Iran Insists It Has Not Negotiated with the United States Since the Start of the War

March 31st — On-chain analytics firm Emberdata reports FTX/Alameda transferred 4,126,000 ZRO (valued at ~$8.17 million) to Wintermute 8 hours ago. Subsequently, ZRO’s price dropped 6% within hours, falling from $1.98 to $1.85. The wallet still holds 30,750,000 ZRO (~$58.12 million), representing roughly 10% of ZRO’s current circulating supply.

**Bitcoin Unlikely to Hit New ATH in 2026: Peter Brandt, Predictions Markets – Cointelegraph** Renowned trader and chart analyst Peter Brandt—who accurately forecast Bitcoin’s sharp 2018 decline—joined predictions market users in doubting the crypto will reach a new all-time high (ATH) in 2026, per a March 31 Cointelegraph report. Brandt stated: “I don’t believe Bitcoin will hit a new ATH in 2026—maybe not until Q2 2027.” He added, “It’s all speculation.” On Polymarket, the probability of Bitcoin returning to $120,000 in 2026 stands at just 15%. Regarding the year’s low, Brandt noted the $60,000 level hit Feb. 6 may not be the yearly bottom. He expects a retest in September/October 2024, with a potential “slight dip” marking the bear market’s bottom and the start of a new bull phase. His long-term Bitcoin thesis remains unchanged: “Bitcoin’s narrative is wealth storage, and utility built on it could impact price.” He also holds a neutral or bearish stance on all other cryptocu

As of March 31, Bitcoin has surpassed $68,000, with a 24-hour gain of 2.45%, according to HTX market data.

March 31 – The Block reports the National Football League (NFL) has sent letters to prediction market platforms Kalshi and Polymarket, asking them to refrain from offering contracts tied to easily manipulable or predetermined events. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Michael Selig later noted the league would be granted significant regulatory leeway. Per ESPN, the NFL outlined specific contract categories in the letter: individual game occurrences (e.g., whether a quarterback’s first pass is incomplete or a kicker makes an error), contracts tied to draft picks and roster moves, and contracts linked to broadcast mentions or celebrity appearances. The league also flagged concerns over field goal and player injury-related markets, noting those contracts could create incentives for manipulation. In an interview, Selig said: “If a league identifies a contract as easily manipulable, we’ll assess the associated risks. Leagues are well-positioned to make those calls.”

CoinDesk reported on March 31 that Jack Dorsey’s payment firm Square announced Monday it has begun automatically enabling Bitcoin payments for millions of eligible small businesses in the U.S.—no extra setup required. Transactions convert to U.S. dollars instantly at sale, so businesses avoid Bitcoin price volatility risk and don’t need to adjust custody or accounting processes. The feature is fee-free through 2026.

On March 31st, per Onchain Lens monitoring, a newly created wallet deposited $4.89M into HyperLiquid and shorted 9,887 ETH with 20x leverage. The position totals $20M, with an opening price of $2,021.63 and a liquidation price of $2,466.02.