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The KOSPI has dropped below the 5100 mark during intraday trading for the first time in 22 days, since March 9. The South Korean benchmark index is currently trading at 5,094.33, down 3.47%.

The Crypto Fear & Greed Index stands at 11, up three points from yesterday, according to data provider Alternative. The reading indicates that 'extreme fear' continues to grip the market. The index measures market sentiment on a scale of zero (extreme fear) to 100 (extreme optimism). It is calculated based on factors including volatility (25%), trading volume (25%), social media mentions (15%), surveys (15%), Bitcoin's market cap dominance (10%), and Google search volume (10%).

Veteran trader Peter Brandt has predicted that Bitcoin is unlikely to reach a new all-time high this year, with such a milestone more probable in the second quarter of next year. In an interview with Cointelegraph, Brandt suggested that the $60,000 low recorded in February may not be the bottom for the year. He added that BTC could retest or dip slightly below the $60,000 support level in September or October, which could confirm the bear market bottom and signal the start of a new bull market. Brandt described Bitcoin as a store of value, noting that its price could be influenced by technological advancements that enhance its real-world utility. He also stated that he holds a neutral to bearish outlook on all other cryptocurrencies.

U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal has asked the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to submit records and communications related to its decision to drop charges against Tron (TRX) and its founder, Justin Sun. According to Decrypt, Senator Blumenthal sent a letter to SEC Chairman Paul Atkins asking whether individuals and companies linked to President Donald Trump's crypto firm, World Liberty Financial, received preferential treatment from regulators. The letter demands the submission of records detailing the decision-making process behind the dismissal of the charges. Blumenthal also requested clarification on allegations that Margaret Ryan, the SEC's Director of Enforcement, resigned just before her departure due to internal conflicts over investigations into associates of President Trump.

Jim Cramer, host of CNBC's Mad Money, has stated that oil prices have peaked, Watcher.Guru reported. He is widely mocked in the stock and cryptocurrency communities as a contrarian indicator, meaning his predictions are often taken as signals to do the opposite.

Nasdaq-listed company Nakamoto (NAKA), which has been strategically accumulating Bitcoin, announced in an official press release on March 30 that it has sold approximately $20 million worth of BTC this year. Given the company's disclosed average purchase price of $118,171 per BTC and the recent sale price of $70,422, the transaction is estimated to have resulted in a loss of between $13 million and $14 million. Nakamoto stated the sale was aimed at securing U.S. dollar liquidity to strengthen its financial structure. The proceeds will be used to cover operating expenses, including short-term liquidity needs, strategic investments, and loan interest payments. Before the sale, Nakamoto held 5,342 BTC as of Dec. 31 of last year. Its current holdings are estimated to be between 5,050 and 5,100 BTC.

It is easier to create Bitcoin than to reform the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed), according to former Coinbase Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Balaji Srinivasan. Wu Blockchain reported, citing a recent interview, that Srinivasan contrasted the rapid growth of social platforms like Facebook over 20 years with the slow and often delayed reform efforts at traditional institutions. He explained that Bitcoin's core idea is to enact change by exiting the current system. By leaving the existing framework to build something better, he argued, it compels institutions like the Fed to apply stricter standards to themselves. Srinivasan emphasized that Bitcoin's philosophical significance is greater than its technical one, as it proves that building a new form of society is possible.

UK-based exchange-traded product (ETP) issuer Leverage Shares has filed with the U.S. SEC to launch an inverse ETF that would bet on a decline in Bitcoin. Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas noted that the product would likely have a structure similar to past volatility-related inverse exchange-traded notes (ETNs) like XIV, but with Bitcoin as its underlying asset.

Cryptocurrency exchange MEXC has announced the delisting of the LAMB coin just three hours and 45 minutes after its debut. LAMB is the ticker for LAMB276, a cryptocurrency issued and promoted by Kim Young-hoon, who claims to have the world's highest IQ. The coin, which was sold for $1 each during its presale, briefly touched $0.275 immediately after listing on MEXC before plummeting to $0.035 within an hour, falling below its initial price. In response, MEXC announced it will refund users who purchased LAMB and fully compensate those who sold at a loss. CoinNess previously reported that on-chain analyst ZachXBT had raised concerns about Kim's coin issuance, questioning the effectiveness of using religious themes to promote a token sale in 2026.

More than 40 Democratic lawmakers in the U.S. House and Senate have sent a letter to federal regulators and ethics authorities urging a ban on public sector employees betting on prediction markets, CoinDesk reported. In the letter to the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and ethics officials, the lawmakers emphasized that it is illegal for government officials to use inside information to profit from derivatives. They argued that this ban should explicitly apply to trading on prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi, and called for new guidelines and a clarification of legal obligations to prevent such actions. The letter was reportedly prompted by allegations that some officials in the Trump administration had misused internal military information for personal gain.

Monthly payment volume for crypto cards surpassed $100 million last November, according to an analysis by Unfolded. The firm noted that this figure was near zero at the start of 2023 and later peaked at over $125 million. By payment volume, Ether.fi's (ETHFI) Ether.fi Cash holds the largest market share, with more than 10 other providers, including Cypher and Gnosis Pay, also commanding significant shares. Unfolded explained that this suggests real-world usability in everyday spending is expanding rapidly, regardless of price cycles, and could signal an inflection point for the acceleration of mainstream crypto on-ramps.

The U.S. National Football League (NFL) has requested that prediction market platforms, including Kalshi and Polymarket, stop offering certain event contracts it deems vulnerable to manipulation, ESPN reported. Following consultations with the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), the NFL sent an official letter to the platforms. The letter asks them to halt trading on contracts for events where individuals could easily manipulate the outcome, such as commentator remarks, player signings, coach firings, and in-game injuries. CFTC Commissioner Michael Selig said that if a league raises manipulation concerns about a proposed contract, the agency can prohibit its listing.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in an interview on March 30 that there is no set timeline for ending the war with Iran. He added that the U.S. is leading military efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and that U.S. President Donald Trump's top priority is Iran's enriched uranium.

Chainlink Labs, the developer of the blockchain oracle Chainlink (LINK), and institutional digital asset custody firm Anchorage Digital have launched a U.S. lobbying group called the Blockchain Leadership Fund (BLF) to promote more favorable cryptocurrency and blockchain policies. The two companies will participate as founding contributors. The BLF will operate as a hybrid political action committee, supporting policymakers who advance clear and innovative crypto policies through direct contributions and independent expenditures.

Peter Schroeder, Global Marketing Lead at Circle, the issuer of the world's second-largest stablecoin USDC, said the cryptocurrency processed over one billion transactions in March alone. He added that this marks the first time a single stablecoin has handled more than one billion transactions in a single month.

Coinbase announced it will list EDGEX for spot trading.

Mitsubishi Corporation, one of Japan's five largest general trading companies, plans to adopt JPMorgan's blockchain for corporate payments, Cointelegraph reported. The company intends to use the blockchain-based payment system for fund transfers between its global offices, which will enable near-instant settlements.

The three major U.S. stock indices closed mixed today. - S&P 500: -0.39% - Nasdaq: -0.73% - Dow Jones: +0.11%

Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated it has not held any negotiations with the U.S. during the 31 days of the war, Walter Bloomberg reported.

BlackRock Chief Investment Officer (CIO) Rick Rieder said he expects the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) to cut interest rates, Walter Bloomberg reported.

Ethereum (ETH) founder Vitalik Buterin stated that even if a service provider the size of Binance were to successfully launch a 51% attack on the network, it would have to absorb billions of dollars in slashing penalties, according to Wu Blockchain. Explaining how the ETH staking model contributes to network security, Buterin said that in the event of a 51% attack, mechanisms such as a minority soft fork, slashing, and inactivity leaks would immediately burn billions of dollars, inflicting losses on the attacker. He argued that based on monetary value alone, Ethereum currently maintains an almost excessive level of security. Buterin noted that while approximately 30 million ETH is currently staked, a 51% attack is theoretically possible with 10 million ETH but would realistically require 15 million ETH. At a price of around $3,200 per ETH at the time, this would necessitate $48 billion. He added that, in his personal view, security would still be sufficient even if this barrier were lowered to $4.8 billion. Note: This brief has been updated based on Buterin's full interview, following an initial report by Wu Blockchain.

U.S. Senators Cynthia Lummis and Bill Cassidy have introduced the Mined in America Act, a bill designed to encourage Bitcoin mining within the United States. The legislation includes provisions to establish a certification program for mining facilities and pools and to phase out the use of mining equipment linked to hostile nations. It also aims to support the development of mining hardware by American manufacturers. Furthermore, the bill seeks to codify President Donald Trump's executive order on maintaining strategic Bitcoin reserves.

Jack Dorsey's payment company Block, formerly Square, has automatically enabled Bitcoin payments for millions of its merchants in the U.S., CoinDesk reported. The feature is instantly active on existing payment systems with no additional setup required. When a customer pays, the Bitcoin is automatically converted to U.S. dollars, and the service will be fee-free until 2026. This allows merchants to accept Bitcoin without exposure to price volatility or the burdens of custody. The move is part of Block's 'Square Bitcoin' strategy, aimed at integrating cryptocurrency payments into everyday commerce.

Global payments infrastructure provider Nium has launched a platform to help businesses issue stablecoin-based cards through Visa and Mastercard. According to Cointelegraph, this enables merchants on existing card networks to spend their digital dollar balances.

According to CoinNess market monitoring, BTC has fallen below $67,000. BTC is trading at $66,983.91 on the Binance USDT market.