Circle's Arc blockchain has announced the release of its testnet code ahead of its mainnet launch. According to Foresight News, developers can now initiate testnet nodes and review the source code. Additionally, a bug bounty program has been launched on the HackerOne platform to enhance security measures.
🚀 Wintermute Launches Yield Dashboard for Institutional Clients
Wintermute has announced the launch of a Yield Dashboard on its institutional platform, NODE. According to Foresight News, this tool provides daily reference quotes for options strategies covering over 50 assets, with data sourced directly from Wintermute's OTC options desk.
The dashboard allows users to explore strategies and adjust parameters electronically before requesting quotes, ensuring no information leakage. Wintermute highlights that this tool is particularly beneficial for institutional companies and token project teams holding positions in less liquid tokens.
🚀 Poland's Central Bank Governor: No Need for Rate Hike, Rate Cuts Paused
Poland's Central Bank Governor, Adam Glapiński, stated that there is no need to raise interest rates, and that the recent cycle of rate cuts has been paused. According to Jin10, Glapiński emphasized that the current economic conditions do not warrant an increase in rates, suggesting a stable monetary policy stance for the foreseeable future. This decision comes amid ongoing assessments of Poland's economic performance and inflation trends.
Spot trading volume across major exchanges experienced a decline of approximately 19.4% in March 2026 compared to February 2026. According to NS3.AI, derivatives trading volume also saw a decrease, falling about 2.9% month over month. This reduction in trading activity highlights a shift in market dynamics during this period.
🚀 CoinDesk 20 Experiences Slight Decline as ICP Leads Gains
The CoinDesk 20 index recorded a slight decrease, trading at 1,982.06, marking a 0.6% drop since 4 p.m. ET on Wednesday. According to NS3.AI, Bitcoin remained stable during this period. Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) emerged as the leading gainer with a 1.5% increase, while AAVE and Stellar (XLM) were among the assets experiencing declines.
🚀 Poland's Central Bank Governor: Current Inflation Shock Less Severe Than in 2022
Poland's Central Bank Governor, Adam Glapinski, has stated that the current inflation shock is significantly less severe compared to the situation in 2022. According to Jin10, Glapinski emphasized that the measures taken by the central bank have helped mitigate the impact of inflation on the economy. He noted that while inflation remains a concern, the current economic conditions are more stable than they were during the previous year. Glapinski's comments come as Poland continues to navigate economic challenges and aims to maintain financial stability.
🚀 Powell Unlikely to Remain as Federal Reserve Governor, Walsh to Assume Chairmanship in May
The White House National Economic Council Director Hassett has indicated that Jerome Powell is not expected to continue as a Federal Reserve Governor. According to ChainCatcher, Walsh is set to take over as the Federal Reserve Chair in May.
🚀 Gibbs Mura Investigates Drift Protocol Theft in Class Action
Gibbs Mura, a U.S. law firm, has announced a class action investigation into the theft involving Drift Protocol, with the funds involved estimated between $280 million and $285 million. According to ChainCatcher, over $230 million in USDC was transferred to Ethereum via Circle's Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP).
Gibbs Mura argues that although Circle has the technical capability to freeze funds, it did not take such action during the attack. The firm is currently assessing whether investors can claim against Circle for 'failure to intervene timely,' 'insufficient monitoring,' and 'not fulfilling stablecoin responsibilities.' Affected users are encouraged to join the lawsuit to aid in the recovery of funds.
🚀 Drift Protocol Develops Recovery Plan After $285 Million Crypto Theft
Drift Protocol, which recently suffered a theft of $285 million in crypto assets, has provided an update on the situation via the X platform. According to Odaily, the company is actively working with partners to formulate a coordinated recovery plan. The current focus is on stabilizing the situation and offering protocol-level assurances to all affected users and partners. Drift emphasized its role as a core infrastructure provider for many, and announced plans to participate in the Solana Foundation's security project, STRIDE, with more details to be released in the future.
🚀 PRECIOUS METALS | Poland's Central Bank Holds 580 Tons of Gold
Poland's Central Bank Governor, Adam Glapiński, has announced that the central bank currently holds 580 tons of gold. According to Jin10, this substantial reserve underscores Poland's strategic approach to strengthening its financial security and diversifying its assets. The gold holdings are part of a broader effort to ensure economic stability and safeguard against global market fluctuations. Poland's commitment to maintaining a robust gold reserve reflects its proactive measures in navigating the complexities of the international financial landscape.
🚀 Crypto Developer Joe Schiarizzi Launches Congressional Campaign in Virginia
Joe Schiarizzi, a crypto developer, announced his Democratic campaign for Virginia's 7th congressional district on Thursday. According to NS3.AI, Schiarizzi emphasized the potential of cryptocurrency as a tool for public-good applications. He criticized the Trump family's involvement in crypto ventures and expressed disapproval of pro-crypto lawmakers. Schiarizzi stated that, if elected, he would advocate for simplified tax regulations, legal exemptions for widely used crypto tools, and an expansion of reserve assets for stablecoins.
🚀 Bitcoin's Current Volatility May Present a Generational Buying Opportunity
Cryptocurrency analyst Ali Martinez recently shared an analysis on the X platform, suggesting that instead of debating whether Bitcoin has hit its bottom, attention should be focused on whether the current volatility presents a 'generational buying opportunity.' According to Odaily, Martinez identifies key 'value zones' for the current cycle based on long-term trend lines, on-chain liquidity, and cost distribution indicators.
The UTXO Realized Price Distribution (URPD) indicates a significant concentration of holdings between $63,111 and $70,685, forming the primary support band. If Bitcoin falls below $63,111, the market may enter a liquidity vacuum.
From a long-term perspective, Bitcoin is nearing a critical ascending trend line from the past decade, approximately between $56,000 and $60,000. Historically, this position has often marked the accumulation phase before significant price increases.
In more extreme scenarios, the CVDD indicator suggests a structural bottom around $47,960, while the MVRV 0.8 range at approximately $43,647 indicates a market in an 'extreme pain' phase, typically associated with exhaustion of selling pressure. In the event of a black swan event, prices could briefly dip to an extreme range of around $36,657.
Based on these zones, Martinez employs a dollar-cost averaging (DCA) strategy, gradually increasing positions across different support bands to reduce overall holding costs. He believes the market is currently in a phase of low sentiment, but potential opportunities are gradually emerging.
🚀 PRECIOUS METALS | Russia's Central Bank Reserves Increase to $767.5 Billion
Russia's central bank reported an increase in its gold and foreign exchange reserves, reaching $767.5 billion for the week ending April 3. According to Jin10, this marks a rise from the previous value of $755.4 billion. The growth in reserves reflects ongoing adjustments in Russia's financial strategy amid global economic fluctuations.
🚀 Poland's Central Bank Highlights CPI Risks from Fuel Price Policies
Poland's central bank has identified fiscal policies and regulations related to fuel prices as ongoing risks to the Consumer Price Index (CPI). According to Jin10, these factors continue to pose challenges to the country's inflation outlook. The central bank's assessment underscores the importance of monitoring fuel-related policies as they can significantly impact inflation rates. Policymakers are urged to consider these risks in their economic strategies to ensure stability in the CPI.
🚀 Solana Treasury Firm DeFi Development Releases March Operations Report
Solana Treasury firm DeFi Development, listed on Nasdaq, has released its March operations report. According to Odaily, the company disclosed that by the end of March, it held 2.22 million SOL tokens. The amount of liquid staking tokens, dfdvSOL, increased from 513,000 to over 656,000. Additionally, DeFi Development announced plans to continue its strategic investment in the stablecoin protocol Apyx.
🚀 U.S. Consumer Spending Shows Minimal Growth Amid Inflation Concerns
U.S. consumer spending in February showed little growth, according to data from the U.S. Department of Commerce. This comes amid ongoing inflation concerns, which are expected to worsen due to the conflict involving Iran. According to Jin10, inflation-adjusted consumer spending increased by 0.1% compared to January. The core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) index, excluding food and energy, rose by 0.4% from the previous month. The annual rate of the core PCE price index, favored by the Federal Reserve, recorded a 3.0% increase.
🚀 BitMine Immersion Technologies Expands Stock Buyback Program to $4 Billion
BitMine Immersion Technologies has announced its official transition to trading on the New York Stock Exchange main board, ceasing its activities on NYSE American. According to Foresight News, the company has also expanded its stock buyback program, increasing the authorized total from $1 billion to $4 billion.
As of April 6, 2026, BitMine holds approximately 4.803 million ETH, representing 3.98% of the total Ethereum supply, achieving over 79% of its 'Alchemy of 5%' target. The company's combined holdings of cryptocurrency and cash amount to approximately $11.4 billion. Institutional investors include Cathie Wood from ARK, Pantera, and Galaxy Digital.
🚀 U.S. Banks Hesitant on Stablecoin Development Amid Market Growth
S&P Global Market Intelligence reports that only 7% of 100 predominantly smaller U.S. banks are working on stablecoin frameworks, with none currently engaged in active pilot programs. According to NS3.AI, these banks are considering factors such as deposit risk, modernization expenses, and competition from nonbank entities as the stablecoin market has exceeded $316 billion in early 2026.
🚀 Egypt Secures Gas Supply from Cyprus' Aphrodite Deposit
Egypt has reached an agreement to purchase all the natural gas produced from the Aphrodite deposit in Cyprus. Bloomberg posted on X, highlighting Egypt's strategic move to secure a long-term energy supply and lessen its dependence on Israeli gas imports. This development marks a significant step for Egypt in diversifying its energy sources and strengthening its energy security.
🚀 Pyth Launches Data Marketplace with Support from Major Financial Institutions
Pyth has announced the official launch of its Pyth Data Marketplace, backed by six major financial institutions. According to Odaily, the participating entities include Euronext, Exchange Data International, Fidelity Investments, OTC Markets Group, SGX's FX data business, and Tradeweb. These institutions previously distributed data primarily through traditional data suppliers and proprietary terminals.
The Pyth Data Marketplace enables institutions to distribute various proprietary data, such as macroeconomic indicators, OTC pricing, and foreign exchange benchmarks, while retaining ownership, pricing rights, and attribution.
