Category: crypto

The US Department of Labor is considering a rule that would allow cryptocurrencies and alternative assets to be included in 401(k) retirement plans. The proposal includes guidelines for fiduciaries when selecting these investments, potentially opening up retirement capital to digital assets and increasing institutional participation in crypto markets.

Republican senators Cassidy and Lummis introduced the Mined in America Act to promote domestic Bitcoin mining hardware and establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. The bill requires certified mining facilities to use U.S.-manufactured equipment, addressing concerns about China’s dominance in the mining sector and recent shipment delays.

Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority has introduced a new framework for crypto exchange-traded derivatives, outlining rules for providers on risk controls, disclosures, and intervention powers during market stress or misconduct. The framework aims to ensure responsible trading while building confidence in Dubai’s virtual asset ecosystem. Other countries have banned or restricted crypto derivatives due to…

KuCoin’s parent company has agreed to pay a $500,000 civil penalty for operating an unregistered offshore commodities exchange. The settlement with the CFTC includes no admission of guilt, and cooperation with investigators led to no requirement for profit disgorgement. Kraken is also facing restrictions in the U.S. for similar violations.

Regulatory pressure on the SEC has increased due to its decision to drop the Justin Sun case right before the enforcement chief, Margaret Ryan, left. Lawmakers are questioning possible political influence, especially regarding Trump-related crypto ventures. Senators Blumenthal and Warren are seeking SEC records on enforcement decisions and internal communications since January 2025.

Nearly half of Pump.fun traders lost money in March 2026 as revealed by viral on-chain data. Around 96% of wallets either suffered losses or made less than $500 in profits from trading memecoins. This led Pump.fun to lock creator fee redirects to prevent abuse and address criticism over retail losses.

Core’s price has dropped by 48% in a day with trading volume exceeding its market cap, sparking debates about capitulation versus structural failure. The volume-to-market-cap ratio suggests heavy institutional selling or leveraged liquidations. CORE has fallen to rank #562 in market value, raising concerns about the project’s future.

Bitmine Immersion Technologies has increased its ether holdings to 4.73 million ETH, staking $6.3 billion at a reference price of $2,005 per ETH. The company added 71,179 ETH last week and also holds 197 BTC, plus equity stakes in Eightco Holdings and Beast Industries. This move is seen as a strategic bet on Ethereum’s yield-bearing…

Publicly listed companies only bought $70,000 worth of bitcoin last week, a 99.93% drop from the previous week. Only one company, BHODL, added 1 BTC. Despite this, listed companies still hold over 1 million BTC. Major companies like Strategy and Metaplanet did not make any new purchases, signaling a slowdown in corporate accumulation of bitcoin.

Valinor, a startup founded by ex-Blackstone employees, has raised $25 million to move private credit workflows onto public blockchains using smart contracts. The funding will be used to expand the loan book, customer base, and team. The company has already originated loans to fintech and crypto firms, aiming to improve efficiency and transparency in lending.