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On March 31, The Block reported that the National Football League (NFL) has sent a letter to prediction market platforms Kalshi and Polymarket, requesting them to "avoid offering contract trading related to events that are easily manipulated or predetermined." Michael Selig, chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), stated that the regulatory body would leave ample room for the league's opinions. According to ESPN, the NFL specifically named the following categories of contracts in its letter: single-game events (such as whether a quarterback's first pass is incomplete or if a kicker misses a penalty kick), contracts related to draft positions and roster decisions, as well as contracts related to broadcast mentions or celebrity appearances. The league also raised concerns about markets related to point spreads and player injuries, arguing that these contracts could create incentives for manipulation. In an interview, CFTC Chairman Selig stated, "If a league tells us that a contract is easily manipulated, we will assess the risks involved. The league is well-suited to make these judgments." It remains unclear whether Kalshi and Polymarket plan to adjust their products; The Block has requested comments from both platforms and the NFL. On the legislative front, lawmakers have proposed a bipartisan bill aimed at prohibiting federally regulated prediction markets from offering sports-related contracts, while several states are challenging the legality of these platforms through judicial means. In contrast, earlier this month, Major League Baseball (MLB) reached a partnership with Polymarket and signed an information-sharing and internal risk monitoring agreement with the CFTC, opting for a collaborative rather than confrontational approach.

[NFL Requests Kalshi and Polymarket to Remove Easily Manipulated Contracts, CFTC to Respect League's Opinion]On March 31, The Block reported that the National Football League (NFL) has sent a letter to prediction market platforms Kalshi and Polymarket, requesting them to "avoid offering contract trading related to events that are easily manipulated or predetermined." Michael Selig, chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), stated that the regulatory body would leave ample room for the league's opinions. According to ESPN, the NFL specifically named the following categories of contracts in its letter: single-game events (such as whether a quarterback's first pass is incomplete or if a kicker misses a penalty kick), contracts related to draft positions and roster decisions, as well as contracts related to broadcast mentions or celebrity appearances. The league also raised concerns about markets related to point spreads and player injuries, arguing that these contracts could create incentives for manipulation. In an interview, CFTC Chairman Selig stated, "If a league tells us that a contract is easily manipulated, we will assess the risks involved. The league is well-suited to make these judgments." It remains unclear whether Kalshi and Polymarket plan to adjust their products; The Block has requested comments from both platforms and the NFL. On the legislative front, lawmakers have proposed a bipartisan bill aimed at prohibiting federally regulated prediction markets from offering sports-related contracts, while several states are challenging the legality of these platforms through judicial means. In contrast, earlier this month, Major League Baseball (MLB) reached a partnership with Polymarket and signed an information-sharing and internal risk monitoring agreement with the CFTC, opting for a collaborative rather than confrontational approach.

NFL Requests Kalshi and Polymarket to Remove Easily Manipulated Contracts, CFTC to Respect League's Opinion

On March 31, it was reported that spot gold increased by $100 within the day, currently priced at $4611.12 per ounce, with a rise of 2.22%.

[Spot Gold Rises $100 in One Day]On March 31, it was reported that spot gold increased by $100 within the day, currently priced at $4611.12 per ounce, with a rise of 2.22%.

Spot Gold Rises $100 in One Day

On March 31, Strategy's preferred stock STRC was listed on the UK trading platform Trading 212 on March 30, with an annualized yield of approximately 11.5%. However, UK investors holding STRC directly may face significant tax burdens. In the US, STRC's monthly dividends are classified as Return of Capital (ROC) and are not subject to tax; however, UK brokers typically categorize them as foreign dividends, which are subject to income tax at marginal dividend tax rates—8.75% for basic rate taxpayers and up to 39.35% for higher earners. Additionally, capital gains tax (CGT) is applicable upon sale, resulting in an estimated actual net yield of only about 10%. Crypto analyst James Van Straten recommends that UK investors consider the 21Shares Strategy Yield ETP, listed on the Amsterdam and Paris exchanges, which has zero management fees and an accumulation structure that automatically reinvests earnings instead of cash distributions. This typically incurs only CGT upon sale, with no income tax burden, providing significantly better tax efficiency.

[UK Investors Face Double Taxation on STRC; 21Shares ETP May Be a Better Alternative]On March 31, Strategy's preferred stock STRC was listed on the UK trading platform Trading 212 on March 30, with an annualized yield of approximately 11.5%. However, UK investors holding STRC directly may face significant tax burdens. In the US, STRC's monthly dividends are classified as Return of Capital (ROC) and are not subject to tax; however, UK brokers typically categorize them as foreign dividends, which are subject to income tax at marginal dividend tax rates—8.75% for basic rate taxpayers and up to 39.35% for higher earners. Additionally, capital gains tax (CGT) is applicable upon sale, resulting in an estimated actual net yield of only about 10%. Crypto analyst James Van Straten recommends that UK investors consider the 21Shares Strategy Yield ETP, listed on the Amsterdam and Paris exchanges, which has zero management fees and an accumulation structure that automatically reinvests earnings instead of cash distributions. This typically incurs only CGT upon sale, with no income tax burden, providing significantly better tax efficiency.

UK Investors Face Double Taxation on STRC; 21Shares ETP May Be a Better Alternative

On March 31, it was reported that the Central Bank of Cuba (BCC) announced on March 23, 2026, in the Official Gazette, the first authorization for ten companies (nine small and medium-sized enterprises and one mixed enterprise) to use cryptocurrency for cross-border payments. The authorized companies span various sectors including information technology, catering, transportation, and industry, with a license valid for one year and eligible for renewal. Companies must conduct transactions through virtual asset service providers (PSAV) licensed by the BCC and report transaction details to the central bank on a quarterly basis.

[Cuba's Central Bank Authorizes Ten Companies to Use Cryptocurrency for International Payments]On March 31, it was reported that the Central Bank of Cuba (BCC) announced on March 23, 2026, in the Official Gazette, the first authorization for ten companies (nine small and medium-sized enterprises and one mixed enterprise) to use cryptocurrency for cross-border payments. The authorized companies span various sectors including information technology, catering, transportation, and industry, with a license valid for one year and eligible for renewal. Companies must conduct transactions through virtual asset service providers (PSAV) licensed by the BCC and report transaction details to the central bank on a quarterly basis.

Cuba's Central Bank Authorizes Ten Companies to Use Cryptocurrency for International Payments

According to monitoring by 1M AI News, Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman stated on X that Apple's AI feature, Apple Intelligence, was briefly available in the Chinese market due to a mistaken launch. Although the feature has been 'ready for months,' Apple has not yet received regulatory approval, and it has now been taken offline. Screenshots shared by the leak account @L0vetodream showed that a page for 'Apple Intelligence and Siri' briefly appeared in iPhone settings. Mark Gurman also mentioned that this mistaken launch is unrelated to the iOS 26.5 beta, and Apple has no plans for an official launch in the short term.

[Apple Intelligence Mistakenly Launched in China, No Immediate Plans for Official Release]According to monitoring by 1M AI News, Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman stated on X that Apple's AI feature, Apple Intelligence, was briefly available in the Chinese market due to a mistaken launch. Although the feature has been 'ready for months,' Apple has not yet received regulatory approval, and it has now been taken offline. Screenshots shared by the leak account @L0vetodream showed that a page for 'Apple Intelligence and Siri' briefly appeared in iPhone settings. Mark Gurman also mentioned that this mistaken launch is unrelated to the iOS 26.5 beta, and Apple has no plans for an official launch in the short term.

Apple Intelligence Mistakenly Launched in China, No Immediate Plans for Official Release

Spot gold has seen a short-term increase, rising by 1.3% and surpassing $4,570 per ounce.

[Spot Gold Rapidly Rises, Surpassing $4,570]Spot gold has seen a short-term increase, rising by 1.3% and surpassing $4,570 per ounce.

Spot Gold Rapidly Rises, Surpassing $4,570

HTX data showed that BTC broke through 68000  USDT and is now at 68021.18 USDT, with a increase of 2.13% in 24H.

[BTC broke through 68000  USDT] HTX data showed that BTC broke through 68000  USDT and is now at 68021.18 USDT, with a increase of 2.13% in 24H.

BTC broke through 68000  USDT

On March 31, CoinDesk reported that Square, the payment company founded by Jack Dorsey, announced on Monday that it has begun automatically enabling Bitcoin payment functionality for millions of eligible small merchants in the United States, without requiring additional setup from the merchants. Transactions are automatically converted to dollars at checkout, allowing merchants to avoid the risks associated with Bitcoin price volatility, and there is no need to adjust custody or accounting processes. This feature will be free of processing fees until 2026.

[Square Automatically Enables Bitcoin Payment for Millions of U.S. Merchants]On March 31, CoinDesk reported that Square, the payment company founded by Jack Dorsey, announced on Monday that it has begun automatically enabling Bitcoin payment functionality for millions of eligible small merchants in the United States, without requiring additional setup from the merchants. Transactions are automatically converted to dollars at checkout, allowing merchants to avoid the risks associated with Bitcoin price volatility, and there is no need to adjust custody or accounting processes. This feature will be free of processing fees until 2026.

Square Automatically Enables Bitcoin Payment for Millions of U.S. Merchants

On March 31, Wang Chun, co-founder of F2Pool, stated, "In 2015, I purchased an apartment in Naklua, North Pattaya for 2900 bitcoins. This was the first property I ever owned. While many Chinese miners were still celebrating the early prosperity of the crypto market and had not yet faced the subsequent regulatory crackdowns, I experienced true freedom for the first time in Pattaya. It was also here that I personally built and launched our Zcash mining pool. Yesterday, I sold this apartment for 7 bitcoins."

[Wang Chun: Sold Pattaya Apartment Purchased for 2900 BTC in 2015 for 7 BTC]On March 31, Wang Chun, co-founder of F2Pool, stated, "In 2015, I purchased an apartment in Naklua, North Pattaya for 2900 bitcoins. This was the first property I ever owned. While many Chinese miners were still celebrating the early prosperity of the crypto market and had not yet faced the subsequent regulatory crackdowns, I experienced true freedom for the first time in Pattaya. It was also here that I personally built and launched our Zcash mining pool. Yesterday, I sold this apartment for 7 bitcoins."

Wang Chun: Sold Pattaya Apartment Purchased for 2900 BTC in 2015 for 7 BTC

Many start-ups in the cryptocurrency industry have faced financing difficulties over the past year. In response, Erik Svenson, co-founder and CFO of blockchain infrastructure company Blockstream, said, "I think investment in cryptocurrencies peaked in early last year. The Bitcoin track itself has always been a capital-deficient area. We decided not to issue our own tokens very early on. We didn't conduct an ICO like many projects, so we've always relied on more traditional venture capital."

[Co-Founder of Blockstream: Decided Not To Issue Coins Very Early]Many start-ups in the cryptocurrency industry have faced financing difficulties over the past year. In response, Erik Svenson, co-founder and CFO of blockchain infrastructure company Blockstream, said, "I think investment in cryptocurrencies peaked in early last year. The Bitcoin track itself has always been a capital-deficient area. We decided not to issue our own tokens very early on. We didn't conduct an ICO like many projects, so we've always relied on more traditional venture capital."

Co-Founder of Blockstream: Decided Not To Issue Coins Very Early

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