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U.S. Vice President JD Vance has suggested he may visit Pakistan for talks with Iran, Walter Bloomberg reported, citing CNN. The U.S. is reportedly working to arrange the talks in Pakistan this weekend.

While Circle's stock plunged 20% after reports that the U.S. crypto market structure bill (CLARITY) would ban interest payments on stablecoin balances, some analysts argue the sell-off is excessive and could ultimately benefit the stablecoin issuer. Markus Thielen, founder of 10x Research, told CoinDesk that the market may be overlooking the long-term effects. He said that in its current form, the provision weakens Coinbase's distribution-focused model more than Circle's infrastructure role. Currently, Coinbase receives a significant portion of the interest revenue generated by USDC through a revenue-sharing agreement with Circle. An interest ban would diminish this advantage for Coinbase, potentially strengthening Circle's negotiating position when the agreement is up for renewal in August 2026, Thielen explained.

Payy, a developer of Zero-Knowledge (ZK) proof-based privacy stablecoins, has raised $6 million in a seed funding round led by FirstMark Capital, The Block reported. The round, which also saw participation from Robot Ventures and DBA Crypto, brings Payy's total funding to $8 million. The company is developing its own Ethereum Layer 2 network, the Payy network, which will allow institutions to transact without exposing sensitive financial information such as transaction histories, balances, and positions. Payy currently offers a non-custodial wallet and credit card services. The Payy network testnet is scheduled to launch next month, with a mainnet launch targeted for this summer. The new capital will be used to expand the team and attract institutional clients.

Regulatory clarity for cryptocurrency is coming soon, said U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Michael Selig, according to a report from Solid Intel.

Whale Alert reported that 207,314,047 USDT has been transferred from an unknown wallet to Binance. The transaction is valued at about $207 million.

Morgan Stanley's Bitcoin spot ETF, MSBT, has officially announced its listing on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), a move that signals an imminent launch, according to Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas. In a post on X, Balchunas noted that Morgan Stanley is the first bank to launch a BTC ETF. He described the firm as a major bank with the largest financial advisory network, comprising 16,000 advisors who manage $6.2 trillion. The development follows Morgan Stanley's filing of a second amended S-1 form for MSBT with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on March 20.

Nasdaq-listed Bitcoin miner Cipher Digital (CIFR) is accelerating its transition from a mining-focused company to a high-performance computing (HPC) and AI infrastructure provider, with its stock price also rising, Decrypt reported. The outlet added that other established mining firms, such as Core Scientific and Kiln Infrastructure (formerly Bitfarms), are also shifting their business models to meet the growing demand for AI.

According to CoinNess market monitoring, BTC has fallen below $71,000. BTC is trading at $70,993.97 on the Binance USDT market.

Coinbase announced the addition of MEZO to its listing roadmap.

Polymarket's Google search volume has hit a new high for the third consecutive month, The Block reported. The outlet noted that this trend is a classic sign of a product transitioning from a viral marketing success to mainstream market adoption.

Franklin Templeton has partnered with Ondo Finance (ONDO) to launch five tokenized ETFs that can be traded directly from crypto wallets, Bloomberg reported. The tokens, which represent the FFOG, FLQL, FGD, FLHY, and INCE ETFs, are available for trading 24/7. The service will initially be offered in Europe, the Asia-Pacific region, the Middle East, and Latin America, with U.S. availability planned pending regulatory clarity. Investors in these tokenized ETFs will hold rights to the returns rather than the underlying assets, enabling new applications such as using them as collateral in DeFi. The outlet added that other major asset managers, including BlackRock and WisdomTree, are also pursuing plans for ETF tokenization in the U.S.

The UK government has announced an immediate halt to cryptocurrency donations to political parties, citing the risk of inflows from uncertain foreign sources and a lack of traceability. According to CoinDesk, the decision is based on the Lycroft Report, which recommended a temporary suspension rather than a permanent ban until regulators can establish stricter rules. The report specifically warned that the anonymity associated with cryptocurrencies could undermine democratic transparency. The ban applies to all donations regardless of size and takes effect immediately today.

A bipartisan group in the U.S. Senate has stated that measures by prediction market platforms to ban insider trading are insufficient, and they intend to push forward with a bill to completely ban sports-related betting, CNBC reported. The statement comes after platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi announced they would introduce their own policies to block insider trading following discussions about the proposed ban. The bill's sponsors, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) and Rep. John Curtis (R-UT), argued that more substantial measures are needed. The two lawmakers highlighted the need for the legislation by pointing to instances of betting on injuries to high school athletes and suspected insider trading related to the recent conflict in Iran on these platforms.

While Bitcoin is showing signs of a rebound, stronger demand is needed for a sustained rally, according to a weekly report from on-chain analytics firm Glassnode. The report noted that recent net inflows into spot ETFs signal renewed institutional participation, and selling pressure has somewhat eased. However, Glassnode warned it is too early to confirm a trend reversal, citing low spot trading volumes and resistance at the $84,000 level, which represents the average cost basis for short-term holders. Furthermore, negative funding rates in the perpetual futures market suggest a prevailing bearish sentiment. The market has entered a phase described as "Profit Flows Running Dry," a characteristic of the later stages of a downturn. While this reduces immediate selling pressure, it also indicates a lack of demand. Glassnode anticipates a potential reshaping of the market structure around the options expiry on March 27.

A senior Iranian official said that while Iran's initial reaction to a U.S. proposal was not positive, Tehran is still reviewing the offer, Walter Bloomberg reported, citing Reuters.

Bitcoin is showing signs of a market bottom as it consolidates between $60,000 and $75,000, with easing selling pressure, stabilizing spot ETF inflows, and a recovering supply from long-term holders, The Block reported, citing K33 Research. The report suggests that the trend of modest net inflows into spot ETFs since late February indicates an end to the large-scale selling that began last October. Additionally, the number of long-term holders, which fell late last year, has started to increase again. However, the report also highlighted persistent macroeconomic uncertainties, including geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, rising oil prices, and reduced expectations for interest rate cuts due to the Fed's hawkish stance. Current market indicators reflect this caution, with futures market open interest (OI) at a year-to-date low and negative funding rates suggesting weak buying demand.

Iran has laid out its conditions for an end to the war, according to its state-run broadcaster Press TV. The conditions include: - A complete cessation of attacks and assassinations - A promise and guarantee against the recurrence of war - Reparations for war damages - An end to the war on all fronts - Recognition and guarantees from the international community for Iran's jurisdiction over the Strait of Hormuz Iran had previously stated that it would end the war at a time of its own choosing.

U.S. President Donald Trump's new President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) includes several cryptocurrency experts, according to a report on X from Eleanor Terrett, host of Crypto in America. The members reportedly include David Sacks, U.S. White House AI and Cryptocurrency Head; Marc Andreessen, founder of Andreessen Horowitz (a16z); and Fred Ehrsam, co-founder of Coinbase.

Coinbase plans to provide its exchange market data directly on-chain using Chainlink's (LINK) new DataLink service, The Block reported. The move will bring real-time trading information from sources like Coinbase International and Coinbase Derivatives on-chain. The provided data is expected to include order books, futures trading data, perpetual futures, stocks, and commodities. According to the report, Coinbase aims to monetize its data while expanding its role as a comprehensive prime broker.

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

Iran's state broadcaster, Press TV, is set to announce the country's response to a U.S. proposal and its detailed conditions for ending the current conflict, according to Walter Bloomberg. He noted that while specific details have not been released, the announcement suggests Iran is preparing to state its official position amid ongoing hostilities and diplomatic pressure. Press TV added that Iran will end the war at a time of its own choosing, stating that the primary condition for a ceasefire is a halt to attacks and assassinations.

The three major U.S. stock indices opened higher today. - S&P 500: +0.89% - Nasdaq: +1% - Dow Jones: +1%

Strategy is launching a dedicated program to enhance the security of the Bitcoin network, Bitcoin News reported. The initiative aims to strengthen network stability and reliability through collaboration with global cybersecurity and cryptocurrency experts. The company is currently hiring for a leadership role to oversee the program. The security strategy will encompass various areas, including threat analysis, key management, multisig design, and wallets, with a focus on achieving institutional-grade stability and recovery capabilities.

Iran is seeking a complete end to the war, not merely a ceasefire, the state-run Fars news agency reported, citing sources. This follows an earlier statement from Iran that a ceasefire and negotiations are impossible under the current circumstances.

Bitmine announced the official launch of its institutional-grade Ethereum staking platform, MAVAN. The platform provides staking services tailored to institutional demand. While initially developed for the company's own asset management, Bitmine plans to expand its services to institutional investors and custody firms in the future.