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One of Australia's largest pension funds, Hostplus, is considering incorporating cryptocurrency into its investment options. Hostplus manages assets exceeding AUD 150 billion (approximately USD 105 billion), and its Chief Investment Officer, Sam Sicilia, stated that the fund is exploring ways to provide members with exposure to Bitcoin and other digital assets through its Choiceplus investment option.Choiceplus allows members to manage their retirement savings portfolios independently, and currently, assets under this option account for about 1% of the fund's total size.

According to official news, Polymarket announced today that it has updated its DeFi platform and the market integrity rules of its U.S. exchange regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). These rules have been incorporated into the Terms of Use of the DeFi platform and the Polymarket U.S. Rules Manual, further strengthening Polymarket's requirements against insider trading and market manipulation, and reaffirming Polymarket's commitment to maintaining market quality and protecting user rights.The updated rules clarify three core prohibited insider trading behaviors:Trading based on stolen confidential information ------ If a participant possesses confidential information about the outcome or potential outcomes of an underlying event, and using that information would violate a pre-existing trust or confidentiality obligation to others or entities, the participant may not engage in any contract trading.Prohibition on trading based on illegal insider information ------ Participants may not trade based on confidential information provided to them by others if that information was provided by someone who has a prior trust or confidentiality obligation to others, and the participant knows or has reason to know that the person providing that information would themselves be prohibited from trading based on that information.Trading by individuals who can influence the outcome ------ If a participant has the authority or influence sufficient to affect the outcome of the underlying event, they may not engage in any contract trading.

U.S. President Trump stated that he is in dialogue with the "top respected leader of Iran," but did not specify that the leader is Iran's Supreme Leader.Trump said, "It was them (the Iranian side) who made the call, not me. Israel will be very satisfied with the results we have achieved."

According to Jinshi reports, Federal Reserve's Goolsbee stated that at best it is just inflation stagnation, and the Federal Reserve is waiting for this situation to dissipate, while new shocks have emerged.

BIT (formerly Matrixport) released a chart today stating that the spot price of Bitcoin has not yet fully reflected this change, but the options market has responded, with implied volatility significantly rising and demand for downside protection continuing to heat up. In the past week, the proportion of bearish buying in Bitcoin options trading reached 29%, while Ethereum was even higher at 37%, indicating a clear shift towards defensive positions.Behind this round of position adjustment is a deep concern among traders regarding geopolitical tensions: inflationary pressures may persist longer as a result, affecting not only oil prices but also spreading to a broader range of growth-sensitive assets. Therefore, continuously tracking changes in market positions remains crucial, especially in the options market.Compared to spot trading, options often reflect changes in the risk appetite of fast-money accounts and tactical funds earlier. Although overall trading volume remains relatively low, market participants have not relaxed their vigilance but are actively managing tail risks. However, it is worth noting that Bitcoin's performance is still outpacing other risk assets.

According to crypto KOL Crypto Fearless, Gala has returned to OKX, where the department is the President's Office and the position is a strategy role.Additionally, according to the crypto asset data platform RootData, Gala was previously the Director of Ecosystem Development for BNB Chain, the Head of Partnerships for OKX Marketplace, and the Investment Director at Zonff Partners, graduating from the University of Washington.

10x Research published an analysis on platform X indicating that Bitcoin has fallen below the key price level of $69,000, with a significant shift in market structure and notable signs of trader position adjustments.Futures traders have significantly closed long positions, and the funding rate has turned deeply negative. Meanwhile, option flows have clearly shifted towards downside protection, short-term volatility has risen back to mid-range, and skew remains negative, reflecting the market's ongoing demand for hedging against downside risks. 10x Research added that the current market is no longer trading around the expectation of breaking above $75,000; faster-reacting traders in the derivatives market have already adjusted their positions, and the overall market is preparing for uncertainty and potentially larger fluctuations.On a macro level, the market has begun to factor in interest rate hike expectations, while the Federal Reserve continues to signal rate cuts, a divergence that is difficult to sustain in the long term. If the oil price shock further evolves into a growth shock, risk assets may come under pressure. The key price range has entered a sensitive phase, and if it is breached, the downward trend may accelerate.

According to a report by CCTV cited by Jinshi, on March 20 local time, U.S. officials stated that the U.S. military is deploying three warships and approximately 2,500 Marines to the Middle East. Previously, informed sources indicated that the troop increase would provide U.S. President Trump with more military options, including launching operations to "clear" the Strait of Hormuz, which would require deploying air and naval forces to the Iranian coastline.According to informed sources, the Trump administration is also considering deploying ground troops to Khark Island, the "lifeline" of Iranian oil exports. This plan aims to seize the island as leverage to force Iran to restore passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Khark Island is located in the northwestern part of the Persian Gulf, more than 20 kilometers from the Iranian coast, and is Iran's largest crude oil export base, with about 90% of Iran's oil exported from here.

Coinbase announced on the X platform that it has opened trading for Aethir (ATH), Raydium (RAY), PolySwarm (NCT), and Starknet (STRK) to residents of New York State. Users can now buy, sell, exchange, send, receive, or store these digital assets on the website and mobile app.

Lily Liu, president of the Solana Foundation, posted on X stating that "games on the blockchain will not return" and indicated that blockchain gaming is dead.Liu's remarks stem from a Polymarket post earlier this week, which stated that Mark Zuckerberg's Meta is abandoning its metaverse vision after investing $80 billion. Although Meta's vision does not explicitly include blockchain or crypto assets, its strategy shares similar characteristics with various blockchain-based web3 game concepts.Reports indicate that Mythical Games is still advancing mobile games for the FIFA and Pudgy Penguins brands, while Gunzilla Games' shooting game Off the Grid has on-chain interactions set as optional.

According to Jinshi reports, ECB Governing Council member Nagel stated that if price pressures further intensify due to the Iran conflict, the European Central Bank will need to consider raising interest rates next month.

According to VanEck's latest Bitcoin on-chain report, Bitcoin options traders' bearish sentiment has risen to its highest level in five years, with the put/call ratio peaking at 0.84 last month, an average of 0.77, placing it in the most bearish 9% range since mid-2019. The total size of open interest in options has surpassed $33 billion.At the same time, the premium for put options has also reached an all-time high, indicating that institutional investors are buying significant amounts of downside protection. Analysts point out that the current extreme defensive posture may stem from macro factors such as the escalation of the situation in the Middle East, regulatory risks, and liquidity concerns, but there are also views suggesting that historically, peaks in bearish sentiment often signal a market bottom.

According to Politico, Senate Republicans are considering adding bank deregulation provisions to the cryptocurrency market structure bill to help advance a stalled housing proposal.

According to a report by Reuters, a U.S. official and three informed sources stated that the Trump administration is considering deploying thousands of U.S. troops to strengthen its military operations in the Middle East. These deployments could provide Trump with more options as he weighs expanding operations.Sources indicated that ensuring the security of the Strait of Hormuz could mean deploying U.S. ground forces along the Iranian coast. The Trump administration has also discussed the possibility of deploying ground troops to Iran's Qeshm Island and sending U.S. forces to ensure the safety of Iran's highly enriched uranium reserves.A White House official stated, "No decision has been made yet to send ground troops. The president is focused on achieving all the established goals of Operation 'Epic Fury'." Sources noted that discussions about increasing troop levels are not limited to an amphibious readiness group and its attached Marine Expeditionary Unit (about 2,000 Marines) that will arrive in the Middle East next week. However, one source pointed out that due to the fire on the USS Ford, which has been sent to Greece for repairs, the U.S. military will lose some troop strength.

According to Jinshi reports, Federal Reserve Chairman Powell stated that he does not wish to adopt overly tight policies due to the downside risks in the labor market.

According to Jin Shi reports, the chart in the Federal Reserve's economic outlook shows that most FOMC participants believe that the uncertainty facing actual GDP is high, with a downward risk bias.

According to CCTV News, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian hosted a regular press conference. A reporter asked: Previously, some media reported that Trump said he would postpone his visit to China if China did not assist with the escort issue in the Strait of Hormuz. What is China's response? Lin Jian stated that we have noted that the U.S. side has publicly clarified the media's false reports, stating that the relevant reports are completely incorrect, and emphasized that the visit is unrelated to the navigation issue in the Strait of Hormuz.

According to Axios, Trump is seeking to form a multinational coalition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and plans to announce it later this week. Four sources revealed that if the situation of oil tanker passage in the Persian Gulf continues to be obstructed, Trump is also considering seizing Iran's key oil transshipment hub, Khark Island, which would require the intervention of U.S. ground forces.Iran is currently blocking oil exports from Gulf countries while allowing tankers loaded with Iranian crude oil to pass freely. On Saturday, Trump stated on Truth Social that the U.S. and multiple countries would send warships to the Persian Gulf and called for participation from China, France, Japan, South Korea, and the UK. On Sunday, he mentioned on Air Force One that the U.S. is negotiating with seven countries, some of which have refused to participate.The White House refers to the plan as the "Hormuz Coalition," and no country has publicly committed to joining yet, but senior officials expect countries to announce support this week. On Sunday, Trump discussed the plan with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and warned NATO allies that failure to respond would have negative implications for NATO's future.Regarding Khark Island, it is located about 15 miles off the coast of Iran and accounts for approximately 90% of Iran's crude oil exports. Trump ordered strikes on military facilities on the island on Friday but did not target oil facilities. U.S. officials stated that seizing the island would constitute an economic blow to the Iranian regime but could also provoke Iran to retaliate against oil facilities in Gulf countries.

According to IT Home citing The Information, two informed sources stated that TikTok's Chinese parent company ByteDance has suspended its global launch plan for the latest video generation model Seedance 2.0 after a series of copyright disputes with several major Hollywood studios and streaming platforms.The report stated that ByteDance originally planned to launch this new video model to global users in mid-March, but has now suspended the related plans. The report added that ByteDance's legal team is investigating and addressing potential legal issues, and engineers are also increasing protective mechanisms to prevent the model from generating content that may lead to further intellectual property infringements.

According to Argentine media El Destape, forensic experts extracted an unpublished document from intermediary Mauricio Novelli's phone, detailing the payment agreement for the Libra token scam, totaling 5 million dollars, primarily pointing to Argentine President Milei.The document shows that the agreement is divided into three payments: an initial payment of 1.5 million dollars in tokens or cash as an advance; a second payment of 1.5 million dollars, contingent on Milei announcing Hayden Davis (CEO of Kelsier Ventures) as his advisor on Twitter; and a final payment of 2 million dollars, contingent on Milei signing a contract regarding blockchain/AI government consulting in person with his sister Karina. The document was created on February 11, 2025, just three days before Milei posted the relevant tweet and the Libra token went live.Call records have also drawn attention. The forensic report shows that Milei had multiple calls with Novelli within minutes before and after the tweet was posted, and his sister Karina was also in frequent contact; after the token price plummeted that night, Milei's advisor Santiago Caputo joined the call circle late at night, with call records indicating that all parties continued to coordinate in response to the crisis.