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Oneok Inc. (OKE - Free Report) closed at $90.94 in the latest trading session, marking a +1.13% move from the prior day. This change outpaced the S&P 500's 0.37% loss on the day. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a drop of 0.18%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw a decrease of 0.84%.

The stock of natural gas company has risen by 2.97% in the past month, lagging the Oils-Energy sector's gain of 8.79% and overreaching the S&P 500's loss of 3.7%.

The investment community will be closely monitoring the performance of Oneok Inc. in its forthcoming earnings report. On that day, Oneok Inc. is projected to report earnings of $1.29 per share, which would represent year-over-year growth of 24.04%. Alongside, our most recent consensus estimate is anticipating revenue of $9.16 billion, indicating a 13.93% upward movement from the same quarter last year.

OKE's full-year Zacks Consensus Estimates are calling for earnings of $5.51 per share and revenue of $38.15 billion. These results would represent year-over-year changes of +1.66% and +13.46%, respectively.

It's also important for investors to be aware of any recent modifications to analyst estimates for Oneok Inc. These revisions help to show the ever-changing nature of near-term business trends. As a result, we can interpret positive estimate revisions as a good sign for the business outlook.

Empirical research indicates that these revisions in estimates have a direct correlation with impending stock price performance. To take advantage of this, we've established the Zacks Rank, an exclusive model that considers these estimated changes and delivers an operational rating system.

Ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), the Zacks Rank system has a proven, outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks returning an average of +25% annually since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 4.28% lower. Oneok Inc. is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).

In terms of valuation, Oneok Inc. is currently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 16.32. This valuation marks a premium compared to its industry average Forward P/E of 13.2.

It is also worth noting that OKE currently has a PEG ratio of 6.83. Comparable to the widely accepted P/E ratio, the PEG ratio also accounts for the company's projected earnings growth. The Oil and Gas - Production Pipeline - MLB industry had an average PEG ratio of 1.52 as trading concluded yesterday.

The Oil and Gas - Production Pipeline - MLB industry is part of the Oils-Energy sector. With its current Zacks Industry Rank of 200, this industry ranks in the bottom 19% of all industries, numbering over 250.

The Zacks Industry Rank assesses the strength of our separate industry groups by calculating the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks contained within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

Keep in mind to rely on Zacks.com to watch all these stock-impacting metrics, and more, in the succeeding trading sessions.

In the latest close session, TXO Partners LP (TXO - Free Report) was up +2.2% at $13.02. The stock outperformed the S&P 500, which registered a daily loss of 0.37%. At the same time, the Dow lost 0.18%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 0.84%.

Coming into today, shares of the company had gained 0.24% in the past month. In that same time, the Oils-Energy sector gained 8.79%, while the S&P 500 lost 3.7%.

The upcoming earnings release of TXO Partners LP will be of great interest to investors. The company's earnings per share (EPS) are projected to be $0.02, reflecting a 91.67% decrease from the same quarter last year. In the meantime, our current consensus estimate forecasts the revenue to be $109.78 million, indicating a 30.19% growth compared to the corresponding quarter of the prior year.

Looking at the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates suggest analysts are expecting earnings of $0.51 per share and revenue of $470.75 million. These totals would mark changes of -12.07% and +17.39%, respectively, from last year.

Investors should also note any recent changes to analyst estimates for TXO Partners LP. These recent revisions tend to reflect the evolving nature of short-term business trends. As a result, we can interpret positive estimate revisions as a good sign for the business outlook.

Our research demonstrates that these adjustments in estimates directly associate with imminent stock price performance. To take advantage of this, we've established the Zacks Rank, an exclusive model that considers these estimated changes and delivers an operational rating system.

Ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), the Zacks Rank system has a proven, outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks returning an average of +25% annually since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has witnessed a 2% increase. TXO Partners LP is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).

Digging into valuation, TXO Partners LP currently has a Forward P/E ratio of 24.98. This signifies a premium in comparison to the average Forward P/E of 13.53 for its industry.

The Energy and Pipeline - Master Limited Partnerships industry is part of the Oils-Energy sector. With its current Zacks Industry Rank of 193, this industry ranks in the bottom 22% of all industries, numbering over 250.

The strength of our individual industry groups is measured by the Zacks Industry Rank, which is calculated based on the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within these groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

Be sure to follow all of these stock-moving metrics, and many more, on Zacks.com.

In the latest close session, Steel Dynamics (STLD - Free Report) was up +1.84% at $169.70. The stock's change was more than the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.37%. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a drop of 0.18%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw a decrease of 0.84%.

Coming into today, shares of the steel producer and metals recycler had lost 14.98% in the past month. In that same time, the Basic Materials sector lost 14.81%, while the S&P 500 lost 3.7%.

The upcoming earnings release of Steel Dynamics will be of great interest to investors. The company's earnings report is expected on April 20, 2026. The company is expected to report EPS of $2.83, up 96.53% from the prior-year quarter. Alongside, our most recent consensus estimate is anticipating revenue of $5.02 billion, indicating a 14.94% upward movement from the same quarter last year.

Regarding the entire year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates forecast earnings of $13.35 per share and revenue of $20.6 billion, indicating changes of +67.08% and +13.35%, respectively, compared to the previous year.

Investors might also notice recent changes to analyst estimates for Steel Dynamics. These revisions help to show the ever-changing nature of near-term business trends. Consequently, upward revisions in estimates express analysts' positivity towards the business operations and its ability to generate profits.

Our research suggests that these changes in estimates have a direct relationship with upcoming stock price performance. Investors can capitalize on this by using the Zacks Rank. This model considers these estimate changes and provides a simple, actionable rating system.

The Zacks Rank system, which varies between #1 (Strong Buy) and #5 (Strong Sell), carries an impressive track record of exceeding expectations, confirmed by external audits, with stocks at #1 delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, there's been a 1.74% fall in the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. As of now, Steel Dynamics holds a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).

Digging into valuation, Steel Dynamics currently has a Forward P/E ratio of 12.48. This expresses no noticeable deviation compared to the average Forward P/E of 12.48 of its industry.

We can additionally observe that STLD currently boasts a PEG ratio of 0.46. The PEG ratio bears resemblance to the frequently used P/E ratio, but this parameter also includes the company's expected earnings growth trajectory. The Steel - Producers industry had an average PEG ratio of 0.46 as trading concluded yesterday.

The Steel - Producers industry is part of the Basic Materials sector. Currently, this industry holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 224, positioning it in the bottom 9% of all 250+ industries.

The Zacks Industry Rank gauges the strength of our industry groups by measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

Make sure to utilize Zacks.com to follow all of these stock-moving metrics, and more, in the coming trading sessions.

In the latest trading session, Trane Technologies (TT - Free Report) closed at $430.08, marking a +1.21% move from the previous day. The stock exceeded the S&P 500, which registered a loss of 0.37% for the day. Elsewhere, the Dow saw a downswing of 0.18%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq depreciated by 0.84%.

Coming into today, shares of the manufacturer had lost 7.61% in the past month. In that same time, the Business Services sector lost 0.26%, while the S&P 500 lost 3.7%.

Market participants will be closely following the financial results of Trane Technologies in its upcoming release. In that report, analysts expect Trane Technologies to post earnings of $2.56 per share. This would mark year-over-year growth of 4.49%. In the meantime, our current consensus estimate forecasts the revenue to be $4.93 billion, indicating a 5.07% growth compared to the corresponding quarter of the prior year.

Looking at the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates suggest analysts are expecting earnings of $14.75 per share and revenue of $23.13 billion. These totals would mark changes of +12.94% and +8.46%, respectively, from last year.

Any recent changes to analyst estimates for Trane Technologies should also be noted by investors. These latest adjustments often mirror the shifting dynamics of short-term business patterns. As a result, upbeat changes in estimates indicate analysts' favorable outlook on the business health and profitability.

Our research shows that these estimate changes are directly correlated with near-term stock prices. Investors can capitalize on this by using the Zacks Rank. This model considers these estimate changes and provides a simple, actionable rating system.

The Zacks Rank system, spanning from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), boasts an impressive track record of outperformance, audited externally, with #1 ranked stocks yielding an average annual return of +25% since 1988. The Zacks Consensus EPS estimate remained stagnant within the past month. Trane Technologies presently features a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).

In the context of valuation, Trane Technologies is at present trading with a Forward P/E ratio of 28.82. This indicates a premium in contrast to its industry's Forward P/E of 16.94.

It's also important to note that TT currently trades at a PEG ratio of 2.24. Comparable to the widely accepted P/E ratio, the PEG ratio also accounts for the company's projected earnings growth. As the market closed yesterday, the Technology Services industry was having an average PEG ratio of 1.26.

The Technology Services industry is part of the Business Services sector. This group has a Zacks Industry Rank of 182, putting it in the bottom 26% of all 250+ industries.

The Zacks Industry Rank assesses the vigor of our specific industry groups by computing the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks incorporated in the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

To follow TT in the coming trading sessions, be sure to utilize Zacks.com.

In the latest trading session, Diamondback Energy (FANG - Free Report) closed at $197.06, marking a +2.75% move from the previous day. This move outpaced the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.37%. On the other hand, the Dow registered a loss of 0.18%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq decreased by 0.84%.

Prior to today's trading, shares of the energy exploration and production company had gained 10.33% outpaced the Oils-Energy sector's gain of 8.79% and the S&P 500's loss of 3.7%.

The upcoming earnings release of Diamondback Energy will be of great interest to investors. On that day, Diamondback Energy is projected to report earnings of $2.41 per share, which would represent a year-over-year decline of 46.92%. Meanwhile, our latest consensus estimate is calling for revenue of $3.37 billion, down 16.66% from the prior-year quarter.

In terms of the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of $10.76 per share and a revenue of $14.08 billion, indicating changes of -19.52% and -6.32%, respectively, from the former year.

Investors should also note any recent changes to analyst estimates for Diamondback Energy. Such recent modifications usually signify the changing landscape of near-term business trends. As a result, we can interpret positive estimate revisions as a good sign for the business outlook.

Empirical research indicates that these revisions in estimates have a direct correlation with impending stock price performance. To benefit from this, we have developed the Zacks Rank, a proprietary model which takes these estimate changes into account and provides an actionable rating system.

The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), has an impressive outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks generating an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 18.9% higher. Diamondback Energy is holding a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold) right now.

Looking at valuation, Diamondback Energy is presently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 17.83. This represents a premium compared to its industry average Forward P/E of 16.64.

The Oil and Gas - Exploration and Production - United States industry is part of the Oils-Energy sector. At present, this industry carries a Zacks Industry Rank of 149, placing it within the bottom 40% of over 250 industries.

The Zacks Industry Rank gauges the strength of our individual industry groups by measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

Ensure to harness Zacks.com to stay updated with all these stock-shifting metrics, among others, in the next trading sessions.

Draganfly Inc. (DPRO - Free Report) came out with a quarterly loss of $0.2 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.13. This compares to a loss of $0.79 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.

This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of -60.00%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this company would post a loss of $0.19 per share when it actually produced a loss of $0.18, delivering a surprise of +5.26%.

Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times.

Draganfly, which belongs to the Zacks Aerospace - Defense industry, posted revenues of $1.37 million for the quarter ended December 2025, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 18.59%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $1.15 million. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates two times over the last four quarters.

The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.

Draganfly shares have lost about 10% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's decline of 3.9%.

What's Next for Draganfly?While Draganfly has underperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?

There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.

Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.

Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Draganfly was mixed. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is -$0.12 on $1.89 million in revenues for the coming quarter and -$0.44 on $13.96 million in revenues for the current fiscal year.

Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Aerospace - Defense is currently in the bottom 37% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.

Textron (TXT - Free Report) , another stock in the same industry, has yet to report results for the quarter ended March 2026.

This maker of Cessna small planes and Bell helicopters is expected to post quarterly earnings of $1.29 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +0.8%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days.

Textron's revenues are expected to be $3.49 billion, up 5.6% from the year-ago quarter.

In the latest trading session, Astera Labs, Inc. (ALAB - Free Report) closed at $121.76, marking a -1.7% move from the previous day. The stock's change was less than the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.37%. Elsewhere, the Dow saw a downswing of 0.18%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq depreciated by 0.84%.

Coming into today, shares of the company had lost 3.41% in the past month. In that same time, the Computer and Technology sector lost 2.83%, while the S&P 500 lost 3.7%.

Market participants will be closely following the financial results of Astera Labs, Inc. in its upcoming release. The company's earnings per share (EPS) are projected to be $0.54, reflecting a 63.64% increase from the same quarter last year. Meanwhile, the latest consensus estimate predicts the revenue to be $292.5 million, indicating a 83.45% increase compared to the same quarter of the previous year.

ALAB's full-year Zacks Consensus Estimates are calling for earnings of $2.39 per share and revenue of $1.33 billion. These results would represent year-over-year changes of +29.89% and +55.54%, respectively.

It's also important for investors to be aware of any recent modifications to analyst estimates for Astera Labs, Inc. Such recent modifications usually signify the changing landscape of near-term business trends. Therefore, positive revisions in estimates convey analysts' confidence in the business performance and profit potential.

Our research reveals that these estimate alterations are directly linked with the stock price performance in the near future. Investors can capitalize on this by using the Zacks Rank. This model considers these estimate changes and provides a simple, actionable rating system.

The Zacks Rank system, spanning from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), boasts an impressive track record of outperformance, audited externally, with #1 ranked stocks yielding an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Within the past 30 days, our consensus EPS projection remained stagnant. Astera Labs, Inc. is holding a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold) right now.

In terms of valuation, Astera Labs, Inc. is currently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 51.9. This indicates a premium in contrast to its industry's Forward P/E of 19.39.

Also, we should mention that ALAB has a PEG ratio of 1.51. Comparable to the widely accepted P/E ratio, the PEG ratio also accounts for the company's projected earnings growth. The average PEG ratio for the Internet - Software industry stood at 1.09 at the close of the market yesterday.

The Internet - Software industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. This industry currently has a Zacks Industry Rank of 159, which puts it in the bottom 36% of all 250+ industries.

The strength of our individual industry groups is measured by the Zacks Industry Rank, which is calculated based on the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within these groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

Make sure to utilize Zacks.com to follow all of these stock-moving metrics, and more, in the coming trading sessions.

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TOKYO, March 25 (Reuters) - U.S. crude futures fell about 4% in early trade on Wednesday on ​the prospect of a possible ceasefire easing ‌disruption to global oil supply, following reports that Washington had sent Tehran a 15-point plan to ​end the war in the Middle East.

U.S. West ​Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures dropped to as ⁠low as $87.80 a barrel at the open ​and were down $3.49, or 3.8%, at $88.86 a barrel ​as of 2305 GMT.

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WTI climbed 4.8% on Tuesday, before paring gains in volatile post-settlement trading.

U.S. President Donald ​Trump said on Tuesday the U.S. was making ​progress in its efforts to negotiate an end to ‌war ⁠with Iran, including winning an important concession from Tehran, while a source confirmed that Washington had sent Iran a 15-point settlement proposal.

Israel's Channel ​12, which ​was first ⁠to report the plan, said a one-month ceasefire will be announced ​according to a mechanism that U.S. Middle ​East ⁠envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are working on.

Tehran has denied that direct talks have ⁠taken ​place. Iran's powerful parliament ​speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf on Monday dismissed such reports as "fake ​news".

Reporting by Yuka Obayashi; Editing by Christopher Cushing

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U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis has been officially confirmed as a speaker at Bitcoin 2026. A Republican senator from Wyoming, Lummis currently serves as Chair of the Senate Banking Subcommittee on Digital Assets — a role she was appointed to in January 2025 to lead the Banking Committee’s efforts on digital asset legislation. She has publicly held Bitcoin since 2013 and has spent her Senate tenure focused on establishing a regulatory and legislative framework for digital assets in the United States.

Her primary legislative effort has been the BITCOIN Act, formally titled the Boosting Innovation, Technology, and Competitiveness through Optimized Investment Nationwide Act, which she introduced in the U.S. Senate as Chair of the Senate Banking Subcommittee on Digital Assets. The bill authorizes the U.S. Treasury to acquire up to one million Bitcoin over a five-year period to stock a strategic reserve, with a mandatory 20-year holding period, and includes a proof of reserves requirement for quarterly public reporting on total holdings. Alongside the BITCOIN Act, Lummis was a co-sponsor of the 2025 GENIUS Act to regulate stablecoins and introduced legislation for a tax exemption on small Bitcoin transactions. More recently, she predicted the crypto market structure bill should advance out of the Senate Banking Committee by late April 2026, stating the talks have reached necessary compromises to move the legislation forward.

Lummis announced in December 2025 that she will not seek reelection in 2026. Her appearance at Bitcoin 2026 comes during the final stretch of her Senate term, with several pieces of legislation she has championed still working through Congress. As recently as February 2026, Lummis pressed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on digital asset taxation, including a potential de minimis exemption for small transactions, with Bessent offering to have Treasury’s Office of Tax Policy work with her team on guidance.

With her Senate chapter drawing to a close, Bitcoin 2026 offers a meaningful stage for Lummis to address the community that has watched her carry the Bitcoin policy torch in Washington for years. Few lawmakers have shown up to the conference year after year with active legislation in hand — and with the BITCOIN Act, the CLARITY Act, and stablecoin regulation all in motion simultaneously, her appearance in Las Vegas this April promises to be one of the most substantive policy conversations of the event.

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"I'm a big proponent of self-custody, of individual wallets, of the sovereignty I have to store my wealth." ✊ pic.twitter.com/lIMrwcjXFX

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TLDR: RHEA Finance integrates TRON, giving 370 million users access to cross-chain liquidity via one wallet. NEAR Intents and Chain Signatures power seamless cross-chain execution without extra wallets or bridges. TRON processes over $20 billion daily and holds $85 billion in USDT, making it a key DeFi target. Intent-based architecture lets users state financial goals while solvers handle all cross-chain execution. RHEA Finance has announced its integration with the TRON network, extending chain abstracted liquidity to one of blockchain’s most active ecosystems.

Built on NEAR Protocol’s intent-based architecture, the cross-chain DEX and lending protocol now enables TRON users to trade, lend, and borrow across multiple chains.

Users can do this without bridges, extra wallets, or technical knowledge of underlying chain mechanics.

.@rhea_finance a cross-chain decentralized exchange and lending protocol built on @NEARProtocol intent-based architecture, today announced its integration with the TRON network.

The integration brings chain abstracted liquidity to one of the world’s most active blockchain… pic.twitter.com/LcwkPjMV7e

— TRON DAO (@trondao) March 24, 2026

TRON Users Gain Seamless Multi-Chain Access The integration is powered by NEAR Intents and NEAR Chain Signatures. Together, these tools allow TRON users to express financial goals, such as lending USDT or swapping TRX. A decentralized solver network then handles execution across supported blockchains automatically.

Users sign transactions using only their existing TRON wallet through the RHEA PassKey experience. This removes the need for NEAR, EVM, or any additional wallet setup. The process is designed to be straightforward and accessible to users of all experience levels.

TRON has built a strong presence in global stablecoin payments over the years. The network holds over $85 billion in circulating USDT supply and supports more than 370 million user accounts.

Additionally, TRON processes over $20 billion in daily transfer volume, making it a natural fit for cross-chain DeFi.

RHEA Finance aggregates liquidity across multiple blockchains through its core architecture. By adding TRON, the platform extends its infrastructure to a vast and active user base. Assets can now move between blockchains without fragmentation or added complexity.

Intent-Based Architecture Addresses Long-Standing DeFi Challenges NEAR Protocol Co-Founder and RHEA Finance advisor Illia Polosukhin spoke directly to the value of the integration. “With RHEA’s TRON integration, the massive user base of TRON gains access to broad cross-chain liquidity through a single wallet,” he said.

He further noted, “This is the power of NEAR Intents and chain abstraction. The user states their intent and it just works, no need to think about infrastructure.”

TRON DAO Community Spokesperson Sam Elfarra also weighed in on the development. “RHEA Finance’s integration represents a meaningful step in further driving cross-chain DeFi accessibility to TRON’s global user base,” Elfarra stated.

He added that users can now transact across ecosystems without leaving TRON, enhancing interoperability across the broader Web3 landscape.

The integration directly addresses fragmented liquidity and complex bridging workflows in DeFi. It also removes the persistent need for multiple wallets when operating across chains. Users simply express their desired outcome, and the infrastructure manages execution on the backend.

Native settlement workflows are designed to keep collateral and proceeds within the TRON ecosystem. This approach maintains the security and familiarity that existing TRON users expect.

As blockchain interoperability grows, intent-based systems like this show how decentralized finance can scale to meet the needs of a global user base.

Bitcoin is showing mixed signals as retail demand stays weak while short term price structure tries to recover. One chart points to fading participation from smaller investors, while another shows bulls trying to hold support after a liquidity sweep.

Bitcoin Retail Demand Weakens as Sub $10K Activity Stays NegativeRetail activity in the Bitcoin market remained weak, according to a CryptoQuant chart shared by analyst CryptoTice on X. The data showed that demand from transactions worth $0 to $10,000 stayed in negative territory on a 30 day basis even as Bitcoin held at relatively high price levels.

BTC Retail Investor Volume $0 to $10K by USD Demand 30D Change: Source: CryptoQuant / X

The chart tracked the 30 day change in retail investor demand and compared it with Bitcoin’s price. At the latest reading, the indicator stood near minus 10% to minus 15%, showing that smaller investors have continued pulling back rather than returning to the market.

Bitcoin’s price, however, has not followed that same path lower. The chart showed the asset trading far above levels seen in 2022 and 2023, which points to a gap between price strength and retail participation. That suggests recent market support has come from sources other than smaller buyers.

CryptoTice said similar retail slowdowns appeared before earlier Bitcoin bear markets. The chart showed several past periods when retail demand dropped sharply before or during broader market weakness. Still, the data alone does not confirm that a new bear market has started.

Instead, it points to one clear trend: small scale participation remains soft. Retail traders have often helped drive stronger bull market phases. For now, that group appears largely absent, which could limit further upside unless demand below the $10,000 range begins to recover.

Bitcoin Reclaims Ascending Channel After Sweep Below $68,000Bitcoin moved back inside an ascending channel after briefly falling below the lower boundary near $68,000, according to a market update shared by analyst Columbus on X. The move followed what the analyst described as a liquidity sweep, a short drop below support that was later reversed as price recovered into the prior structure.

BTC/USD Binance 4H with Liquidation Heatmap: Source: Columbus on X

The four hour chart, paired with an MMT heatmap, showed Bitcoin returning to the lower part of the channel after the breakdown failed to extend. Columbus said that shift improved the short term structure and pointed to a more stable setup, although he added that further confirmation was still needed before calling for a stronger rebound.

The chart also showed a concentration of bid liquidity near the lower trendline. That area now serves as the main level to watch. If buyers continue defending that zone, the setup could support a rotation back toward the middle of the channel, which the analyst placed near $74,000.

Columbus said the recent move reflected a common market pattern after a liquidity sweep. In that setup, price drops into downside liquidity, triggers selling or forced exits, and then stabilizes once that pressure fades. As a result, the same area that first attracted price can begin acting as support instead of a downside target.

That shift matters because it can mark a pause in bearish pressure rather than a continuation lower. On the heatmap, the lower channel region still aligned with visible bid liquidity, which supported the case for short term stabilization if the level holds.

For now, the chart suggests that Bitcoin has regained an important technical structure after losing it briefly. The next move depends on whether the lower boundary of the ascending channel continues to hold as support after the recent sweep.

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Hyperliquid generates around $100M in annual revenue from third-party integrations and non-crypto trading, accounting for nearly 19% of total income. Activity linked to external platforms contributes about 10% of trading volume, driven largely by mobile users. Strong revenue growth has historically supported HYPE price expansion, with rising volumes and buybacks reinforcing demand across the ecosystem.
Hyperliquid continues to expand its footprint as demand grows for diversified trading exposure within crypto-native platforms. The rise of third-party integrations and non-crypto assets is reshaping how users interact with perpetual markets while strengthening the platform’s revenue base.

Hyperliquid's third party ecosystem is now generating ~$100M in run-rate annual revenue.

This is a significant milestone for Hyperliquid and speaks to the compounding impact of all the talent and capital pouring into its builder codes and HIP-3 ecosystem. pic.twitter.com/po2sBwzaek

— Ryan Watkins (@RyanWatkins_) March 23, 2026

Hyperliquid Growth Driven By Third-Party Integrations Hyperliquid has seen a sharp increase in activity tied to its builder ecosystem, where external platforms integrate its infrastructure to power trading services. Wallets and applications such as Phantom and MetaMask connect users directly to Hyperliquid’s liquidity, creating a seamless experience without requiring users to leave familiar interfaces.

This model introduces a shared fee structure, allowing both Hyperliquid and its partners to monetize each transaction. As a result, third-party integrations now contribute close to $100M annually, representing about 19% of total platform revenue. In volume terms, these channels account for roughly 10% of trading activity, with a strong tilt toward mobile-driven usage.

At the same time, non-crypto assets under HIP-3 have gained traction. Products tied to commodities like gold and oil attracted increased interest during recent geopolitical tensions, pushing HIP-3 volumes to nearly 40% of daily activity in March. Together, these segments reinforce a broader trend where crypto platforms evolve into multi-asset trading hubs.

HYPE Token Reacts To Expanding Revenue Base The growth in revenue has direct implications for HYPE, particularly due to the platform’s buyback mechanism. A portion of generated fees is used to repurchase tokens, creating sustained demand during periods of rising activity.

This dynamic was visible in early 2026. As trading volumes climbed from about $40B to nearly $90B, weekly revenue increased from under $9M to more than $22M. During that period, HYPE rebounded from around $20 and climbed to $43, marking two strong upward phases.

More recently, the token has pulled back below $40, returning to a range seen in the second half of 2025 between $35 and $50. Market data shows continued accumulation from larger players during dips, suggesting that some participants expect the revenue-driven model to keep supporting price levels.

In the near term, holding the lower end of this range could increase the probability of another move toward $50, especially if trading activity remains elevated.

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As the price of Ethereum picks up again, bullish sentiment among investors has improved. Large Ethereum investors are quietly increasing their exposure to the altcoin following the recent move above the $2,000 price level. Another development acting as a catalyst to this renewed confidence is the latest remarks from Tom Lee about the asset’s outlook.

Tom Lee Backs Ethereum, Large Players Stack ETH While Ethereum is slowly recovering its upside momentum, a fresh wave of accumulation is emerging underneath the surface of the recent upward trend. This new accumulation is unfolding among large investors or whales, signaling renewed confidence in the asset’s outlook.

Santiment, a popular market intelligence and data analytics platform, reveals that wallet addresses holding between 100 and 100,000 ETH have been rising over the past 2 days. Within this short period, these investors have scooped up an additional 756,950 ETH.

With the accumulation turning up during a price bounce, this suggests that ETH whales are taking advantage of the current state of the market to increase their exposure. Such action from large holders is usually interpreted as a sign of robust belief in the altcoin’s long-term trajectory.

Source: Chart from Santiment on X While large investors have been buying more ETH, small holders, those considered as shrimps, have been slowly offloading their stash. Since Mid-December, wallet addresses holding under 0.01 ETH have collectively dumped over 0.9% of their supply. This divergence highlights a shift in market confidence, with deeper-pocketed players leaning bullish while small investors grow more cautious.

Given the influence of large investors’ actions on the market, the shifting of ownership into major players could lead to the tightening of supply, which might impact Ethereum’s price performance in the short term. Should this continue, it is more likely to trigger a stronger upward move for the altcoin.

Bitmine Is Still Buying More ETH In The Face Of Volatility According to Santiment’s data, the increase in whale accumulation follows recent comments made by Tom Lee, whose upbeat attitude toward the altcoin has contributed to the expanding bullish narrative. Tom Lee, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Bitmine Immersion, stated that the company’s base case for Ethereum is that the auction is in the final stages of the “mini crypto winter.” The statement has simply fueled optimism as institutional voices and on-chain behavior start to converge.

Adding to the bullish statement is the firm’s most recent ETH purchase, amassing 65,341 ETH over the past week. This figure marks a significant uptick in buying activity when compared to an average of 45,000 ETH to 50,000 ETH in prior weekly purchases. According to Lee, “Bitmine has maintained the increased pace of ETH buys in each of the past three weeks.”

As of March 23, Bitmine owns about 4.661 million ETH, representing over 3.86% of the entire supply in circulation. Furthermore, this reinforces the company’s position as the largest Ethereum treasury firm in the world, and the second global treasury behind Michael Saylor’s Strategy, which owns 761,068 BTC valued at a whopping $52 billion.

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High Stakes Capital has fully exited a 602,421 HYPE position for $22.9m around $38, extending a broader wave of profit‑taking among Hyperliquid whales near record highs.

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HYPE is trading around $38.86 after whale High Stakes Capital fully exited a position worth nearly $22.94 million over 24 hours. The address offloaded 602,421 HYPE at an average price of $38.08, following earlier sales of 300,000 HYPE for $11.45 million at $38.17 each. The unwind extends a broader pattern of profit-taking among large Hyperliquid whales after the derivatives-focused token hit record highs near $40. A major Hyperliquid (HYPE) whale known as High Stakes Capital has liquidated more than 600,000 HYPE in the past 24 hours, cashing out close to $22.94 million and putting short-term pressure on the flagship Hyperliquid token. ChainCatcher, citing Onchain Lens data, reported that the address sold a total of 602,421 HYPE for approximately 22.938 million USDC, at an average price of $38.08, with the final tranche of 152,421 HYPE netting around $5.82 million and completing the exit. The sell-off comes as HYPE, the native token of Hyperliquid’s decentralized perpetuals and derivatives ecosystem, trades just below recent peaks at about $38.86, up 2.72% on the day.

PANews, also quoting Onchain Lens, noted that in the previous 12 hours the same whale had already sold 450,000 HYPE for $17.12 million USDC, at an average price of $38.05, while still holding 152,421 HYPE worth $5.68 million before the final leg. Earlier, Phemex News reported that High Stakes Capital offloaded 300,000 HYPE for $11.45 million at an average of $38.17, while still sitting on 302,421 HYPE valued at about $11.54 million and a cumulative profit exceeding $33.2 million. This staggered exit pattern shows the whale systematically selling into strength around the $38–$39 range rather than dumping in a single transaction, a strategy that tends to limit slippage but can cap upside while the orders clear.

HYPE volatility mirrors wider derivatives-token rotation HYPE is part of the derivatives and DeFi sector, functioning as the core token of the Hyperliquid network, where traders use the platform for decentralized perpetual futures and leveraged speculation. Hyperliquid’s token previously touched an all-time high near $39.93 as 24‑hour trading volume surged to roughly $496 million and open interest climbed to $10.1 billion, according to DailyCoin’s earlier reporting on HYPE’s breakout. At the same time, total value locked in the protocol jumped more than 369% in a matter of weeks, from about $311.55 million to $1.462 billion, underscoring the scale of capital rotating into derivatives-focused DeFi.

Recent data suggests that large HYPE holders are actively managing exposure around the $35–$40 band. KuCoin Flash reported that another genesis whale, linked to the address known as tummy.hl, began selling 498,000 HYPE via TWAP orders for more than $20 million, with the sale expected to complete within 21 hours. Coingabbar’s price analysis noted that HYPE was trading near $34.73 in early February, up 30.53% over the preceding month, with open interest at $1.65 billion even as trading volumes fell 18% to about $805.7 million, suggesting a structurally bullish but increasingly crowded trade. Against that backdrop, High Stakes Capital’s exit looks less like capitulation and more like a textbook profit realization into a stretched market, as derivatives tokens and exchange-linked assets continue to outperform much of the broader crypto complex.

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Implied volatility indicators suggest peak fear has passed, with crypto markets leading traditional finance in pricing risk, even as BTC USD struggles to reclaim key support. Trading near $70,000 following a 2% corrective slide over the last 24 hours, the market leader is flashing conflicting signals.

While some traders worry BTC USD could see a deeper sell-off toward the mid-$50k region, one key metric suggests the bottom may already be behind us.

Currently, the Fear & Greed Index sits at a trepidatious 26 (Fear), yet prediction markets remain skeptical of immediate upside. As Bitcoin mirrors Wall Street structure post-ETF, savvy capital is beginning to rotate into high-beta infrastructure plays to outpace the grind.

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Can BTC USD Reclaim $76,000 Before Month End?Bitcoin is currently trapped in a corrective descending channel, and it is trading at the $70,000 level, down from recent attempts to breach resistance, signaling heavy overhead pressure.

However, the medium-term outlook retains bullish targets. Data projects a potential rebound to $76,000 by the end of this month, implying an 9% upside if bulls can defend immediate support levels. Conversely, failure to hold the $68,230 line could validate a steeper drop.

BTC USD, TradingViewSellers remain in control below $77,500. Their forecast warns that without a clean breakout, the price could revisit $55,500, or a brutal 21% haircut from current levels.

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Bitcoin Hyper Targets Early Mover Upside as Bitcoin Tests Key LevelsWhile Bitcoin navigates this choppy consolidation phase (often a prelude to violent moves), smart money is hedging against stagnation by targeting infrastructure scalability. The logic is simple: if Bitcoin is the gold, the rails moving it are the shovels. This shift has funneled massive volume into Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER), the first-ever Bitcoin Layer 2 to integrate the Solana Virtual Machine (SVM).

The project has raised a staggering $32 million, capitalizing on the demand for high-speed programmability on Bitcoin. By utilizing the SVM, Bitcoin Hyper delivers transaction speeds faster than Solana itself, all while anchoring to Bitcoin’s security layer. It addresses the ecosystem’s “trilemma” by fixing slow transactions and high fees without sacrificing trust.

Priced at just $0.0136 on presale stage, $HYPER offers a distinct risk-reward profile compared to established caps.

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The Commodity ThesisVan Straten differentiates between major tokens like Bitcoin and Ethereum versus newer innovations like DeFi protocols. 

The biggest tokens will become standard commodities in the financial services industry, while DeFi will take another 5-10 years before regulators adopt clear rules.

“You’ll be able to buy that with any bank in 5 years,” Van Straten said about Bitcoin and Ethereum. 

Large traditional institutions lag behind crypto-native platforms because they must wait for regulatory clarity before entering new spaces.

The risk is too high for major banks to operate without clear rules of engagement.

Crypto-native platforms are already moving into traditional securities, offering Saturday stock trading and instant settlement.

This puts pressure on legacy institutions that still require two-day settlement periods for stock trades.

The MiCA Regulatory AdvantageCrypto Finance was one of the first firms regulated under Europe’s MiCA framework. 

The regulation opened floodgates, with institutions flooding the company with RFPs once they had regulatory certainty.

“It gave us a huge market push because now our target client group had that regulatory certainty,” Van Straten said. 

The company operated under strict Swiss governance rules from early on, so formalizing existing practices under MiCA was straightforward.

Brazil First, Argentina NextCrypto Finance entered Latin America starting with Brazil because of its size and regulatory progress after introducing a framework at the end of last year. 

The company is also evaluating Argentina and other jurisdictions.

Van Straten said the Brazilian market is more advanced than Europe from an adoption perspective, though Europe has more regulatory clarity. 

Brazilian institutions operated successfully even before clear regulatory frameworks existed.

2026 Outlook: Bumpy Until Q3Van Straten expects the market to trend sideways to down through the first half of 2026 due to geopolitical tensions and war. 

The outlook improves in Q3 or Q4 once conflicts resolve, providing relief for risky assets like crypto.

“I’m quite bullish for this year, not until Q3. The first half is going to be a bumpy ride,” Van Straten noted. 

Rising inflation from ongoing conflicts could impact central bank interest rate decisions, directly affecting risk assets.

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Bitcoin held near $69,000 at press time after failing to sustain a breakout above $72,000. The price action reflects broader uncertainty tied to ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

Data from TradingView showed BTC slipping by just over 2% in the latest session, dropping from an intraday high near $71,300 to around $69,300.

Despite the pullback, the move remains within a well-defined consolidation range that has held for several weeks.

Bitcoin stuck in post-liquidation range Since its sharp decline in early February—when BTC fell from above $90,000 to nearly $65,000—the asset has entered a stabilization phase. Price has since oscillated between approximately $65,000 and $75,000, forming a clear range as volatility cools.

Source: TradingView Recent attempts to break above the upper boundary have repeatedly failed, with the latest rejection near $72,000 reinforcing this resistance zone. On the downside, support around $65,000–$66,000 has remained intact, preventing a deeper correction.

This structure suggests the market is neither in a strong recovery nor in a renewed downtrend, but rather in a phase of compression as liquidity builds on both sides.

Geopolitical tensions weigh on sentiment The ongoing Israel–Iran–U.S. tensions have added a layer of macro uncertainty that continues to influence risk appetite across global markets, including crypto.

Historically, such geopolitical developments can trigger sharp reactions—either risk-off selling or safe-haven demand. However, Bitcoin’s recent behavior points to a more muted response.

Rather than rallying as a hedge, BTC has traded sideways, suggesting investors are treating it more as a risk-sensitive asset than a traditional store of value in the current environment.

The lack of a decisive move suggests markets are in a wait-and-see mode, with participants hesitant to take aggressive positions amid the evolving geopolitical backdrop.

What comes next for BTC? For now, Bitcoin remains range-bound, with key levels clearly defined. A break below $65,000 could signal renewed downside pressure, particularly if geopolitical tensions escalate further and risk sentiment deteriorates.

Conversely, a sustained move above the $72,000–$75,000 resistance zone could open the door for a broader recovery, especially if macro conditions stabilize.

Until then, Bitcoin’s price action appears driven less by crypto-specific catalysts and more by external factors, with geopolitical developments likely to remain a key influence in the near term.

Final Summary Bitcoin’s consolidation between $65K and $75K reflects market indecision as geopolitical tensions limit both upside and downside momentum. A clear breakout will likely require either escalation or resolution in macro conditions, with BTC currently trading as a risk-sensitive asset rather than a safe haven.

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Investors average 43% losses over the last year, while the asset has retraced 74% from its high of $1.19 in January 2025. ADA’s market capitalization has fallen out of the global top 10, leaving the majority of current holders in a position of unrealized losses. Santiment data shows a deeply negative MVRV, which historically signals a capitulation phase preceding institutional accumulation periods. On-chain metrics for the Cardano network reflect a landscape of high bearish pressure, with active wallets averaging 43% losses over the past year. With this retracement, the asset fell out of the top 10 by market capitalization, intensifying negative sentiment among retail traders.

📉 Average wallets that have been active on the Cardano network over the past year are netting a return of -43% on their investments. Memes aside about the altcoin's major -71% price decline since September, this extreme negative MVRV value is generally an indicator of $ADA being… pic.twitter.com/LzQRKhobQe

— Santiment (@santimentfeed) March 24, 2026

The MVRV (Market Value to Realized Value) indicator shows that, in practical terms, for the typical investor, selling ADA at current levels would crystallize significant losses. However, this scenario of negative profitability is often a technical precursor to a trend reversal, as the market seeks to balance returns toward 0% over extended timeframes.

Despite the pessimism, whales are taking advantage of the dips to accumulate in discount zones. This action by large holders is fundamental to establishing a market floor while the price struggles to maintain its structure against global volatility.

Technical Analysis and ADA Recovery Levels From a market perspective, the price has remained in a persistent downward trend since its 2025 peak. Recovery attempts have repeatedly hit supply walls located between $0.30 and $0.33, where a lack of buying volume prevents a solid structure shift.

On the other hand, traditional oscillators show extreme oversold readings, reinforcing the thesis of a possible short-term technical bounce. If macroeconomic conditions improve, breaking the $0.33 level could pave the way toward more ambitious targets at $0.50 and $0.75.

In summary, while the financial pain for the average ADA holder is evident, historical Santiment data suggests that current loss levels are not sustainable in the long term. A demand recharge zone at $0.22 appears as the last bastion for bulls before exploring new multi-year lows.

Swift’s newly confirmed blockchain push reignites interest in XRP’s role in global payments via infra-driven optionality.

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A crypto-focused financial expert argues that Swift’s newly confirmed blockchain push could quietly open the door for XRP to reach thousands of banks — not through a dramatic “flip of the switch,” but via plumbing that is already being laid behind the scenes.

In a recent episode, Good Evening Crypto focuses on Swift’s plan to roll out 24/7 blockchain-based cross-border payment capabilities with “25-plus banks” by June 2026.

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For an industry that has long speculated about Swift adopting crypto rails, the host frames this as validation: major banking infrastructure is now committed to blockchain at scale.

New SWIFT–Thunes Link Globally Connects XRP To 11,000 BanksThe centerpiece of the episode is the integration between Swift and payments company Thunes, which the host describes as a “breakthrough” for Ripple.

Thunes’ pay-to-bank service is now part of Swift’s network, which the commentator says effectively links Ripple’s XRP Ledger to more than 11,000 banks worldwide.

The routing works like this: companies send payments via Swift; Swift connects into Thunes; Thunes can offer Ripple’s payment products, which in turn may leverage XRP for liquidity.

“Swift Banks can now easily send and receive via Thunes,” the host notes, with optional access to XRP as a bridge asset for on-demand liquidity.

Crucially, Good Evening Crypto stresses that nothing forces banks to use XRP. The integration provides optionality, not obligation.

But given the promise of faster settlement and lower costs for “trillions of dollars worth of transactions,” the host argues that some institutions may gradually choose to route flows through XRP or Ripple’s signature RLUSD stablecoin.

Regulatory Clarity, Big-Bank Overlap & The Speculative WindowThe episode also highlights an overlap between banks engaging with Swift’s crypto initiative and those with past Ripple ties, citing names like Bank of America, TD Bank Group, and major Saudi institutions.

The host claims Ripple has worked with or trialed systems at “more than 30” of the roughly 50 banks collaborating with Swift on new crypto functionality.

On the policy front, the commentator points to two draft SEC crypto-related rules sent to the White House and an upcoming “Clarity Act” targeted for 2026.

According to Good Evening Crypto, these efforts could formally categorize XRP as a “digital commodity” in the U.S., making bank integration easier by reducing legal uncertainty for institutions wary of enforcement risk.

Using an XRP chart, the host notes that the token’s RSI is at its most oversold levels since the 2022 bear market, but now around $1.40 instead of $0.35.

Paired with potential regulatory clarity and Swift’s blockchain rollout, the commentator suggests there could be a multi-year speculative window similar to the late-1990s internet boom — with the usual warning that bubbles can burst just as fast as they inflate.

The main takeaway is not that 11,000 banks are about to flip to XRP overnight, but that the technical and legal pathways for such usage are becoming more defined. That shift in infrastructure and policy, even if adoption remains gradual and highly selective, is what could matter most over the next cycle.

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People Also Ask:Does Swift’s integration mean banks are required to use XRP?

Not necessarily. The video emphasizes that XRP becomes an option within the Swift–Thunes–Ripple stack, not a mandated settlement asset.

How many institutions does the host say Ripple is already connected to?

Ripple is connected to approximately 300 traditional banking institutions, including major banks & payment providers.

When is Swift’s blockchain roll-out expected to go live?

According to the episode, SWIFT aims to have 25+ banks live with blockchain-based 24/7 cross-border payments by June 2026.

What regulatory change does the host see as most important for XRP?

A proposed U.S. “Clarity Act” and SEC rule-making that, in the host’s view, would recognize XRP as a digital commodity and reduce compliance risk for banks using it.

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Tether, issuer of the world’s largest dollar-based stablecoin USDT, says it has enlisted the services of a Big Four accounting firm to audit its operations.

For years, Tether was peppered with allegations of shortcomings of reserves tied to USDT. More recently, Tether has partnered with Anchorage to issue a payment stablecoin in the US that adheres to the GENIUS Act, the law that legalized stablecoin issuance in the US.

Today, Tether says it has signed a formal agreement with an unnamed accounting firm, which should put any latent rumblings of misdeeds to rest.

Tether stated:

A full audit by a Big Four firm is among the most rigorous and globally recognized forms of financial assessment. For Tether, the engagement of a Big Four underscores its commitment to providing deep assurance that USD₮ is fully backed, highly liquid, and operated with world-class risk management.

The company noted that the current standard for stablecoin issuers is to use attestations, but says they are “moving beyond this benchmark toward a full audit.”

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino says their mission has always been to build trust via actions:

“Trust is built when institutions are willing to open themselves fully to scrutiny. This audit represents years of work to strengthen our systems so that Tether can meet the highest standards applied in global finance. For the hundreds of millions of people and businesses who rely on USD₮ every day, this audit is not just a compliance exercise; it is about accountability, resilience, and confidence in the infrastructure they depend on.”

Tether stated that in recent years it has sought to improve operations, including:

Strengthened its reserves, ensuring exceptional liquidity and conservative asset management Delivered consistent transparency updates, giving the public visibility into reserve composition Collaborated extensively with global law enforcement, helping identify illicit activity, freeze unlawful funds, and protect users Implemented robust compliance and risk systems, ensuring USD₮ maintains its position as a safe and reliable digital dollar These efforts have supported the rise of USD₮ as the most trusted, widely used, and mission-driven digital currency on the planet. Stablecoin issuance is poised to become a big business. While Tether has an early-entrant advantage, the sector will grow more competitive over time as traditional finance enters it and some firms partner with infrastructure platforms to offer bespoke digital currencies. In reality, stablecoins are the future of payments and transfers with a twist, as programmability can be part of the service, and security and speed will be enhanced, not to mention lower fees.

At the same time, it is expected that dollar-based stablecoins will help buttress fortress dollars, as reserves will mainly be held in US Treasuries and will be more accessible to a global population.

Dogecoin, Shiba Inu, and Pepe Coin prices drop after a brief rally. Key support levels are now in focus as meme coin sentiment weakens.

Meme coins recorded sharp gains before pulling back as crypto markets reacted to shifting geopolitical conditions. Dogecoin, Shiba Inu, and Pepe Coin each posted notable intraday advances before giving up some ground. The broader digital asset market capitalization reached $2.43 trillion, a 0.74% rise over 24 hours. The meme coin segment alone was valued at $33.4 billion, up approximately 2% on the day before softening. Bitcoin held above $71,000, while Ethereum remained firm above $2,100.

The catalyst was a five-day pause in U.S. strikes against Iran, announced by President Donald Trump. Investor anxiety eased. Risk appetite returned briefly. However, analysts caution that without sustained macro support, the rally may struggle to hold.

Dogecoin Tests Key Support Amid Mixed SignalsDogecoin climbed 4.74% during the session, reaching $0.0942. The advance was supported by increased trading activity and signs of whale accumulation. However, the token has since faced renewed selling pressure. At the time of writing, Dogecoin trades at around $0.09324, down 2.25% in the last 24 hours.

The $0.092 level is the immediate support zone to watch. A sustained hold there could open a path toward $0.0955. A break above that level, combined with broader market strength, may drive prices toward the $0.10–$0.15 range. On the downside, a slip below $0.088 risks a drop toward $0.086.

Technical analysts are tracking a potential inverse head and shoulders pattern. If confirmed, this formation could signal a medium-term trend reversal. For now, price action remains sensitive to Bitcoin's direction.

Shiba Inu and Pepe Coin Reflect Broader Market PressureShiba Inu gained 6.32% during the peak of the rally, trading at $0.00000615. A sharp rise in its token burn rate reduced circulating supply and added buying pressure. The token held above the $0.000006 support level throughout the session. That threshold remains critical. A hold above $0.00000596 could allow a test of $0.00000650. Weakness below that level risks a decline toward $0.00000572.

At the time of writing, Shiba Inu trades at around $0.00000613, up 0.10% in the last 24 hours.

Pepe Coin also advanced 4.74%, reaching $0.00000344. Trading volume surged 93% to $454.59 million, signaling strong buyer participation at the time. At the time of writing, PEPE trades at around $0.00000349, down 0.59% in the last 24 hours.

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In brief Circle's CRCL shares dropped 20% on Tuesday following a recent surge in value for the firm's stock. Stablecoin giant Tether announced a long-awaited agreement for an audit from a "Big Four" accounting firm. Lawmakers are reviewing compromise language to the Clarity Act market structure bill that could impact stablecoin yield. Stablecoin issuer Circle saw its stock take a 20% dive Tuesday following a double shot of potentially concerning news for the firm behind the prominent USDC stablecoin.

As of the close of trading, CRCL changed hands for $101.24, falling just over 20% on the day—and it's ticking down further in after-hours trading thus far, as of this writing. Shares of the closely aligned crypto exchange Coinbase also fell nearly 10% on the day, finishing at $181.04.

Early Tuesday, stablecoin rival Tether—issuer of the largest stablecoin by market cap, USDT—said that it had agreed to undergo a full audit by an unnamed "Big Four" accounting firm, one of the last potential hurdles to compliance with the U.S. GENIUS Act. That could make Tether a bigger domestic threat to Circle in the future.

Circle's share price may also have been impacted by the latest developments with another piece of legislation, the proposed Clarity Act market structure bill that's still being revised by lawmakers. Crypto lobbyists reviewed compromise language regarding stablecoin yield on Monday, with the banking lobby currently reviewing to see if they'll get onboard with the version of the language put together by Senators Alsobrooks and Tillis and the White House.

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Speculation over the reported Clarity Act draft has echoed across social media as crypto industry players grapple with the potential impacts if restrictions on stablecoin yield make it into the final version of the bill—and it's ultimately passed.

At the time of writing, Coinbase has been offering 3.5% rewards for USDC balances held on its premium Coinbase One platform. The company just ended its USDC rewards program for free exchange users in December. At the time, it had been advertising 4.5% rewards for Coinbase One users, but has since adjusted its rewards rate.

Coinbase competitor Kraken has been offering up to 5% rewards on USDC balances held on its platform. And Binance, the largest centralized crypto exchange by volume, pays users 5.63% on USDC balances held in its wallets. Binance used to offer its own stablecoin, BUSD, but stopped minting new tokens after its issuing partner Paxos ran afoul of New York regulators, who alleged the firm hadn't done enough due diligence.

Analysts have otherwise been optimistic about Circle. The company's shares have gained 170% since early February, far outpacing other crypto stocks and the struggling broader stock market.

Just last week, Clear Street analyst Owen Lau raised the firm's price target for CRCL to $152 after noting that Mastercard's $1.8 billion acquisition of BVNK, a stablecoin payments infrastructure firm, was bullish for the space.

The CRCL surge had also been driven by a blowout earnings report. Circle announced 72% growth in its USDC stablecoin to $75.3 billion and 77% revenue growth to $770 million in the fourth quarter of 2025, triggering a 35% single-day gain that rippled across crypto markets.

A higher-for-longer interest-rate outlook, reinforced by geopolitical tensions and rising oil prices, had also boosted Circle's earnings prospects, since the company earns substantial interest on reserves backing its USDC stablecoin.

At the time of writing, there's more than $78 billion worth of USDC tokens in circulation, and an equivalent worth of cash or cash-like investments being held by its issuer to back those stablecoins.

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On Tuesday’s session, Circle Internet Group (CRCL) shares plummeted 20%, dropping from $127 to $102. The catalyst for this massive sell-off was the leak of a U.S. legislative draft seeking to impose severe restrictions on stablecoin yields and rewards, prohibiting platforms from offering benefits that function as bank interest “directly or indirectly.”

The impact of this proposal under the Clarity Act is profound, as yield programs are a key driver for USDC adoption. If these incentives are banned, stablecoins could lose their competitive edge against traditional financial products, significantly limiting Circle’s revenue growth opportunities. Uncertainty over how regulators will define the “economic equivalence” of interest adds a layer of structural risk that has driven investors away.

In summary, the fall of CRCL highlights the crypto market’s sensitivity to changes in the legal framework. The next step will be to monitor the evolution of the legislative draft and Circle’s official response, which will determine if the company can adapt its business model without sacrificing its market share.

Source:https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/CRCL/

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The Ethereum Foundation has now launched an online hub to track the network's much-hyped transition to post-quantum (PQ) cryptography. 

The new portal consolidates over eight years of research and engineering.

Researchers do not believe a cryptographically relevant quantum computer is an imminent threat today, but the Foundation emphasized that migrating a decentralized global protocol takes years of coordination. 

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Hence, the new hub is designed to treat this transition as a gradual upgrade. 

A sophisticated migration strategy The post-quantum initiative includes several layers. The executive layer focuses on enabling users to transition to quantum-safe authentication without disrupting the network. This will involve standardizing post-quantum signature verification. The consensus layer plans to replace the current validator signature scheme (BLS) with hash-based post-quantum alternatives, specifically leanXMSS. 

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Finally, the data layer will focus on securing data availability with post-quantum cryptography, focusing on handling "PQ blobs." 

Open-source coordination and resourcesQuantum-proofing Ethereum has now turned into a multi-team open-source effort. 

According to the Foundation, more than 10 client teams are already building and shipping developer networks on a weekly basis through PQ Interop initiatives.

The new website includes the full technical roadmap, open-source repositories, specifications, academic papers, and EIPs (Ethereum Improvement Proposals), a detailed 14-question FAQ tackling threat models, economic trade-offs, and risk assessments, and so on. 

While private stablecoin issuers like Tether and Circle are aggressively expanding the usage of their stablecoins, traditional financial institutions are focused on the risks of these fiat-pegged assets to the systems they operate. 

The Financial Stability Board (FSB) and the European Central Bank (ECB) are currently warning about the volatility of the crypto market and stressing the necessity of central bank control of the new financial instruments being introduced into the mix.

Do private stablecoins need central bank backing? Tether, the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin (USDT), recently announced that a Big Four accounting firm will conduct its first-ever full independent financial statement audit. 

Tether has stated that the audit will cover its complex portfolio of digital assets, traditional reserves, and tokenized liabilities. The company’s market capitalization currently exceeds $184 billion, and it has a user base of over 550 million. 

Tether’s CFO Simon McWilliams, who joined the company in early 2025 specifically to drive the audit process forward, confirmed that the Big Four firm in charge of the audit was chosen through a competitive process because the organization is already operating at Big Four audit standards. 

Tether has been reorganizing its reserve composition and moving listed securities to proprietary holding companies to ensure capital is available to support USDT stability.

Circle, on the other hand, has partnered with Sasai Fintech, a business under Cassava Technologies, to integrate USDC into Africa’s digital economy. The goal is to provide a “digital dollar” for a mobile-first generation, reducing the cost and friction of cross-border trade. 

Jeremy Allaire, the CEO of Circle, said that Africa represents a significant opportunity for on-chain infrastructure to deliver “always-on” global connectivity.

FSB warns of crypto market volatility The Financial Stability Board (FSB) published its 2025 Annual Report today, and it focused heavily on Nonbank Financial Intermediation (NBFI). The organization has launched a Nonbank Data Task Force to track vulnerabilities in the industry.  

The FSB has urged all countries to make use of the 2023 global rules for cryptocurrencies due to concerns that inconsistencies in regulating stablecoins could lead to global financial instability.

The report also stated that the next phase of the FSB’s strategic review will focus on why the implementation of the G20 reform has slowed, and on ways to push it forward more effectively.

The European Central Bank (ECB) recently revealed its plans for the Appia and Pontes initiatives. The ECB argues that private stablecoins, even those backed by traditional currencies, are unreliable because, in times of market stress, they rarely trade at a perfect 1:1 rate.

Pontes is a bridge scheduled to launch in Q3 of 2026. It will connect existing market DLT platforms with the Eurosystem’s TARGET Services, allowing buyers of tokenized assets to settle using central bank money instead of private stablecoins.

Appia is set to be fully realized by 2028. It consists of six building blocks, including technical standards and legal frameworks.

The ECB’s goal is to ensure that tokenized central bank money, a form of CBDC for wholesale use, makes private assets easy to convert. 

The ECB believes that private assets like tokenized deposits or stablecoins can only scale safely if they are “anchored” to a public central bank asset. The ECB also warned that a “single dominant platform and stablecoin” could threaten Europe’s monetary sovereignty.