Daily Crypto Roundup: Bitcoin Holds During Iran War | $458M ETF Inflows Return | Trump Mining Expansion | Japan Blockchain Move | AI Agents & Crypto

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Bitcoin is attempting to hold its ground near $68,000 while global stock markets slide amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. But while traditional markets react to geopolitical uncertainty, the crypto industry is quietly seeing major developments across institutions, infrastructure, and technology.In this episode of the **Daily Crypto Roundup**, we break down the return of institutional demand after **$458 million flowed into Bitcoin ETFs in a single day**, signalling that major investors may be buying the dip despite global market volatility.We also explore the expansion of **Eric Trump’s American Bitcoin mining company**, which just added over **11,000 new ASIC miners**, increasing its Bitcoin mining capacity by 12% and reinforcing the long-term infrastructure being built around the network.Meanwhile, the **Bank of Japan is expanding a blockchain settlement sandbox** as it approaches a crucial 2026 decision on whether to launch a digital yen, showing how central banks are increasingly experimenting with blockchain technology.Finally, we examine a major prediction from the co-founder of **NEAR Protocol**, who says that **AI agents could become the primary users of blockchain**, potentially creating a machine-driven digital economy where autonomous software systems transact using crypto.Today’s episode connects the dots between geopolitics, institutional capital flows, mining expansion, central bank experimentation, and the emerging intersection of artificial intelligence and blockchain.**Topics covered:**• Bitcoin price holding during global market turmoil• $458M Bitcoin ETF inflows led by BlackRock and Fidelity• Trump-linked mining company expanding capacity• Bank of Japan blockchain settlement experiments• AI agents becoming future blockchain users• What this means for the long-term crypto marketFollow the show for daily crypto news, market analysis, and deep dives into the biggest stories shaping the future of Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Solana, and the global crypto industry.Drop your thoughts in the comments, smash follow, and **we will see you at the top.**