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The seven-day simple moving average for U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF flows turned negative early last week, with daily net outflows ranging from 200 to 500 BTC, according to an analysis by Glassnode. The firm noted that while the outflow volume is small, the consistent trend is a quiet sign that institutional investor demand remains sluggish at current Bitcoin price levels.

Ripple's (XRP) stablecoin, RLUSD, has completed a reserve audit from Deloitte, one of the 'Big Four' global accounting firms, The Crypto Basic reported. According to a certificate issued on March 26, the audit confirmed that as of the end of February, RLUSD's reserves exceeded its circulating supply. As of Feb. 27, RLUSD had a circulating supply of approximately 1.495 billion tokens, while its U.S. dollar-based reserves stood at around $1.568 billion. The Crypto Basic added that this suggests RLUSD's reserve structure complies with the regulatory guidelines of the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS).

A whale that had been dormant for two years deposited 600 BTC, worth approximately $40.41 million, to Binance, according to Lookonchain. Deposits to exchanges are typically interpreted as a precursor to selling.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk commented on X that if quantum computers can break Bitcoin's security, as Google has projected, one positive outcome would be the ability to recover wallets with forgotten passwords. Musk's remark was a reply to a post by crypto venture investor Max Reiff. Reiff had sarcastically summarized a Google report published yesterday, which suggested that Bitcoin could be vulnerable to quantum computing attacks sooner than anticipated. Reiff quipped that Google's message was effectively that it had figured out how to crack Bitcoin but was slowing its research to give the crypto industry a chance to find a solution.

Mercado Libre, the largest e-commerce company in Latin America, has decided to discontinue its proprietary cryptocurrency, Mercado Coin, which was used for customer cashback. According to CoinDesk, the use of Mercado Coin and the accumulation of cashback rewards will be suspended starting April 17. Mercado Libre has not provided a specific explanation for the move. Mercado Coin was launched in Brazil in August 2022 before expanding to other countries, including Mexico.

U.S. President Donald Trump said in an interview on March 31 that the war with Iran could end soon and the Strait of Hormuz would automatically reopen once American forces leave, the New York Post reported. He claimed that Iran had blockaded the strait for 31 days, causing a surge in global energy prices, and suggested that other nations using the waterway could reopen it themselves. Trump added that the U.S. would not remain in the region for long and is currently inflicting severe damage on Iranian forces. When asked about a Wall Street Journal report suggesting he might end the war without ensuring the strait was reopened, Trump stated that his sole mission is to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. He reiterated his belief that the strait would open automatically once the U.S. withdraws.

Nasdaq-listed Bitcoin miner Bitfarms, which is shifting its business focus to AI-centric data centers, is expected to sell its entire holding of 1,827 BTC, CoinDesk reported. According to the report, Bitfarms still held 1,827 BTC as of 2025, and its management revealed plans during a fourth-quarter earnings call to sell all of its Bitcoin holdings. The company recorded a realized profit of approximately $28.2 million from selling BTC last year and is believed to have actively cashed out its holdings this year as well. While the specific quantity of BTC sold has not been disclosed, management has made it clear that further sales are planned.

Cryptocurrency is an increasingly influential political issue for 80% of young voters in the United Kingdom, according to a new report from Coinbase and JL Partners, Cointelegraph reported. The survey, which targeted individuals aged 16 to 25, found that crypto is becoming a benchmark for gauging trust in political parties. According to the report, 26% of respondents said they are more likely to support a party that proposes innovative crypto policies, while 43% indicated they would have more trust in a party that embraces new technologies like crypto. Tom Duff Gordon, Coinbase's VP of International Policy, noted that with the UK government pushing to lower the voting age to 16, approximately 1.3 million new voters could enter the electorate. He suggested this will elevate cryptocurrency as a key topic on major party agendas. Gordon pointed out that this trend contrasts with the government's recent decision to ban political donations in cryptocurrency. The UK government previously announced an immediate halt to such donations, citing the risk of untraceable foreign funds and a lack of transparency.

According to local Iranian media, Iran's Revolutionary Guard has announced plans to target U.S. companies throughout the Middle East starting April 1. The move is described as a retaliatory measure for U.S. airstrikes.

The optimal price for buying Bitcoin on the dip is around $54,000, U.Today reported, based on on-chain data. Citing the realized price model from on-chain data platform CryptoQuant, the outlet explained that while Bitcoin's price chart currently shows technical instability and a clear downward trend, the realized price becomes a critical indicator. The analysis suggests that market bottoms typically form at or below the realized price, a point where supply tends to move from short-term investors to long-term holders with stronger conviction. Therefore, buying Bitcoin below the realized price of $54,000 in the later stages of a correction could present a true opportunity.

Global investment bank Morgan Stanley's decision to launch its own branded Bitcoin spot ETF is a rare case, according to CoinDesk anchor Jenn Sanasie. Citing an analysis from Bloomberg analyst James Seyffart, she explained that the move could be a strategic measure to attract high-net-worth individuals who have accumulated wealth through cryptocurrency, noting that Morgan Stanley manages approximately $7 trillion in assets within its wealth management division alone. CoinNess previously reported that the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) had officially approved the listing of Morgan Stanley's Bitcoin spot ETF, MSBT.

The Core Foundation, the organization building the Bitcoin-based decentralized finance (BTCFi) ecosystem, is developing a Zcash (ZEC) expansion layer called Zprotocol, The Block reported. Zprotocol will be an EVM-compatible Layer 1 blockchain that utilizes Core's Bitcoin-based consensus model, "Satoshi Plus." According to the foundation, this will support a variety of on-chain use cases within the Zcash ecosystem. The protocol is scheduled to launch in the second half of this year.

The three major U.S. stock indices opened higher today. - S&P 500: +1.14% - Nasdaq: +1.11% - Dow Jones: +1.10%

U.S. stock and cryptocurrency trading app Robinhood announced that it has listed NEAR for spot trading.

Coinbase's Layer 2 network, Base, will focus this year on tokenization, stablecoin payments, and developer ecosystem expansion, CoinDesk reported. The network also plans to transition from its Optimism (OP Stack)-based architecture to its own infrastructure to enhance both its independence and scalability.

Security firm CertiK has issued a warning about the risk of cryptocurrency theft through the popular AI agent platform OpenClaw. The firm explained that malicious skill plugins are being used as an attack vector to steal authentication information from major browser wallets such as MetaMask and Phantom. CertiK strongly advises non-expert users to refrain from installing OpenClaw until a security-verified version is released.

Stablecoin startup The Better Money Company has raised $10 million, Fortune reported. The funding round was led by a16z crypto, with participation from BoxGroup and Sunflower Capital. Circle co-founder Sean Neville and former Microsoft executive Charlie Songhurst also participated as angel investors. The company has not disclosed how the funds will be used.

Global brokerage Interactive Brokers (IBKR) has officially launched a direct cryptocurrency trading service for retail investors in the European Economic Area (EEA). Investors can now trade 11 cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and Sui, around the clock directly from their existing stock and futures accounts without needing a separate app.

An increase in stablecoin turnover could limit demand for new issuance, according to an analysis by global investment bank Standard Chartered (SC). Turnover measures how frequently issued stablecoins are used, and a higher velocity allows the same supply to facilitate more transactions. In a report, SC explained that while it had expected stablecoin turnover to remain stable as the market expanded, the speed of use has actually increased, reducing the need for supply growth. The bank noted that turnover has seen limited change in emerging markets, where stablecoins are primarily used as a savings vehicle. USDC has been the main driver of the rise in turnover. Its usage frequency has rapidly increased since mid-2024 on networks like Solana and Base, expanding its utility as an alternative to traditional finance and in AI payments. In contrast, USDT has maintained a relatively low turnover rate, as its use remains centered on savings demand in emerging markets, the report added.

Anthony Scaramucci, founder of U.S. alternative investment firm SkyBridge Capital, stated in an interview with BeInCrypto that a proposed crypto market structure bill (CLARITY) is effectively stalled. He attributed the difficulty in reaching a bipartisan agreement to several factors, including increased animosity from the Democratic Party after President Donald Trump launched a memecoin before his inauguration, earning between $600 million and $700 million. Scaramucci also noted that Trump's remarks on Greenland and military actions in Iran have further deepened political divisions. He explained that in the current political environment, securing the 60 votes needed to overcome a Senate filibuster is virtually impossible. Scaramucci suggested that this regulatory uncertainty could delay the bill's passage until after the 2026 midterm elections.

Cryptocurrency financial services firm Galaxy Digital has launched a Solana (SOL) staking feature on GalaxyOne, its financial platform for individual investors, according to a PR Newswire press release. The new feature allows users to earn staking rewards by participating in blockchain validation. GalaxyOne is a platform designed for the integrated management of cash equivalents, stocks, and cryptocurrencies.

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said the next few days will be a decisive moment in the war with Iran, which he claimed the country has no power to stop. He added that Iran has already experienced a regime change and must make a deal if it is wise, warning that the war will otherwise intensify.

Bitcoin developers are working on a Bitcoin Improvement Proposal (BIP) to counter the threat of quantum computing, Bitcoin Magazine reported. The proposal focuses on strengthening Bitcoin's quantum-resistant security and is already being tested in a testnet environment.

Nasdaq-listed Bitcoin mining company Bitfarms (BITF) plans to change its name to Keel Infrastructure on April 1, according to a GlobeNewswire press release. Following the name change, its ticker will also change from BITF to KEEL. The company holds approximately $161 million in Bitcoin (BTC) as of March.

A new wallet deposited 19.6 million USDC into Hyperliquid and opened a long position on crude oil, according to Lookonchain.