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Ripple has escalated its legal battle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), filing a cross-appeal to challenge unresolved issues surrounding its sales of XRP. This comes after the SEC sought to overturn several rulings that cleared Ripple’s retail XRP transactions of securities violations. Ripple’s latest move is aimed at ensuring the SEC’s “investment contract” arguments are fully addressed in the appeals court.

The Government of Pakistan has proposed amendments to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Act to recognize central bank digital currency (CBDC) as legal tender.
These changes will allow the central bank to issue, manage, and regulate digital currency in both digital and physical forms.
The amendments extend Section 24 to include digital issuance alongside traditional paper money, defining digital currency as "a form of digital money issued by the bank under Section 24 as legal tender under Section 25."

March 25, 2026 — The cryptocurrency market is witnessing a high-stakes tug-of-war today. While institutional demand remains robust, a surprising move from one of the world’s largest sovereign holders of $BTC has kept traders on their toes.

Bhutan Capitalizes on Gains: Moves 520 BTC
The Royal Government of Bhutan, known for its aggressive "Green Mining" operations, has transferred approximately 519.7 BTC (valued at roughly $36.75 million) to digital asset trading firms.

Profit Booking: Data from Arkham Intelligence suggests these coins were moved to exchanges, likely to fund national infrastructure projects.
Market Resilience: Despite this sudden influx of supply, Bitcoin has shown remarkable strength, absorbing the sell pressure and maintaining its position above the critical $71,000 psychological level.
US Congress Turns Spotlight on Tokenization
On Capitol Hill, the House Financial Services Committee is holding a landmark hearing today regarding the Tokenization of Real-World Assets (RWA).

The Big Players: With giants like BlackRock and JPMorgan pushing for blockchain-based settlement of traditional assets (like bonds and real estate), the hearing is being viewed as a catalyst for the next leg of the bull run.
The Impact: This regulatory clarity is expected to drive massive liquidity into "Utility Layer-1s" like Ethereum and Solana.
Technical Analysis: Key Levels to Watch
The market is currently consolidating. Analysts are watching two specific price points for Bitcoin:

Support ($70,000): If $BTC falls below this, we might see a quick correction toward $68,000.
Resistance ($72,500): A clean break above this could trigger a "Short Squeeze," potentially pushing the price toward a new All-Time High.
Market Snapshot (24-Hour Performance)
Cryptocurrency Price Change Outlook
$BTC (BTC) $71,190 +1.02% Bullish
Ethereum (ETH) $2,185 +1.25% Neutral
Solana (SOL) $93.40 +0.65% Consolidating
Key Takeaway: While sovereign selling by nations like Bhutan creates temporary volatility, the long-term narrative is being driven by institutional adoption and the legal framework being built in Washington.