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Pierre Rochard of the Bitcoin Bond Company has criticized the U.S. Federal Reserve's proposed Basel III revisions for their lack of clarity on capital requirements for Bitcoin, Cointelegraph reported. In a comment letter submitted to the Fed, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Rochard argued that authorities should not finalize the regulations without providing a clear rationale and framework. He warned that the ambiguity could increase legal risks for large banks involved in holding, lending, custody, and derivatives trading of BTC, potentially causing market confusion. Currently, Bitcoin is subject to a 1250% risk weight under the Basel framework. Rochard emphasized that while authorities have provided guidance for treating stock tokens similarly to traditional stocks, they have remained silent on BTC.

A Polymarket trader made a nearly 100-fold profit in under a minute by capitalizing on a crucial mistake by a UFC announcer, CoinDesk reported. During a UFC heavyweight match on March 29, Tyrell Fortune defeated Marcin Tybura. However, the ring announcer mistakenly declared the wrong winner before correcting the announcement a minute later. A Polymarket user, "LlamaEnjoyer," bought $676 worth of contracts on the actual winner when the price plummeted to one cent. When the price surged 100-fold after the correction, the user secured a profit of $67,000.

Binance has announced it will list the BASED/USDT perpetual futures contract at 10:15 a.m. UTC on March 30, offering up to 50x leverage.

Venus (XVS) has experienced an unusual price surge on the South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb, at one point touching 30,000 won for a 580% gain from the previous day. The token is currently trading at 25,240 won, up approximately 472%. The rally comes after Bithumb placed XVS on its delisting watchlist on March 16.

OKX announced it will list Based (BASED) for spot trading at 12:00 p.m. UTC on March 30.

XRP has entered a full-scale bear market, raising concerns of further declines, The Crypto Basic reported. Cryptocurrency analyst Chart Nerd noted that XRP's turn to a bear market was confirmed in January when it fell below the key support level of $1.8. The bearish trend is expected to persist as long as the price fails to break above $1.65, with the bottom of this decline anticipated to be between $0.7 and $0.8, according to the analyst. The media outlet added that XRP exhibited similar patterns following its price peaks in 2013, 2018, and 2021. While some in the community argue that expanding usability and institutional adoption will drive XRP's price, a counterargument remains that a cyclical decline is unavoidable, regardless of institutional involvement.

Odds of a recession this year have surged to the 40% range on the prediction market platform Kalshi, up from the 20% range earlier this month.

South Korea's Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) is tightening regulations for Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs), focusing on stricter entry requirements and anti-money laundering (AML) obligations, News1 reported. A key change involves expanding the scope of the Travel Rule. Previously applied only to transactions exceeding 1 million won (around $725), the rule will now cover all transactions regardless of value. Additionally, receiving VASPs will be required to secure transaction information. The FIU has also broadened the definition of a major shareholder subject to review during business registration. The scope now extends beyond just the largest shareholder to include any shareholder who appoints the CEO or a majority of directors, as well as the largest shareholder and representative of a corporate entity that is the primary shareholder.

Despite a significant rebound, Bitcoin remains in an uncertain phase, crypto analyst Michaël van de Poppe said on X. He noted that while the price is dependent on macroeconomic conditions, he is looking for a confirmed break above $71,000 to validate the rally. Van de Poppe added that a pattern of dipping to $65,000 before another surge could signal that the upward momentum will continue.

Lista DAO (LISTA), the issuer of the over-collateralized stablecoin lisUSD, has proposed introducing Tokenomics 2.0, which includes a buyback of its native token. The core of the proposal is to eliminate the veLISTA staking system and grant voting rights to users simply for holding LISTA. Additionally, fee revenue that was previously distributed to veLISTA stakers will be used to fund the buyback. The voting period for the proposal runs from March 30 to April 2.

Digital asset investment products saw total net outflows of $414 million last week, marking the first time in five weeks that more money left the funds than entered, CoinShares reported in its weekly fund flow report. Bitcoin products accounted for $194 million of the outflows, while Ethereum products saw $222 million exit. CoinShares attributed the shift to prolonged conflict in Iran and rising inflation concerns. The firm noted that a decisive factor was the changing outlook for the FOMC's meeting this coming June, with expectations shifting from a potential rate cut to the possibility of a rate hike.

Dunamu announced it has changed the date for its stock swap and transfer with Naver Financial from June 30 to Sept. 30. The move follows a decision made in November last year, when both companies approved a comprehensive stock swap designed to make Dunamu a subsidiary of Naver Financial and, by extension, a grandchild company of Naver.

Dunamu announced revenue of 1.5578 trillion won (approx. $1.2 billion) for 2025, a 10% decrease from the prior year. The company's operating profit for the year was 869.3 billion won (approx. $668 million), and its net profit was 708.9 billion won (approx. $545 million), down 26.7% and 27.9% year-over-year, respectively. Dunamu attributed the decline in revenue and operating profit to a decrease in market trading volume amid a global economic slowdown.

Amid ongoing weakness in the cryptocurrency market driven by geopolitical risks and financial volatility, the underperformance of altcoins has been particularly pronounced, according to an analysis. Crypto analyst Darkfost noted in a contribution to CryptoQuant that altcoins have never been under such significant pressure. Currently, more than 40% of all altcoins have either set new all-time lows or are trading near them, a figure that surpasses the 38% recorded during the previous bear market. Darkfost diagnosed that while the macroeconomic environment is unfavorable, structural problems within the market are also a factor. The analyst pointed out that with over 47 million cryptocurrencies in existence, liquidity is becoming increasingly fragmented as many new tokens are issued on specific networks like Solana, Base, and BNB Chain. As a result, the overall price competitiveness of altcoins has been severely damaged. However, Darkfost concluded that this extreme situation could present a very attractive opportunity for investors capable of identifying and selecting well-known, solid projects.

An anonymous whale deposited 1,102 BTC, worth $74.21 million, to Binance, according to Lookonchain. The whale had acquired the holdings eight months ago at an average price of $117,770 per coin and faces a potential loss of approximately $55.6 million if sold now.

Bitcoin may be entering its final stress phase, but a definitive market bottom has not yet formed, according to an analysis by CryptoQuant senior analyst Julio Moreno. Moreno noted that while the Net Unrealized Profit/Loss (NUPL) indicator for long-term BTC holders is approaching a critical inflection point, it does not yet signal a final bottom. In past cycles, market bottoms were established only after the NUPL for long-term holders turned negative, indicating a state of net unrealized loss. He stated that this period of testing investor confidence has historically lasted anywhere from six to 277 days. "In this cycle, there has been a rapid adjustment, with the profitability of long-term holders plummeting from 58% to 3% since the peak in October of last year," Moreno said. "However, the NUPL currently remains above zero, making it difficult to consider this a full capitulation zone." He explained that a market bottom forms not merely when investors are under pressure, but when accumulated profits are wiped out and positions turn into losses. "As long as the NUPL for long-term holders does not turn negative, the likelihood of an early bottom is limited," he added.

Capital B (ALCPB), a publicly listed European company strategically acquiring Bitcoin, announced it has secured €2.8 million ($3.22 million). The funds were raised by converting its convertible bonds held by Blockstream Capital and UTXO Management into common stock, with both firms also acquiring additional new shares. Capital B said the capital injection will be used to strengthen its Bitcoin acquisition strategy.

U.S. Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded a total net outflow of $296 million last week, according to data from SoSoValue. BlackRock's IBIT saw the largest outflow at $158 million. Meanwhile, Ethereum spot ETFs experienced a net outflow of $207 million. BlackRock's ETHA led the outflows in this category, with $285 million withdrawn from the fund.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse stated that cryptocurrency, once dismissed as "rat poison" or a worthless asset, is now recognized as a key technology reshaping the financial structure. He added that major global corporations are also exploring the use of stablecoins and cryptocurrencies. "We have pursued strategic partnerships and deals that are not confined to the industry to bridge the gap between traditional finance and the crypto ecosystem, and this is gradually leading to results," Garlinghouse emphasized.

The Ethereum Foundation staked 22,517 ETH, worth $46.2 million, on the Ethereum Beacon Chain five minutes ago, according to on-chain data platform Arkham (ARKM). This transaction marks the foundation's largest single stake to date.

The Bank of Japan's Policy Board is maintaining its stance on raising interest rates and has signaled the possibility of further monetary tightening, Bloomberg reported. According to a summary of the Monetary Policy Meeting released on March 30, one of the nine board members argued that interest rates should be raised without hesitation, provided there is no significant downturn in the economy. Traders are now pricing in a 69% probability that the Bank of Japan will raise rates at its next policy meeting, scheduled for April 28.

BTC perp long/short ratios on top exchanges by open interest The following are the 24-hour long/short ratios for BTC perpetual futures on the world’s three largest crypto futures exchanges by open interest: Overall: 49.85% long, 50.15% short - Binance: 49.51% long, 50.49% short - OKX: 50.6% long, 49.4% short - Bybit: 50.5% long, 49.5% short

Nasdaq-listed company Tron (TRON) announced it has purchased an additional 156,819 TRX. This brings its total holdings to 689.1 million TRX. The company stated it plans to continue expanding its TRX holdings to enhance shareholder value.

Stablecoin flows on Binance have shifted from net outflows to net inflows, cryptocurrency analyst Darkfost reported in a CryptoQuant contribution. He noted that while geopolitical conflicts are affecting global financial markets, the crypto market has remained relatively resilient in recent weeks, with a notable increase in stablecoin inflows on Binance. The trend reverses large-scale net outflows of $3.4 billion on Dec. 11 and $6.7 billion on Feb. 15, with the exchange now recording a net inflow of $2.4 billion. While this could be interpreted as a positive signal, Darkfost explained that further upward momentum is needed.

Crypto lending protocol Aave (AAVE) has launched on X Layer, the Ethereum Layer 2 blockchain developed by OKX, Cointelegraph reported. Users of the OKX Wallet and X Layer can now borrow assets and earn interest directly within the app without needing to bridge them to other chains.