Crypto Macro News and Global Policy Updates

David Solomon, CEO of Goldman Sachs, acknowledged holding a small amount of Bitcoin in February 2026, contrasting with his 2024 stance of viewing it as speculative. This reflects Wall Street's deepening involvement in crypto, amid legal constraints. The positive community reaction suggests a normalization of Bitcoin among affluent individual and institutional investors.

According to Bloomberg's data, from October 2025 to the end of February 2026, Bitcoin ETF saw an outflow of approximately $9 billion, with about $3 billion recovered so far. Although the overall net outflow still exceeds $6 billion, the inflow and outflow of funds in 2026 have nearly balanced out.

Gate News reports that on March 29, South Korean President Lee Jae-myung nominated Shin Hyun Song, the head of the Monetary and Economic Department of the Bank for International Settlements, as a candidate for the new governor of the Bank of Korea. It is reported that Shin Hyun Song is known as a "pragmatic hawk" and holds a negative attitude towards the Korean won-pegged stablecoin promoted by the Lee administration. Shin Hyun Song believes that in countries with highly volatile exchange rates that are susceptible to capital outflows, stablecoins can easily become a tool for capital flight, and stablecoins pegged to the local currency may accelerate this trend.

France’s BNP Paribas announces the launch of 6 crypto-asset-linked ETNs, offering investors an indirect way to allocate to assets such as Bitcoin and Ethereum. These ETNs comply with the MiFID II regulatory framework and will be available for subscription to French clients in 2026.

The U.S.-Iran war is escalating, with U.S. forces at a base in Saudi Arabia being attacked by Iran, resulting in at least 15 injuries. The Pentagon is drafting operational plans for ground troops, focusing on Iran's nuclear weapons. The Strait of Hormuz has become a diplomatic toll station, allowing only friendly countries to pass, and the crypto market is also under pressure due to the war.

BNP Paribas announced the launch of six cryptocurrency-related ETNs, providing investors with indirect access to assets such as Bitcoin and Ethereum. These products comply with the EU regulatory framework and will be open for subscription to various clients in 2026.

The Trump administration has recently been wavering on its stance toward the war. The White House warned that if Iran does not abandon its nuclear ambitions, it could face a devastating strike, while also considering seizing Hark Island to counter the weapon threat. Market predictions show that in the short term, the odds that Iran will no longer control Hark Island are relatively low.

BlockBeats news, on March 29, multiple European countries will begin implementing daylight saving time, which will advance the trading hours and the release times of economic data in the European financial markets by one hour compared to standard time.

Gate News reports that on March 29, multiple European countries began implementing Daylight Saving Time. As a result, the trading hours of financial markets and the release times of economic data in Europe will be one hour earlier than during Standard Time.

March 29th Cryptocurrency Market News: MicroStrategy's founder gives a bullish signal, analysts focus on Saudi production cuts, High points out that Bitcoin may have already bottomed. U.S. stocks may be approaching a short-term bottom, Canada plans to ban cryptocurrency political donations. The market needs to reset in order to start a new bull market.

U.S. and European allies have revealed that Russia is substantially supporting Iran's military operations, and the collaboration between the two has significantly strengthened. British officials noted that Iran is transferring drones and production technology to Russia, and has demonstrated technological advancements in attacks in the Middle East. The French Foreign Minister referred to it as "bilateral cooperation."

Professor Wan Zhe pointed out that the Middle East conflict creates uncertainty for oil prices, with the closure of the Strait of Hormuz potentially leading to a global supply gap of 15%-20%. Under the current circumstances, oil prices will remain above $100, and if the situation worsens or the Strait of Mandeb is blocked, oil prices will rise further; if there is a diplomatic breakthrough, oil prices may fall back below $100.

BlockBeats News, on March 29, reported by The Washington Post, U.S. officials stated that the Pentagon is preparing for several weeks of ground operations in Iran. According to PolyBeats monitoring, on the prediction market Polymarket, the probability of U.S. military entering Iran before the end of this month is 11%, and the probability before the end of April is 62%.

Gate News reports that on March 29, according to the Washington Post, U.S. officials revealed that the Pentagon is preparing for weeks of ground operations in Iran.

In March, the U.S. job market is expected to improve, adding 60,000 jobs, with the unemployment rate remaining at 4.4%. Despite disappointing employment data in February, inflation concerns triggered by the Middle East war and the return of medical industry personnel to work may stimulate hiring.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse stated that driven by mergers and acquisitions, the company is expected to achieve record performance in the first quarter. He revealed that the company has invested approximately $4 billion in the crypto ecosystem and expressed concerns about the progress of digital asset legislation in the United States, calling for a regulatory approach that avoids excessive politicization.

Gate News reports that on March 29, Trump delivered a speech at the Future Investment Initiative Summit held in Miami, emphasizing the significant influence of Bitcoin and that the U.S. should maintain a leading position in this field. He stated that more and more users want to use virtual assets, especially Bitcoin, for payments, and the U.S. needs to be at the forefront of relevant development trends.

Crypto ETFs closed the week under heavy pressure, with bitcoin posting a sharp outflow and ether extending its losing streak. Solana declined further, while XRP remained inactive. Bitcoin, Ether ETFs Deepen Losses as Weekly Selling Peaks The week did not end quietly. Instead, it closed with

Key Insights: Solana fell below a six-week trendline, shifting focus toward 85 dollars support and a potential move to $67.44  if weakness continues Exchange outflows reached over 39 million dollars in three days, signaling reduced sell pressure while also tightening liquidity during price v

Bitwise suggests Bitcoin has priced in tighter monetary policy impacts, while stocks remain vulnerable to macroeconomic shocks. Rising energy prices pressure inflation, affecting Fed rate cut expectations. Bitcoin, already adjusting to risk appetites, shows resilience compared to falling equities.