Crypto Macro News and Global Policy Updates

The recent developments in the U.S.-Iran conflict over the past week are escalating continuously. The U.S. 82nd Airborne Division has canceled its rotation at the "Joint Readiness Training Center," the 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade, which typically relies on sea transport, has used air transport instead, and the blood supply reserves at U.S. military bases in the Middle East have increased by 500%. The largest U.S. Department of Defense overseas hospital—Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany—has suspended some civilian services. The last time this combination of actions occurred was on the eve of the U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003. Just at this moment of heightened tension, Trump suddenly posted that the U.S. and Iran had engaged in "very, very good and productive dialogue" and announced that the U.S. would pause military strikes on Iran's energy infrastructure for five days. In the early hours of March 27, Beijing time, Trump posted again that the pause would be extended until April 6. This objective fact contrasts with Trump's

Gate News reported on March 28 that, according to the Kuwait News Agency, the Kuwaiti civil aviation department indicated that Kuwait International Airport was hit by multiple drone attacks. The attacks did not result in any casualties, but the airport's radar system suffered "significant" damage.

Gate News reported that on March 28, the Israel Defense Forces issued a statement saying that on the 27th, the Israeli military deployed more than 50 fighter jets to strike three nuclear facilities and weapons bases in Iran. The statement indicated that this operation included three waves of strikes lasting several hours. The targets were: a heavy water plant located in Arak, a specialized facility in Yazd used for producing explosive materials needed for uranium enrichment, and a weapons production base.

The market for predicting future events has first exceeded the milestone of $20 billion in trading volume per month, amid a surge in activity driven by geopolitical factors and U.S. politics. According to a report from the company

Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) snapped a four-week inflow streak, posting $296.18 million in net outflows for the week ending Friday. The reversal follows a sustained run of inflows totaling more than $2.2 billion across four consecutive weeks, including $787.31 million, $568.45 million

The Bitcoin mining industry faces severe challenges: mining costs have surged to $88,000, while the Bitcoin price is about $68,000, causing miners’ losses to deepen. As geopolitical risk and high oil prices continue to weigh on the market, computing power keeps falling, and industry pressure is also triggering instability in the market. Many mining firms have begun transitioning to AI and high-performance computing in a bid to survive.

US lawmakers introduced the “Digital Asset PARITY Act,” proposing tax exemptions for small stablecoin transactions and clearer rules for crypto taxation. While supporters welcome the initiative, critics argue it inadequately addresses broader industry needs, particularly regarding Bitcoin.

Bitcoin adoption is taking a meaningful step forward in Africa as South African Airways introduces crypto payments for flight bookings. In early 2026, the airline confirmed that customers can now pay using Bitcoin through its website and mobile app. As a result, it has become the first major airline

Key Insights The Dogecoin ETF recorded zero inflows for eight straight days despite price volatility, signaling hesitation among institutional-style investors toward meme coin exposure products. Traders accumulated millions of DOGE during price dips, indicating continued confidence in the

Gate News reported that on March 28, the second-largest bank in the United States, Bank of America, reached a settlement of $72.5 million with several victims of the Epstein case on the 27th. These victims had previously filed a class-action lawsuit against the bank, accusing it of facilitating sexual abuse against the victims by the late American financier Jeffrey Epstein.

Ukraine's drone strikes have exacerbated oil market instability during the Iran war, complicating Trump's efforts to stabilize prices. This disruption risks prolonged high oil prices, leading to inflation and potential Fed rate hikes, which could challenge cryptocurrency stability.

Revolut's stablecoin volume on Polygon exceeds $1.2 billion, reflecting rapid adoption of blockchain for everyday payments. With low fees and quick transactions, stablecoins are revolutionizing finance. Revolut's expansion plans may enhance its status as a major fintech player.

Recently, after experiencing a net inflow for seven consecutive trading days, the U.S. Bitcoin spot ETF saw a significant outflow, with a net outflow of $163.5 million on the 18th and another outflow of $51.9 million on the 19th, indicating a simultaneous weakening of market capital and prices. Bitcoin's price briefly fell below $70,000, highlighting that the fund flows of the ETF can no longer support its rebound, and the deteriorating macro environment is putting pressure on risk assets, causing a noticeable contraction in investor preference. The testing of the $70,000 threshold has become a barometer for short-term market sentiment.

Digital asset ETPs saw a peak of over $250B, ending 2025 with $184B AUM, mainly driven by Bitcoin products. The market is evolving, with over 125 new filings indicating a trend toward diversified asset offerings.

JPMorgan's report points out that during the ongoing war in Iran, Bitcoin has shown demand similar to that of safe-haven assets, with stable capital flows, in contrast to the trend of gold, which is historically experiencing consecutive declines. This demonstrates Bitcoin's resilience in geopolitical crises, prompting a market reassessment. JPMorgan's analysts believe that Bitcoin has exhibited its potential as digital gold, but uncertainty remains for the future.

JPMorgan pointed out that in the Middle East conflict, Bitcoin has shown strong resilience against declines, with significant inflows and active trading, while gold and silver are facing capital outflows. Under pressure from high interest rates and a strong dollar, gold prices have fallen by about 15%. With its borderless characteristics, Bitcoin has become a safe-haven choice, and institutional investors are also adjusting their positions, indicating a decrease in gold liquidity while Bitcoin liquidity is increasing.

Gate News Report, March 28 - According to monitoring by Farside, yesterday (March 27), the U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF saw a net outflow of $225.5 million, marking two consecutive trading days of net outflows. Yesterday, the U.S. spot Ethereum ETF had a net outflow of $48.5 million, resulting in eight consecutive trading days of net outflows.

BlockBeats news, on March 28, according to Farside monitoring, yesterday the U.S. spot Ethereum ETF had a net outflow of 48.5 million dollars, marking eight consecutive trading days of net outflows.

Former Morgan Stanley deputy vice president Valerie Lockhart faced a prolonged yearlong job search after being laid off. Despite submitting more than 550 resumes, she received no offers. Family financial pressure was enormous, and she even launched a GoFundMe fundraising campaign. Although she eventually found a temporary contract job, she continued to search for work, struggling with employers’ high standards for candidates.

BlockBeats news, on March 28, according to Farside monitoring, yesterday the U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF experienced a net outflow of $225.5 million, marking two consecutive trading days of net outflows.