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U.S. troops in the Middle East have already exceeded 50,000, but have not yet entered Iran. Prediction market Polymarket shows that the odds of U.S. forces entering Iran before April 30 are being priced at 71%. The Pentagon has drafted a raid plan, but has not yet issued an action order. Iran has issued a warning and accused the market of manipulation, while diplomatic negotiations are still ongoing.

Prediction market transaction volume reached approximately $23.7 billion in March 2026, a sharp increase from $1.9 billion in the same period last year, driven by growing interest in geopolitical and political event contracts, improved accessibility, and positive regulatory developments.

Democratic Party Senator Elizabeth Warren wrote to the Department of Commerce, urging it to investigate the bitcoin mining company Bitmain’s mining rig transactions and their potential threats to national security, amid concerns that the U.S. government is conducting a security review of the company and worries about possible espionage activities. American Bitcoin, owned by the Trump family, purchased 16,000 mining rigs, and Warren questioned the conflict of interest that could influence decision-making.

Macro pressure from rising yields and a strong dollar continues to suppress short-term crypto momentum. The $14B Bitcoin options expiry contributed to increased volatility across altcoins. Select altcoins show early recovery signals driven by utility, ecosystem growth, and technical

BlackRock increased CEO Larry Fink’s total compensation to $37.7 million for 2025, a 23% rise from the prior year, as the firm’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) generated $174.6 million in sponsor fees and contributed to a record year of asset growth.

BlackRock is recruiting a Managing Director for Digital Assets, with an annual salary of up to $350,000, focusing on cryptocurrency, stablecoins, and tokenization strategies. Recent ETF fund outflows show a divergence in performance between IBIT and ETHA, with market confidence in Bitcoin stronger than in Ethereum. Additionally, Morgan Stanley plans to launch a low-fee Bitcoin ETF, which may pose competitive pressure on BlackRock.

《Rich Dad Poor Dad》 author Robert Kiyosaki warns about the inflation crisis, pointing out that national debt and expanded money supply will devalue fiat currency, and recommending investing in non-government assets such as Bitcoin, gold, silver, and oil. He emphasizes choosing assets with limited supply, and plans to accumulate Bitcoin before a market crash, while also stressing the importance of generating stable cash flow through productive businesses.

BNP Paribas, France’s largest bank, will debut six cryptocurrency exchange-traded notes (ETNs) tied to Bitcoin and Ethereum on its platform starting March 30, 2026, offering French retail investors indirect exposure to digital assets without requiring direct ownership of the underlying coins.

_Options expiry, ETF outflows, and macro stress aligned, driving liquidations while Bitcoin tests key support levels._ Liquidations surged past $450 million as Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and Solana slid together in a fast-moving selloff. Risk hedging turned into forced selling after a massive

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 executive director Peter Van Valkenburgh warned on March 28, 2026 that failing to pass the CLARITY Act would leave the cryptocurrency industry vulnerable to future enforcement actions from subsequent administrations, as the market structure bill remains stalled in the Senate over disagreements on provisions including stablecoin yields.

The World Foundation, the organization supporting the digital identity project Worldcoin, completed a $65 million over-the-counter sale of its WLD token on March 28, 2026, with transactions priced at an average of $0.27 per token as the cryptocurrency fell to a record low of $0.24.

A large market participant has established a short position valued at $17 million in the crude oil market, predicting that oil prices will decline, with a liquidation price set at $139 per barrel. This trade reflects the market's divergence on the future direction of oil prices, especially under the influence of geopolitical risks in the Middle East. The presence of shorts may amplify market volatility, whether in an upward or downward scenario.

The U.S. Senate Banking Committee will hold a hearing to confirm Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair starting April 13. This is a significant step in the leadership appointment, with potential impacts on interest rates and inflation management. Investors await further Senate signals amid a volatile global economy.

Shiba Inu (SHIB) stabilized on Wednesday amidst a weakening crypto market, with a 4% increase in a week. The ecosystem shows growth with over 270 million wallets. Upgrades include server relocation and indexing, while SHIB's burn rate surged over 370%. The Ethereum-Shibarium bridge remains functional as Layer-3 development continues.

Recently, rumors of Donald Trump participating in a token called $USA have spread widely on social media, but there has been no official confirmation of his involvement or endorsement. The related news is mostly unverified and lacks transparency, so investors should be cautious and verify official announcements and credible reports before investing. Trump has previously confirmed collaborations, but the association with the $USA token remains unclear.

Lido DAO has proposed a buyback plan to exchange 10,000 Lido Staked Ether for LDO tokens, totaling approximately $20 million, in response to the significant drop in LDO prices. The plan employs methods such as batch authorizations and limit orders to reduce market impact while retaining veto rights for token holders. LIDO faces the risk of centralization in the staking market, which could affect long-term valuations.