Bitcoin moved under $66,000 after President Donald Trump's tougher remarks on Iran reversed the prior day's rally above $69,000. The pullback pushed total crypto liquidations past $440 million, including $274 million in long positions, while analysts flagged $65,500 as a key level that could amplify forced selling if broken.

The Central Bank of Nigeria has launched an AML/CFT supervisory pilot for crypto and fintech firms, selecting six entities to join the initial phase. The program aligns with FATF Recommendations 15 and 16, including the travel rule, and requires monthly compliance data submissions plus audits of onboarding, sanctions screening, and transaction monitoring.

On April 1, bitcoin briefly moved above $69,000 two times, reaching $69,268 before pulling back amid profit-taking. By 1:30 p.m. EST it traded near $68,500, up about 1% over 24 hours, as liquidations topped $257 million and broader markets rallied alongside weaker Brent crude below $100 per barrel.

XRP finished Q1 2026 down 27% versus its 2025 year-end level, after peaking at $2.40 on Jan. 6 and later trading mostly between $1.30 and $1.50 through March. Over the same period, its market capitalization fell from $112 billion on Jan. 1 to about $83 billion by March 31, putting it 55% below the July 18, 2025, high of $3.66.

A March 31 report says Openclaw’s security boundaries are breaking down as the AI framework is increasingly deployed on internet-facing servers. It cites CVE-2026-25253 as a critical issue that can lead to full administrative control after a user clicks a single malicious link, and notes 135,000+ exposed instances across 82 countries. The study also describes malware-laced “skills” and prompt-injection paths that could enable data theft or unauthorized actions, while urging sandboxed use and updates to version 2026.1.29 or later.

Coinfello launched March 30 at EthCC in Cannes, positioning itself as a self-sovereign AI agent platform built to automate on-chain actions while users keep custody of wallets and private keys. The web app uses delegated, user-defined permissions, human-readable transaction reviews, and smart accounts for automation, and it integrates with Metamask and other EVM wallets. Company executives say the product is aimed at retail users and developers now, with expectations for institutional adoption later.

Kenya's crypto industry groups say the Draft Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASP) Regulations 2026 could price startups out of licensing and concentrate the market among well-funded firms. The proposal sets paid-up capital requirements including up to $3.86 million (500 million Kenyan shillings) for stablecoin issuers, with public feedback open until April 10, 2026.

Tezos is set to host Tezdev 2026 on March 30 in Cannes, France, bringing together developers and creators for a free, global ecosystem event. The agenda spotlights Tezos X scalability work, Etherlink confirmation-time improvements from about 500 milliseconds to under 50 milliseconds, and deeper AI tooling in the development workflow, alongside interactive experiences such as the XP Zone and Tezquest with a $7,000 prize pool.

Binance is in discussions with Nigerian authorities about resolving its tax case through an out-of-court settlement, and the Abuja High Court has adjourned the matter until May 12 for an update. Nigeria sued the exchange in February 2025, alleging $2 billion in unpaid taxes and seeking nearly $79.5 billion for alleged economic losses tied to operating without a license.