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The CLARITY Act has been held up in the Senate since passing the House in 2025 due to opposition from the banking industry to the stablecoin reward proposal. Within 8 to 10 weeks after legislation, there are three main windows to advance the bill, but several controversies remain. The market remains cautiously optimistic about the bill's passage.

Legendary trader Arthur Hayes stated that although he predicts Bitcoin could reach $250,000 by 2026, he will not be investing funds in the current market environment. He emphasized the need to wait for the Federal Reserve to ease policies and print money before entering the market, and warned that Bitcoin faces short-term downside risks, such as escalating US-Iran conflicts and technical support dropping to $60,000. Despite his cautious stance in the short term, he remains optimistic about Bitcoin's long-term prospects.

Pi Network (PI) surged over 25% in March, but CEX deposits skyrocketed to 3.91 million coins, indicating profit-taking pressure is accumulating. Social media buzz is increasing, and technical indicators are bullish, but the overall trend remains bearish. The resistance level is at $0.2396, and the support is at $0.1977. Large deposits suggest a possible local top, so caution is advised.

The article discusses the "TACO trading" strategy, where investors bet that President Trump will make concessions during a crisis. However, this assumption is challenged as Iran lays mines in the Strait of Hormuz. JPMorgan strategists warn that geopolitical uncertainty is increasing and recommend investors shift to infrastructure assets to reduce risk, as these assets tend to have more stable income and can provide protection in turbulent markets.

Ripple plans to acquire BC Payments Australia in April to obtain an Australian Financial Services License (AFSL) in order to provide comprehensive financial services. The AFSL will enable Ripple to effectively manage the entire transaction process and strengthen its presence in the Australian market. At the same time, Ripple has rapidly obtained multiple licenses over the past year, further enhancing its global business capabilities. In Australia, the crypto market faces banking restrictions, and Ripple's entry aims to improve this situation.

The Federal Court of Ohio dismissed Kalshi's injunction request, ruling that the CFTC's exclusive jurisdiction over sports event contracts and the federal law preemption argument are both unsubstantiated, and noting that the CFTC's inaction does not prove that the contracts are federally regulated. Kalshi expressed disagreement with the ruling and will appeal. This decision strengthens state-level regulation of prediction markets and could impact the future legal framework of the industry.

Circle's newly launched Circle Nanopayments on the testnet are designed to support ultra-low amount USDC transactions, solving the dual dilemma of traditional payment systems and on-chain Gas fees. The system utilizes off-chain aggregation and batch on-chain settlement technology to enable developers to make micro-payments without Gas fees. The first real-world case is an autonomous robot dog completing a charging transaction through this system, demonstrating the practicality of the agent economy.

Research shows that 73% of Americans using cryptocurrencies gamble due to financial hardship, with the rate among Generation Z reaching 80%. As high living costs and traditional savings methods become ineffective, investing in high-risk assets is seen as a way to pursue financial goals. The appeal of cryptocurrencies comes from the hope of improving one's situation rather than pure greed.

The stock price of stablecoin issuer Circle (CRCL) has shown strong gains recently, closing at $118.17, with a year-to-date increase of 49%. Bernstein reiterated a bullish rating and set a target price of $190, mainly based on the popularity of stablecoins and improvements in the regulatory environment. Circle's USDC is the second-largest stablecoin globally, benefiting from institutional trust and financial integration, indicating a decoupling from the overall cryptocurrency market.

Bitcoin (BTC) is currently maintaining a price of around $70,000. The Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that they will coordinate with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) for joint meetings regarding product applications. Additionally, the case of Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm will be retried. The market is volatile due to geopolitical influences, and investor sentiment is poor, but a significant decline in the short term is unlikely.

TRUMP Token recently dropped to $2.87, with a total decline of over 96%, hitting a record low. Its decline is related to the sharp drop in President Trump's approval ratings, indicating that waning political enthusiasm has a significant impact on token valuation. The market is sensitive to geopolitical volatility, and with WLFI tokens also under pressure, it demonstrates the high-risk nature of political-themed meme coins.

The Trump administration's "Middle-Class Tax Relief" policy showed results in the 2026 tax season, processing over 63.5 million tax returns with an average refund of over $3,700, but it did not cover cryptocurrency taxation rules. Cryptocurrency investors still need to report capital gains taxes according to current tax laws. The newly launched "Trump Account" program also offers government funding, but the complex tax reporting situation for cryptocurrencies remains.

Bitcoin has recently risen to approximately $70,000, driven by three main factors: Trump's announcement that the Iran conflict has ended, leading to a sharp drop in oil prices; the return of funds to spot Bitcoin ETFs; and MicroStrategy's large-scale Bitcoin purchases. The decline in oil prices has improved market sentiment, shifting towards risk assets, benefiting Bitcoin. On the technical side, Bitcoin faces resistance around $71,000; if it can break through, it may further rise.

JELLYJELLY tokens experienced an extreme divergence of 34% between the perpetual contract mark price and the on-chain spot price on March 10, suspected of price manipulation. Analysis shows a surge in open interest and a funding rate reaching -2% every 4 hours, indicating market instability and manipulation risk. Analysts warn investors that this situation could trigger significant price volatility and reflects structural risks during the integration process of decentralized and centralized exchanges.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be held in North America, with Miami becoming one of the main host cities. Ticket demand is high but supply is limited, and resale market prices are astonishing. The official will reopen ticket sales in April, and it is recommended to prioritize purchasing tickets through the FIFA official app. Buyers should be cautious and choose reputable resale platforms, and avoid using cryptocurrencies for payment to ensure the safety of their funds.

Blockchain platform Royaltiz launched the ROY token related to French football star Eduardo Camavinga on March 9 on Solana, marking the on-chain tokenization of athlete assets. Royaltiz aims to transform fan relationships into economically valuable holding behaviors, with token value linked to the athlete's cultural influence and social interactions, leveraging Solana's technological advantages to provide liquidity for users.

CRCL stock price rose about 10% on March 9, with a total increase of 87.18% over the past month. Mizuho Bank analysts pointed out that this surge was driven by Middle East geopolitical conflicts leading to high oil prices, which boosted inflation expectations and increased the earnings of stablecoin issuers. Another analysis suggests that the stock price increase was mainly due to short covering. Valuation analysis indicates that CRCL's current stock price is above its intrinsic value, posing a risk of overvaluation.

Shenzhen and Wuxi have successively introduced policies to embrace open-source AI tools OpenClaw and offer substantial subsidies, aiming to establish an AI industry ecosystem. Although Chinese regulatory authorities have expressed concerns about its safety, local governments are still looking to the future and promoting technological innovation. OpenClaw can operate as a "one-person company," and its rapid rise has attracted the attention of OpenAI and its core developers to join.

Nasdaq and the Stuttgart Stock Exchange Group's Seturion collaborate to modernize Europe's post-trade infrastructure by integrating tokenized securities trading and settlement through blockchain technology, aiming to address the fragmentation of European capital markets. The initial focus will be on structured products, with plans to expand to other asset classes. This move is also part of Nasdaq's global tokenization strategy.

The White House in the United States has sparked copyright controversy after releasing AI-generated meme images similar to Nintendo's "Pokémon Pokopia." Nintendo has filed a lawsuit demanding the return of approximately $166 billion in illegal tariffs. The White House countered by accusing the Pokémon company of political bias. This incident has sparked widespread online discussion.