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Financial markets experienced significant volatility with Bitcoin reaching $68,500 amid reports of Iran's President Pezeshkian expressing willingness to end conflict with the US, contingent on guarantees. US stocks surged, while oil prices fell sharply.

Overview US lawmakers introduced fresh legislation to strengthen domestic Bitcoin mining and secure supply chains. The proposal also aims to formalize a national Bitcoin reserve framework. It signals a broader push to position the US as a global crypto leader. Supporters say the framework would

Economist Peter Schiff warns that a surge in gold prices reflects deeper market unease about the stability of U.S. fiscal policy and the currency, signaling that the process of de-dollarization is accelerating and will lead to high interest rates, inflation, and an economic recession. Schiff believes that foreign central banks shifting toward gold is a concrete sign of wavering confidence in the U.S. dollar.

Bitfarms Ltd. (Nasdaq/TSX: BITF) announced on March 31, 2026 that shareholders have approved the company’s redomiciliation from Canada to the United States and rebrand to Keel Infrastructure, effective April 1, 2026, as part of a strategic transformation from a pure-play Bitcoin miner to a North American digital infrastructure company focused on AI and high-performance computing.

Bitcoin remains firmly in the middle of its almost two-month-long sideways channel following weekend declines, during which it dumped below $66,000 briefly. “Momentum remains tentative, with lower highs still defining the short-term structure,” commented on-chain analytics provider Coinglass on

Mandiant confirms a suspected North Korean hacker group is responsible for an axios supply-chain attack. The attackers pushed updates containing malicious code within three hours by compromising developer accounts. This attack affected about 135 devices, highlighting supply-chain vulnerabilities, and may lead to encrypted assets being stolen from companies. North Korea’s recent digital theft activities continue to escalate, posing a threat to international security.

Federal crackdown exposes alleged crypto price manipulation network, signaling intensifying enforcement risk for digital asset firms as authorities target coordinated trading schemes that inflated valuations and misled investors across global markets. Crypto Market Manipulation Charges Target

Chainalysis is expanding its toolkit for cryptocurrency investigations with a new class of tools dubbed blockchain intelligence agents. Unveiled at the Chainalysis Links conference in New York, these AI-enabled agents are pitched as a more specialized alternative to generic language-model AI,

Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr stated on April 1, 2026 that stablecoins present potential money laundering and financial stability risks, emphasizing that the quality and liquidity of reserve assets are critical to their long-term viability, as banking agencies work to implement the GENIUS Act regulatory framework.

Bitcoin (BTC) was flat at $68,060 on April 1, and U.S. President Trump said he will end the Iran war. The Bitcoin miner Bitfarms plans to change its name to Keel and sell $161 million worth of Bitcoin. Stablecoin issuer Tether fired two precious-metals traders. U.S. stocks rebounded, and all three major indexes hit new highs. Market sentiment fluctuated with news of the Iran war, so it’s necessary to carefully control investment risk.

Multi-year compression patterns are showing similarities to pre-2020 altcoin expansion phases. Solana, LayerZero, and Uniswap are leading activity signals across infrastructure and liquidity sectors. Altcoin rotation remains early-stage and dependent on Bitcoin stability and macro

New Hampshire plans to issue $100 million in Bitcoin-backed municipal bonds, which have already received a Moody’s Ba2 rating, marking the convergence of traditional municipal bonds and high-volatility crypto assets. The bond uses Bitcoin income as the sole repayment source and includes downside protection provisions. While this innovation offers the potential for higher returns, it also faces the risk of Bitcoin price volatility, and no issuance date has been announced yet.

The NFT marketplace Magic Eden announced that its native crypto wallet will enter “withdraw-only” mode starting April 1, and will fully stop operating on May 1. Users must withdraw their private keys or seed phrases before May 1; otherwise, they will permanently lose their assets. The wallet has been delisted and cannot be downloaded again. This shutdown is part of Magic Eden’s business transformation, shifting its focus toward crypto entertainment. The ME token incentive program is not affected, but the price is near its historical low.

Recent research indicates that fault-tolerant quantum computers capable of breaking encryption could emerge sooner than expected. This poses a significant threat to the security mechanisms of Bitcoin and Ethereum, which rely on cryptographic algorithms to protect transactions and assets. As quantum technology advances, the cryptocurrency community must monitor developments closely and proactively prepare new encryption methods to mitigate potential risks.

The primary cryptocurrency has experienced significant volatility lately, mainly due to the geopolitical tension caused by the war in the Middle East. One popular analyst described the current price area as a “no-trade zone,” arguing that a clear move in either direction will depend on how BTC

U.S. President Trump announced that he would withdraw from Iran within 2 to 3 weeks, prompting a short-term bounce in Bitcoin and a rebound in market risk appetite. However, Bitcoin faces the risk of falling for the sixth consecutive month; if this month’s close is below $67,300, it would further confirm downward pressure. Analysts noted that there are three possible market scenarios ahead, and it is necessary to closely watch how the outlook develops.

Alchemy Pay has added support for Reserve Protocol’s $RSR on its on-ramp, a move the company described as bringing “crypto portfolios” into a single token experience. In practical terms, the integration is meant to let users buy RSR with local payment methods through Alchemy Pay’s ramp service,

Bitcoin (BTC) briefly jumped to $68,589, and US stock markets rallied as investors reacted to US President Donald Trump's statements on considering options for ending the US and Israel-Iran war. Separate, unconfirmed comments attributed to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian also suggested that Iran

Midnight Foundation officially launched the Midnight network on March 29, with the genesis block recorded from March 17. This event marks the first real-world test for Charles Hoskinson’s long-standing thesis: public blockchains will be difficult to access for regulated finance, and the reputation