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Digital asset investment products attracted $1.1B in inflows last week, marking the strongest weekly demand since January. The surge was supported by softer-than-expected US CPI data and easing geopolitical tensions, which improved overall risk appetite. Bitcoin dominated with $871M in inflows, accounting for nearly 80% of total flows, while Ethereum added $197M and XRP saw $19M. Short-Bitcoin products recorded $20M, indicating ongoing hedging. Year-to-date, Bitcoin remains positive with over $2B in inflows, while Ethereum stays in net outflows despite recent recovery.

Bitcoin pulled back after stalled US-Iran peace talks dented market sentiment, rejecting near the $73,000–$74,000 resistance zone and falling about $3,200. The drop contributed to an estimated $83 billion wipeout in total crypto market value, now around $2.39 trillion. BTC is currently range-bound between $70,000 and $71,000, with $70,500 acting as a key support level while $71,000-$72,000 remains resistance as traders await a clearer breakout direction.

The FTX and Alameda estate has moved 198,425 $SOL worth around $16M to a bankruptcy-controlled wallet as part of ongoing creditor repayments. The transfers are linked to the court-approved $12.7B recovery plan following the collapse of Sam Bankman-Fried’s crypto empire. So far, $7.6B has been distributed, while $5.1B remains outstanding. Despite continued movements, $SOL is still the estate’s largest holding, with 3.57M tokens valued at over $293M.

A hacker exploited a vulnerability in the Hyperbridge cross-chain gateway connecting Polkadot to Ethereum. By forging gateway messages and manipulating the token contract’s admin privileges, the attacker created 1 billion unauthorized DOT tokens and sold them on decentralized markets, earning about 108.2 ETH (roughly $237,000) in profit. The incident highlights ongoing risks in cross-chain bridge systems, where flaws in message validation can lead to fake minting and significant losses.

The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, seen as one of the most significant U.S. efforts to define digital asset regulation, is advancing to a Senate Banking Committee markup in mid-April, after winning bipartisan support in the House in July 2025. The legislation would assign most digital commodities to CFTC oversight and leave securities with the SEC to reduce long-standing uncertainty that has driven firms offshore. Supporters, including industry leaders and lawmakers, expect action soon. Senator Cynthia Lummis says clear statutory rules are crucial to attract innovation back to the U.S. and rebuild market confidence.

Ice Open Network released a public repository showing real code progress for its AI-powered ecosystem, including the ION dApp Framework and the Online+ app frontend and backend, aiming to show real development amid growing market concern. The ION token has seen sharp price drops recently, with heavy selling and exchange volatility driving declines rather than new minting. Circulating supply remains high at around 11.36 billion tokens. The team says whales and bridging are behind recent moves and plans to buybacks and burns with partners to support confidence.

Bhutan has sold about 70% of its Bitcoin holdings over the past 18 months, with Arkham data showing its stash shrinking from roughly 13,000 BTC in October 2024 to 3,954 BTC, now worth around $280.6 million. About $215.7 million of that reduction happened this year alone, indicating active liquidation. Additionally, it’s been over a year since the country saw any mining inflows above $100,000, suggesting its hydropower-powered Bitcoin mining operations may have slowed or stopped altogether.

Bitwise has submitted a second amendment for its Hyperliquid ETF, confirming the ticker BHYP and setting the management fee at 67 basis points. These finalized details are typically one of the last steps before an ETF receives regulatory approval and moves toward launch. The filing reflects continued development of the product structure and positioning in the market. It also comes amid rising interest in Hyperliquid (HYPE), with investors closely watching for the ETF’s official debut and potential market impact.

US inflation rose to 3.3% in March 2026 as higher energy prices pushed the headline number upward, while still coming in slightly below expectations. Monthly CPI increased 0.9%, driven mainly by a sharp rise in gasoline and overall energy costs. Core inflation, which excludes food and energy, stayed stable at 2.6% year over year and 0.2% month over month, indicating contained underlying pressures. Overall, the data shows inflation is being led by energy rather than broad-based price growth.

Binance is relocating employees from the UAE to Hong Kong, Tokyo, Kuala Lumpur, and Bangkok after escalating war-related disruptions in the region. The exchange has offered four relocation options as safety concerns grow following missile and drone strikes affecting parts of Dubai. Binance, which employs over 1,000 staff in the UAE and operates under a global license in Abu Dhabi, has seen broader crypto industry withdrawals. The Dubai 2049 Summit has also been postponed for a year due to the situation.