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Bloomberg analyst James Seyffart stated that even if there is less than a 5% chance of a significant breakthrough in quantum computing within the next five to 10 years, it is still necessary to have practical countermeasures in place. He added that while some people underestimate the technology and are quick to dismiss it, the potential threat is worth preparing for even if the probability is low. Meanwhile, the discussion around the threat of quantum computing to the crypto industry, which had been dormant for some time, has been revived following a report from Google's Quantum AI team suggesting that Bitcoin could be vulnerable to such attacks sooner than previously thought.

Tony Pecore, a director at global asset management firm Franklin Templeton, has predicted that Bitcoin will reach a new all-time high in 2026, U.Today reported. He stated that this year is expected to be very positive for Bitcoin amid continued institutional buying. Pecore noted that institutional demand for the cryptocurrency has not slowed despite its drop from $126,000 to $60,000, adding that these investors are preparing for a significant step forward. However, he identified the U.S. midterm elections later this year as the biggest potential obstacle, explaining that political uncertainty and the possibility of a restructuring of regulatory agencies could temporarily dampen institutional investor sentiment in the fourth quarter.

The Nasdaq Composite has extended its intraday gains to 3.03%. The S&P 500 is currently up 2.18%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average has risen 1.22%.

Iranian President Pezeshkian stated on March 31 that Iran has no intention of starting a war but is willing to end the conflict if there is a guarantee it will not be attacked further. He claimed that the military actions of the U.S. and Israel are unprecedented crimes and violations of international law, adding that Iran had engaged in negotiations in good faith before being attacked. Pezeshkian also said that countries hosting U.S. military bases failed to prevent those bases from being used in attacks against Iran and emphasized that stopping the aggression is the way forward. He reiterated that Iran is willing to end the conflict if security guarantees are provided and urged Europe to abandon its current approach and engage in professional cooperation consistent with international law.

Michael Wu, CEO of global crypto trading and market-making firm Amber Group, described the 2022 collapse of FTX as the biggest crisis of his life in a recent interview with OKX. He noted that while the company had once grown to a $10 billion valuation with 1,300 employees, the FTX collapse led to unavoidable large-scale restructuring and losses, causing the firm to shrink rapidly. Wu stated that the key lesson from the bankruptcies of FTX and Three Arrows Capital is the paramount importance of resilience and risk management in business operations, adding that life and business do not always grow in a linear fashion. He also identified the core vision for the blockchain industry as becoming the key infrastructure for an economy based on artificial intelligence agents.

The stablecoin market is projected to grow to $2 trillion by 2028, according to global investment bank Standard Chartered (SC). In a report, the bank stated that stablecoin transactions are continuously expanding and have the potential to grow approximately fivefold by that year. The velocity of circulation has doubled over the past two years, and transaction frequency is also increasing. SC explained that this market growth is being driven by rising demand for artificial intelligence (AI)-based payments and the expanding use of stablecoins as an alternative to traditional finance.

According to CoinNess market monitoring, BTC has risen above $68,000. BTC is trading at $68,000.37 on the Binance USDT market.

Cardano (ADA) founder Charles Hoskinson has warned that the crypto market structure bill (CLARITY) could take more than 10 years to be implemented and may be exploited by shifting political powers in the process. He predicted that the bill would ultimately not survive a future administration. In an interview with CoinDesk, Hoskinson explained that even if the bill passes, it would take years to create the implementing rules, potentially delaying full enforcement for up to 15 years. He added that hostility toward crypto has grown in politics, particularly among Democrats, since the collapse of FTX. This has fostered a regulatory environment where new projects are treated as securities by default, which he noted is advantageous for existing tokens like ADA, XRP, and ETH but structurally disadvantages new projects.

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

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

The number of active Dogecoin (DOGE) addresses jumped by 28% this week to approximately 73,000, but the token's price has failed to gain momentum, The Crypto Basic reported. According to the outlet, on-chain data suggests growing interest in the Dogecoin network. However, this positive on-chain environment contrasts with DOGE's price, which has remained in a bearish zone. The price fell by 2.55% during the same period that active addresses increased. The analysis also noted that on its four-hour chart, DOGE appears to be trapped in a descending triangle pattern, continuing to set lower lows.

The 30-day simple moving average of total daily transaction fees on the Bitcoin network has dropped to approximately 2.5 BTC, its lowest level since March 2011, according to an analysis by Glassnode. The firm noted that a sharp decline in network fees of this magnitude signifies a clear decrease in on-chain transaction demand and suggests a slowdown in network activity.

Following a report from Google's Quantum AI team suggesting Bitcoin could be vulnerable to quantum computing attacks sooner than expected, StarkWare co-founder Eli Ben-Sasson stressed that the protocol must begin preparing solutions immediately. He proposed measures like BIP 360 to the Bitcoin community, which would introduce a quantum-resistant wallet format and enable voluntary migration. Ben-Sasson emphasized that the threat from quantum computing is not an unfounded rumor or a biased claim designed to create uncertainty. CoinDesk noted that the message from nearly every sector of the industry is the same: the threat is no longer theoretical, and it is time to act. The only remaining variable, the outlet explained, is whether the Bitcoin protocol can complete its migration before quantum hardware becomes sufficiently advanced.

Ripple announced on March 31 that it has partnered with global payments firm Convera. Through the collaboration, Convera aims to strengthen its stablecoin-based global payment capabilities. The two companies plan to jointly combine a global payment network with stablecoin-based settlement methods to improve transaction speed, liquidity, and reliability.

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.