South Korean lawmakers from the ruling People Power Party and the opposition Democratic Party agreed to postpone a planned 20% tax on virtual-asset gains until 2027 after estimates showed $110 billion in annual outflows. Regulators said outflows accelerated in H2 2025, including $60 billion leaving in six months, as traders shifted activity to offshore venues offering futures, leverage and hedging tools not available domestically.

Polymarket trading shows rising probabilities for a US-Iran ceasefire as deadlines extend from March 31 through Dec. 31, while near-term odds remain low despite heavier early-pool volume. The shift comes after Trump said the U.S. is "in negotiations right now" with Iran, and after a New York Times-reported 15-point framework was delivered to Tehran via Pakistan.

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission has set up an Innovation Task Force to focus on crypto assets, blockchain, AI, and prediction markets, aiming to clarify oversight for new products in U.S. derivatives markets. The group will be led by senior advisor Michael J. Passalacqua and is expected to coordinate with other federal regulators, including the SEC, as broader market-rule updates continue.

Silver retreated sharply from late-January highs near $120, with prices ending the prior session around $68 per ounce and dipping to an intraday low of $61 at 3 a.m. ET. The move has refocused traders on whether $61 can hold as support while volatility eases. The same article also spotlights Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER), citing a $32 million presale, a $0.0136 token price, and 36% staking rewards.

On March 24, crypto ETF flows split as Bitcoin and Ethereum products posted net redemptions while Solana and XRP saw small inflows. Bitcoin ETFs totaled -$66.6 million and Ethereum ETFs -$40.7 million, while Solana ETFs added +$4.5 million. BTC traded near $71,074 and ETH around $2,170 as investors appeared to rotate selectively rather than add broad exposure.

Turkey's central bank is weighing gold-for-foreign currency swap operations to increase FX liquidity and help stabilize the lira, with discussions described as ongoing as of March 24, 2026. The plan would use Turkey's roughly $135 billion in gold reserves, including an estimated $30 billion held at the Bank of England, alongside other steps taken during a period of high inflation and higher energy costs.

Gold (XAU/USD) rebounds to $4,585 on March 25, 2026, as Trump’s strike delay on Iran triggers a massive $400 relief rally. Discover if the 850-tonne central bank demand can propel gold back toward the $4,809 200-day MA.

Circle Internet Group (CRCL) shares cratered on March 24, 2026, dropping 20.11% to close at $101.17. The sharp sell-off effectively wiped out a significant portion of the gains from its massive March rally. The decline was triggered by a perfect storm of leaked legislative drafts targeting stablecoin yield and a controversial on-chain freezing incident that reignited fears over centralization.