PANews reported on March 28 that, according to Bybit, spot silver broke through the $70/ounce mark and is currently trading at $70.005, up 3.04% on the day.

BlockBeats News, March 28, UN Secretary-General's spokesperson Dujarric commented on the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, stating that as the conflict in the Middle East continues to evolve and potentially escalate, disruptions to maritime trade through the Strait of Hormuz could trigger chain reactions in the coming months, impacting humanitarian needs and agricultural production. Although Secretary-General Guterres is committed to doing everything possible to achieve a comprehensive and lasting resolution to the conflict, immediate action to mitigate these consequences is crucial.To address these challenges, the Secretary-General has established a dedicated task force. The task force will be led by UN Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of the United Nations Office for Project Services, Dujarric. It will also include representatives from the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, the International Maritime Organization, and the International Chamber of Commerce, and will invite other agencies to participate as needed. The primary focus of this task force is to develop and propose specialized technical mechanisms to meet humanitarian needs in the Strait of Hormuz. (CCTV News)

BlockBeats news, March 28, U.S. Secretary of State Rubio: We can achieve our goals in Iran without deploying any ground troops. We have exchanged information with the Iranian side and received hints that they are willing to negotiate on certain issues.According to PolyBeats monitoring, on the prediction market Polymarket, the current probability of U.S. military ground troops entering Iran by the end of the month is 18%, and by the end of April is 61%.

PANews reported on March 27th, citing The Block, that JPMorgan analysts stated that Bitcoin outperformed gold and silver during the Iran war, showing signs of capital inflows and increased activity, while precious metals experienced significant capital outflows and position liquidations. Analysts pointed out that gold ETFs saw outflows of nearly $11 billion in the first three weeks of March, and silver ETFs had completely reversed their inflows since last summer, while Bitcoin saw net inflows during the same period, demonstrating its strong performance relative to traditional safe-haven assets. Analysts say that the surge in crypto activity in Iran following the outbreak of war saw local residents shifting funds from domestic exchanges to self-custodied wallets and international platforms. Bitcoin's borderless nature, self-custodial capabilities, and 24-hour trading make it a preferred tool for capital flows during periods of economic instability, monetary pressure, and capital controls. Regarding institutional holdings, gold and silver futures positions have declined sharply since January, while Bitcoin futures positions have remained relatively stable. Liquidity conditions have also reversed, with Bitcoin's market reach now surpassing that of gold.

PANews reported on March 27th that, according to The Block, ARK Invest, founded by Cathie Wood, announced it will use Kalshi forecast market data to assist in investment strategies and manage risk. ARK stated that the forecast market data will be used to supplement fundamental and quantitative analysis, provide real-time forecast indicators, and manage portfolios by hedging exposure to specific events and macroeconomic and industry risks. ARK CEO Cathie Wood stated that incorporating forecast markets into institutional workflows is an inevitable direction for innovation in financial research.

BlockBeats News, March 27th, according to Iran's Tasnim News Agency, a cargo ship flying the Thai flag ran aground near Iran's Qeshm Island after being attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.

BlockBeats 消息，3 月 27 日，据 CNBC 报道，David Sacks 宣布卸任白宫 AI 和加密主管职务。

PANews reported on March 26th that, according to The Block, Mizuho analysts Dan Dolev and Alexander Jenkins stated that Mastercard's acquisition of stablecoin startup BVNK is expected to make it a "network connector" between fiat currency and cryptocurrency. The analysts pointed out that stablecoins will be an accelerator rather than a threat to existing networks, especially in areas such as B2B cross-border payments, remittances, the creator economy, and the gig economy, where card penetration is limited. Stablecoins can unlock faster, cheaper, and 24/7 payment capabilities. The analysts maintained their "outperform" rating on Mastercard with a target price of $666. Mastercard previously announced its plan to acquire BVNK for $1.8 billion . BVNK provides fiat and cryptocurrency deposit and withdrawal channels, stablecoin and tokenized deposit conversion, cross-chain functionality, and wallet infrastructure. Mizuho pointed out that BVNK's permissioned framework enables customers to quickly launch their businesses and supports the long-term transition to self-managed, bank-owned infrastructure; while Mastercard has joined the Global Crypto Partners program, which comprises more than 85 crypto-native companies.

PANews reported on March 26 that, according to The Block, global payments giant Visa has joined the Canton network as a super validator, marking the company's first participation in a blockchain governance proposal. Visa's application was approved on March 23, granting it the highest super validator weight of 10. Visa stated that it will "work with institutions to drive Canton into production" to complement its existing payments, settlement, and funds management strategies, and leverage Canton's payment layer to expand its stablecoin business. Canton is a privacy-focused, permissionless Layer 1 blockchain backed by institutional investors such as BNP Paribas, Citadel Securities, Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation, and Goldman Sachs, as well as crypto companies like Circle and Paxos. The network currently has 849 validators, including 42 super validators from companies such as DTCC, Nasdaq, Broadridge, Tradeweb, Chainlink, and YZi Labs. Visa has stated it will continue to maintain a "public blockchain neutrality" stance.

BlockBeats news, March 26, BitMine, the largest Ethereum crypto treasury, announced the launch of MAVAN, an institutional-grade Ethereum staking platform, which will operate validator infrastructure for its own holdings and external clients. The platform was initially developed to support BitMine's existing Ethereum treasury and is now open to institutional clients and custodians, with plans to onboard more ETH assets in the coming weeks. The new staking platform will combine U.S. infrastructure with globally distributed configurations and is expected to expand to more proof-of-stake networks and blockchain services.BitMine stated that it has staked 101,776 ETH in the past week and plans to continue increasing the amount allocated to MAVAN while staking most of its remaining Ethereum. The company estimates that, based on current yields, staking rewards could approach $300 million annually.