The Federal Reserve has a 93.6% probability of maintaining interest rates unchanged in March.

South Korea's Central Bank Recruits 10 Cryptocurrency Experts, Digital Won Project Restart Pilot Program Planned for This Year Launch

The Bank of Korea is recruiting 10 new employees, with some positions requiring 5 years of experience in the cryptocurrency industry, to research the impact of digital assets. This recruitment is synchronized with the restart of the CBDC plan, with a goal of distributing 25% of government subsidies in digital won before 2030, and lifting the ban on cryptocurrencies.

BTC Holds 71K, Morgan Stanley Rushes to Launch ETF, CLARITY Act Key Breakthrough: Today's Crypto Morning Report

March 26, 2026, Bitcoin (BTC) stabilized on $71,000 support, Ethereum (ETH) reported at $2,165, both showing continuous positive returns over the past 30 days. The U.S. CLARITY Act stablecoin compromise plan is progressing, with regulatory policies set to impact the DeFi ecosystem. The SEC announced Bitcoin and Ethereum as commodities, ushering in a new ETF era. DeFi platform Balancer announced closure due to a vulnerability, sparking discussions on governance structures. In the global macroeconomic environment, the Federal Reserve maintained interest rates unchanged amid rising oil prices, facing challenges in rate cuts.

CFTC Chair: The return of crypto perpetual futures trading to the US is a key part of the CFTC's innovative policy agenda

BlockBeats News, on March 26, the chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Michael Selig, stated that promoting the return of genuine cryptocurrency perpetual futures business to the United States is a core component of the CFTC's innovation policy agenda.

Gate Daily Report (March 26): Circle Accused of Incorrectly Freezing Exchange Wallet; Analyst Reveals Major Morgan Bitcoin ETF Launch Imminent

Bitcoin price continues to rebound, recently reporting at $71,220. ZachXBT pointed out that Circle incorrectly froze an exchange wallet, involving the DFINITY ecosystem. Bloomberg analysts predict Morgan Stanley will launch a spot Bitcoin ETF, potentially becoming the first bank to issue such a product. The crypto market has numerous developments, including Solana positioning itself as AI internet infrastructure. Investor interest in the market has weakened, with prices fluctuating around $70,000.

SEC Proposes Tokenized "Innovation Exemption," Lawmakers Debate Dual-Tier Market Risks

The U.S. House of Representatives Financial Services Committee held a hearing to discuss the future of tokenization and securities. The SEC Chair proposed an "innovation exemption" as a regulatory sandbox to promote innovation in blockchain assets. Significant disagreements emerged, with supporters emphasizing modernization and competitiveness, while opponents worried about creating a two-tiered market and potential risks. The industry has called for clear regulations to prevent innovation from moving overseas.

Citigroup Slashes Bitcoin and Ethereum 12-Month Price Targets, Citing Stalled U.S. Crypto Legislation Weighing on Upside Catalysts

Citigroup has lowered its 12-month price targets for Bitcoin and Ethereum, signaling a shift toward caution on the cryptocurrency market's medium-term outlook, primarily due to slow progress in U.S. crypto asset legislation. Bitcoin's target was reduced from $143,000 to $112,000, while Ethereum's fell to $3,175. Despite upside potential remaining in the future, the lack of new policy catalysts suggests prices may oscillate within a range in the near term. Citigroup's assessment of Ethereum is more cautious, as it believes the asset is more significantly impacted by on-chain activity.