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Bitcoin rose slightly on the short term to around $70,745. Tether plans to conduct a comprehensive audit of USDT reserves by the Big Four accounting firms for the first time. Ledger completed a $50 million equity sale with no IPO plans yet. The three major U.S. stock indices closed lower, with unstable market sentiment amid concerns about rising oil prices and the Middle East situation.

Iran refuses to negotiate with US Middle East envoy Witkoff and Kushner, accusing them of "bad faith." Gulf sources say Iran prefers to work with Vice President Vance, believing he is more credible and helpful in easing tensions. The negotiations still face uncertainty.

Golden Finance reports that on March 25, according to Onchain Lens monitoring, BlackRock's ETF address withdrew 2267 BTC from Coinbase over the past 10 hours, valued at approximately $157.8 million.

Golden Finance reports that on March 25, OpenAI announced that the OpenAI Foundation is expected to invest at least $1 billion next year, and will share the latest updates in the coming months.

Crypto.com News reports that on March 25, Federal Reserve Governor Austan Goolsbee stated that energy shocks may pose risks to the Federal Reserve's dual mandate, which would be a bad situation for the Fed. It remains uncertain whether the Fed can cut rates again, depending on how long the war continues.

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As the market matures, cryptocurrency ETFs and ETPs will shift from passive to active management. 21Shares President Duncan Moir emphasized that active management can effectively identify opportunities, control risks, and provide adaptability to different market needs. Additionally, staking yields have become a core feature in the evolution of crypto ETFs, allowing investors to generate returns by locking up assets. The company utilizes a three-dimensional assessment framework to launch new products and has successfully introduced an ETP combining Bitcoin and gold, demonstrating the potential of active management.

Golden Finance reports that on March 25th, according to Onchain Lens monitoring, Blockchain Capital staked 10,976 ETH in the past 24 hours, valued at $23.55 million.

Prediction market platform Polymarket announced that it will expand trading fees to most market categories, with cryptocurrency market fees rising to 1.8% and sports betting market fees at 0.75%. Fee rates fluctuate based on event odds, while simultaneously launching a referral program and new market integrity rules to comply with regulatory requirements and promote market transparency.

The U.S. has presented a 15-point ceasefire proposal to Iran through Pakistan, triggering significant reactions across global financial markets. Oil prices have plummeted, gold has surged, U.S. stock index futures have strengthened, and Bitcoin has rebounded. Amid the volatility, if Bitcoin holds the $68,230 support level, it could rally back to $76,000 by month-end. Market reactions still carry uncertainty and require further confirmation on execution details.

On March 24, according to Bloomberg, Paris-based digital asset company Ledger completed a $50 million secondary equity sale, with its chief executive officer stating that the company currently has no immediate plans for an initial public offering (IPO). Pascal Gauthier led the transaction, which was completed in the fourth quarter of last year, with an early investor selling its stake in the deal. He said in an interview that he declined to disclose the company's valuation.

Jinse Finance reports that Circle (CRCL) is down over 16% during intraday trading, marking the largest single-day decline since June 2025, currently trading at $106.1.

The CFTC has established the Innovation Task Force (ITF) to create a clear legal framework for emerging derivative markets including crypto and AI. Led by Michael J. Passalacqua, the ITF aims to ensure responsible innovation while addressing regulatory challenges and public concerns about prediction markets and insider trading.

ZachXBT disclosed on X platform that Russian over-the-counter broker Khinkis is suspected of assisting ransomware money laundering of over $4.7 million since July 2025, involving the transfer of 796 Bitcoin, with funds being withdrawn in batches through multiple channels. The investigation shows the entity was active in Southeast Asia and Australia, with personal information repeatedly leaked, increasing enforcement difficulties.

Jinse Finance reported that on March 25, the Chief Information Security Officer of Slowmist Technology disclosed that the Python AI gateway library LiteLLM was subjected to a PyPI supply chain attack. After users install this library via pip, their devices may have sensitive information such as SSH keys and cloud service credentials stolen by attackers.

Jinse Finance reports that the market shows BTC breaking below $70,000, now trading at $69,995.57, with a 24-hour decline of 1.86%. The market is experiencing significant volatility, so please manage risk accordingly.

Crypto News reports that the Nasdaq decline has expanded to 1%.

Raz Cohen, a 26-year-old Israeli reservist, faces serious charges for leaking sensitive military information to Iranian agents in exchange for $1,000 in cryptocurrency. His actions, which include sharing details about the Iron Dome system, could result in life imprisonment or even death penalty. The case serves as a warning against engagement with foreign agents, highlighting ongoing espionage threats.