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Average US gas prices rise to $4 for the first time since August 2022
#USStockFuturesTurnHigher

Today, Google Research published a paper on quantum computers, and it's really bad.
First of all, Google now thinks it would only take 500,000 qubits to crack crypto.
Earlier everyone thought it would be 1M, which means 20x less.
But this is just the tip of the iceberg.
Before today, everyone thought that quantum attacks would take months.
This means transactions are safe, and 1/3 of BTC are at risk
Google claims that a quantum computer could crack private keys in just 9 MINUTES.
This is a minute less than Bitcoin's average block time.
And this isn't just limited to BTC.
The research says that

According to CryptoQuant's report dated March 25th, Strategy has become the main driver of reserve demand, purchasing approximately 45,000 BTC in the last 30 days. This stands out as the fastest growth rate in about a year. The company's $BTC holdings represent approximately 76% of all companies holding reserves. On the other hand, purchases by companies other than Strategy have dropped sharply. These companies purchased only about $1,000 worth of BTC. This represents a 99% decrease compared to the peak and accounts for only 2% of the total. New demand has almost completely run out. The numbe

A Polymarket trader turned $676 into $67,000 in seconds by capitalizing on a UFC announcer's mistake.
Bruce Buffer briefly called the wrong winner, sending Tyrell Fortune's shares to one cent before the error was corrected

Digital asset funds saw $414M in outflows, the first in 5 weeks, as Iran tensions and rate hike fears hit sentiment.
#USIranWarMayEscalateToGroundWar

Crypto Fear & Greed Index has been in fear zone for 70+ days, currently at 8 signaling extreme fear.

Short interest in the Russell 3000 hits highest level in over 15 years, per Barchart.
#stocks

Trump said the U.S. is holding serious talks with a "new and more reasonable" administration to end military operations in Iran. He stated that significant progress has been made in the talks. However, he indicated that Iran would be targeted again if an agreement is not reached. He said that if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened to trade soon, Iran's energy facilities, oil wells, and Harg Island will be struck. Trump argued that this would be retaliation for the deaths of U.S. soldiers and others.
#OilPricesRise
#USIranWarMayEscalateToGroundWar

On March 6th, a trader created a new wallet, withdrew $1.5 million from the exchange, and began trading war-related headlines on Polymarket.
The headlines he traded included scenarios such as "the fall of the Iranian regime" and "US forces entering Iran." According to current data, the investor's losses have exceeded $650,000.
#USIranWarMayEscalateToGroundWar

Foreign central banks now hold more #gold than US Treasuries for the first time in almost 30 years
$XAU

Spot #gold falls below $5,100/ oz and silver falls below $78/oz despite rapidly rising global uncertainty.
#Silver prices are down -$20/oz, or -21%, in 24 hours.
$XAU $XAG

An $ETH whale deposited 82K $ETH to Binance with total deposits over $1.35B in one year.

Polymarket odds show an 82% chance of a US government shutdown this Saturday as last-minute funding talks continue

Nearly $100,000,000 was wagered on Fed Chair market, Kalshi traders priced Kevin Warsh at 75% before Trump announcement.
#FedKeepsRatesUnchanged