291 and $0.333; supports around $0.269 and ~$0.243). While RSI conditions have been described as weak/near-oversold (supporting possible short bounces), the broader trend remains fragile with bearish signals. Longer-term risk also looms. The article reiterates regulatory pressure tied to iris/biometric operations in multiple countries and a July 2025 unlock covering 52.5% of WLD’s 10B total supply, which could add sell pressure. Net: Worldcoin (WLD) may see consolidation or rebounds near support, but supply and regulation headlines keep upside capped for now.

Onchain Lens reports Circle minted 500M USDC on Solana. Over the past 30 days, Circle’s total USDC issuance reached $24.4B. For traders, new USDC supply on Solana can lift stablecoin liquidity and help fund DeFi and on-chain trading. But “minting” is not the same as net inflows to exchanges or proof of fresh demand; it mainly reflects treasury issuance and distribution. Key watchpoints: where the newly minted USDC goes—into DeFi lending, DEX liquidity pools, or centralized exchange deposits. If utilization rises, liquidity depth may improve and spreads could tighten. If funds remain idle, immediate price impact on USDC is likely limited.

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order banning “prediction market insider trading” by state gubernatorial appointees. It forbids profiting from prediction markets using non-public information obtained through their official roles, and it also extends the restriction to spouses, family members, and former business partners of those appointees. The order cites alleged cases, including six political insiders allegedly profiting from wagers tied to US strikes on Iran, and a January Polymarket allegation where a trader reportedly netted about $410,000 by betting the US would arrest Nicolás Maduro hours before his capture. The crackdown arrives as US lawmakers increase scrutiny of prediction markets on national-security and fairness grounds. Proposed federal bills include the “BETS OFF Act” (war/death betting) and the “PREDICT Act” (bans for top officials, including the President and lawmakers). For crypto traders, this is not a direct price catalyst for major tokens, but it raises regulatory and reputational risk around crypto-adjacent “betting” narratives, especially during politically sensitive event windows. In the short term, liquidity and sentiment may soften; over the longer term, tighter rules can shift participation dynamics. Overall, prediction market insider trading remains a key policy-risk theme for the crypto regulatory cycle.

CoinDesk 20 is trading at 1,912.59, down 2.4% (-47.98) since Thursday’s 4 p.m. ET close, with broad weakness across the index. Nineteen of 20 constituents fell, turning the tape into a momentum-negative signal for the CoinDesk 20 complex. Bitcoin Cash (BCH) was the only gainer, rising 0.8%. On the downside, AAVE dropped 3.2% and APT fell 4.6%, while CRO slipped 0.7% and most other tokens declined. Traders are watching AAVE as a key drag: when AAVE underperforms during a near-universal selloff, it can intensify short-term downside pressure and lift volatility around related DeFi risk assets. This kind of CoinDesk 20 performance update also helps gauge whether any dip is likely to be bought. If laggards like AAVE keep widening losses, declines can cascade; if BCH and other outperformers hold, downside may stabilize.

Vietnam authorities have expanded an ONUS crypto fraud probe into alleged token issuance, promotion, and coordinated trading used to create artificial demand and manipulate prices. The investigation, led by the Ministry of Public Security, operates across multiple regions including Hanoi. Officials say the ONUS ecosystem was involved in designing and marketing tokens to disguise manipulated assets as legitimate investment products. Prosecutors are focusing on three tokens: VNDC, ONUS, and HNG. Named figures include Vuong Le Vinh Nhan and Tran Quang Chien, along with Ngo Thi Thao linked to HanaGold Jewelry JSC. Investigators report that more than 140 people were summoned and transaction records were collected. Authorities have not published total loss figures, but they cite sharp declines in ONUS token market capitalization versus earlier periods, highlighting a gap between claimed activity and verifiable market data. For traders, the ONUS fraud case raises near-term risk of further sell-offs, exchange/compliance tightening, and volatility around VNDC, ONUS, and HNG as enforcement scrutiny increases in Vietnam’s active retail market.

The article delivers a TRUMP coin price prediction for 2026-2030 for the Solana-listed political memecoin. It argues that TRUMP’s moves are mainly driven by news flow, election-cycle sentiment, and 2024’s pattern of sharp rallies and pullbacks. For 2026, the base case is consolidation after election momentum. A bullish path depends on continued community activity and possible integration into political donation or merchandise narratives. A bearish path emerges if novelty fades, regulatory scrutiny increases, or attention shifts once the elections pass. The article stresses a wide expected range due to TRUMP’s extreme volatility. For 2027-2030, the TRUMP coin price prediction hinges on whether the token evolves beyond pure speculation. Potential catalysts include mainstream payment or broader utility narratives and the rollout of a dApp/governance layer. Key risks include Solana ecosystem challenges, competition from newer political tokens, and crypto risk-off conditions. Traders are advised to monitor liquidity and community engagement, not just branding. Watch on-chain metrics such as holder growth, active wallets, transaction volume, exchange listings, developer activity, and sentiment signals—alongside macro conditions and regulation—because outcomes are scenario-based, not fixed targets.

TRON (TRX) is live on Anchorage Digital, a U.S.-regulated crypto bank, enabling regulated institutional TRX custody. Anchorage said this is phase one: institutions can custody TRX on its main platform, with self-custody support also extended via Anchorage’s Porto wallet. A staged rollout follows. Anchorage plans to add TRC-20 asset custody next, then introduce native TRX staking for institutions that want exposure to network rewards. TRX is positioned as infrastructure access for compliant participation, not a protocol change. For traders, this could support steadier institutional demand for TRX as Tron remains a high-velocity rails for stablecoin transfers. The announcement is also part of TRON’s broader push, including a $1B AI investment fund aimed at infrastructure for the “agentic economy.” Near-term price impact is likely limited, but improved regulated on-ramps may reinforce sentiment and cash flows over coming quarters. Market snapshot: TRX trades around $0.3154 (+0.14% in 24h, +3.58% in 7d) with ~$577.9M volume at the time of writing.

WLFI is trading near $0.10 but remains in a 1D downtrend. Price is below EMA20 and Supertrend is still bearish, keeping the broader bias risk-off for WLFI traders. Momentum is mixed. RSI(14) around 43 is in a neutral-bearish zone, while MACD shows bullish histogram expansion—an attempted rebound that the report warns could be a fakeout without stronger confirmation. Key levels for WLFI: resistance at $0.1003 (most critical), then $0.1064 and $0.1128. Support sits around $0.0975 and $0.0885. A breakdown below $0.0885 is flagged as likely to accelerate selling, with a bearish target at $0.0607. New in the latest update: volume and participation do not support a sustained reversal (24h volume ~41.5M, OBV downtrend; negative volume delta). The tighter range may be consolidation, but a breakout is less likely without volume. BTC correlation remains the trigger. BTC is pressured, with key levels near $68,150 and $66,384. If BTC drops toward $66,384, WLFI is expected to retest $0.0885; if BTC rebounds, WLFI may push toward $0.1064. Trading implication: the report leans bearish for WLFI as long as it stays below $0.1003–$0.1064. Confirmation for longs would require stronger price action above higher resistance.

India gold price rose sharply in major hubs such as Mumbai, Delhi and Chennai, according to Bitcoin World’s aggregated market data. The move is being read as a rotation toward the safe-haven trade as investors monitor global risk sentiment. India gold price rose alongside expectations of tighter macro conditions, with traders also watching FX and rates. Key drivers cited include a weaker INR versus the USD, which lifts dollar-denominated import costs, and seasonal festival and wedding demand. The article also points to geopolitical tensions as a catalyst for safe-haven buying. On valuation, experts link gold’s appeal to low or negative real yields and central-bank diversification away from fiat. Institutional interest is also highlighted as a potential price floor and a volatility dampener. For India’s broader economy, higher India gold price can raise jewelry and wedding budgets, lift inventory and gold-loan collateral values, and affect imports and the trade balance. Overall, the report frames gold as a domestic sentiment and macro indicator, with emphasis on real-time pricing data from bullion dealers and exchanges.

USD/JPY is trading around 159.50 and stalling near 160.00 as Japan intervention fears rise. Verbal warnings from Japan’s Ministry of Finance and the Bank of Japan have made traders more cautious about pushing the yen toward multi-decade lows. On the US side, cooling inflation and softer consumer spending are pulling forward expectations for earlier Fed interest-rate cuts. That is weighing on Treasury yields and narrowing the US–Japan rate differential that has supported USD/JPY for roughly two years. Key technical focus is the 159.50–160.00 resistance band, just below levels tied to Japan’s past large-scale intervention. The pair remains above the 50-day and 200-day moving averages, but momentum has cooled (RSI off overbought). Options flows show rising hedging demand around 160.00, with traders buying out-of-the-money puts to guard against a fast, intervention-driven yen rally. Historically, Japan has intervened when depreciation is “excessive” and disorderly rather than at a single fixed price—examples include around 145 (Sep 2022), 149 (Oct 2022) and 160+ (Apr 2024, estimated $60B+). Going forward, USD/JPY volatility should hinge on Japan inflation, wage growth, BoJ Tankan versus US jobs and CPI. Any surprise that quickly reprices yield expectations could rapidly move the USD/JPY differential again. For crypto traders, the takeaway is that macro risk appetite may swing with USD/JPY volatility: intervention headlines and Fed-yield repricing can move global funding conditions in both directions, even if the direction is uncertain.

Coinbase has raised fresh objections to a US Senate compromise on stablecoin rewards, arguing the revised language could restrict exchanges from paying stablecoin yield. According to reports, Coinbase told Senate offices it cannot support draft wording designed to block third parties—including crypto exchanges—from offering stablecoin rewards (yield) to users. The dispute is now central to negotiations on a broader crypto market-structure bill. Banking industry groups oppose exchange-paid stablecoin rewards, warning it could enable deposit flight from community banks and weaken constraints under the GENIUS Act framework, which already limits issuers from paying yield directly to holders. Crypto exchanges and their lobby counter that the risks are overstated and that banks may be acting anticompetitively, noting stablecoin rewards are a key revenue source. Key lawmakers include Senators Thom Tillis and Angela Alsobrooks, while Cynthia Lummis has argued a bipartisan deal is possible and that stablecoin rewards should be protected. The White House has also tried to lower market uncertainty, with adviser Patrick Witt dismissing claims as “uninformed FUD.” The latest clash follows earlier momentum problems after Coinbase withdrew support and the Senate Banking Committee postponed work. With the House already passing the CLARITY Act in July, the Senate still needs to finalize its version under a tight deadline.

Swan Bitcoin has asked a New York court to approve subpoenas for Cantor Fitzgerald and former CEO Howard Lutnick as part of a lawsuit tied to a failed Bitcoin mining venture linked to Tether. The filing, in the Southern District of New York, seeks discovery that may relate to Swan’s former mining unit, 2040 Energy. In its case filed in September 2024, Swan alleges that departing employees took confidential material and later supported a competing operation connected to Tether. Swan also claims Cantor Fitzgerald advised Tether as it expanded into crypto mining, and that Cantor may have knowledge around the sale of Swan’s mining assets to a Tether subsidiary at a low price. Swan says a June 2024 meeting between Swan CEO Cory Klippsten and Lutnick involved a “highly confidential and proprietary” presentation and a tour of mining facilities. Swan further alleges Cantor stopped communicating after the employee exits and asset transfers. Defendants deny the allegations, arguing 2040 Energy was not Swan-owned because Tether fully funded the project. The related litigation involving Proton Management remains ongoing. For crypto traders, the key takeaway is that Swan Bitcoin’s Tether mining dispute raises counterparty and regulatory overhang risk for the broader market narrative around Tether-linked activity, even though it is a legal process rather than an immediate token-issuance event.

The UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirmed a temporary moratorium on crypto political donations in Parliament, following the Rycroft Review on foreign financial influence. The move targets transparency and aims to prevent potentially untraceable money flows linked to overseas pressure. The ban requires amendments to the Representation of the People Bill and takes retroactive effect from March 25. After the law is enacted, political parties and candidates must return any illegal crypto donations within 30 days. The legislation is still in committee stage and needs approval from both Houses and final assent. Reporting says the moratorium will remain until “robust” regulations are in place to stop untraceable funds. In practice, this could reduce the role of BTC and other crypto in UK political fundraising and push parties toward traditional bank transfers. For crypto traders, the key watch items are bill progress and enforcement details, which could drive short-term volatility in BTC derivatives such as BTC futures. The article also points to growing importance of on-chain tracing and compliance tooling, and notes that similar frameworks could spread to the EU and US. Keywords used: UK crypto political donations and BTC futures.

Bitcoin ETFs are nearing year-to-date (YTD) flow recovery despite Bitcoin’s ~40% drawdown over the past six months. Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas says aggregate spot Bitcoin ETF flows have turned positive in recent weeks, with the group still about -$140M YTD. The latest momentum is strong: roughly $2.59B in net inflows over the past month, suggesting the remaining deficit could be closed soon. BlackRock’s IBIT leads the rebound with about $1.32B net inflows YTD (top 2% of all ETFs by flow strength). Inflows were $2.23B over the past month and added about $212M in the last week, indicating persistent institutional demand during volatility. Other funds remain mixed. Fidelity’s FBTC and ARK’s ARKB are still negative YTD (-$1.13B and -$193M), and Grayscale’s GBTC is also in the red (-$730M). Meanwhile, several mid-tier Bitcoin ETFs—such as BITB, BTC, and HODL—show positive YTD inflows, while smaller products like EZBC and BRRR contribute tens of millions. For traders, BTC was around $71,322 at press time, with an upside level highlighted above ~$74,500 on the 1-week chart. The key takeaway: Bitcoin ETFs are stabilizing demand, which can support price if inflows continue. Earlier reporting also pointed to a Strategy filing to raise up to $42B for additional bitcoin purchases and news that Morgan Stanley is preparing a bitcoin ETF offering—both reinforcing the institutional pipeline narrative.

CryptoQuant data shows BTC exchange outflows stayed negative for most of March, pointing to ongoing BTC withdrawal and accumulation rather than imminent selling. An inflow spike appeared shortly before Bitcoin tapped a six-week high near $76,000 on March 17, but Netflow quickly returned to negative and remained so for nearly the whole month. Analyst Darkfost said the persistent outflows suggest “genuine accumulation,” consistent with investors buying BTC and removing it from trading platforms. He also noted Bitcoin is still working through a “liquidation phase,” yet the exchange-flow pattern continued. LVRG Research’s Nick Ruck added that this behavior looks like long-term holders building positions, not short-term traders de-risking. Supporting signals from sentiment metrics are mixed: Glassnode reported unrealized losses eased slightly, but overall sentiment remains fragile. For traders, the key takeaway is that BTC exchange outflows (BTC exchange outflows) are currently a supportive on-chain backdrop. However, the flow strength has not been enough to break Bitcoin out of its multi-month tight range, so upside follow-through may require further confirmation from spot demand and risk sentiment.