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Gate Daily (March 27): David Sacks steps down as White House crypto czar; MARA sells 15,133 Bitcoin to buy back bonds

Gate Daily (March 27): David Sacks steps down as White House crypto czar; MARA sells 15,133 Bitcoin to buy back bonds

Bitcoin (BTC) weakly declined to around $68,880. White House AI and Cryptocurrency Director David Sacks resigned without completing major legislative agenda. MARA Holdings sold 15,133 Bitcoins, raising approximately $1.1 billion for debt repurchase. The market experienced panic betting due to geopolitical instability, with analysis indicating a net outflow of $170 million in spot trading of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.

GameStop pledges Bitcoin and sells call options, converting $368 million in reserves into a premium income strategy.

GameStop revealed in its fiscal year 2025 annual report that out of the 4,710 bitcoins it holds, 4,709 are pledged to support a covered call strategy aimed at earning option premiums. This strategy changes its accounting classification, treating the bitcoins as accounts receivable rather than direct holdings, increasing liquidity but reducing market control. If the bitcoin price exceeds the strike price, the company must deliver bitcoins, presenting high risk.

JPMorgan: Bitcoin absorbs Iran war hedge funds, gold ETF experiences significant outflows

JPMorgan report indicates that due to the Iran conflict, Bitcoin outperformed gold and silver, the latter of which experienced significant declines due to rising interest rates and a strong dollar. Gold's high-position holdings were forcibly liquidated under market pressure, leading to capital outflows. Bitcoin remained stable, demonstrating its appeal as a safe-haven asset, especially amid geopolitical tensions. The report also emphasizes that Bitcoin's market liquidity has surpassed gold, indicating an improvement in its structural position.

Why did Bitcoin drop today? Trump extends Iran ceasefire period by 10 days, negotiations face disagreements.

U.S. President Trump extends the ceasefire period with Iran until April 6, but Iranian officials deny the request, leading to continued market pessimism about the prospects of negotiations. As the U.S. 10-year Treasury yield rises to 4.42%, the attractiveness of high-risk assets like Bitcoin diminishes, preventing a rebound and instead continuing to face selling pressure. The market is sensitive to liquidity conditions, and in the short term, attention should be paid to the direction of yields and spot demand.

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What Rising US Bond Yields Mean for Bitcoin

In brief U.S. 10-year Treasury yields have surged to around 4.42%, forcing markets to reassess the outlook for interest rates and financial conditions. Bitcoin has held a tight range near $68,000, declining less sharply than equities during the recent macro-driven selloff. Options markets
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Ko Wen-je was sentenced to 17 years in his first trial, and the indictment document refuted the rumor about a Bitcoin “cold wallet.”

On March 26, the Taipei District Court sentenced Ko Wen-je to 17 years in prison for offenses including corruption, bribery, public interest misappropriation, and breach of trust, along with a 6-year deprivation of public rights. The court stated that the bribes he received were not related to Bitcoin, and the indictment did not involve virtual currencies. This ruling has attracted public attention and revealed the media's confusion in reporting on issues related to crypto assets.
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Bernstein issues a warning: The market misreads the CLARITY Act; Circle keeps its $190 target price

The draft of the "CLARITY Act" restricting passive stablecoin yield news has caused Circle's stock price to drop nearly 21%. Analyst Bernstein believes the market has misunderstood the scope of the bill, which actually targets yield distributors rather than issuers. He maintains a target price of $190 for Circle, believing the current stock price is undervalued. However, the uncertainty surrounding the bill and Coinbase's opposition may impact the process, becoming a focal point for the market.
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MARA Sells 15,133 BTC, Drops to #3 in Bitcoin Treasury Rankings

_MARA sold 15,133 BTC for $1.1B to cut debt by 30%. The move cost them the 2 Bitcoin treasury spot. See what changed and who took over._ Bitcoin miner MARA Holdings has made a bold financial move. The company sold 15,133 BTC between March 4 and March 25, 2026.  The sale raised roughly $1.1
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Judge Blocks Pentagon From Branding Anthropic a National Security Threat

In brief A federal judge has blocked the Pentagon from labeling Anthropic a supply chain risk, finding the move likely violated the company’s First Amendment and due process rights. The dispute stemmed from a $200 million Defense Department AI contract that collapsed after Anthropic
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