Month: March 2026

Lyn Alden: The world is shifting to a multipolar power structure, education quality signals empire decline, and gold’s role as a liquid asset in crises

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Key takeaways The world is shifting from a unipolar to a multipolar power structure. The US is experiencing a decline in global influence, moving towards a multipolar world. Different metrics of empire decline at varying rates, with education quality as an early indicator. Precious metals prices have declined despite geopolitical tensions due to prior price action. Precious metals no longer have the same pricing asymmetry, indicating potential volatility. In crises, entities may sell gold for liquidity rather than its value. If oil prices rise indefinitely, it could cripple the global…

Real-World Perps Thrive, While Altcoins Languish

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Onchain perpetual futures linked to real-world commodities like precious metals and oil have surged in trading volume, signaling an investor rotation from altcoins to commodity-linked digital assets, according to a report published Thursday by digital asset bank Sygnum. Trading volume for oil and precious metals perpetual futures markets on the Hyperliquid decentralized exchange (DEX) accounts for over 67% of HIP-3 contracts in Q1 2026, also known as “Builder-Deployed Perpetuals,” on the Hyperliquid platform, according to the report. Previously, indexes accounted for about 90% of HIP-3 trading activity, but this has…

CFTC’s Selig Points to Blockchain as Tool for AI Content Verification

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Michael Selig, chair of the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission, said blockchain could play a key role in verifying AI-generated content, contending the technology can help distinguish authentic media from synthetic outputs as concerns over misinformation grow. During an appearance on The Pomp Podcast on Thursday, Selig was asked by host Anthony Pompliano about the use of AI-generated memes and images in markets, and whether intent matters or such content should be restricted altogether. He told Pompliano: The private markets have solutions — blockchain technology is a great one. If…

Bittensor’s TAO Price May Plunge 40% Within Five Weeks: Fractal Data

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The latest 160% rally in Bittensor (TAO) shows signs of exhaustion as it forms a golden-cross pattern on the chart that previously preceded steep corrections. TAO/USD daily chart. Source: TradingView Key takeaways: TAO prints a golden cross that has preceded 40% drawdown on average in the past. Social volume for Bittensor is high, but retail euphoria remains muted. TAO price risks 40% drawdown in the coming weeks As of Thursday, March 26, TAO’s 20-day exponential moving average (20-day EMA, the green line) was crossing above its 200-day exponential moving average…

Brazil Passes Law Allowing Seized Crypto to be Used for Public Security

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Brazil’s public security agencies have a new weapon for fighting organized crime after national legislators approved a measure allowing them to use confiscated cryptocurrency in their efforts. On Wednesday, Brazil’s legislative branch published Law No. 15.358, establishing a legal framework for combating organized crime. The law allows authorities to prohibit transactions on crypto exchanges by treating digital assets as instruments in a crime, and confiscate crypto to be used to fund public security. “For the purposes of forfeiture of assets, any asset that has been used to commit a crime…

LayerZero expands into Canton linking Wall Street tokenization rails with public chains

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LayerZero said Thursday it has integrated with Canton Network, becoming the first interoperability protocol live on the institutional blockchain and opening a route for tokenized assets on Canton to move across more than 165 public chains. The tie-up is aimed at solving one of tokenization’s biggest bottlenecks, which is how to connect regulated onchain assets to broader pools of liquidity without sacrificing privacy or compliance. The announcement matters because Canton has emerged as one of the main blockchain rails for traditional finance. Canton said this week that Broadridge’s distributed ledger…

Mezo Taps Aerodrome To Support Token Trading On Base

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Mezo, a Bitcoin-native lending protocol, will collaborate with Aerodrome Finance to support trading activity for its token and Bitcoin-backed stablecoin on the Base network, as projects look for ways to bring more financial use cases to Bitcoin. In a Thursday announcement, Mezo said it will allocate 2.25% of its MEZO token supply to Aerodrome’s vote-escrow (veAERO) participants — users who lock tokens in exchange for governance rights and rewards. The program is designed to encourage those users to direct funds into MEZO trading pairs, increasing activity around the token and…

Bitcoin slides under $69K as oil spikes on conflicting US Iran signals

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Bitcoin fell below $69,000 on Thursday morning as escalating tensions between the US and Iran weighed on global markets and pushed investors toward defensive positioning. The move followed a sharp jump in oil prices, with Brent crude rising more than 5% to briefly hit $108 per barrel before easing to around $105. The surge came as Washington and Tehran offered conflicting accounts on whether peace talks are underway, adding uncertainty around the trajectory of the conflict. The US has maintained that negotiations to end the war are continuing, while Iran…

White House advances plan to bring crypto and alternative assets to 401(k)

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The White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, tasked with reviewing federal regulations, has finalized its assessment of a Department of Labor proposal (DOL) that would allow roughly $12 trillion in 401(k) assets to flow into alternative investments like crypto and private equity, according to a recent update. OIRA completed its review on March 24 after the proposal entered the review process on January 13. The approval now enables the DOL’s Employee Benefits Security Administration, which enforces fiduciary standards for workplace retirement plans, to publish the rule for public…

Nexo targets family offices with expanded crypto credit and OTC trading services

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Nexo has expanded its private client division, scaling services for high-net-worth individuals and family offices as demand for tailored crypto strategies accelerates. The move follows a 136 percent increase in Nexo Private clients since 2025, reflecting a broader shift among wealthy investors toward more active digital asset management. The expansion comes as crypto’s integration into traditional portfolios deepens. Spot Bitcoin ETFs, including products from BlackRock and Fidelity, attracted more than $30 billion in inflows during their first year, reinforcing crypto’s role as a portfolio diversifier. Industry surveys suggest up to…