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At the American Bankers Association (ABA) Summit in Washington, Senator Angela Alsobrooks said some compromise will be inevitable to pass the crypto market structure legislation known as the Clarity Act, according to Eleanor Terrett, host of 'Crypto in America.' The senator stated that perfection should not be the enemy of the good in getting the bill passed, frankly admitting that all parties involved would likely leave the negotiating table somewhat dissatisfied. Alsobrooks said she believes the compromise she has been working on with Representative Tom Tillis is designed to prevent deposit flight while simultaneously supporting innovation.

Maersk, the world's largest container shipping company, is set to impose a temporary Emergency Bunker Surcharge (EBS). The move comes as a surge in oil prices, triggered by the war in Iran, drives up shipping costs. Higher global supply chain costs could reignite inflation concerns, potentially placing additional pressure on risk-asset markets, including cryptocurrencies.

xStocks, a tokenized stock platform with ties to Kraken, plans to launch its xPoints rewards program for traders, liquidity providers, and DeFi builders who use its on-chain stock tokens, CoinDesk reported. The points may eventually be convertible into ecosystem rewards, such as governance tokens. CoinDesk noted that while xStocks has not officially announced plans for a token, the program could serve as a precursor to a potential launch.

According to CoinNess market monitoring, BTC has risen above $71,000. BTC is trading at $71,026.11 on the Binance USDT market.

Elon Musk has confirmed that early public access for X Money, the financial app for X (formerly Twitter), will launch as early as next month, CryptoPotato reported. Until now, the app has only been available through an internal closed beta test. X Money is a payment feature designed to integrate financial services directly into the social media platform. Early screenshots revealed by actor William Shatner suggest it will include a debit card with cashback features, as well as tools for sending and receiving money. One of the biggest questions surrounding the launch is whether X Money will support cryptocurrencies.

Trust Wallet has introduced a feature to prevent address poisoning, Cointelegraph reported. The new screening function is designed to stop users from sending cryptocurrency to fraudulent wallets disguised as legitimate addresses. Initially, the feature will cover 32 EVM-compatible blockchains, including Ethereum, BNB Smart Chain, Polygon, Optimism, Arbitrum, Avalanche, and Base. Trust Wallet described address poisoning as one of the fastest-growing threats in the crypto space, noting that over 225 million attacks and more than $500 million in damages have been identified to date. Address poisoning is a phishing method where an attacker first sends a small amount of crypto to a victim, aiming to trick the user into copying and pasting the attacker's address from their transaction history for a subsequent, larger transfer.

Israel's foreign minister, when asked when and how the war with Iran could end, said he would consult with Washington when the time is right.

Sports prediction market platform Polymarket is collaborating with Palantir Technologies to develop an AI monitoring tool for its sports prediction market, Wu Blockchain reported. The system will use the Vergence AI engine, co-developed by Palantir and TWG AI, to monitor transactions, filter out ineligible users, generate compliance reports, and detect anomalies such as market manipulation or insider trading in real-time.

Blockstream CEO Adam Back said on X that he feels someone is persistently pressing the "buy BTC" button. In a follow-up thread, he speculated that this buyer might be Michael Saylor of MicroStrategy, suggesting the company could be expanding its program to finance BTC purchases through its STRC perpetual preferred stock.

According to CoinNess market monitoring, BTC has fallen below $70,000. BTC is trading at $69,966.07 on the Binance USDT market.

Decentralized oracle network Chainlink (LINK) announced on its official X account that Jupiter (JUP), the largest decentralized exchange (DEX) on Solana (SOL), has adopted Chainlink to support its new prediction market. Jupiter launched its prediction market service last month in partnership with Polymarket.

Interest in high-risk investments such as cryptocurrency and sports betting is on the rise among Gen Z investors, Walter Bloomberg reported, citing a survey from Northwestern Mutual. The survey found that approximately 80% of Gen Z feel they are financially behind and believe high-risk investment strategies are necessary over traditional approaches. Additionally, about 32% of respondents indicated they have either invested in or are considering investing in cryptocurrency.

Investment bank B. Riley has issued buy ratings for Strategy and Bitcoin asset management firm Strive (ASST), CoinDesk reported. B. Riley set a price target of $175 for Strategy and $12 for Strive, which are currently trading at $141 and $8.67, respectively. The bank noted that Strategy is trading at approximately 1.2 times its modified net asset value (mNAV), a significant discount from its 3.4x multiple in 2024, presenting what it sees as an attractive entry point. For Strive, B. Riley highlighted the company's low-debt structure and a preferred stock yield of around 12.5%. With its stock trading at 0.9 times its net asset value, the bank considers it undervalued. The mNAV is a metric used to evaluate companies holding BTC reserves, calculated by comparing a firm's market capitalization to the value of its Bitcoin and related assets.

A French couple in their late 50s was robbed of approximately €900,000 ($1 million) worth of BTC at their Paris home by thieves impersonating local police, Cointelegraph reported, citing French outlets TF1 Info and AFP. Three suspects disguised as police officers broke into the couple's home in western Paris and forced the husband to transfer the Bitcoin to them. The assailants then tied up the husband, assaulted both victims, and fled in a van. Local prosecutors are now investigating the suspects on charges including false imprisonment, organized armed robbery, and criminal conspiracy.

Bitcoin's short-term price direction may depend more on external factors like oil prices, government bond yields, and Federal Reserve interest rate policy than on the crypto market's own internal dynamics, according to an analysis. Analysts at the U.S.-affiliated crypto exchange Bitfinex stated that a sharp decrease in leverage across the Bitcoin derivatives market suggests a structural shift where macro liquidity conditions are driving price changes, The Block reported. They noted that the recent rebound has not changed the overall market situation and that Bitcoin is increasingly trading like a tech stock. The analysts concluded that without a clear inflection point in ETF fund flows, BTC is likely to remain range-bound between $63,000 and $72,000 for the next few weeks.

XRP's Sharpe Z-Score, a measure of its risk-adjusted performance, has reached its highest level since last July, suggesting a gradual market improvement, according to cryptocurrency analyst Xaif Crypto. In a post on X, the analyst noted that the score currently stands at 1.62, signaling that risk-adjusted returns are strengthening from within the market. This type of trend, Xaif Crypto explained, often precedes broader recognition of a shift among market participants. However, the analyst cautioned that with the XRP price still trading below its 200-day moving average, it is too early to confirm a full long-term trend reversal. Xaif Crypto added that market recoveries often begin in quiet periods when data improves before market sentiment thaws. If the Z-score continues to rise in the coming weeks, it could lead to better investor sentiment toward XRP.

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said at a Pentagon press conference on Tuesday that Iran would face a much more severe blow than in the past if it were to take any action to block the flow of oil in the Strait of Hormuz.

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said at a Pentagon press conference on March 10 that today would be the most intensive day of airstrikes inside Iran. According to the Associated Press, he made the comment after noting that Iran had fired its fewest missiles to date over the past 24 hours.

Cardano (ADA) is holding a key short-term support level around $0.255, and a surge in buying pressure that pushes it past $0.27 could strengthen its recovery momentum, according to an analysis by The Crypto Basic. The outlet noted that ADA has repeatedly bounced from support in the $0.253 to $0.256 range, suggesting that buyers defended this level during the recent correction. Meanwhile, crypto analyst Ali Martinez warned that on-chain data shows a key support level at $0.245. He cautioned that a break below this point could significantly intensify selling pressure, potentially sending ADA down to $0.112 or even $0.051.

The UK government has warned of the growing risk of cryptocurrency-related crime in a new report on its fraud strategy for 2026–2029. According to Decrypt, the report states that cryptocurrency is emerging as an increasingly important element in the fraud and financial crime landscape. The government added that it will strengthen public-private cooperation to combat these threats.

Starknet (STRK), an Ethereum Layer 2 network, is developing new technology to offer privacy features that comply with regulations, The Block reported. The technology is designed to allow project teams to issue stablecoins and other assets using encryption to protect transaction information and balances from public view. It is part of the STRK20 framework currently under development by StarkWare. Starknet plans to introduce the feature to its network later this year.

Investors have been actively buying the dip as Bitcoin fluctuates between $60,000 and $70,000, with 600,000 BTC changing hands in this range, according to an analysis by CoinDesk citing on-chain data from Glassnode. The volume, equivalent to $42.4 billion, suggests a strong accumulation phase. More than 200,000 BTC of this total were newly purchased within the last two weeks. The analysis highlights that approximately 8% of Bitcoin's current circulating supply has been acquired within this price band. This concentration of buying activity is expected to establish the $60,000 to $70,000 zone as a significant support level for the cryptocurrency's price in the future.

A revival in the stablecoin market, led by USDC, is driving Bitcoin's recent recovery, according to an analysis by CoinDesk. The media outlet noted that fears in the asset markets have subsided after U.S. President Donald Trump said that a war with Iran could end in a short period. Amid this backdrop, Bitcoin reclaimed the $70,000 level, posting a daily gain of over 4%. CoinDesk explained that the market capitalization of USDC, the world's second-largest stablecoin, is approaching its all-time high of $78.6 billion after rebounding from $70.9 billion at the start of the year. Additionally, the total issuance of USDT, the largest stablecoin, has reached $184 billion, an increase of $500 million from its low in late February. This growth in stablecoin supply suggests an increase in capital waiting on the sidelines, which could potentially be reinvested into Bitcoin and fuel its upward trend.

The Bitcoin market is showing signs of improving sentiment as the scale of investor losses gradually decreases, according to an analysis by crypto analyst Darkposk. In a contribution to CryptoQuant, Darkposk noted that while realized losses still exceed realized profits amid growing macroeconomic uncertainty, the situation has improved. Currently, BTC realized losses stand at approximately $611 million against realized profits of $364 million, resulting in a net loss of $264 million. This is a marked improvement from Feb. 7, when a drop below $60,000 led to a weekly average net loss of about -$2 billion, signaling a large-scale sell-off. Darkposk added that short-term holders (STH) are the most active market participants, with their share of the total supply increasing from 12% in January 2023 to 22% at present. The recent price resilience is encouraging investors to hold or make additional purchases, contributing to the current sideways trend. A return to a positive net profit/loss could be a significant signal of market recovery after a sell-off that has lasted for more than four months.

Iran has launched a new missile strike on northern Israel, Walter Bloomberg reported.