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U.S. federal prosecutors on March 30 indicted four cryptocurrency market makers—Godbit, Vortex, Antier, and Contrarian—on charges of artificially inflating trading volumes and prices. According to the indictment, the defendants allegedly conspired to inflate volume and prices, causing investor losses through pump-and-dump schemes. More than $1 million in cryptocurrency has been seized to date. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the IRS Criminal Investigation division stated that their undercover investigation, which targeted illegal wash trading in the crypto industry, confirmed that the firms' illicit activities all followed a similar structure.

Two new anonymous wallets have deposited 6.8 million USDC on Hyperliquid to open a 20x cross short position on 17,032 ETH, worth $35.65 million, Lookonchain reported. - The first address (starting with 0x3450) has an average entry price of $2,021.63 and a liquidation price of $2,466.13. - The second address (starting with 0x4f19) has an average entry price of $2,098.47 and a liquidation price of $2,319.11.

South Korean crypto exchange Coinone announced it has placed Iskra (ISK) on its delisting watchlist. The exchange explained the decision was made after confirming that a security incident occurred on March 17, 2026. Coinone stated that the incident involved a hack with an unconfirmed or unresolved cause on the virtual asset wallets or distributed ledger managed by the project's issuer or operator.

Crypto asset manager CoinShares, which operates crypto ETFs, has transferred 10,720 BTC ($720 million) to new addresses over the past two days, Lookonchain reported, citing data from Arkham. This marks the largest BTC transfer in CoinShares' history.

A hacker who stole 7,784 ETH and 26.5 BTC, worth a combined $18.19 million, from a Kraken user via social engineering has deposited the full amount into the HitBTC exchange, EmberCN reported. The transfer occurred approximately six hours ago. HitBTC is an exchange that permits cryptocurrency trading and withdrawals without requiring Know Your Customer (KYC) verification. EmberCN had previously reported yesterday that a Kraken user was believed to have lost 8,662 ETH, also valued at $18.19 million, in a social engineering attack.

Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick has included cryptocurrency and prediction markets on the main agenda for the state's next legislative session in January, Cointelegraph reported. Patrick, who also serves as president of the state Senate, said the agenda reflects the policy priorities of Texas conservatives in an announcement of interim tasks for the 2026 Senate committee. As part of a financial technology initiative, he also called for a review of the state's alignment with federal regulations in the crypto and blockchain sectors and an investigation into the operation of cryptocurrency kiosks in Texas.

The specifications for a quantum computer needed to crack the cryptographic systems of Bitcoin and Ethereum appear to be much lower than previously expected, according to a report from the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) and quantum startup Oratomic, as reported by Decrypt. The report warns that a "neutral atom system," which uses lasers to control individual atoms, could potentially derive a private key from a public key in the Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC) used by BTC and ETH with around 10,000 qubits. Decrypt explained that while this technical possibility does not imply immediate practical application, the threat from quantum computers has served as a wake-up call for governments and tech companies. Ethereum has made quantum security a key part of its roadmap for this year, and the Bitcoin community is also pursuing the adoption of quantum-resistant signature algorithms. Google has previously published a report with similar findings, suggesting that cryptocurrencies could become vulnerable to quantum computing attacks sooner than anticipated.

The market capitalization of cryptocurrencies and crypto-related stocks associated with U.S. President Donald Trump has fallen by $50 billion over the past year, crypto influencer Max Crypto said on X. The losses include: - Meme coin Trump (TRUMP): down 96%, a $17.2 billion market cap loss. - BTC miner American Bitcoin (ABTC): down 94%, an $11.5 billion market cap loss. - World Liberty Financial (WLFI): down 80%, an $11.2 billion market cap loss. - Melania (MELANIA): down 99%, a $10.2 billion market cap loss. Max Crypto described the decline as "insane."

U.S. investment bank Benchmark has initiated coverage of security token platform Securitize with a Buy rating and a $16 price target, The Block reported. The rating comes as Securitize pursues a public listing through a merger with Cantor Equity Partners II. Benchmark explained that the token industry represents one of the most significant changes in capital markets since the advent of electronic trading, with Securitize positioned at its core.

CoinMarketCap's Altcoin Season Index has risen three points from yesterday to 52. The index is calculated by comparing the price performance of the top 100 coins by market capitalization, excluding stablecoins and wrapped tokens, against that of Bitcoin. An 'altcoin season' is declared if 75% of the top 100 coins outperform Bitcoin over the past 90 days; otherwise, it is considered a 'Bitcoin season.' A reading closer to 100 indicates a stronger altcoin season.

The number and trading volume of individual cryptocurrency investors in South Korea are on the decline, Maeil Business Newspaper reported, citing a report from Tiger Research. According to the report, South Korea was the world's second-largest market in the second half of 2025, with won-denominated trading volume reaching approximately $663 billion and 11.13 million people, or 21.53% of the population, registered as tradable users. However, the analysis found that average daily trading volume and won deposits are gradually decreasing as investors move to the stock market and overseas exchanges in search of better returns. The report suggested that for exchanges to survive, they must demonstrate the unique value of virtual assets that traditional finance cannot offer, such as on-chain experiences and a diverse range of tokens. It added that South Korea's well-established infrastructure means it remains the market in Asia best positioned for the rapid entry of potential investors.

A buy-side sidecar has been activated on the KOSPI after the index surged more than 4%, Yonhap News reported. The move marks the first such activation in about 20 days, since March 10. The KOSPI is currently trading at 5,281.04, up 4.52%.

Top 5 Gainers (24h) Blur (BLUR): +25.46%, current price $0.0217, 24h volume $17.71M Arcblock (ABT): +3.64%, current price $0.3557, 24h volume $3.47M Gravity (G): +2.26%, current price $0.0039, 24h volume $122.72M Prime (PRIME): +2.21%, current price $0.3017, 24h volume $5.81M Validity (VAL): +2.02%, current price $0.4149, 24h volume $160.16K Top 5 Losers (24h) UXLINK (UXLINK): -2.82%, current price $0.002, 24h volume $2.15M Stable (STABLE): -2.12%, current price $0.0292, 24h volume $42.64M Trusta (TA): -1.62%, current price $0.0419, 24h volume $13.72M TrueFi (TRU): -1.56%, current price $0.0046, 24h volume $3.63M Hey Elsa (ELSA): -1.51%, current price $0.0648, 24h volume $17.58M

Whale Alert reported that 500 million XRP has been unlocked from escrow at Ripple.

Whale Alert reported that 500 million XRP has been unlocked from escrow at Ripple.

The Crypto Fear & Greed Index, compiled by data provider Alternative, has dropped three points from yesterday to 8, indicating that a state of "Extreme Fear" continues to grip the market. The index measures market sentiment on a scale from 0 (Extreme Fear) to 100 (Extreme Optimism). It is calculated based on several factors: volatility (25%), trading volume (25%), social media mentions (15%), surveys (15%), Bitcoin dominance (10%), and Google search volume (10%).

The Spot CVD chart analyzes the order book for the BTC/USDT spot pair. The top section shows the Volume Heatmap, while the bottom displays the Cumulative Volume Delta (CVD). - The Volume Heatmap tracks trading volume at specific price levels. The background color brightens when the price lingers in a certain range or moves significantly. These brighter areas can act as potential support or resistance levels. - The Cumulative Volume Delta (CVD) indicator represents buy and sell orders categorized by trade size. As buy orders increase, the corresponding colored line rises. The yellow line tracks orders between $100 and $1,000, while the brown line indicates large orders between $1 million and $10 million.

White House spokesperson Leavitt announced that U.S. President Donald Trump will deliver a national address at 1:00 a.m. UTC on April 2 to provide an important update on the situation with Iran.

The New Hampshire Business Finance Authority plans to issue approximately $100 million in Bitcoin-backed municipal bonds, according to Bloomberg. The bonds have been rated Ba2 by Moody’s, two notches below investment grade, marking the first time the agency has rated a Bitcoin-collateralized bond. Principal and interest payments will be supported by revenue generated from the Bitcoin held as collateral. The bonds include a price-linked liquidation clause that triggers a forced sale of the collateral based on price fluctuations to protect repayments. The debt is not guaranteed by the taxing power of the state of New Hampshire. The New Hampshire Business Finance Authority is a public financial institution established to support the state's economic development.

Cryptocurrency asset management firm CoinShares, known for its crypto ETFs, is listing on the U.S. Nasdaq stock exchange through a merger with a Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC). Trading is set to begin today, April 1. The newly formed holding company, CoinShares PLC, will trade under the ticker CSHR. The company had previously achieved a valuation of $1.2 billion through several funding rounds. Founded in 2014, CoinShares is a leading European virtual asset manager that provides structured products and funds for both institutional and retail investors. The firm currently has $6 billion in assets under management (AUM).

According to CME Fed Watch, the probability of the U.S. Federal Reserve holding interest rates steady in April stands at 98.4%, with a 1.6% chance of a 25 bp hike. By June, the probability of a rate hold is 94.6%, with a 3.9% chance of a 25 bp cut and a 1.5% chance of a 25 bp hike.

A critical security vulnerability has been fixed in Zcash nodes that could have allowed attackers to bypass proof verification for the older 'Sprout' anonymous pool, Decrypt reported. The Zcash development team released an emergency patch, version v6.12.0, last Tuesday to address the issue. Had a malicious miner exploited the flaw, they could have stolen 25,424 ZEC, worth approximately $6.5 million, remaining in the Sprout pool. No actual attacks occurred.

According to Cointelegraph, S&P Dow Jones Indices has tokenized its iBoxx U.S. Treasury indices on the Canton Network, an institutional blockchain supported by entities including Goldman Sachs. The move is significant for applying benchmark data, a key standard for financial products, to a blockchain system. This project, carried out in collaboration with digital asset data firm Kaiko, allows institutions to use real-time index data without complex licensing procedures. The market for tokenized U.S. Treasurys is currently valued at around $12.5 billion, making it the largest segment among all asset classes.

Chainalysis plans to introduce a blockchain intelligence agent to its platform, Cointelegraph reported. The company will provide users with AI-powered investigative capabilities, with a phased rollout scheduled for this summer. Chainalysis CEO Jonathan Levin said the company is starting with investigations and compliance, the areas where it can have the greatest impact.

Eleanor Terrett, host of Crypto in America, reported via X that poll results show 80% of cryptocurrency supporters are enthusiastic about the midterm elections.