Odaily Planet Daily News Since March, Bitcoin has been fluctuating between $76,000 and $95,000. The lack of a clear catalyst to break through the range makes it difficult for the market to gain sustained upward momentum. One of the signals reflecting the lack of market confidence comes from the decentralized lending platform Aave. Data shows that the borrowing cost of stablecoins such as USDT and USDC on Aave has dropped to around 4%, indicating that risk aversion is spreading to the crypto field. Strahinja Savic, head of data and analysis at FRNT Financial, explained: "Aave's loan interest rate is affected by the utilization rate of deposit assets. As leverage demand and other trading strategies that require borrowing cool down, its interest rate will naturally go down." (Bloomberg)

Ben Armstrong, known as "BitBoy," was arrested in Florida on March 25, 2025, following legal issues related to emails he sent to a judge. This adds to his ongoing legal troubles, including a previous arrest and a class-action lawsuit settlement in 2024.

Ripple CEO says U. S. growth is back on track after winning SEC case, with plans to work with banks and expand crypto payments under Trump-era policies. source: https://coinpaprika.com/news/ripple-plans-u-s-comeback-after-sec-case-ends

Many in the industry worry that Coinbase’s strategy, if successful, could hinder the legislative process and delay the passage of a stablecoin bill.

According to PANews, Kain Warwick, the founder of Synthetix, has expressed concerns about the practices of certain market makers. He highlighted that some market makers manipulate prices in low-liquidity markets, engage in arbitrage through loans and options, and sell discounted tokens before token generation events (TGE), only to quickly offload them after inflating prices. Warwick noted that Synthetix had previously been manipulated by DWF Labs, which, while providing short-term liquidity, was detrimental to the long-term development of the token. He urged investors to be cautious of market makers distributing large quantities of tokens and called for greater transparency in such activities.

According to BlockBeats, BlackRock, the world's largest asset management firm, has introduced its Bitcoin Exchange Traded Product (ETP) in Europe following its success in the U.S. Bitcoin spot ETF market. The iShares Bitcoin ETP is now listed on Germany's Xetra exchange and France's Euronext Paris under the trading code IB1T, with another version, BTCN, available on Amsterdam's Euronext. To attract early investors, BlackRock is offering a limited-time zero-fee promotion, reducing the ETP fee to 0.15%, compared to the 0.25% fee for similar U.S. products. This makes it one of the most cost-effective Bitcoin ETPs in the European market, likely appealing to both retail and institutional investors seeking low-cost digital asset investments. Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas noted that while Europe has been a pioneer in cryptocurrency ETPs, with over 160 digital asset tracking products, its overall market size remains smaller compared to the U.S. Despite this, BlackRock's entry into the European market could significantly boost growth, especially if it replicates the success seen in the U.S., including improved cost efficiency and trading volume. However, not everyone is optimistic about this development. Finbold's editor, Vini Barbosa, expressed concerns about the current demand for Bitcoin, which is largely driven by centralized derivatives like futures contracts and ETFs/ETPs, with BlackRock playing a key role. Barbosa highlighted that on-chain transaction volumes are notably low, while speculative derivative trading volumes continue to rise, which he views as unfavorable for Bitcoin. The introduction of BlackRock's Bitcoin ETP in Europe aligns with the regulatory requirements of the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework, a comprehensive regulatory structure for the cryptocurrency market in Europe. Experts believe that the proactive stance of European financial regulators will create favorable conditions for future cryptocurrency product issuance and trading, aiding long-term market development. BlackRock's ETP could mark a new beginning for the European market. The increasing involvement of institutional investors and the gradual improvement of Europe's crypto asset regulatory environment are expected to be significant drivers for Bitcoin's future growth.

Odaily Planet Daily News: The Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit (FIU) of South Korea issued an announcement stating that from March 25, it will implement domestic access restrictions on the Google Play applications of 17 overseas virtual asset service providers (VASPs) that are not registered in South Korea, including KuCoin, MEXC, etc. This means that users cannot install new related applications and existing users cannot update.

A governance attack occurred on Polymarket, where a UMA tycoon used his voting power to manipulate the oracle, allowing the market to settle false … source: https://coinpedia.org/news/governance-attack-strikes-polymarket-uma-tycoon-manipulates-vote-for-profits/

WhiteBIT launched spot trading in Australia and is now working toward offering its full range of products. source: https://www.cryptopolitan.com/whitebit-global-positioning-launch-australia/

The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially closed its investigation into Immutable, a blockchain gaming protocol. source: https://cryptodnes.bg/en/sec-drops-investigation-into-immutable-marking-a-win-for-web3-gaming/

Russian authorities have issued a stark warning about a growing cybersecurity threat targeting smart home devices.

Odaily Planet Daily News Nansen posted on the X platform that smart money is still optimistic about AI concept Meme coins. Nansen also said: "Holding tokens such as AIXBT, AI16Z and ARC is like smart money finding Alpha."

The resolution of Ripple's four-year SEC lawsuit removes the key regulatory hurdle that had blocked XRP ETF approvals in the U. S. source: https://cryptopotato.com/xrp-etf-incoming-analyst-says-ripples-legal-win-changes-everything/

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is concerned about the rise of high-risk crypto investments among individuals under 35. The FCA plans to track the growth of “mainstream investments” by 2030 while using AI to streamline regulations and improve enforcement.

GameStop announced plans to buy Bitcoin as part of a strategy to improve its finances, following in the footsteps of companies like Strategy. Despite facing declining sales, GameStop hopes the Bitcoin investment will boost its stock and long-term financial health.

Michael Saylor, Strategic Executive Chairman, discusses the U.S. Strategic Reserve of Bitcoin, why security holders keep him up at night, and his own economic immortality.

Kentucky has taken a bold step in solidifying its position as a crypto-friendly state. On March 24, Governor Andy Beshear signed House Bill 701, famously dubbed the “Bitcoin Rights” bill, into law.

Huobi Earn Coin has created a safe haven for users to make money without doing anything, thanks to its leading yields, diverse currency selection, and continuously upgraded user experience.

The SEC, led by Hester Peirce, is hosting four public roundtables between April and June 2025 to create clearer regulations for cryptocurrency. The initiative marks a shift from enforcement to a more collaborative approach, engaging with industry experts to address key issues like trading, custody, and decentralised finance.

Aardvark Weather, an advanced AI model using atmospheric data, provides high-resolution forecasts with exceptional accuracy. Developed by UK and Canadian researchers, it promises to revolutionise weather prediction by making it more accessible and efficient.