The CBOE Volatility Index experienced an intraday rise of 2.1 points, reaching a recent level of 26.67. According to ChainCatcher, this development was reported by Jinshi News.

Economist Hideo Kumano has highlighted the potential impact of Japan's Finance Minister Satuki Katayama on the country's monetary policy. According to Jin10, Kumano noted that the relationship between Katayama and the Bank of Japan will be crucial in determining whether the upcoming interest rate hike can successfully strengthen the yen. He warned that if Katayama's government criticizes the Bank of Japan's rate hike, it could weaken efforts to reverse the yen's depreciation. Despite Katayama's inclination towards a more relaxed monetary policy, addressing the rising cost of living remains a top priority for her administration. This task is becoming increasingly complex amid soaring energy prices. Currently, the overnight index swap market indicates a 70% probability of a rate hike by the Bank of Japan in April.

A spokesperson for Pakistan's Foreign Ministry announced that there is no confirmation yet of any U.S. delegation arriving for discussions on the Iran issue. According to Odaily, the statement highlights the current uncertainty surrounding the potential talks.

A spokesperson for the Pakistani Foreign Ministry stated that no US delegation has yet been confirmed to have arrived for talks (regarding the Iran issue). (Jinshi)

According to the announcement from Binance, the platform has launched 13 new AI Agent Skills, marking the largest expansion of the Binance Skills Hub to date. This development allows AI Agents to access the full range of Binance products, including advanced derivatives trading, algorithmic execution, fiat, payments, yield generation, and real-world assets (RWA). Through a unified interface, AI Agents can now execute complete end-to-end workflows, from research and discovery to trading, settlement, and portfolio management, without the need to switch tools. ### New AI Agent Skills The newly introduced skills cover a wide array of functionalities. In derivatives and algorithmic trading, AI Agents can now access coin-margined perpetual and delivery contracts, interact with Binance’s European-style options market, and enable unified margin management across Spot, Futures, and Options accounts. Additionally, advanced portfolio margin frameworks are available for institutional users, offering expanded asset coverage and higher leverage tiers. The algo trading skill allows for the execution of institutional-grade algorithmic strategies, optimizing price efficiency and minimizing market impact. ### Payments and Account Operations In the realm of payments and account operations, AI Agents can access Binance's P2P marketplace data, perform instant crypto-to-crypto conversions, and manage fiat on/off-ramps. The Onchain Pay feature enables seamless crypto transactions to external wallets, while the Sub-Account skill facilitates the creation and management of sub-accounts, ideal for institutions and multi-strategy traders. ### Earn, Loan, and RWA For earning and lending, the Simple Earn skill provides access to yield products across over 300 assets, while the VIP Loan skill utilizes Binance’s institutional crypto-backed lending infrastructure. The Tokenized Securities skill allows access to tokenized securities on the Securities Web3 platform, bridging traditional finance and decentralized finance data. These enhancements aim to provide a comprehensive and integrated experience for users, allowing for seamless management of digital assets across the Binance ecosystem.

According to BitMart's market observations on April 2nd, major assets generally traded weakly today. BTC fell back to the $66,000 level, ETH retreated to around $2,050, and BNB also weakened to around $590. BTC is currently trading at approximately $66,570, with an intraday high of approximately $69,170 and a low of approximately $66,238; ETH is trading at approximately $2,047.82, with an intraday high of approximately $2,163.06 and a low of approximately $2,040.71; and BNB is trading at approximately $588.81, with an intraday high of approximately $620.96 and a low of approximately $587.53. Overall, major cryptocurrencies were generally under pressure today, and short-term market sentiment remains cautious. From a technical perspective, BTC retreated from its intraday high and fell back below $67,000, indicating continued selling pressure. ETH saw a more significant pullback, remaining in a phase of renewed pressure after a period of weak recovery. BNB fell rapidly from above $620, showing that even major altcoins failed to establish independent strength. The current market appears to be undergoing a rebalancing process after a rebound, with funds generally maintaining a defensive stance. BitMart X Insight: The renewed defensive sentiment in the market is noteworthy today. BTC, ETH, and BNB all retreated significantly from their intraday highs, indicating that the market doesn't lack rebound action, but rather funds to sustain the rebound into a trend. In this environment, funds are more inclined to take profits at higher levels rather than continuously chase prices. If BTC can subsequently regain above $67,000, market sentiment is expected to gradually recover; otherwise, it will likely maintain a weak and volatile trend in the short term. Investors are advised to continue prioritizing risk control, maintain flexible positions, and wait for clearer directional signals. This article is for reference only and does not constitute any investment advice. The cryptocurrency market is highly volatile and risky. Please make rational decisions and manage your personal risk accordingly.

Ethereum's on-chain network activity has seen a significant increase, with daily active addresses reaching 788,000. According to ChainCatcher, the number of new wallet addresses has also risen by 255,000, bringing overall activity close to historical highs.

A crypto trader known as 'Maji Dage' has closed 2,700 ETH positions in the past four hours to prevent liquidation. According to Foresight News, the trader still holds a long position of 5,000 ETH with a new liquidation price set at $2,031.52.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong stated that he will personally engage in research on quantum-resistant Bitcoin, emphasizing the industry's need to expedite solutions. Coinbase Chief Security Officer Philip Martin previously pointed out that as quantum computing research progresses, the industry needs to accelerate its response to potential threats. He stated that post-quantum cryptography is feasible but still in its early stages, and hasty implementation could introduce new security risks. Furthermore, consensus needs to be reached on issues such as how to handle wallets that haven't completed their migration. In addition, Coinbase has already undertaken related infrastructure upgrades and research, and is encouraging developers and the community to collaborate on quantum-resistant solutions.

Nike shares experienced a significant decline of 15.5% on April 1, following the release of its fiscal Q3 results, which revealed weakening profitability despite surpassing headline earnings expectations. According to NS3.AI, the company's Chief Financial Officer, Matt Friend, projected that Q4 sales would decrease by 2% to 4%, contrasting with analyst forecasts of nearly 2% growth.

OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence, Anthropic, Funding: OpenAI completes its largest funding round in history; Anthropic is even more eager to go public. Golden Finance: Let this company go public and let the public market absorb its valuation.

What first looked like a prank turned into one of the biggest DeFi disasters of 2026 after Drift Protocol warned users not to deposit funds—confirming a massive exploit that drained up to $270 million from its platform.

Behind this push for regulation lies a struggle over stablecoin yields and control over digital capital flows.

North Korean hackers briefly accessed a software developer’s account for Axios and sent malicious updates to thousands of US companies. Experts warn the attack could take months to fully assess and may be part of a long-term effort to steal cryptocurrency.

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Elon Musk’s SpaceX is preparing to storm Wall Street with what could be the largest public listing in history, targeting a staggering $1.75 trillion valuation and a $75 billion raise that would instantly place it among the world’s most valuable assets.

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson warned that the U.S. CLARITY Act could take years to implement and may favour established cryptocurrencies while making it harder for new projects to grow.

The Strait of Hormuz crisis, triggered by the conflict between the United States and Iran, has become one of the biggest external shocks facing the global economy in 2026. It not only tests energy security and supply chain resilience but also reshapes the monetary policy framework.

Crypto asset valuations remained firm in March, posting a slight increase despite declines in most major assets. Current prices still present an attractive entry point for long-term investors, but a further valuation recovery requires a reduction in geopolitical uncertainty.