RENN Fund Manager Boosts Stake
RENN Fund (RCG) Co-Portfolio Manager Peter Doyle acquired 200 shares for $584 on March 4, 2026, at $2.92 per share. This transaction occurs as RCG nears its $3.00 52-week high, boasting 14% year-to-date and 17% annual returns.
Following the purchase, Doyle directly holds 900 shares, with an additional 13,334 indirectly owned. The fund exhibits strong recent returns and profitability, with a P/E ratio of 5.63 and a market cap of $20.56 million.
RENN Fund (RCG) Co-Portfolio Manager Peter Doyle acquired 200 shares for $584 on March 4, 2026, at $2.92 per share. This transaction occurs as RCG nears its $3.00 52-week high, boasting 14% year-to-date and 17% annual returns.
Following the purchase, Doyle directly holds 900 shares, with an additional 13,334 indirectly owned. The fund exhibits strong recent returns and profitability, with a P/E ratio of 5.63 and a market cap of $20.56 million.
Neuralink Patient Conquers World of Warcraft with Mind
British veteran Jon L. Noble, a Neuralink N1 implant recipient, shared his 100-day journey. After an easy surgery, his implant was connected to a MacBook within two weeks, allowing him to move a cursor with thought. By week three, scrolling, clicking, and typing felt natural.
On day 80, Noble began playing World of Warcraft. Initially clumsy, his brain and the BCI soon synced, enabling him to raid and explore "Azeroth" entirely through intention, without a mouse or keyboard. He describes the experience as "magic" and "addictively freeing."
This comes as Neuralink CEO Elon Musk also highlighted the device's potential to restore speech to those who have lost it, by converting brain activity into words. While challenges remain, the technology is demonstrating real-world applications.
British veteran Jon L. Noble, a Neuralink N1 implant recipient, shared his 100-day journey. After an easy surgery, his implant was connected to a MacBook within two weeks, allowing him to move a cursor with thought. By week three, scrolling, clicking, and typing felt natural.
On day 80, Noble began playing World of Warcraft. Initially clumsy, his brain and the BCI soon synced, enabling him to raid and explore "Azeroth" entirely through intention, without a mouse or keyboard. He describes the experience as "magic" and "addictively freeing."
This comes as Neuralink CEO Elon Musk also highlighted the device's potential to restore speech to those who have lost it, by converting brain activity into words. While challenges remain, the technology is demonstrating real-world applications.
MicroStrategy Ditches "Never-Sell" Bitcoin, Saylor's Ethos Reversed
MicroStrategy (MSTR) is abandoning its long-held "never-sell" Bitcoin policy. CEO Phong Le confirmed they may now sell BTC to buy dollars or retire debt, if "accretive to BTC per share." This pivot, following a $12.5B Q1 loss, reverses Michael Saylor's philosophy.
MSTR holds 818,334 BTC (~4% of total supply), acquired at $75,500 average. While a full dump is improbable, any significant sale via OTC desks could impact the market. This reversal from a "sell a kidney" ethos raises questions for retail.
For upside without extreme measures, __Bitcoin Hyper__ is gaining traction. This L2 project with Solana VM aims to fix BTC's slow transactions, high fees, and limited programmability. It offers sub-second finality, low-cost smart contracts, and inherits BTC security. Presale raised over $32.5M.
MicroStrategy (MSTR) is abandoning its long-held "never-sell" Bitcoin policy. CEO Phong Le confirmed they may now sell BTC to buy dollars or retire debt, if "accretive to BTC per share." This pivot, following a $12.5B Q1 loss, reverses Michael Saylor's philosophy.
MSTR holds 818,334 BTC (~4% of total supply), acquired at $75,500 average. While a full dump is improbable, any significant sale via OTC desks could impact the market. This reversal from a "sell a kidney" ethos raises questions for retail.
For upside without extreme measures, __Bitcoin Hyper__ is gaining traction. This L2 project with Solana VM aims to fix BTC's slow transactions, high fees, and limited programmability. It offers sub-second finality, low-cost smart contracts, and inherits BTC security. Presale raised over $32.5M.
Dakota Gold VP Sells Shares After Option Exercise
Dakota Gold's VP of Exploration, James McCoy Berry, sold 12,388 shares for ~$87,012 on February 27, 2026, at $7.0239 per share. This transaction primarily covered tax obligations arising from vested performance share units. The sale occurred near the company's 52-week high, with shares having surged 133% in the past year.
Concurrently, Berry acquired shares through PSU conversions and exercised options for 300,000 shares at $4.64 each, totaling $1.39 million. The company withheld 226,568 shares to cover option exercise costs and taxes. InvestingPro analysis indicates Dakota Gold may be overvalued at current levels.
Dakota Gold's VP of Exploration, James McCoy Berry, sold 12,388 shares for ~$87,012 on February 27, 2026, at $7.0239 per share. This transaction primarily covered tax obligations arising from vested performance share units. The sale occurred near the company's 52-week high, with shares having surged 133% in the past year.
Concurrently, Berry acquired shares through PSU conversions and exercised options for 300,000 shares at $4.64 each, totaling $1.39 million. The company withheld 226,568 shares to cover option exercise costs and taxes. InvestingPro analysis indicates Dakota Gold may be overvalued at current levels.
US Crypto Investors Alarmed by New IRS Reporting Rules
US crypto investors are voicing strong concerns over new IRS transparency rules. These regulations now mandate crypto exchanges to disclose client information.
Starting with the 2026 tax year, a new Form 1099-DA will require brokers to report digital asset proceeds—including investments, profits, and losses—to both the IRS and taxpayers. All US-licensed crypto exchanges, like Coinbase, must comply for every client.
A recent survey highlights significant investor worry about this shift from self-reporting to automatic transaction disclosure. Experts criticize the rules as a "blunt instrument," ill-suited for crypto's complexities and burdening taxpayers to track cost basis via Form 8949.
US crypto investors are voicing strong concerns over new IRS transparency rules. These regulations now mandate crypto exchanges to disclose client information.
Starting with the 2026 tax year, a new Form 1099-DA will require brokers to report digital asset proceeds—including investments, profits, and losses—to both the IRS and taxpayers. All US-licensed crypto exchanges, like Coinbase, must comply for every client.
A recent survey highlights significant investor worry about this shift from self-reporting to automatic transaction disclosure. Experts criticize the rules as a "blunt instrument," ill-suited for crypto's complexities and burdening taxpayers to track cost basis via Form 8949.
Hyperliquid Bucks Trend, Maxi Doge Presale Soars
As majors bleed, Hyperliquid (HYPE) prints green, up over 6% above $45. Coinbase roadmap optimism and ETF speculation fuel HYPE, now deflationary after a $1.96B burn. All protocol fees drive buybacks, reducing supply. Arthur Hayes eyes $150 by Aug 2026, citing HYPE’s 44% on-chain perpetuals market share. Technically constructive, HYPE eyes $47 resistance, with $50 and $60 (ATH) in sight.
Meanwhile, the full leverage meme presale, __Maxi Doge__ ($MAXI), approaches its $5M milestone. This ERC-20 token, embodying "1000x leverage trading culture" and "gym-bro humor" with utility, has raised $4.7M. Staking is live with dynamic APY. Its "leverage-king" identity mirrors on-chain trading aggression.
As majors bleed, Hyperliquid (HYPE) prints green, up over 6% above $45. Coinbase roadmap optimism and ETF speculation fuel HYPE, now deflationary after a $1.96B burn. All protocol fees drive buybacks, reducing supply. Arthur Hayes eyes $150 by Aug 2026, citing HYPE’s 44% on-chain perpetuals market share. Technically constructive, HYPE eyes $47 resistance, with $50 and $60 (ATH) in sight.
Meanwhile, the full leverage meme presale, __Maxi Doge__ ($MAXI), approaches its $5M milestone. This ERC-20 token, embodying "1000x leverage trading culture" and "gym-bro humor" with utility, has raised $4.7M. Staking is live with dynamic APY. Its "leverage-king" identity mirrors on-chain trading aggression.
Horizon Kinetics Makes Minor TPL Stock Purchase Amid Mixed Signals
Horizon Kinetics, a major shareholder in Texas Pacific Land Corp (TPL), reported purchasing a single share on February 19, 2026, for $469.18. This minor transaction increases their direct ownership to 3,479,376 shares.
TPL stock has seen significant gains, up 69% year-to-date, trading at $500.90, close to its 52-week high.
However, recent Q4 2025 earnings fell short of analyst expectations, with EPS at $1.79 (vs. $1.83) and revenue at $212M (vs. $214M). Analysts also suggest the stock may be overvalued at its current level.
Horizon Kinetics, a major shareholder in Texas Pacific Land Corp (TPL), reported purchasing a single share on February 19, 2026, for $469.18. This minor transaction increases their direct ownership to 3,479,376 shares.
TPL stock has seen significant gains, up 69% year-to-date, trading at $500.90, close to its 52-week high.
However, recent Q4 2025 earnings fell short of analyst expectations, with EPS at $1.79 (vs. $1.83) and revenue at $212M (vs. $214M). Analysts also suggest the stock may be overvalued at its current level.
Ethereum Outpaces Bitcoin Amidst Market Weakness
Ethereum shows stronger price dynamics than Bitcoin, pointing to a potential sector revival, according to MN Trading founder Michaël van de Poppe. He notes that for clear momentum, ETH must break 0.03250 BTC.
Bitcoin, conversely, exhibits weakness, with Van de Poppe anticipating new lows in coming weeks, though this could mark the final stage of the bear market. Analysts highlight Bitcoin's Realized Price, currently $54,000, as a crucial bottom indicator. A drop to this level would signal extreme oversold conditions, historically preceding reversals.
Despite record pressure on traditional markets (S&P 500, Nasdaq), crypto has shown relative resilience. However, Axel Adler Jr warns that Bitcoin isn't fully decoupled from risk assets. Its short-term correlation with S&P 500 has weakened, but its relative performance continues to deteriorate, suggesting current stability may be temporary. A full trend reversal requires improved relative dynamics.
Ethereum shows stronger price dynamics than Bitcoin, pointing to a potential sector revival, according to MN Trading founder Michaël van de Poppe. He notes that for clear momentum, ETH must break 0.03250 BTC.
Bitcoin, conversely, exhibits weakness, with Van de Poppe anticipating new lows in coming weeks, though this could mark the final stage of the bear market. Analysts highlight Bitcoin's Realized Price, currently $54,000, as a crucial bottom indicator. A drop to this level would signal extreme oversold conditions, historically preceding reversals.
Despite record pressure on traditional markets (S&P 500, Nasdaq), crypto has shown relative resilience. However, Axel Adler Jr warns that Bitcoin isn't fully decoupled from risk assets. Its short-term correlation with S&P 500 has weakened, but its relative performance continues to deteriorate, suggesting current stability may be temporary. A full trend reversal requires improved relative dynamics.
Former Treasury Chief Warns: Bond Crash Threatens Crypto Outlook
Henry Paulson, former US Treasury Secretary, warns the $35 trillion national debt could spark a catastrophic bond market crash, urging an emergency "break-glass" contingency plan. He predicts a sudden demand collapse with "vicious" effects.
This poses a direct threat to crypto. A disorderly bond sell-off rapidly tightens dollar liquidity, historically punishing risk assets like Bitcoin before any safe-haven narrative can develop. In a panic, everything typically gets sold, as evidenced in March 2020.
With 30-year Treasury yields at 5% and crypto markets exhibiting high leverage, a macro liquidity shock could be devastating. Past events, like April 2025's tariff fears, saw crypto sell alongside equities, defying its 'digital gold' thesis. Despite official dismissals of such warnings, bond markets might be signaling deeper trouble.
Henry Paulson, former US Treasury Secretary, warns the $35 trillion national debt could spark a catastrophic bond market crash, urging an emergency "break-glass" contingency plan. He predicts a sudden demand collapse with "vicious" effects.
This poses a direct threat to crypto. A disorderly bond sell-off rapidly tightens dollar liquidity, historically punishing risk assets like Bitcoin before any safe-haven narrative can develop. In a panic, everything typically gets sold, as evidenced in March 2020.
With 30-year Treasury yields at 5% and crypto markets exhibiting high leverage, a macro liquidity shock could be devastating. Past events, like April 2025's tariff fears, saw crypto sell alongside equities, defying its 'digital gold' thesis. Despite official dismissals of such warnings, bond markets might be signaling deeper trouble.
FTC Solar Shares Plummet on Dismal Q1 Outlook
FTC Solar (FTCI) stock dropped 26% premarket after the company issued a significantly lower-than-expected Q1 revenue forecast. Projections of $20M-$25M fell far short of analysts' $35.1M estimate.
The solar firm also forecast a Q1 adjusted core loss of $5.9M-$9.6M, worse than the $3.82M loss anticipated. This outlook is attributed to seasonality and regulatory uncertainty causing project delays into mid-2025.
For Q4, FTC Solar reported an adjusted loss per share of 17 cents, which was better than the 22 cents loss estimated.
FTC Solar (FTCI) stock dropped 26% premarket after the company issued a significantly lower-than-expected Q1 revenue forecast. Projections of $20M-$25M fell far short of analysts' $35.1M estimate.
The solar firm also forecast a Q1 adjusted core loss of $5.9M-$9.6M, worse than the $3.82M loss anticipated. This outlook is attributed to seasonality and regulatory uncertainty causing project delays into mid-2025.
For Q4, FTC Solar reported an adjusted loss per share of 17 cents, which was better than the 22 cents loss estimated.
Iran Conflict Could Fuel Bitcoin Surge, Analysts Say
London Crypto Club analysts predict US/Israel military action against Iran, including the reported death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, will act as a "narrative catalyst" for Bitcoin's price. They assert recent BTC dips were cyclical, not fundamental, with its macro-asset role remaining strong.
Experts outline two paths: A prolonged conflict would spark "extreme risk-off," pushing investors to Bitcoin as a hedge against economic instability, similar to gold. Alternatively, a swift resolution could generate a "peace premium," driving BTC higher on market euphoria.
Both outcomes are expected to see the Fed inject more liquidity to support military spending, a move historically linked to market boosts. BitMEX founder Arthur Hayes echoes this, noting past US military campaigns often led to Fed easing, benefiting crypto.
London Crypto Club analysts predict US/Israel military action against Iran, including the reported death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, will act as a "narrative catalyst" for Bitcoin's price. They assert recent BTC dips were cyclical, not fundamental, with its macro-asset role remaining strong.
Experts outline two paths: A prolonged conflict would spark "extreme risk-off," pushing investors to Bitcoin as a hedge against economic instability, similar to gold. Alternatively, a swift resolution could generate a "peace premium," driving BTC higher on market euphoria.
Both outcomes are expected to see the Fed inject more liquidity to support military spending, a move historically linked to market boosts. BitMEX founder Arthur Hayes echoes this, noting past US military campaigns often led to Fed easing, benefiting crypto.
Ethereum Records 4-Day ETF Inflow Streak Despite Price Battle; $2,900 Target in Focus
Ethereum (ETH) has seen four consecutive days of ETF inflows, attracting $53 million on April 14, 2026, even as its price struggles below the $2,325 support. This sustained institutional interest, led by Fidelity and BlackRock, contrasts with a stagnant spot market, where $2,500 acts as strong overhead resistance.
Analysts call the next 72 hours pivotal. While a bearish flag pattern hints at downside risk, a bullish cup-and-handle formation could propel ETH towards $2,400-$2,500. Some experts eye a $2,900 target, but a decisive close below $2,200 might open a path to $2,000-$2,100. The missing variable remains significant spot volume to confirm the ETF narrative.
Ethereum (ETH) has seen four consecutive days of ETF inflows, attracting $53 million on April 14, 2026, even as its price struggles below the $2,325 support. This sustained institutional interest, led by Fidelity and BlackRock, contrasts with a stagnant spot market, where $2,500 acts as strong overhead resistance.
Analysts call the next 72 hours pivotal. While a bearish flag pattern hints at downside risk, a bullish cup-and-handle formation could propel ETH towards $2,400-$2,500. Some experts eye a $2,900 target, but a decisive close below $2,200 might open a path to $2,000-$2,100. The missing variable remains significant spot volume to confirm the ETF narrative.
French Private Sector Stagnates Amid Weak Demand
France's private sector showed minimal growth in February, with business activity largely unchanged. The Composite Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) registered 49.9, remaining below the 50-point threshold that separates growth from contraction for the second consecutive month.
Weak demand was a key factor, as new business inflows declined for the third month in a row, reaching their fastest rate since last July. Exports significantly dragged on overall order books.
Employment levels stagnated after a period of growth, with manufacturing job cuts offsetting slight gains in the services sector. Input cost inflation eased, and overall selling prices fell for the first time in three months.
France's private sector showed minimal growth in February, with business activity largely unchanged. The Composite Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) registered 49.9, remaining below the 50-point threshold that separates growth from contraction for the second consecutive month.
Weak demand was a key factor, as new business inflows declined for the third month in a row, reaching their fastest rate since last July. Exports significantly dragged on overall order books.
Employment levels stagnated after a period of growth, with manufacturing job cuts offsetting slight gains in the services sector. Input cost inflation eased, and overall selling prices fell for the first time in three months.
WLFI Token Plunges Amid Criticism Over Self-Collateralized Loans
DeFi platform World Liberty Financial (WLFI), linked to the Trump family, saw its token hit new lows. On April 11, WLFI dropped to $0.077, nearly 83% below its Sept 2025 peak of $0.46, following revelations about its lending model.
The project's treasury borrowed ~$75M in stablecoins, collateralized by 5 billion WLFI tokens controlled by the team. Critics call this "circular financing," as it involves borrowing against an asset the borrower controls, raising conflict of interest concerns.
Community members highlighted risks like shallow market depth, where liquidating even a small token portion could drastically impact price. WLFI dismissed liquidation fears, stating they are an "anchor borrower" creating yields and and would add more collateral. Investors will soon vote on a token unlock schedule change.
DeFi platform World Liberty Financial (WLFI), linked to the Trump family, saw its token hit new lows. On April 11, WLFI dropped to $0.077, nearly 83% below its Sept 2025 peak of $0.46, following revelations about its lending model.
The project's treasury borrowed ~$75M in stablecoins, collateralized by 5 billion WLFI tokens controlled by the team. Critics call this "circular financing," as it involves borrowing against an asset the borrower controls, raising conflict of interest concerns.
Community members highlighted risks like shallow market depth, where liquidating even a small token portion could drastically impact price. WLFI dismissed liquidation fears, stating they are an "anchor borrower" creating yields and and would add more collateral. Investors will soon vote on a token unlock schedule change.
BNB Price Dilemma: $730 Pump or Sub-$600 Drop?
BNB currently sits at $640, up 1.9% daily but down over 5% weekly as traders secure profits. Thinning volume suggests a consolidation phase for the fourth-largest crypto.
Technical setup shows long-term strength versus short-term weakness. The RSI is neutral, and ADX indicates a trend but lacks breakout momentum. Price is confined within Bollinger Bands ($594 support, $682 resistance). Failure to hold $620 could retest the lower band.
While Binance analysts forecast a quarterly climb to $925.86 with stable macro conditions, current low liquidity makes a monthly move to $730 appear optimistic. This market trend sees traders rotating capital from consolidating large caps like BNB into high-beta meme tokens, such as __Maxi Doge__ ($MAXI), for higher volatility.
BNB currently sits at $640, up 1.9% daily but down over 5% weekly as traders secure profits. Thinning volume suggests a consolidation phase for the fourth-largest crypto.
Technical setup shows long-term strength versus short-term weakness. The RSI is neutral, and ADX indicates a trend but lacks breakout momentum. Price is confined within Bollinger Bands ($594 support, $682 resistance). Failure to hold $620 could retest the lower band.
While Binance analysts forecast a quarterly climb to $925.86 with stable macro conditions, current low liquidity makes a monthly move to $730 appear optimistic. This market trend sees traders rotating capital from consolidating large caps like BNB into high-beta meme tokens, such as __Maxi Doge__ ($MAXI), for higher volatility.
Foreign Investors Dump Indian Equities at Record Pace on Energy Shock
Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) are retreating from Indian stocks at an unprecedented rate, offloading $18.84 billion in just three months. This record exodus, fueled by the U.S.-Iran conflict's energy shock, threatens India's economic growth.
Global capital is now favoring AI-linked markets like South Korea and Taiwan, which saw $9 billion in inflows. India, sensitive to oil prices and lacking a strong tech hardware driver, faces $3 billion in additional outflows, wiping out over $600 billion in market value.
Despite $31 billion in domestic support, the Nifty 50 is down 8% YTD. International investors view Indian valuations as expensive, with the rupee near record lows. The "India Premium" is under severe pressure, with analysts expecting continued underperformance without new FII catalysts.
Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) are retreating from Indian stocks at an unprecedented rate, offloading $18.84 billion in just three months. This record exodus, fueled by the U.S.-Iran conflict's energy shock, threatens India's economic growth.
Global capital is now favoring AI-linked markets like South Korea and Taiwan, which saw $9 billion in inflows. India, sensitive to oil prices and lacking a strong tech hardware driver, faces $3 billion in additional outflows, wiping out over $600 billion in market value.
Despite $31 billion in domestic support, the Nifty 50 is down 8% YTD. International investors view Indian valuations as expensive, with the rupee near record lows. The "India Premium" is under severe pressure, with analysts expecting continued underperformance without new FII catalysts.
Circle Unveils cirBTC: A New Wrapped Bitcoin
Circle, the company behind USDC, has announced cirBTC, a wrapped Bitcoin offering. Backed 1:1 by real BTC and verifiable on-chain, it aims to expand digital gold's functionality across its ecosystem and DeFi.
cirBTC is designed for OTC platforms, market makers, and lending protocols, offering a neutral, secure, high-performance tokenized Bitcoin. It will be fully integrated into Circle's tech stack, launching initially on Arc and Ethereum. This is one of Circle's few non-stablecoin products, marking a shift since closing Circle Pay in 2019 to focus on stablecoins.
Existing competitors include BitGo's WBTC ($7.9B) and Coinbase's cbBTC ($5.9B). Circle aims to differentiate cirBTC as a "__global institutional-grade standard__." This launch follows recent criticism of Circle concerning wallet freezes and its response to the Drift Protocol hack.
Circle, the company behind USDC, has announced cirBTC, a wrapped Bitcoin offering. Backed 1:1 by real BTC and verifiable on-chain, it aims to expand digital gold's functionality across its ecosystem and DeFi.
cirBTC is designed for OTC platforms, market makers, and lending protocols, offering a neutral, secure, high-performance tokenized Bitcoin. It will be fully integrated into Circle's tech stack, launching initially on Arc and Ethereum. This is one of Circle's few non-stablecoin products, marking a shift since closing Circle Pay in 2019 to focus on stablecoins.
Existing competitors include BitGo's WBTC ($7.9B) and Coinbase's cbBTC ($5.9B). Circle aims to differentiate cirBTC as a "__global institutional-grade standard__." This launch follows recent criticism of Circle concerning wallet freezes and its response to the Drift Protocol hack.
Crypto Leaders Rebut Johnson's "Ponzi" Claim on Bitcoin
Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson recently labeled Bitcoin a "Ponzi scheme" in a newspaper column, cautioning against crypto investments. He cited an anecdote of an elderly person losing money, arguing Bitcoin's value hinges solely on public faith and could collapse, particularly for older investors.
Prominent crypto figures like Michael Saylor, Paolo Ardoino, and Adam Back swiftly rejected Johnson's characterization. They emphasized that a true Ponzi requires a central operator promising returns and paying early investors with funds from later ones. Bitcoin, being decentralized and governed by code, lacks this fundamental characteristic.
While this isn't a new accusation, proponents consistently highlight Bitcoin's lack of a central authority as a key differentiator, operating as an open monetary system driven by math and market activity.Crypto Leaders Rebut Johnson's "Ponzi" Claim on Bitcoin
Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson recently labeled Bitcoin a "Ponzi scheme" in a newspaper column, cautioning against crypto investments. He cited an anecdote of an elderly person losing money, arguing Bitcoin's value hinges solely on public faith and could collapse, particularly for older investors.
Prominent crypto figures like Michael Saylor, Paolo Ardoino, and Adam Back swiftly rejected Johnson's characterization. They emphasized that a true Ponzi requires a central operator promising returns and paying early investors with funds from later ones. Bitcoin, being decentralized and governed by code, lacks this fundamental characteristic.
While this isn't a new accusation, proponents consistently highlight Bitcoin's lack of a central authority as a key differentiator, operating as an open monetary system driven by math and market activity.Crypto Leaders Rebut Johnson's "Ponzi" Claim on Bitcoin
US/Israeli Strikes Fail to Weaken Iran's Regime, Officials Say
Despite ongoing US and Israeli air campaigns, the Iranian regime's grip on power remains firm, according to European and Arab officials briefed on assessments. Iran was reportedly prepared for conflict, with command structures largely intact, enabling swift retaliatory strikes.
Inside Iran, residents report increased security presence, including Basij paramilitary patrols. Officials note no significant defections or popular uprisings, even amidst widespread destruction from strikes. US intelligence also found no early signs of internal breakdown. A senior European official stated, "The control is complete," suggesting reports of security forces not reporting for duty are likely strategic, not a sign of disloyalty.
Despite ongoing US and Israeli air campaigns, the Iranian regime's grip on power remains firm, according to European and Arab officials briefed on assessments. Iran was reportedly prepared for conflict, with command structures largely intact, enabling swift retaliatory strikes.
Inside Iran, residents report increased security presence, including Basij paramilitary patrols. Officials note no significant defections or popular uprisings, even amidst widespread destruction from strikes. US intelligence also found no early signs of internal breakdown. A senior European official stated, "The control is complete," suggesting reports of security forces not reporting for duty are likely strategic, not a sign of disloyalty.
WLD Plunges to All-Time Low; Lido Considers Buyback Amid Price Woes
World Foundation's $65M OTC sale of 239M WLD tokens, with the first tranche settling March 20, 2026, was recently announced. This sent WLD to a new historic low of $0.24. The token, now $0.28, is still 97% below its March 2024 peak of $11.82. $25M of the sold tokens are locked for six months, while the rest were immediately available, funding project operations.
__Lido Finance's LDO token__ also struggles, trading at $0.3, nearly 96% below its $7.3 ATH. Lido DAO proposes a $20M buyback (10,000 stETH for LDO) to counter a "significant divergence" from strong protocol fundamentals. Despite a 23% revenue drop in 2025, Lido remains a liquid staking leader with 23.2% of staked ETH. Its market cap is $275M, down from $3.2B in 2024.
World Foundation's $65M OTC sale of 239M WLD tokens, with the first tranche settling March 20, 2026, was recently announced. This sent WLD to a new historic low of $0.24. The token, now $0.28, is still 97% below its March 2024 peak of $11.82. $25M of the sold tokens are locked for six months, while the rest were immediately available, funding project operations.
__Lido Finance's LDO token__ also struggles, trading at $0.3, nearly 96% below its $7.3 ATH. Lido DAO proposes a $20M buyback (10,000 stETH for LDO) to counter a "significant divergence" from strong protocol fundamentals. Despite a 23% revenue drop in 2025, Lido remains a liquid staking leader with 23.2% of staked ETH. Its market cap is $275M, down from $3.2B in 2024.