Trump claims the "Genius Act" is under threat from banks, emphasizing the protection of the crypto industry

U.S. rule change may open trillions in 401(k) funds to crypto

The U.S. Department of Labor proposed a rule to allow 401(k) plans to include alternative assets like cryptocurrencies and private equity, responding to President Trump's executive order. While the rule aims to diversify retirement investments, it faces criticism for potentially exposing workers to risky assets.

Hong Kong will include tokenized bonds in the standard financial settlement framework, and will promote a comprehensive crypto regulatory regime

The Hong Kong government plans to include tokenized bonds in the regulated financial system in the 2026–2027 fiscal budget, build a digital asset platform, and drive Hong Kong to become a digital finance hub. The Monetary Authority is planning to issue stablecoin licenses and establish a strict regulatory framework, while also facing multiple challenges that require resolving blockchain interoperability and legal alignment issues.

A U.S. senator proposes the “American Mining Act”: elevate the “Strategic Bitcoin Reserve” into law, and break free from hardware dependence on China

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy and Cynthia Lummis introduced the “American Mining Act” on March 30, aiming to strengthen the United States’ cryptocurrency mining infrastructure, promote domestic mining, and establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve. The bill would support American manufacturing, improve supply chain security, and phase out hardware technologies associated with foreign adversarial forces. The bill is intended to reduce reliance on Chinese hardware and strengthen the United States’ position in digital assets.

ETH 15-minute drop of 0.92%: Institutional selling and macro risk aversion converge to trigger selling pressure

2026-03-30 17:15 to 17:30 (UTC), within 15 minutes ETH’s return recorded -0.92%, the price range was 2032.21 to 2060.58 USDT, the amplitude was 1.38%, and short-term market volatility intensified, drawing widespread attention. Data from the funding side shows that during this period the market’s overall trading volume remained at a high level, with large on-chain capital flows leaving, and short-term selling pressure being concentrated and released. The main driving force behind this unusual move comes from institutions actively reducing their holdings and a warming of macro risk-avoidance sentiment. During the reporting period, some large institutions began to adjust their portfolio structure, cutting ETH holdings significantly.

Trump says he will respond to Iran’s attack on the Haifa oil refinery in Israel soon

Gate News message: On March 30, U.S. President Trump said in a media interview that his response to Iran's attack on the oil refinery in Haifa, Israel would "come very soon." Israel reported that same day that the refinery in the northern city of Haifa caught fire in a missile attack.

IMF warning: war drives up global inflation and drags down economic growth

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) issued an economic warning, saying that war has led to global shocks, driving up food and fertilizer prices, tightening financial conditions, and increasing the risk of inflation and slower economic growth—especially in the Middle East, where the impact is severe.