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Canada’s federal government has proposed a total ban on cryptocurrency donations to political parties, citing concerns that foreign entities could exploit the technology to interfere in elections. Known as the Strong and Free Elections Act, the bill was introduced on Thursday and proposes to

Ethereum (ETH) is currently facing structural challenges from the Tether stablecoin USDT, which has seen its market cap grow by 622.50% over five years, greatly surpassing ETH's 11.75%. The stablecoin market size has increased from $5 billion to $310 billion, indicating a rise in safe-haven demand. ETH is also affected by geopolitical and monetary policy factors, with institutional funds withdrawing, leading to a stagnant market cap growth. Technical analysis suggests that ETH could drop to $1,250, further widening the market cap gap with USDT.

Lido’s decentralized autonomous organization is considering a one-off $20 million buyback of its governance token to address so-called price dislocation, which is at “historically depressed levels” relative to Ether, according to the DAO.  The proposal, submitted Friday, seeks permission to

Strategy, formerly MicroStrategy, appeared to pause its weekly Bitcoin purchases for the first time in 13 weeks as Executive Chairman Michael Saylor did not issue his customary Sunday “Orange Dot” signal on March 29, 2026.

Coin Center Executive Director Van Valkenburgh warned that if the CLARITY Act fails to pass, the U.S. government may crack down on cryptocurrency in the absence of clear rules. He emphasized that the current administration's friendly stance has no legal binding, and the lack of legislative protection will increase the legal risks faced by the industry, criticizing operators for focusing only on short-term gains. The bill is stalled in the Senate, mainly due to conflicts of interest between the banking sector and crypto companies.

The US March non-farm payrolls report drops on Good Friday, April 4, when stock and bond markets are closed, making crypto the only real-time price-discovery venue for the macro reaction. Meanwhile, Polymarket rolls out taker fees across eight new market categories starting today, March 30, in a

Late-stage private-market exposure is moving on-chain as tokenized equity platforms expand their coverage of prominent technology companies. xStocks announced a collaboration with Fundrise to tokenize the Fundrise Innovation Fund, a closed-end vehicle whose portfolio includes private stakes in

Lido DAO, the decentralized governance body behind the largest liquid staking protocol on Ethereum, proposed a one-off $20 million buyback of its LDO governance token on March 28, 2026, citing a significant price dislocation between the token’s market value and the protocol’s underlying fundamentals.

Washington State Attorney General Nicholas W. Brown filed a lawsuit on March 28, 2026 against prediction market provider Kalshi, alleging the company violated the Washington Gambling Act by offering unlicensed wagering on sports, elections, entertainment and other events.

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.