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The fast-growing decentralized finance (DeFi) market is increasing in size and adoption, which is creating more demand for the systems that support it. One of the biggest challenges facing both DeFi platforms and their associated developer communities is the efficiency of executing transactions and

Federal Reserve Chair Powell, in his Harvard speech, emphasized the need to remain cautious and hold off, noting that monetary policy has limited effects on shocks from the supply side and that it is not yet appropriate to act hastily. The market response was mixed: U.S. Treasury yields fell, while tech stocks came under pressure. He reiterated the Fed’s 2% inflation target and said he is concerned about the growth of federal debt, maintaining its independence and not providing a timeline for a policy shift.

BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) acquired 71,179 Ethereum tokens during the week ending March 29, 2026, marking its largest weekly purchase of the year and extending a four-week acceleration in buying activity, while Strategy (MSTR) ended its 13-week Bitcoin accumulation streak.

The Bitcoin Fear and Greed Index recorded a score of 8 on March 30, indicating extreme pessimism in the market. Maintaining this state for 59 days, it is the longest fear period since the 2022 FTX collapse. Despite subdued retail sentiment, long-term holders have moved Bitcoin to self-custody accounts for protection, with no sign of selling pressure—showing behavior consistent with historical bottom characteristics. With the current market influenced by multiple macro factors and lacking a clear rebound catalyst, the timeline for recovery remains difficult to predict.

Midnight, a privacy-focused blockchain in the Cardano ecosystem, has launched its mainnet. Initial participation from major firms like Google Cloud indicates significant industry interest. It features a dual-token model and a programming language designed for streamlined development while balancing privacy and compliance.

CoinShares’ report shows that in Q4 2025, Bitcoin mining faced severe difficulties: the computing power price fell to a historic low, and many older mining rigs were operating at a loss. The mining sector is splitting into companies centered on AI and companies that are purely mining-based; in the future, this could accelerate consolidation and change risk profiles.

A pair of U.S. Republican senators unveiled the Mined in America Act on Monday, a bid to bring more Bitcoin mining manufacturing back onshore and to codify a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve envisioned by an earlier executive action. The bill would

US authorities have unsealed an indictment against the man accused of hacking Uranium Finance, a now-defunct decentralized finance platform that lost over $54 million across two exploits in 2021. The US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York on Monday accused Maryland resident

U.S. lawmakers escalate pressure on crypto mining supply chains as Elizabeth Warren targets Bitmain’s U.S. ties, raising alarms over foreign influence, infrastructure exposure, and politically linked partnerships shaping the future of bitcoin mining. Warren Targets Bitmain, Trump Crypto Ties, and

SWIFT announced on March 30, 2023 that its blockchain-based shared ledger has entered minimum viable product (MVP) development, with plans to go live in 2026. This ledger was designed by more than 30 financial institutions and supports real-time transfers of tokenized deposits, stablecoins, and central bank digital currencies. SWIFT’s blockchain documentation is intended to address structural issues in traditional cross-border payments, improving efficiency and reducing costs. This permissioned ledger does not use a native cryptocurrency, but instead relies on Ethereum L2 technology.

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf urged investors to go long when the market drops, sparking a rebound in sentiment in U.S. stock markets. The S&P 500 index rebounded from its low point by about $90 billion. However, analysts say this rally was driven by news-fueled sentiment swings rather than a structural reversal, because fundamental pressures have not eased and risks remain, including elevated oil prices and geopolitical instability.

_Altcoins show a rare bullish divergence as ARB, OP, and W enter buy zones while traders watch Bitcoin dominance._ The altcoin market is flashing a rare technical setup after weeks of downside pressure.  Crypto analyst Michaël van de Poppe pointed to a strengthening bullish divergence across the t

Republican Senators Cynthia Lummis of Wyoming and Bill Cassidy of Louisiana introduced the Mined in America Act on March 30, 2026, legislation that would establish a federal certification program for Bitcoin mining operations and codify President Donald Trump’s executive order creating a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve into law.

MicroStrategy Executive Chairman Saylor has restarted the laser eyes symbol, expressing his bullish conviction in Bitcoin, and contrasting it with the current market’s fear sentiment. MicroStrategy holds 761,068 Bitcoins and plans to increase that to 1,000,000 by 2026. Real estate billionaire Grant Cardone has also announced additional Bitcoin purchases, strengthening market confidence and signaling a long-term hold.

The cryptocurrency market has remained shaky over the past 24 hours, and sentiment remains in “Extreme Fear” according to the popular Crypto Fear and Greed Index. The total market capitalization is dwindling, currently at about $2.47 trillion as of this writing. Bitcoin’s Price Struggles

Midnight, the privacy blockchain founded by Charles Hoskinson, officially went live on March 30. Its design focuses on addressing three major obstacles to the mainstream adoption of cryptocurrency, improving user experience and privacy through a selective disclosure mechanism. Its core technologies include a keyless design and a dual-token system. With the airdrop underway, its valuation briefly surpassed $1 billion, and it is now working with Monument Bank to advance commercial deployment.