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Some worry bitcoin BTC$70,639.39 could still see a deeper sell-off, but one key indicator suggests the bottom may already be behind us. That indicator is the 30-day implied volatility, which is an options-based measure of expected price turbulence over four weeks. The widely-tracked 30-day implie

Regulation is poised to reshape Decentralized Finance into a tightly interconnected network of ecosystems, each with its own risk, compliance and access profile. It won’t carve DeFi into two isolated camps—one fully compliant and the other entirely open—but rather will knit together multiple lanes t

Jinse Finance reports that on March 24, US stocks opened lower, with the Dow Jones falling 0.24%, the S&P 500 index down 0.62%, and the Nasdaq down 0.63%. Li Auto (LI.O) rose 2.8%, with the company announcing a $1 billion stock buyback plan. Amazon (AMZN.O) fell 1%, as the company's Amazon Web Services (AWS) region in Bahrain experienced a "service outage." (Jin Shi)

The CoinDesk 20 Index is trading at 2044.07, down 0.2%. Among its assets, APT and XLM are leaders with gains, while DOT and XRP are lagging.

Opinion by: Nanak Nihal Khalsa, co-founder of Holonym Foundation During the last crypto market cycle, airdrops were touted as a way to build community. In practice, they evolved into large-scale value-extraction schemes that rewarded automation and short-term surges over lasting commitment. The

Tether has engaged a "Big Four" auditing firm for its first comprehensive financial audit of USDT, following scrutiny over its asset backing. This audit aims to enhance transparency regarding the $184 billion stablecoin's reserves and financial practices.

The Pragma Cannes event by ETHGlobal fosters in-depth discussions on Ethereum through a focused, single-stage format. By emphasizing key topics and collaboration among a select group of speakers, it aims to enhance innovation and tackle challenges within the Ethereum ecosystem and Web3 development.

Jinse Finance reported that on March 24, the Nikkei 225 Index closed up 736.79 points, a 1.43% increase, at 52,252.28 points. The Korean KOSPI Index closed up 148.18 points, a 2.74% increase, at 5,553.93 points. ( Jinshi )

Expert highlights two crucial signals on ETH price chart. One is the bearish Stoch RSI indicator that could push ETH below $2,000. The other is a bullish Head and Shoulder pattern that could propel ETH price over $2,000. The

_The White House is reviewing two SEC proposals on digital assets and hedge fund disclosures, sent March 20 by Chairman Paul Atkins. Major regulatory shifts ahead._ The Securities and Exchange Commission has sent two proposed rules to the White House for review. One targets digital assets. The

Trump's delayed statement on social media regarding action against Iran triggered significant global market volatility. Although Iran denied reports of negotiations, markets interpreted the statement as evidence that presidential fear of market collapse may prompt him to avoid extreme measures. This demonstrates that Trump's unpredictability has become a market stabilizer, influencing market confidence and investment strategies.

Artificial Superintelligence Alliance has spent most of the past year under heavy pressure, with FET price losing over 90% from its all time high. That long stretch of weakness came with major setbacks, including ASI merger uncertainty and Ocean Protocol stepping away, which kept price action s

Author: Lv Liqing_JimmyLv; Source: X, @Jimmy_JingLv > Gold, stocks, and bonds falling simultaneously point to one word: stagflation. The last occurrence was in the 1970s, when Volcker raised rates to 20% to contain it. Day 24 of the Iran war. Gold dropped from $5,001 to $4,233, evaporating 15.4% in five trading days—the largest weekly decline since 1983. In the same week, Brent crude rose 8.5%, S&P 500 fell 3.1% (four consecutive weeks of declines), and South Korea's $KOSPI plummeted 6% intraday, triggering circuit breakers again. Many people's first reaction upon seeing gold fall is: "Is the war ending? Is risk-off demand disappearing? Should stocks be rising?" Take a look at oil prices—Brent

# Source: Grayscale Research; Compiled by: Jinse Finance ## Key Points: ----- **2026 Q1 characterized by volatility:** Geopolitical risks and macroeconomic re-pricing drove sharp market swings. **Industry-wide decline:** Returns across six major crypto sectors were negative for the second consecutive quarter, as risk-off sentiment and deleveraging accelerated. **Financial applications and tokenization projects lead:** Supported by institutional adoption and improved regulatory clarity, these projects outperformed the broader market. **AI-related tokens stand out:** With increasing focus on artificial intelligence and clear on-chain financial settlement needs from agents, the AI sector emerged strongly. ## Overall Performance The first quarter of 2026 was another challenging period for the crypto market.