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Apple slices and yogurt peanut butter dip. Mix nonfat vanilla Greek yogurt with peanut or almond butter to make a dip that’s perfect for apple slices. Consider adding grapes or raisins for an extra kick of energy.
Heart-healthy cereal. Pour yourself a serving of whole-grain cereal mixed with uncooked oatmeal, slivered almonds and chopped dates. Add low-fat milk or almond milk and you’re good to go.
Half of a lean protein sandwich on whole-wheat bread. Make yourself a sandwich with chicken, turkey or lean roast beef on whole-wheat bread for a great mix of carbs and protein. Veggies like lettuce, tomato or spinach will add nutrients.
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Yesterday, El Salvador’s National Commission of Digital Assets (CNAD) met with staff members from the SEC’s Crypto Task Force. They sketched out plans for a cross-border “regulatory sandbox” for crypto.
This plan involves two pilot programs, each costing less than $10,000, where a US-based broker would partner with a Salvadoran tokenization firm. The plan is tailored to give data on the Task Force’s top regulatory priorities.
Will El Salvador Partner with The SEC?
The SEC’s meeting with CNAD discussed plans for El Salvador, as recorded in a log on the Commission’s site. In the meeting, the parties explicitly discussed priorities in line with Commissioner Hester Peirce’s initial statement announcing the Crypto Task Force.
Of four stated goals, the notion of a “cross-border sandbox” was listed first.
“This initiative offers the SEC Crypto Task Force a live, real-world case study to evaluate streamlined regulatory approaches for digital assets—an opportunity to observe and refine frameworks that could enhance US market innovation. A key lesson from El Salvador’s experience is the transformative potential of tokenization, particularly in real estate,” it claimed.
This sandbox will take the form of a pilot program with two scenarios, each costing $10,000 or less.
In Scenario 1, a US-based real estate broker will partner with a Salvadoran tokenization firm. They will enable investors to purchase tokenized shares of a piece of property.
Scenario 2 tests these firms’ ability to raise capital by selling tokenized shares, using this capital to actually launch a project. It doesn’t specify the project in question, but this scenario doesn’t mention real estate in any capacity.
Both these endeavors will give the SEC valuable data on joint business ventures in El Salvador.
Representatives from El Salvador and the SEC were joined by Erica Perkin, a lawyer specializing in digital asset consulting, and Heather Shemilt, a former partner at Goldman Sachs.
According to the document, participants discussed these proposals, but it doesn’t seem like they actually reached a binding agreement.
The Task Force only sent some of its staff to this meeting, no Commissioners were actually present. Still, this partnership with El Salvador could give the SEC a lot of useful insights.
This plan offers a low-cost way to gather hard data on half of the Task Force’s highest priorities, which seems like a valuable opportunity.
Crypto whales are making quiet moves in Ethereum (ETH) and Optimism (OP), while accumulation remains stagnant—or even negative—across most other major coins. Between April 4 and 6, both ETH and OP saw a notable increase in large wallet holders despite a harsh market correction.
This behavior often signals early confidence from institutional players, hinting at potential reversals ahead. With ETH nearing $1,400 and OP trading at three-year lows, the next few days could be pivotal if whale accumulation translates into renewed bullish momentum.
Ethereum (ETH)
Between April 5 and April 6, crypto whales accumulated ETH. The number of Ethereum whale wallets—those holding between 1,000 and 10,000 ETH—increased from 5,340 to 5,388, signaling a quiet accumulation phase during the broader market correction.
Tracking these large holders is crucial, as their behavior often precedes major market moves; when whales accumulate, it can indicate growing confidence in the asset’s long-term value and hint at a potential trend reversal.
Number of Addresses Holding Between 1,000 and 10,000 ETH. Source: Santiment.
However, the recent uptick in whale activity suggests some optimism beneath the surface. If momentum shifts and ETH manages to reclaim $1,748, it could rise further toward $1,938 and, with a strong enough rally, even retest the $2,000 mark—restoring a key psychological and technical level for bulls.
Optimism (OP)
The number of Optimism whale wallets—holding between 10,000 and 1,000,000 OP—rose from 4,138 on April 4 to 4,151 on April 6, suggesting that large holders are accumulating despite the ongoing market correction.
This increase in whale activity may indicate long-term confidence in the project, even as the broader market faces heavy selling pressure.
In periods of uncertainty like now, such accumulation can be an early sign of a potential price reversal, as institutional or high-net-worth investors often act ahead of retail sentiment.
Number of Addresses Holding Between 10,000 and 1,000,000 OP. Source: Santiment.
Currently trading near its lowest levels in nearly three years, OP is under significant downward pressure. If the correction persists, the token could break below the $0.50 support level.
However, if the recent whale accumulation reflects a shift in momentum, OP could rebound to test resistance at $0.65.
A breakout from that level may open the path toward $0.77 and, in a stronger recovery, even retest $0.84.
Bitcoin bull market momentum is due to return, but a “cooling off period” of up to three months may come first, Timothy Peterson says as he reveals a new BTC price floor.
Bitcoin has a 95% chance of staying above $69,000 forever, a classic BTC price forecasting tool says.
In a post to X on March 4, network economist Timothy Peterson revealed a new floor level from the “Lowest Price Forward” metric.
Bitcoin (BTC) remains highly sensitive to geopolitical decisions in 2025, last week hitting its lowest levels since November last year.
