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《Rich Dad Poor Dad》 author Robert Kiyosaki warns about the inflation crisis, pointing out that national debt and expanded money supply will devalue fiat currency, and recommending investing in non-government assets such as Bitcoin, gold, silver, and oil. He emphasizes choosing assets with limited supply, and plans to accumulate Bitcoin before a market crash, while also stressing the importance of generating stable cash flow through productive businesses.

BNP Paribas, France’s largest bank, will debut six cryptocurrency exchange-traded notes (ETNs) tied to Bitcoin and Ethereum on its platform starting March 30, 2026, offering French retail investors indirect exposure to digital assets without requiring direct ownership of the underlying coins.

_Options expiry, ETF outflows, and macro stress aligned, driving liquidations while Bitcoin tests key support levels._ Liquidations surged past $450 million as Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and Solana slid together in a fast-moving selloff. Risk hedging turned into forced selling after a massive

XRP fell 0.81% over the past 24 hours, trading at about $1.33, indicating insufficient bullish momentum. The 《CLARITY Act》 has again been stalled due to regulatory disputes over stablecoin yield rates, with the legislative process stalled for more than a year. XRP’s technical analysis shows downside pressure, with a key support level at $1.30 and a resistance level at $1.38. In the short term, market sentiment remains cautious due to regulatory uncertainty.

Coin Center executive director Peter Van Valkenburgh warned on March 28, 2026 that failing to pass the CLARITY Act would leave the cryptocurrency industry vulnerable to future enforcement actions from subsequent administrations, as the market structure bill remains stalled in the Senate over disagreements on provisions including stablecoin yields.

The World Foundation, the organization supporting the digital identity project Worldcoin, completed a $65 million over-the-counter sale of its WLD token on March 28, 2026, with transactions priced at an average of $0.27 per token as the cryptocurrency fell to a record low of $0.24.

A large market participant has established a short position valued at $17 million in the crude oil market, predicting that oil prices will decline, with a liquidation price set at $139 per barrel. This trade reflects the market's divergence on the future direction of oil prices, especially under the influence of geopolitical risks in the Middle East. The presence of shorts may amplify market volatility, whether in an upward or downward scenario.

The U.S. Senate Banking Committee will hold a hearing to confirm Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair starting April 13. This is a significant step in the leadership appointment, with potential impacts on interest rates and inflation management. Investors await further Senate signals amid a volatile global economy.

Shiba Inu (SHIB) stabilized on Wednesday amidst a weakening crypto market, with a 4% increase in a week. The ecosystem shows growth with over 270 million wallets. Upgrades include server relocation and indexing, while SHIB's burn rate surged over 370%. The Ethereum-Shibarium bridge remains functional as Layer-3 development continues.

Recently, rumors of Donald Trump participating in a token called $USA have spread widely on social media, but there has been no official confirmation of his involvement or endorsement. The related news is mostly unverified and lacks transparency, so investors should be cautious and verify official announcements and credible reports before investing. Trump has previously confirmed collaborations, but the association with the $USA token remains unclear.

Lido DAO has proposed a buyback plan to exchange 10,000 Lido Staked Ether for LDO tokens, totaling approximately $20 million, in response to the significant drop in LDO prices. The plan employs methods such as batch authorizations and limit orders to reduce market impact while retaining veto rights for token holders. LIDO faces the risk of centralization in the staking market, which could affect long-term valuations.

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf posted trading advice on X on March 29, 2026, characterizing U.S. President Donald Trump’s pre-market announcements on energy policy as a “reverse indicator” and urging followers to take opposite positions.

The core team of Pi Network announced that all nodes must upgrade to Protocol 21 by April 6, or they will be disconnected from the mainnet. This announcement has triggered strong dissatisfaction from users regarding the KYC system's ineffectiveness, with many expressing disappointment over the KYC verification process being stagnant for three years, fearing that the rewards from long-term mining will be unredeemable. The team has yet to respond to the KYC complaints.

Korean social media figure Kim Yong-hoon has made five XRP predictions on the X platform, targeting a price of $100, which would represent a 7547% increase. He claims that the altcoin bull market has begun and predicts that meme coins will rise first. Although he has a large following, his past predictions have often been inaccurate, raising questions about his credibility. In the current macro environment, achieving a $100 target for XRP is considered extremely optimistic.

Gnosis and Zisk developers proposed the Ethereum Economic Zone (EEZ) framework on March 30, 2026, a technical standard designed to enable rollups to interact synchronously with Ethereum mainnet and each other within a single transaction without relying on bridges.

Grayscale signals digital asset treasuries are stabilizing after a crypto equity reset, as firms deploy structural reforms, yield strategies, and diversification to rebuild confidence and strengthen long-term positioning across institutional crypto markets. Crypto Treasury Firms Regain

Canada’s federal government has proposed a total ban on cryptocurrency donations to political parties, citing concerns that foreign entities could exploit the technology to interfere in elections. Known as the Strong and Free Elections Act, the bill was introduced on Thursday and proposes to

Speaker MB Ghalibaf of the Iranian Parliament warned investors of market manipulation tied to the US-Iran war, advising them to trade against misleading narratives. His comments sparked mixed reactions online, highlighting the broader impact of geopolitical tensions on markets.

Ethereum (ETH) is currently facing structural challenges from the Tether stablecoin USDT, which has seen its market cap grow by 622.50% over five years, greatly surpassing ETH's 11.75%. The stablecoin market size has increased from $5 billion to $310 billion, indicating a rise in safe-haven demand. ETH is also affected by geopolitical and monetary policy factors, with institutional funds withdrawing, leading to a stagnant market cap growth. Technical analysis suggests that ETH could drop to $1,250, further widening the market cap gap with USDT.