Crypto Macro News and Global Policy Updates

Gate News reports that on March 28, Ark Invest Tracker data shows that Ark Invest continued to reduce its holdings in tech stocks on Friday, following a reduction in tech stocks and crypto ETFs on Thursday. They sold over 58,000 shares of NVIDIA and over 19,000 shares of AMD, accounting for 0.1%-0.15% of the total fund value. At the same time, Ark Invest bought shares in the biotech company Arcturus.

Ark Invest has recently significantly reduced its holdings in tech stocks and crypto ETFs, particularly in Nvidia and AMD. It only purchased biotech company Arcturus Therapeutics, indicating a shift in its investment focus from AI chips to medical innovation.

Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), the parent of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), said Friday it completed a new $600 million direct cash investment in Polymarket, deepening its bet on prediction markets as a new area of growth for exchange operators. The company also said it expects to

The article interprets the “Outline of the 15th Five-Year Plan for National Economic and Social Development,” emphasizing that over the next five years, 109 major projects will be implemented, with a focus on developing artificial intelligence and talent cultivation, including strategic scientists and high-skilled talent. Smart agriculture will create new jobs and promote the integration of technology with agriculture.

Today's crypto market revolves around three main topics: the cessation of a four-week inflow for spot Bitcoin ETFs, Morgan Stanley's low fee offering for its ETF, and ongoing discussions among U.S. lawmakers regarding a new crypto tax framework without a de minimis exemption for Bitcoin.

Anthropic is testing a new AI model, "Claude Mythos," touted as its most capable yet. Leaked internal materials revealed concerns about cybersecurity risks. The news affected stock prices of companies like Palo Alto Networks and caused a decline in bitcoin.

Energy analysts warn that if the Houthis launch renewed attacks on Red Sea shipping, the oil market will face greater turmoil, which could lead to global oil supply cuts and higher oil prices. Saudi Arabia is moving crude oil to Red Sea ports to reduce the impact, but if the attacks continue, output could be constrained and force Saudi Arabia and other countries to cut production.

During the period from 13:30 to 13:45 (UTC) on March 28, 2026, the spot price of ETH fluctuated between 2002.78 and 2043.89 USDT, recording a return of +1.27% within 15 minutes, with a volatility of 2.05%. During this time, market trading activity significantly increased, and the attention from short-term participants rapidly rose, leading to heightened price volatility. The main drivers of this fluctuation were net inflows of funds into ETFs and continued accumulation by institutions. In late March, daily inflows into ETH-related ETFs reached as high as $175 million, setting a new annual record, and directly driving short

The U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF faced its largest withdrawal wave on March 26, with over $170 million flowing out in a single day. Ark Invest significantly reduced its holdings in its Bitcoin ETF, and market volatility triggered short-term profit-taking. Analysts believe that institutions remain cautiously optimistic about cryptocurrencies, but are influenced by macroeconomic factors. Ethereum ETFs also continued to see withdrawals, setting a record for the longest streak of losses.

In the United States, a Christian crypto-evangelical culture has emerged, with churches accepting digital currency to pay tithes. The nonprofit event Thank God for Bitcoin has expanded in scale; despite the fall in Bitcoin prices, the community remains active. Supporters see it as a tool to prevent inflation, but it also faces controversy and risks.

Recently, the BW Tyr and BW Elm oil tankers carrying full loads of liquefied petroleum gas from India sailed out of the Persian Gulf via the Strait of Hormuz. India is heavily dependent on this import and is currently facing a shortage of liquefied petroleum gas.

At the FII PRIORITY Miami summit from March 25–27, 2026, President Donald Trump praised Bitcoin as “highly powerful.” He noted a growing trend of people wanting to pay with cryptocurrency, signaling rising adoption. Trump emphasized free enterprise and minimal regulations, urging policies that

Gate News reports that on March 28, market research firm Citrini Research expressed the view that U.S. stocks may reach a short-term bottom on Monday. At the same time, the firm stated that the S&P 500 index (the benchmark index for the U.S. stock market) will not stabilize long-term before falling below 6000 points, but some severe short-term rebounds will occur.

Senator Elizabeth Warren has reportedly asked the US Commerce Department to explain how it is handling potential national security risks tied to Chinese crypto mining giant Bitmain, following previous reports that the firm has been under federal scrutiny. In a letter sent Thursday to Commerce

U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren sent a letter to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, requesting documents related to Bitmain to understand the potential risks the company poses to national security. Bitmain is a major manufacturer of Bitcoin mining machines and is under investigation by the Department of Homeland Security regarding safety concerns related to its equipment and connections to the Trump family.

Gate News reports that on March 28, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi stated today (March 28) on social media that Iran will not conduct a preemptive strike, but if Iran's infrastructure or economic centers are attacked, Iran will retaliate strongly. He warned that if regional countries wish to achieve development and security, they should not allow Iran's adversaries to use their territory to launch attacks on Iran. (CCTV International News)

BlockBeats news, on March 28, the Nasdaq-listed digital asset management operator OceanPal released its annual financial report, disclosing that its balance sheet holds approximately 51.3 million NEAR tokens, with an additional 2.85 million NEAR tokens pledged as collateral for derivative positions. (PRNewswire)

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.