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Haider Rafique, president of the crypto exchange OKX, which has Chinese roots, said the company is not in a hurry to pursue an initial public offering (IPO) in the U.S. Speaking at the Digital Asset Summit, he stated that an IPO would only be considered when the company is confident it can deliver value to shareholders, CoinDesk reported. Rafique expressed concerns that a poorly performing public listing could negatively impact the entire cryptocurrency industry, using the example of a hypothetical stock that drops 50% post-IPO. He explained that the focus for now is on building a solid company with a 20- to 30-year growth plan, viewing a potential IPO as a move for sustainability rather than a matter of timing.

STRC, a perpetual preferred security linked to MicroStrategy (MSTR), recovered its par value of $100 on March 26. The recovery occurred nine trading days after the ex-dividend date on March 13, a slightly faster rebound than the average of approximately 10 trading days. The security is designed to trade around $100 and offers an annual dividend of about 11.5%.

Coinbase announced the addition of BASED1 to its listing roadmap.

U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Michael Selig has said that blockchain technology can play a key role in verifying content generated by artificial intelligence (AI). According to Cointelegraph, Selig stated during a podcast appearance that amid growing concerns about misinformation, blockchain could help distinguish between real content and synthetic creations. He explained that by timestamping and assigning identifiers to memes or AI-generated posts, it would be possible to confirm their authenticity. Selig also emphasized that the U.S. must actively utilize such technology to maintain its leadership in the cryptocurrency sector.

Paxos transferred 1,000 PAXG ($4.38 million) to an address linked to crypto market maker B2C2 about an hour ago, according to Arkham.

The Nasdaq Composite has extended its intraday decline to 2.06%. The S&P 500 is currently down 1.46%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average has dropped 0.85%.

Trust Wallet has introduced a feature that uses artificial intelligence (AI) agents to automate cryptocurrency trading. According to The Block, the feature allows AI to execute real trades on more than 25 blockchains based on user-defined rules. The agents can also handle swaps between various networks, such as BTC and SOL, and manage recurring buys.

Canton Network, a blockchain for tokenizing real-world assets, has announced it will adopt LayerZero's cross-chain infrastructure. According to The Block, LayerZero will be the first interoperability protocol to operate on Canton, enabling institutions to securely and efficiently route tokenized assets across more than 165 public blockchains while meeting regulatory and compliance standards.

BlackRock has added oracle provider Chronicle as a verification solution for its U.S. Treasury-backed fund token, BUIDL, The Block reported. Chronicle's Proof of Assets (PoA) system is an institutional-grade oracle layer that independently verifies the fund's asset data and continuously attests to its composition and integrity.

Crypto custody and banking firm Anchorage Digital has announced its support for the Tron (TRX) network. According to The Block, Anchorage will provide institutional-grade custody and infrastructure for the network, allowing institutions to manage TRX on its compliant platform. The firm also plans to add support for TRC-20 assets and TRX staking features in a future integration phase. This will enable institutions to participate more actively in the Tron ecosystem within a compliant framework, including holding Tron-issued tokens and engaging with the network's validator infrastructure.

An address associated with BlackRock's spot Ethereum ETF (ETHA) deposited 15,400 ETH, worth $32 million, to Coinbase Prime approximately seven hours ago, The Data Nerd reported. Coinbase Prime is a prime brokerage platform that handles large-scale trading and custody for institutional investors.

Bitcoin-based DeFi platform Mezo is partnering with Aerodrome (AERO), the largest decentralized exchange (DEX) on the Base network, to support trading of its native token and a Bitcoin-collateralized stablecoin, Cointelegraph reported. Mezo will allocate 2.25% of its token supply to veAERO holders to incentivize liquidity for MEZO trading and expand transactions for its dollar-pegged stablecoin, MUSD.

JPMorgan has assessed that Bitcoin is demonstrating more stability than gold and silver in the current market, CoinDesk reported. In a recent report, the investment bank noted that while gold is weakening due to capital outflows and deteriorating liquidity, Bitcoin has remained relatively resilient. JPMorgan observed that Bitcoin is holding steady in the high $60,000 to low $70,000 range, even amid geopolitical tensions and volatile oil prices. The bank's analysis suggests a pattern where Bitcoin initially reacts like a volatile macro asset and declines at the onset of a crisis, but later finds support from capital inflows and long-term investors as the initial fear subsides.

An early Ethereum investor has unstaked ETH for the first time in four years, selling 7,302 ETH ($15.14 million) over the past two hours, according to Lookonchain.

The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) views blockchain as an infrastructure to be integrated with the traditional financial system, not as a replacement for it. According to CoinDesk, NYSE Chief Product Officer (CPO) Jon Herrick stated that the exchange is approaching the technology by enhancing interoperability and building it into existing infrastructure. He added that the NYSE is also exploring how asset tokens could function within the current system.

Coinbase has taken a webpage offline that asked users to directly input their seed phrases, or mnemonic codes, during a service integration process, following a public outcry. Cos (余弦), founder of blockchain security firm SlowMist, noted that for wallets, the security level of a webpage is significantly lower than that of a plugin or application. He added that requiring users to input their seed phrases is extremely risky, as this method can be easily imitated by phishing sites.

Whale Alert reported that 250 million USDC has been minted at the USDC Treasury.

Euro-denominated stablecoins account for over 80% of the stablecoin market outside of the U.S. dollar, according to data from Dune. The total supply in this non-dollar segment is valued at $1.2 billion. The report noted that the use of euro stablecoins in payment infrastructure is on the rise, with Visa and Mastercard expanding their support for EURC payments. The monthly trading volume for non-dollar stablecoins has grown significantly over the past three years, now standing at around $10 billion. However, this remains a small fraction of the total stablecoin market, which is estimated to be between $300 billion and $316 billion.

According to CoinNess market monitoring, BTC has fallen below $69,000. BTC is trading at $68,978.85 on the Binance USDT market.

Coinbase has criticized the UK government's ban on political donations made with cryptocurrency, calling it an overreaction. According to DL News, the UK government implemented the ban to enhance national security and block foreign interference in its democracy. Tom Duff Gordon, Coinbase's vice president of international policy, argued that the move is an inefficient measure that restricts the payment method itself instead of addressing the core problems of managing identity and the source of funds.

A ban on interest payments for stablecoins under the proposed U.S. Crypto-Asset Market Structure Act (CLARITY) could reduce the circulation of USDC but is unlikely to impact the core revenue of its issuer, Circle (CRCL), according to an analysis by Citigroup. CoinDesk reported that the bank noted that while the measure could potentially hinder scaling, it would not completely undermine the investment case for the company. Citigroup stated its belief that the key metric for stablecoins is transaction volume, not circulating supply. The bank has assigned a "high risk" rating to Circle's stock and set a price target of $243.

Goldman Sachs has lowered its price target for Coinbase to $235 from $270, though it maintained its buy rating, U.S. financial news outlet TheStreet reported. The investment bank noted that crypto-related stocks have been trading sideways amid recent volatility after falling about 46% from their highs last October, reflecting continued investor uncertainty about the market outlook. However, Goldman Sachs added that some crypto stocks are now entering attractive buying zones.

Tempo, a blockchain focused on stablecoins and payments, has added support for the omnichain stablecoin USDT0. According to The Block, USDT0 is issued based on LayerZero's (ZRO) omnichain token standard and is pegged to USDT. The company stated that this move strengthens its foundation for transferring U.S. dollar liquidity quickly and efficiently across multiple blockchains.

The UK government has announced new sanctions targeting the Chinese-language cryptocurrency platform Xinbi, The Block reported. UK authorities noted that Xinbi provides cryptocurrency services to fraudulent organizations, supporting them with transaction information and various equipment used in criminal activities.

Iran has delivered its response to a 15-point proposal from the United States, TASS news agency reported. Iran characterized the offer as the third instance of American deception, arguing that the U.S. aims to manipulate international public opinion, suppress oil prices, and secure more time to prepare for additional military action.