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Leveraged Shares on March 30 filed with the SEC to launch a reverse Bitcoin ETF, offering two leverage ratios: -1x and -2x. The product is designed to inversely replicate Bitcoin’s price movement on a daily basis, but it carries risks such as volatility decay and liquidity mismatch. The SEC’s review will especially focus on risks of market manipulation and investor protection; if approved, it will help bring crypto derivatives into the mainstream market.

After Pi Network’s second mainnet migration, about 119,000 users completed KYC verification, resulting in more than 1.12 million PI tokens flowing into centralized exchanges and creating short-term selling pressure. Technical analysis shows that $0.1736 is a key support level, and the Protocol 21 upgrade on April 6 will affect token stability and application expansion.

The US Department of Labor proposed a rule on March 30, 2026 that would make it easier for 401(k) plans to include alternative assets including cryptocurrencies, private equity, and real estate, responding to President Donald Trump’s August 2025 executive order directing regulators to expand access to digital assets in retirement portfolios.

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the Speaker of Iran’s parliament, posted an eye-catching market commentary on the X platform just before a major move in the futures market. Against the backdrop of a “propaganda war” spreading across social media, this statement also brings back accusations of insider trading.

Pi Network saw a 2% rise on Tuesday, maintaining key support amid US-Iran tensions. The second mainnet migration led to increased PI deposits on exchanges, highlighting ecosystem challenges. Technical indicators show potential recovery, but resistance remains at $0.1872.

The fast-growing decentralized finance (DeFi) market is increasing in size and adoption, which is creating more demand for the systems that support it. One of the biggest challenges facing both DeFi platforms and their associated developer communities is the efficiency of executing transactions and

Federal Reserve Chair Powell, in his Harvard speech, emphasized the need to remain cautious and hold off, noting that monetary policy has limited effects on shocks from the supply side and that it is not yet appropriate to act hastily. The market response was mixed: U.S. Treasury yields fell, while tech stocks came under pressure. He reiterated the Fed’s 2% inflation target and said he is concerned about the growth of federal debt, maintaining its independence and not providing a timeline for a policy shift.

BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) acquired 71,179 Ethereum tokens during the week ending March 29, 2026, marking its largest weekly purchase of the year and extending a four-week acceleration in buying activity, while Strategy (MSTR) ended its 13-week Bitcoin accumulation streak.

The Bitcoin Fear and Greed Index recorded a score of 8 on March 30, indicating extreme pessimism in the market. Maintaining this state for 59 days, it is the longest fear period since the 2022 FTX collapse. Despite subdued retail sentiment, long-term holders have moved Bitcoin to self-custody accounts for protection, with no sign of selling pressure—showing behavior consistent with historical bottom characteristics. With the current market influenced by multiple macro factors and lacking a clear rebound catalyst, the timeline for recovery remains difficult to predict.

Midnight, a privacy-focused blockchain in the Cardano ecosystem, has launched its mainnet. Initial participation from major firms like Google Cloud indicates significant industry interest. It features a dual-token model and a programming language designed for streamlined development while balancing privacy and compliance.

CoinShares’ report shows that in Q4 2025, Bitcoin mining faced severe difficulties: the computing power price fell to a historic low, and many older mining rigs were operating at a loss. The mining sector is splitting into companies centered on AI and companies that are purely mining-based; in the future, this could accelerate consolidation and change risk profiles.

A pair of U.S. Republican senators unveiled the Mined in America Act on Monday, a bid to bring more Bitcoin mining manufacturing back onshore and to codify a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve envisioned by an earlier executive action. The bill would

US authorities have unsealed an indictment against the man accused of hacking Uranium Finance, a now-defunct decentralized finance platform that lost over $54 million across two exploits in 2021. The US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York on Monday accused Maryland resident

U.S. lawmakers escalate pressure on crypto mining supply chains as Elizabeth Warren targets Bitmain’s U.S. ties, raising alarms over foreign influence, infrastructure exposure, and politically linked partnerships shaping the future of bitcoin mining. Warren Targets Bitmain, Trump Crypto Ties, and

SWIFT announced on March 30, 2023 that its blockchain-based shared ledger has entered minimum viable product (MVP) development, with plans to go live in 2026. This ledger was designed by more than 30 financial institutions and supports real-time transfers of tokenized deposits, stablecoins, and central bank digital currencies. SWIFT’s blockchain documentation is intended to address structural issues in traditional cross-border payments, improving efficiency and reducing costs. This permissioned ledger does not use a native cryptocurrency, but instead relies on Ethereum L2 technology.

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf urged investors to go long when the market drops, sparking a rebound in sentiment in U.S. stock markets. The S&P 500 index rebounded from its low point by about $90 billion. However, analysts say this rally was driven by news-fueled sentiment swings rather than a structural reversal, because fundamental pressures have not eased and risks remain, including elevated oil prices and geopolitical instability.

_Altcoins show a rare bullish divergence as ARB, OP, and W enter buy zones while traders watch Bitcoin dominance._ The altcoin market is flashing a rare technical setup after weeks of downside pressure.  Crypto analyst Michaël van de Poppe pointed to a strengthening bullish divergence across the t

Republican Senators Cynthia Lummis of Wyoming and Bill Cassidy of Louisiana introduced the Mined in America Act on March 30, 2026, legislation that would establish a federal certification program for Bitcoin mining operations and codify President Donald Trump’s executive order creating a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve into law.