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U.S. senators are working to pass a bipartisan compromise on stablecoin yield issues to advance the stalled Cryptocurrency Market Structure Act CLARITY. The banking industry has expressed concerns, believing it could impact deposits. Both sides may need to compromise, exploring a balance between innovation and preventing deposit outflows.

Gate News reports that on March 10th, the CME Federal Reserve Watch Tool shows a 2.7% chance of the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates by 25 basis points in March, and a 97.3% chance of holding rates steady. The probability of a cumulative 25 basis point cut in April is 11.5%, with an 88.3% chance of no change, and a 0.3% chance of a total 50 basis point cut. The probability of a 25 basis point cut by June is 33.3%.

On March 8th, the discussion of the U.S. CLARITY Act sparked debates between the banking industry and White House officials. The president of the Texas Independent Bankers Association stated that a compromise would impact the local economy, while White House advisors warned that no compromise could lead to disastrous consequences.

Gate News bot message: According to The Wall Street Journal, the valuation targets for prediction market platforms Kalshi and Polymarket are approximately $20 billion each.

Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas pointed out that since the launch of the spot ETF in July, SOL has fallen 57%, but the ETF still attracted $1.5 billion in capital inflows with very few redemptions. About 50% of the funds come from institutional investors who file 13F reports, indicating an optimistic outlook for the future.

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink pointed out that there are many intermediaries and complex processes in financial services, and digital assets can reduce transaction costs and frictions. He mentioned that tokenizing all assets will simplify the investment process, improve liquidity, and facilitate investment convenience.

Elon Musk admitted in the lawsuit over the Twitter acquisition that the tweets he posted "may not have been my wisest actions," and defended against market manipulation allegations. He stated that the tweets were not intended to manipulate the stock price, but a group of investors claimed to have suffered losses due to his threat to withdraw from the deal.

Gate News bot message, according to the latest Gate TradFi data, AVGO has risen by 4% in the short term, with current volatility significantly higher than the recent average level, indicating increased market activity.

Trump announced that he will provide political risk insurance and financial guarantees for maritime trade in the Gulf region, and stated that the U.S. Navy may escort oil tankers to ensure the flow of global energy. This news caused Brent crude and WTI crude prices to plummet more than $2.5 in the short term.

The deputy commander of the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy stated that the Strait of Hormuz is now fully under Iranian control, with more than a dozen oil tankers hit by shells after ignoring warnings, resulting in serious damage. He reiterated that the region is at war, and any vessel could be targeted.

Gate News bot message, according to the latest Gate TradFi data, VIX has risen by 1.5% in the short term, with current volatility significantly higher than recent average levels, indicating increased market activity.

The BSC prediction market has recently suffered a heavy blow, with daily trading volume dropping from over $94 million to $38.3 million, and net outflows of over $94.6 million in holdings. The total holdings have decreased to $57 million, with Opinion accounting for 70% of the share.

On March 2nd, stock index futures generally declined, while crude oil and gold prices rose, and the market showed no signs of panic. The oil price increase narrowed from over 13% to 8%, and gold and silver rose by more than 1%. Analysts pointed out that there may be a risk of larger-scale sell-offs in the future.

Arthur Hayes pointed out that since 1985, U.S. presidents have initiated military actions in the Middle East, and Trump continued this practice. He believes that prolonged U.S. involvement in Iran could lead to a Federal Reserve rate cut, supporting Bitcoin prices. The duration and cost of U.S. involvement remain uncertain.

According to a Chainalysis report, Iran's cryptocurrency ecosystem is expected to reach $7.78 billion by 2025, with a rapid growth rate. As cryptocurrency mining becomes legalized and the Iranian Revolutionary Guard becomes involved, addresses related to it will account for over 50% of total inflows. Meanwhile, the public is increasing Bitcoin withdrawals during protests and internet outages.

Trump expressed disappointment on social media about the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on tariffs, believing that this decision could allow countries and companies that have exploited the U.S. for years to gain hundreds of billions of dollars in "illegal profits," and questioned whether the Supreme Court's consideration of this issue was thorough enough.

Mizuho analysts believe that if Stripe acquires PayPal, it will help expand the consumer market. Stripe is valued at $159 billion, and PayPal at approximately $43 billion. The acquisition would provide Stripe with a user base and competitive advantage. Braintree's payment infrastructure also helps strengthen Stripe's market position.

Mizuho analysts believe that if Stripe acquires PayPal, it will help expand the consumer market. Stripe is valued at $159 billion, and PayPal at approximately $43 billion. The acquisition would provide Stripe with a user base and competitive advantage. Braintree's payment infrastructure also helps strengthen Stripe's market position.

The latest report from Citizens Bank in the United States indicates that the prediction market’s annualized revenue has exceeded $3 billion, with an expected reach of $10 billion by 2030. The trading volume in this market continues to grow, demonstrating a trend toward transformation into a mature financial market. The participation of institutional investors and the improvement of market structure are the main driving factors. Prediction markets allow for the pricing and hedging of event risks and are gradually integrating into the mainstream financial system.

2026-02-24 03:00 to 03:15 (UTC), ETH recorded a -0.64% candlestick return during the peak liquidity period, showing a continuous slight decline. Recently, in a generally bearish market environment, ETH's price tested the lower support during this period without a significant rebound, and increased volatility has attracted market attention. Although the short-term decline is not extreme, it reflects the overall pressure on mainstream cryptocurrencies.