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U.S. President Donald Trump, writing on Truth Social, addressed countries like the United Kingdom that are facing jet fuel shortages due to issues in the Strait of Hormuz. He noted that these were nations that had refused to participate in eliminating Iran's leadership. Trump suggested they should either buy oil from the United States, which he said has plenty, or go to the Strait of Hormuz to secure their own oil. He added that these countries must learn to fight for themselves, as the U.S. would no longer provide assistance, just as they had not helped the U.S. Trump claimed that Iran has been virtually annihilated and the difficult part is over, reiterating that it is now up to them to secure their own oil.

Forex payments startup OpenFX has raised $94 million to expand its cross-border payments using stablecoins, Reuters reported. The investment round, which valued the company at around $500 million, included participation from Accel, Lightspeed Faction, M13, Northzone, and Pantera. The funds will be used for expansion into Southeast Asian and Latin American markets.

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao has stated that there is no need for excessive fear regarding the impact of quantum computing on cryptocurrencies. Writing on Binance Square, he explained that from a macro perspective, cryptocurrencies can be upgraded to quantum-resistant algorithms. However, Zhao acknowledged several practical challenges with implementation. He noted that reaching consensus for network upgrades is difficult in a decentralized environment, and projects with discontinued development may not be upgraded at all. Additionally, the introduction of new code could create short-term security vulnerabilities, while individual wallet users would face the burden of migrating their assets to new systems. Zhao concluded that cryptographic technology evolves faster than decryption methods, and that rising computing power actually accelerates cryptographic development, ensuring its persistence even in a post-quantum era.

The Russian government has approved a bill that will only permit cryptocurrency trading through licensed intermediaries, significantly restricting access for individuals, Cointelegraph reported. Under the new regulatory framework, the Russian Ministry of Finance stated that trading digital currencies without a regulated intermediary will be prohibited. Individual investors will be required to pass a test and will only be allowed to purchase up to 300,000 rubles ($3,700) annually of 'the most liquid digital currencies' through a single intermediary. The Central Bank of Russia will designate the eligible coins. While residents can still purchase cryptocurrencies from overseas, they must report these transactions to tax authorities. Critics argue the regulations could be counterproductive. Sergey Mendeleev, founder of Exved, said the situation would end up like a casino, where people do not play less but instead move their activities to online and underground channels outside of state control.

According to DL News, London Crypto Club analysts David Brickell and Chris Mills argued in a report that Bitcoin is maintaining positive fundamentals despite widespread pessimism in the market. They noted that realized profits for BTC have decreased by approximately 96% year-over-year, significantly easing selling pressure. The cryptocurrency has also shown relative stability amid geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, falling by only about 0.2% over the past month and demonstrating relative strength compared to traditional safe-haven assets like gold. Institutional capital inflows are also continuing. In March, Bitcoin ETFs attracted around $1.2 billion in inflows, and over-the-counter (OTC) trading volumes are on the rise. The analysts added that more conservative investors, such as pension funds and university endowments, are increasingly entering the market.

According to crypto analyst Cryptometugce, the average purchase price for Bitcoin investors, known as the realized price, is currently around $54,000. He suggested that any price action below this level could be considered an undervalued phase, making a strategy of buying spot Bitcoin in installments potentially effective if the price breaks below this threshold. However, the analyst cautioned that a long-term approach is necessary, citing historical data showing that Bitcoin has previously remained below its realized price for periods ranging from seven to as long as 301 days. He also advised that investors should remain mindful of the potential for further price declines.

Darius Moukhtarzade, a researcher at crypto ETP issuer 21Shares, has called for more stable token issuance strategies, citing a recent increase in failed launches. Speaking at the ETHCC blockchain conference, he stated that tokens must be directly linked to core functions such as protocol revenue, governance, or AI agent-based incentives. According to Moukhtarzade, the future success of a token depends not on short-term price increases but on its ability to build a sustainable on-chain economic mechanism that can attract institutional capital and navigate the regulatory environment. He suggested several ways to improve tokenomics this year, including: - Expanding the initial circulating supply to over 20% - Achieving product-market fit (PMF) - Designing transparent token supply plans with long-term vesting schedules

Hashdex has introduced options trading for its crypto index fund (NCIQ), CoinDesk reported. The move allows investors to utilize hedging, income generation, and risk management strategies. Launched in February 2025, NCIQ offers a diversified investment structure that includes various cryptocurrencies such as BTC, ETH, XRP, SOL, ADA, LINK, and XLM. The fund has approximately $100 million in assets under management.

A new address starting with bc1q9j withdrew 1,000 BTC, worth $67.25 million, from Binance a short while ago, according to Lookonchain.

USDS is up over 17% in a short-term surge on South Korean crypto exchange Upbit. The token hit a high of 2,012 won ($1.49) and is currently trading at approximately 1,790 won ($1.33). USDS is the dollar-pegged stablecoin of the Sky Protocol.

Digital asset services firm Keyrock has been valued at $1.1 billion in a Series C funding round, CoinDesk reported. The round was led by SC Ventures, with existing investor Ripple (XRP) also participating. The company plans to use the funds to strengthen its financial structure and pursue mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Keyrock provides market-making, asset management, over-the-counter trading, and options services.

According to CoinNess market monitoring, BTC has fallen below $67,000. BTC is trading at $66,953.48 on the Binance USDT market.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the war with Iran is past the halfway point in terms of achieving its objectives, not in terms of time, Walter Bloomberg reported. He added that Israel and the United States have inflicted significant damage on Iran's nuclear program.

The Iranian Army's air defense unit shot down a U.S.-Israeli "Lucas" drone in the Geshm area of southern Iran at 6:00 a.m. UTC on March 31, according to Iran's Tasnim News Agency. The incident brings the total number of drones downed by Iranian forces to 147.

South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb announced on March 31 that it posted 651.3 billion won ($482.4 million) in revenue and 163.5 billion won ($121.1 million) in operating profit for 2025, according to its annual business report. The figures represent a 31.2% increase in revenue and a 22.3% rise in operating profit year-over-year, Maeil Business Newspaper reported. This marks the second consecutive year of profitability for the exchange, following a surplus in 2024.

An analysis suggests that the market may be poised for a rebound as long-term BTC holders have begun selling at a loss. In a contribution to CryptoQuant, on-chain analyst Crypto Dan noted that the Spent Output Profit Ratio (SOPR) for long-term BTC holders has dropped below one, indicating they are now selling at a loss. He explained that long-term holders are typically unfazed by short-term price fluctuations. When these holders begin to capitulate, it often means short-term investors have either exited the market or are facing significant losses. Historical data suggests this phase can lead to reduced selling pressure and the formation of a market bottom. While it is difficult to confirm a definitive bottom, Dan argued that the point at which losses become widespread can signify the peak of fear and serve as a starting point for a rebound.

Solana (SOL) has added support for XSGD, a stablecoin pegged to the Singapore dollar, and XUSD, a stablecoin pegged to the U.S. dollar, the project announced on its official X account. Both stablecoins are issued by Singapore-based payment infrastructure firm StraitX and are designed for on-chain foreign exchange trading and payments.

The government of Bhutan transferred 325 BTC ($25.19 million) to an address previously used to deposit funds to Galaxy Digital, Onchain Lens reported.

Starknet, an Ethereum Layer 2 network, plans to implement a new privacy-enhancing technology, STRK20, by the end of this month, according to an announcement on its official X account. The technology is designed to allow project teams to issue stablecoins and other assets while keeping transaction details and balances encrypted and private.

Binance has announced it will delist seven spot trading pairs at 7:00 a.m. UTC on April 2. The affected pairs are ALT/BNB, ARB/TUSD, BNB/ARS, GALA/ETH, INJ/BNB, SOLV/FDUSD, and XRP/TUSD.

The Bank of Korea has stated it will respond if one-sided movements in the foreign exchange market become more pronounced, Yonhap News reported. Yoon Gyeong-soo, Director General of the Bank of Korea's International Department, said the central bank is closely monitoring the outflow of foreign equity funds from a supply and demand perspective. He added that while the bank does not target a specific exchange rate, the won has been depreciating at a rapid pace recently. Separately, South Korean foreign exchange authorities, including the Bank of Korea, announced today that they net-sold a record $22.467 billion in the fourth quarter of last year (October to December) to stabilize the market. Meanwhile, the USD/KRW exchange rate closed today at 1,530.1 won, an increase of 14.4 won.

The rising yield on U.S. 10-year Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) is weakening Bitcoin's investment appeal, according to an analysis by CoinDesk. TIPS, which are government bonds that account for inflation, are used as a market indicator for real interest rates. The outlet explained that the 10-year TIPS yield has climbed by over 30 basis points since the initial U.S. attack on Iran. This yield represents the real return offered by the bonds, and as it increases, capital tends to flow out of risk assets and non-yielding assets. Separately, Bitfinex projected that a Bitcoin recovery would be difficult unless the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates or market liquidity improves.

A debate is intensifying within the industry over whether Strategy (MSTR) could recover the full value of its 762,099 BTC, worth $51.5 billion, if it were to sell its holdings, BeInCrypto reported. Udi Wertheimer, co-founder of the Bitcoin inscription project Taproot Wizards, argued that Strategy would recover a maximum of $20 billion. He explained that since the company holds 3.63% of the total BTC supply, a large-scale sell order would overwhelm market liquidity and cause the price to plummet. In contrast, Bitcoin Asset Research countered that buying 760,000 BTC directly from the market would cost over $50 billion due to slippage, suggesting Strategy's holdings should command a premium. Currently, Strategy's market capitalization is approximately $57 billion, with its holdings equating to one BTC per 496 shares. The company's average purchase price for its BTC is $75,694, placing it at an approximate 10% loss. Yesterday, Strategy announced that it had not made any additional BTC purchases for the first time in 13 weeks.

Binance Wallet announced the launch of its prediction market service at 6:00 a.m. UTC on March 31. Users can participate in various bets created on Predict.Fun, a decentralized protocol based on the BNB Smart Chain (BSC). All transactions are conducted using Tether (USDT). The service may be restricted depending on local regulations.

Dubai's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) has introduced a formal regulatory framework for exchange-traded derivatives (ETDs), Cointelegraph reported. The new rules permit participation from retail investors but limit leverage to 5x. The framework also specifies that the authority has the power to intervene immediately depending on market and trading conditions.