The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is set to roll out new rules for “regulating cryptocurrencies” to完善 the crypto asset regulatory framework and clarify whether trading constitutes a security. The rule is based on the 1933 Securities Act and may affect compliance pathways for mainstream assets, aiming to balance protecting investors with encouraging innovation.

Gate News message. On April 6, according to The Block, South Korea’s payments and banking giant Toss disclosed that it is considering developing its own blockchain network and issuing a native cryptocurrency. Insiders say Toss may build on a Layer1 mainnet and is exploring Layer2 expansion solutions, but has not yet made a final decision on what architecture to use. Related decisions are influenced by the progress of South Korea’s “Digital Asset Basic Act,” which will regulate key areas such as token issuance, stablecoins, and crypto ETFs.

A court in Qinzhou District, Tianshui City, Gansu Province, is trying a virtual-currency money-laundering case. The defendant used a part-time “high-paying errands” job to withdraw more than 390k yuan and, with knowledge of what was going on, exchange it for virtual currency, earning a profit of 21.5k yuan. The court sentenced him to two years and four months in prison and fined him. The judge reminded the public to stay alert to related activities in order to prevent them from fueling crime.

Chainlink (LINK) whale activity has increased, but the price has fallen for seven consecutive months, drawing market attention. Despite a rise in whale outflow volume and soft institutional demand, the price remains under pressure. Future performance may be influenced by broader market sentiment, so investors should watch changes in whale behavior and ETF fund inflows.

Gate News message, on April 2, Clem Chambers, founder of the European stocks and market news platform ADVFN, said that the crypto industry is moving out of a cycle centered on token speculation, and that the next bull market will be driven by real-world blockchain use cases. Chambers noted: "That era may have ended, and is heading toward its conclusion; what will replace it is genuine use cases." He advised investors to "forget financial primitives (Fi) and instead focus on applications—the actual use-case scenarios where tokens and blockchain are put to work."

Cornell University student Ella Hough has introduced an interactive calculator that simulates using MicroStrategy preferred stock to replace Social Security for retirement savings, showing the investment potential and risks. Although it offers access to high dividends, the model includes risks such as dividends not being guaranteed and the effects of inflation, emphasizing the importance of retirement planning and intergenerational differences, and encouraging younger people to reexamine traditional Social Security and investment strategies.

On March 31, 2026, the Bitcoin price has been trading in the vicinity of $67,500, showing a certain level of resilience despite uncertainty surrounding the situation in the Middle East. The market is watching for signals from Trump regarding an end to the Iran conflict, which is boosting sentiment for risk assets. Volatility in global markets is increasing, and the crypto market continues to perform better than traditional assets. Analysis suggests that Bitcoin has strong shock-absorbing capacity. Going forward, attention will be on the progress of the war and its impact on liquidity and inflation.

This article summarizes cryptocurrency news as of March 30, 2026, focusing on the latest Bitcoin news, Ethereum upgrades, Dogecoin trends, real-time cryptocurrency prices, and price predictions. Today's major events in the Web3 space include: 1. Predictive markets are experiencing explosive growth! March trading volume approached $24 billion, with users doubling; 2. What signal does the Ethereum Foundation's staking of $46.2 million in Ethereum release? The target total stake is 70,000 ETH; 3. Strategy's Executive Chairman Saylor did not publish a Bitcoin tracking post last Sunday, ending a 13-week streak of accumulation.

The Ethereum Foundation significantly increased its staking efforts in March 2026, with a single staking amount reaching $46.2 million, setting a historical record. This shift marks a change in its fund management strategy, with staking yields being used for protocol development and ecosystem building, while also reducing market selling pressure risks.

Awaiting Liquidity By Chris Beamish, CryptoVizArt, Antoine Colpaert, Glassnode Compiled by AididiaoJP, Foresight News Bitcoin has stabilized around $70,000 with some improvement in capital flow and easing selling pressure. However, spot trading volume remains low, and supply pressure above the market indicates that stronger demand is still needed to sustain a lasting recovery. Summary == - Bitcoin gradually stabilized after a sharp sell-off that pushed it to around $67,000, rebounding to near $70,000, but the upward momentum remains hesitant. - Not