Robinhood Markets, Inc. announces a significant expansion of its stock buyback 
initiative to return capital to shareholders over the next three years. The 
Robinhood Markets, Inc. (HOOD) Board of Directors authorizes a new $1.5 
billion share repurchase program as of March 2026. This move follows previous 
buyback authorizations from May 2024 and April 2025, adding […]

Robinhood Board of Directors Authorizes New $1.5 Billion Share Repurchase Program

Iran told the International Maritime Organization this week that non-hostile 
ships could pass through the Strait of Hormuz. That single statement was 
enough to send Bitcoin back above $70,000 — a level it had been struggling to 
hold as tensions between Washington and Tehran kept traders on edge. Related 
Reading: Shiba Inu Flirts With $0.0000052 Support As Exchange Supply Swells A 
Volatile 48 Hours For Bitcoin The ride up was not smooth. For roughly two 
days, Bitcoin whipsawed as headlines shifted by the hour. US President Donald 
Trump threatened to bomb Iranian power plants. Then he didn&#8217;t. Reports 
surfaced of possible peace talks. Tehran denied them. Each headline moved the 
price. By the time Washington&#8217;s formal 15-point proposal leaked through 
regional media, Bitcoin had climbed to $71,100 — up just 0.3% in 24 hours, but 
the direction mattered more than the number. Announces a Truce to Stop the War 
with Iran Trump surprises the world with a tweet that flips the table! 
President Donald Trump has suddenly announced a 5-day truce in exchange for 
negotiations toward a comprehensive solution with Iran. He stated that there 
were &#8220;good and… pic.twitter.com/nrln9EysTo — khaled mahmoued 
(@khaledmahmoued1) March 23, 2026 The broader market felt it too. WTI crude 
dropped 5.31% to $87.44 a barrel. Brent crude fell 6.06% to just under $100. 
Gold rose 2.50% to $4,586. Risk assets and safe havens moved in opposite 
directions, and Bitcoin sat somewhere in between — part speculative bet, part 
hedge, depending on who was buying. The Proposal That Moved Prices Washington 
delivered its offer through Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Pakistan&#8217;s Chief of 
Army Staff, who served as the go-between. The plan covers 15 points. According 
to reports, it asks Iran to shut down its key nuclear facilities — Natanz, 
Isfahan, and Fordow — halt further uranium enrichment, and eventually hand 
existing stockpiles over to the International Atomic Energy Agency. In return, 
all active sanctions would be lifted with a written guarantee against 
reimposition. The US has also offered to help Iran develop civilian nuclear 
power plants for electricity generation. For crypto traders, the details 
mattered less than the signal. A potential end to the conflict meant lower oil 
prices, easing inflation pressure, and more appetite for risk. Bitcoin 
responded accordingly. Tehran&#8217;s Denial Keeps The Market Guessing Iran&#8217;s 
government has refused to acknowledge any negotiations are taking place. 
Missile strikes linked to Tehran and its allied forces have continued even as 
the proposal circulates. Related Reading: Bitcoin Shorts Squeezed Out $44M As 
Spot Demand Stays Weak That contradiction — a goodwill gesture at the Strait 
of Hormuz alongside ongoing military action — has left markets in a holding 
pattern. Bitcoin holding above $70,000 reflects cautious optimism, not 
conviction. One firm rejection from Tehran could unwind the move fast. Traders 
are watching every statement out of Iran closely, knowing the next headline 
could push prices in either direction. Featured image from Unsplash, chart 
from TradingView

Bitcoin Claws Back $71,000 As US-Iran Truce Talks Shake Markets

Ripple and Unloq test RLUSD in Singapore&#8217;s BLOOM sandbox to automate trade 
payments and settlement on the XRP Ledger for firms in Singapore.

Ripple expands RLUSD push with Singapore BLOOM test

Ripple joined the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s BLOOM initiative with 
Unloq to test RLUSD and XRPL for programmable cross-border trade settlement in 
Singapore.

Ripple joins Singapore sandbox to test RLUSD in trade finance

Enlivex raised $21 million in debt financing to buy more RAIN tokens, extend 
its option through 2027, and launch a $20 million buyback plan.

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