Crypto Macro News and Global Policy Updates

BNY Mellon’s CEO, Robin Vince, recently stated that large banks will drive the next wave of crypto growth by linking digital assets with traditional finance. He highlighted that clearer regulations will allow banks to offer secure and reliable crypto services, making digital assets more accessible t

Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas stated that Bitcoin spot ETFs saw net inflows of $2.5 billion this month, with BlackRock's IBIT product turning positive in net inflows, demonstrating strong ETF capital resilience. Despite a 40% decline in Bitcoin's price, investors' willingness to hold remains significantly higher than that of gold investors a decade ago.

European Central Bank Executive Board member Piero Cipollone said on Tuesday that the ECB expects by this summer to announce the European standards it will use for a potential digital euro, a step aimed at helping payment providers and merchants prepare their systems ahead of any issuance

The Pentagon has reached multiple framework agreements with major defense contractors to accelerate the production of key missile systems, especially to boost the output of THAAD missiles and precision strike missiles. Honeywell is also investing $500 million to expand ammunition component manufacturing.

Gate News: According to Iran's Fars News on March 25, sources indicate that Iran will not accept a ceasefire nor will it enter into any negotiation process with the breaching party.

Gate News, On March 25th, UK challenger bank (emerging digital bank) Monument Bank plans to tokenize up to £250 million (approximately $335 million) in retail customer deposits on the Midnight public blockchain network, becoming the UK's first regulated bank to implement this initiative on a public blockchain. The relevant deposits will continue to accrue interest, be fully backed, and be protected by the UK Financial Services Compensation Scheme.

Due to deteriorating Middle East tensions, Turkey's foreign exchange reserves are declining rapidly, triggering market concerns about exchange rate stability. The central bank has deployed $30 billion to support the lira and may replenish liquidity through gold reserve sales. Rising international oil prices have exacerbated inflation and trade deficits, leaving Turkey facing pressure for currency depreciation and interest rate increases.

A survey shows that cryptocurrency is quite popular among young people in the UK, with 64% of left-leaning party supporters having heard of cryptocurrency. Although right-wing parties such as the UK Reform Party support the crypto industry, its appeal has transcended partisan lines. The government faces industry pressure on regulation, with slow progress in advancing it.

Veteran investor Simon Dixon criticized Michael Saylor's Bitcoin accumulation strategy, arguing that it exacerbates centralization risks and may expose Bitcoin to short-term trading and price manipulation, advocating a return to self-custody and long-term holding.

Veteran investor Simon Dixon criticized Michael Saylor's Bitcoin accumulation strategy, arguing that it may exacerbate Bitcoin centralization risks. He called for a return to self-custody and long-term holding rather than concentrated allocation through publicly traded companies.

Gate News: On March 25th, the Science and Technology Department of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology publicly solicited opinions on 121 industry standard planned projects, including "Artificial Intelligence Safety Governance Model Context Protocol Application Security Requirements," and released a related list of proposed standard projects to be established. The public announcement period is from March 26 to April 24, 2026.

Key Takeaways: Circle Internet Group partners with Sasai Fintech to foster the use of USDC in Africa It will focus on cross-border payment, remittances and mobile-first financial services This integration is expected to reduce costs, speed up transaction processing speed and promote the whole fi

Larry Fink envisions tokenization as a means to enhance global investment access by integrating stocks and bonds into digital wallets. This approach, allowing fractionalization of assets, aims to simplify trading and broaden market participation, albeit necessitating regulatory clarity for secure institutional integration.

The crypto market has seen a 1.35% rise, reaching a $2.44T capitalization, despite a 21.65% drop in volume. Bitcoin and Ethereum experienced gains, while top gainers included $GPM, $TRUMP, and $PEPE. DeFi TVL and NFT sales also surged, with key purchases and services announced.

Gate News report: On March 25th, according to Solid Intel, Israel's Defense Minister stated that Israel dropped 15,000 bombs on Iran, a quantity four times the total from the previous 12-day conflict.

Gate News reports that on March 25, according to SolanaFloor data, Solana spot ETFs recorded $4.63 million in net inflows yesterday, led by BSOL. To date, Solana spot ETFs have accumulated approximately $1 billion in total net inflows.

Gold is facing its longest losing streak in over a century, dropping 27% from its January peak, but recently rebounded slightly. Meanwhile, Bitcoin has outperformed, with significant inflows into Bitcoin ETFs, while gold ETFs see outflows.

On March 25, pre-market U.S. crypto concept stocks rose broadly, with COIN, MSTR, SBET, and BMNR up 2.99%, 3.3%, 3.63%, and 3.61% respectively. Meanwhile, decentralized RWA trading platform msx.com launched multiple U.S. stock and ETF tokens.

Gate News Report: On March 25, U.S. Democratic Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez formally called for removing Trump from the presidency under the 25th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. The 25th Amendment stipulates that if the president becomes incapable of fulfilling their duties, the vice president shall assume the powers and duties of the office.

XRP is currently trading near $1.42, down 8% recently. Technical charts show the formation of a head and shoulders pattern. If the neckline breaks, it could decline to $1.15. ETF outflows and on-chain data indicate weakening market confidence, suggesting further selling pressure. Key support is at $1.37; a break below could trigger panic selling. To reverse the bearish trend, a close above $1.46 is needed. Investors should monitor support levels and capital flows.