The $244 level acts as a pivotal resistance, anchoring ZEC’s sideways pattern. Upside accumulation is confined by the $184 support, limiting potential gains. A continuing Bitcoin downtrend intensifies pressure on altcoins, underscoring the importance of disciplined risk‑reward planning.
Two recent studies show that Kalshi’s prediction markets may outshine Consumer Price Index surveys and state decision forecasts, while Polymarket’s predictions surpass analysts’ earnings estimates.
Digital money is expanding faster than the legacy cross‑border infrastructure that moves it. SWIFT, launched in 1973, relies on multiple intermediaries, takes two to five business days and costs $25‑$50 plus hidden FX fees. The slow, opaque process traps trillions in capital, driving banks to look for faster, cheaper solutions. Founded as OpenCoin in 2012, Ripple built the XRP Ledger to enable instant, low‑cost transfers. A five‑year SEC case ended in 2025 confirming XRP is not a security, giving the network regulatory certainty. Ripple now has over 300 partners, a $40 billion valuation and a regulated stablecoin, RLUSD, worth $1.4 billion. XRP settles in three to five seconds at fractions of a cent, removing intermediaries and pre‑funded accounts. RippleNet swaps fiat for XRP, moves value on‑chain, then reconverts to local currency, unlocking trapped liquidity. Recent upgrades add permissioned domains, token escrow and KYC/AML‑compliant DEXs for banks. Executives project XRP could capture 14‑20 % of SWIFT’s $150 trillion annual flow within five years, making it a viable global alternative.
Missouri’s HB 2080 has been assigned to the House Commerce Committee for consideration. The legislation would permit the state treasury to create Bitcoin holdings, and it would allow government-issued payments to be made using cryptocurrency. At present, Bitcoin trades around $65,799 per coin.
The U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency gave Crypto.com conditional approval to launch a national trust bank. The charter permits federally supervised custody of digital assets across the United States. It follows a similar OCC nod to Bridge and signals a maturing regulatory stance toward crypto. The trust bank may not accept deposits or offer lending; its core service is secure custody of assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum. Operating under a single federal charter removes the need for a patchwork of state money‑transmitter licenses. OCC reviewers examined Crypto.com’s resilience, compliance and financial stability after its October 2025 filing. The approval creates a regulated bridge between traditional finance and decentralized finance, encouraging institutional participation and new products such as crypto ETFs. It pressures legacy banks to accelerate their own crypto offerings. Crypto.com now must finalize capital, technology, and governance plans before the OCC grants a full operational charter.
Dogecoin (DOGE) is nearing a golden‑cross formation against Bitcoin (BTC) for the first time in 2026, showing rare strength despite a prolonged downtrend.
Last week, digital asset investment products experienced net outflows of $288 million. Investors in the United States were net sellers, while European investors took advantage of lower prices and increased their holdings.
CoinGecko data shows that the USD1 token briefly fell to $0.994, roughly 0.6% below its $1 peg.
Elliptic’s March 2025 report shows several crypto platforms—Bitpapa, ABCeX, Rapira, Aifory Pro—acting as hubs for sanctioned Russian entities to move funds outside traditional banks. The firms trace cross‑border transactions that mask origins and destinations, exploiting weaker KYC/AML controls on regional exchanges. While major venues like Binance and Coinbase enforce strict compliance, the fragmented ecosystem lets smaller exchanges fill a high‑risk niche. The analysis highlights large flows through stablecoins pegged to the Russian ruble, creating a blockchain‑based parallel currency. Public ledgers reveal transfers, yet linking addresses to sanctioned actors requires advanced, often imperfect, analytics. These tokens operate from jurisdictions with ambiguous regulation, can be pooled in DeFi protocols, and thus evade traditional SWIFT and fiat blocks. Experts warn that sanctions enforcement lags behind technological innovation, urging secondary sanctions on non‑compliant exchanges and tighter oversight of stablecoin issuers. Governments are expected to boost blockchain‑analytics capabilities and harmonize FATF standards globally. Closing the digital gap will be essential for future economic statecraft.
Mekras, CEO of Anodos Finance, argued that XRP was built for retail, not institutions, citing 20 M locked in an AMM that has been idle for two years and daily DEX volume under $10 M. Pollux replied that XRP now trades near $1.50, has risen to fourth in market‑cap, and he remains bullish. Their debate highlights a gap between narrative confidence and on‑chain metrics. Mekras noted XRP’s sparse participation in decentralized liquidity pools versus rivals holding billions, and warned of bugs, delayed amendments, and weak developer tools. He claims these technical gaps limit the ledger’s utility regardless of price. His emphasis stays on functional adoption over market hype. Pollux separates price action from utility, saying the recent chart supports resilience while the asset shifts toward a utility‑driven role. He acknowledges the transition will be gradual. Both agree that true growth depends on development and adoption, not just sentiment.
A former Revolut employee in London allegedly threatened to leak a user’s KYC data unless paid in cryptocurrency. The claim was posted publicly on X in late 2024, sparking immediate concern among the neobank’s customers. This incident highlights a serious insider‑extortion risk that traditional security measures may miss. Revolut issued a statement saying it is cooperating with law‑enforcement investigations and that its core security systems remain intact. The company emphasized no systemic breach has been detected. Its response follows a crisis‑management playbook aimed at reassuring users. KYC files contain IDs, address proof, and biometric data, making them valuable for identity theft. Insiders have legitimate access, which complicates detection of malicious activity. Extortionists prefer cryptocurrency for its perceived anonymity and cross‑border speed. UK and EU regulators, including the FCA and GDPR authorities, may impose fines if negligence is proven. The case could prompt tighter data‑access controls across fintech firms. Maintaining user trust will depend on stronger internal oversight and compliance.
LuckyLobster launched an AI‑native execution layer for Polymarket prediction markets. The platform lets autonomous AI agents trade 24/7 using managed wallets and sub‑second Chainlink price feeds. It connects OpenClaw agents directly to live order books with enterprise‑grade security. In its first three weeks beta, LuckyLobster generated $10.7 K volume over 700 orders and achieved a 78.6 % win rate. The system ranked #58 on Polymarket’s builder leaderboard and handled 344 K API calls without downtime. Users import an encrypted proxy wallet, link an OpenClaw agent in under a minute, set a budget and deploy one of four built‑in strategies or a custom API. Agents have already traded in 178 unique markets across multiple asset classes. The team is pursuing a Polymarket Builder Grant to add in‑house ML signal models, a paid subscription tier, and support for additional agent frameworks. These upgrades aim to raise trading frequency, improve entry quality and attract more capital to Polymarket. LuckyLobster remains in public beta since February 2026.
Staking still stands as one of the most effective ways to engage within the Solana ecosystem.
A dormant Bitcoin address moved 650.76 BTC, roughly $43 million, to the Gemini exchange on March 21 2025. The wallet had been inactive since early 2022, making this its first outflow in three years. Analysts label such holders as “sleeping giants” and monitor their activity for market cues. The direct deposit to a regulated U.S. platform suggests preparation for liquidity—possible sale, conversion to fiat, or using the BTC as loan collateral. Exchange net‑flow data showed a sharp rise for Gemini, while the Spent Output Age Bands metric spiked for coins held 2‑3 years, indicating medium‑term holders becoming active. Experts caution that a single whale move is only one data point; overall long‑term supply remains near historic highs, implying broad confidence. Gemini’s regulatory profile points to an institutional or wealth‑management entity rather than a pseudonymous trader. The event adds a transparent on‑chain signal without destabilizing price.
The publicly traded Ethereum treasury firm BitMine Immersion Technologies increased its industry‑leading holdings last week as ETH was sliding.
Bitcoin exchange‑traded funds recorded $316 million in outflows for the week, marking the fifth straight decline. Ether‑linked ETFs also faced continued withdrawals, extending their losing streak. Despite the broader outflow trend, ETFs tied to Solana and XRP registered modest net inflows. Overall, capital kept moving away from both Bitcoin and Ether ETFs during the period.
President Trump warned that any country that refuses to enforce a U.S. Supreme Court decision will face steep retaliatory tariffs. The statement directly ties SCOTUS compliance to U.S. trade policy, making judicial adherence a condition for normal trade. Failure to comply could trigger swift economic penalties. Earlier tariffs targeted dumping, IP theft, or national‑security issues, not legal compliance. Trump's past measures on steel, aluminum and Chinese imports used Sections 232 and 301. Adding “SCOTUS compliance” introduces an unprecedented legal trigger. Experts say the move blurs sovereign judicial authority with economic coercion and may clash with WTO rules. Companies may need to revise contracts and dispute clauses to limit exposure. Allies such as the EU, Canada and Japan view the threat as an infringement on their sovereignty, while opponents could use it to fuel anti‑U.S. sentiment.
Around 200 million XRP have been moved out of Binance within ten days, cutting the exchange’s XRP supply ratio from 0.027 to 0.025. Analyst Diana notes the shift is modest but may hint at a broader market change. Withdrawals typically go to cold storage, custodial wallets, or long‑term holdings, removing tokens from immediate trade. This reduces the pool of XRP available for buyers on the exchange. Shrinking exchange balances lower liquidity, so any surge in buying pressure could create a supply shock. Concurrently, the Crypto Fear Index is on its longest run since the 2022 Terra‑LUNA collapse, suggesting heightened market anxiety. Fewer tokens on exchanges mean fewer coins chasing the same demand, amplifying price sensitivity. Such dynamics often precede sudden moves in volatile markets. Futures open interest has risen to 1.66 billion XRP, reflecting growing trader conviction. If demand continues to rise while on‑chain supply tightens, XRP may experience a sharp, rapid rally. Conversely, without sufficient buying pressure, the price could stall or fall further. Monitoring exchange balances will be key to anticipating the next major wave.
Cryptocurrency is a rapidly expanding asset class that is gaining widespread popularity. It attracts a growing number of investors who are drawn to this market.
Bitcoin’s price more than doubled the previous time Tether’s cryptocurrency market capitalization decreased by $3 billion within a two‑month span, a warning sign that is reemerging in 2026.
Bitcoin slipped below the $65,000 mark, sparking extensive liquidations and heightening overall market volatility. The decline reflects mounting financial stress among miners and shifting ETF capital flows. Despite these pressures, institutional investors may still show interest. The development was reported in the article “Global Tensions and Miner Sales Send Bitcoin Below $65,000,” published by COINTURK NEWS.
The CEO of Metaplanet expects that large firms will start holding Bitcoin as part of their assets. He sees the rapid evolution of AI as creating risks for companies that keep large cash balances, prompting them to seek alternative stores of value.
The GBP/JPY pair has been trapped in a two‑week band between ¥187.5 and ¥190.8. Volume and volatility are low as the 50‑day and 100‑day SMAs converge inside the range. The ATR has contracted to its lowest level in over a month, a classic precursor to a directional breakout. A symmetrical triangle is forming on the daily chart, pointing to a resolution by mid‑April. A close above ¥191.0 could lift the pair toward the recent high near ¥193.5, while a break below ¥187.0 may drive it toward the 200‑day SMA at ¥185.2. The range’s resistance sits around ¥190.8‑¥191.2 and support near ¥187.0‑¥187.5. UK inflation slipped to 1.9% in February, its first sub‑2% reading in three years, and core CPI fell to 2.4%. Markets now assign a 70 % probability to a 25‑bp BoE rate cut in May and price 50 bps of easing by November. Minutes from the latest MPC meeting revealed a growing dovish faction, reinforcing the bearish bias on sterling. Analysts note the UK‑Japan yield differential is narrowing, cutting the fair‑value of GBP/JPY by about 2.5%. COT data show leveraged funds trimming net‑long positions and options skew toward puts. A stronger yen in risk‑off episodes would pressure the pair, affecting UK exporters to Japan and Japanese importers of British goods, while encouraging hedging activity.
