The Federal Reserve has a 97.4% probability of maintaining interest rates unchanged in March.

XRP Today News: CLARITY Bill Blocked, Bull and Bear Battle at $1.30

XRP fell 0.81% over the past 24 hours, trading at about $1.33, indicating insufficient bullish momentum. The 《CLARITY Act》 has again been stalled due to regulatory disputes over stablecoin yield rates, with the legislative process stalled for more than a year. XRP’s technical analysis shows downside pressure, with a key support level at $1.30 and a resistance level at $1.38. In the short term, market sentiment remains cautious due to regulatory uncertainty.

Coin Center warns: The U.S. government changeover may suppress cryptocurrency.

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.

Latest on the US-Iran War: Iran warns of ground attacks by the US, Trump considers occupying Hark Island, Taiwan stocks open sharply lower.

The conflict between the U.S. and Iran is escalating, with the U.S. intending to seize Iranian oil. The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has caused oil prices to surge to $115, impacting the global economy. Taiwan's stock market plummeted by over 600 points, and inflation concerns are reshaping market monetary policy expectations, with experts warning of an increased risk of economic recession. The energy market is volatile, and the performance of safe-haven assets is mixed, with gold experiencing a sharp decline, while Bitcoin remains relatively stable, though it still lags behind other assets in the long term.

The Senate hearing for Fed Chair nominee Waller is scheduled to take place as early as the week of April 13.

Gate News reports that on March 30, according to Punchbowl, two sources familiar with the plans revealed that the Senate Banking Committee intends to hold a nomination hearing for Kevin Wash to become the Chair of the Federal Reserve as early as the week of April 13. The exact date remains uncertain and will depend on whether Wash submits complete materials to the committee.

Non-Farm Payroll Preview: The Fed's Rate Cut Dream Shattered, Middle Eastern Conflict Rewriting the Global Interest Rate Script

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.

Gate Daily (March 30): Washington sues Kalshi prediction market; Canada plans to ban cryptocurrency political donations.

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.