Author: James Wilson
The US Department of Labor has advanced a proposal that could allow cryptocurrencies and other alternative assets to be included in 401(k) retirement plans, bringing digital assets closer to mainstream retirement investing. Summary The US Labor Department has proposed a rule to allow crypto and alternative assets in 401k retirement plans. The framework has set out six key criteria to guide fiduciaries when selecting such investments. The change could open access to retirement capital and increase institutional participation in crypto markets. The proposal, published in the Federal Register under the title “Fiduciary Duties In Selecting Designated Investment Alternatives,” has entered…
Ontology’s ONT jumps over 20% as traders bet its decentralized identity stack could benefit from the EU’s eIDAS 2.0 rollout of digital ID wallets to 450M citizens. Summary Ontology’s ONT token has surged more than 20% today, extending a week that saw an intraday jump of up to 55% as EU eIDAS 2.0 headlines hit the market. ONT, a decentralized identity and data infrastructure token, traded between roughly $0.0568 and $0.0959 over the last 24 hours, with its price now around $0.07. The move comes as the EU confirms eIDAS 2.0 digital identity wallets will roll out to more than…
Vine Coin (VINE) has surged 86% on renewed “AI Vine” speculation tied to Elon Musk, with volume spiking and the meme coin still trading in overbought territory. Summary Vine Coin (VINE) has jumped about 86% in 24 hours, with roughly $748M in trading volume tied to renewed speculation over an AI‑powered Vine revival on X. CoinGecko and CoinCodex data show VINE trading near $0.0153, with the market still highly speculative and technicals flashing overbought conditions. The move revives memories of July 2025, when an Elon Musk tweet helped trigger a 350–400% weekly surge and around $9.4M in short liquidations, according…
Bitfinex Alpha says weakening demand, macro headwinds and a turn in spot ETF flows now “dominate” Bitcoin’s price path as it drifts back toward its monthly open. Summary Bitfinex says bitcoin’s direction is increasingly driven by spot ETF capital flows as demand weakens and macro headwinds build. After failing to break range highs, bitcoin has slipped back toward its monthly open, with recent upside “driven more by short liquidations than spot buying.” Continuous net outflows from bitcoin ETFs show institutions “actively de‑risking,” slowing the market’s capacity to absorb sell pressure, Bitfinex Alpha argues. Bitcoin’s (BTC) next big move will hinge…
SoSoValue data show listed companies bought just $70K of bitcoin last week, a 99.93% drop, with only BHODL adding 1 BTC as majors sat out. Summary Publicly listed companies bought just $70,000 worth of bitcoin last week, a 99.93% drop from the prior week, according to SoSoValue. Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) and Japan’s Metaplanet both reported zero new purchases, while UK firm BHODL was the only disclosed buyer at $72,832 for 1 BTC. Despite the pause, listed companies still hold 1,023,333 BTC worth about $6.939 billion, or 5.1% of bitcoin’s circulating market value. Bitcoin’s (BTC) once‑relentless corporate accumulation has effectively stalled,…
Ex-Blackstone staffers raised $25M for Valinor, a startup using smart contracts to move private credit workflows on-chain and lend first to crypto firms. Summary On-chain private credit startup Valinor has closed a $25 million seed round led by Castle Island Ventures, according to Fortune. The firm, founded by ex-Blackstone private credit staff, wants to replace spreadsheet-based workflows with smart contracts that automate fund routing and loan execution. Valinor has already originated loans to several fintech and crypto companies and plans to expand its book, client base and six-person team with the new capital. Valinor, an on-chain private credit startup co-founded…
Bitmine Immersion Technologies has lifted its ether holdings to 4.73M ETH, staking $6.3B at a $2,005 reference price as it doubles down on Ethereum’s yield. Summary Ethereum treasury firm Bitmine Immersion Technologies added 71,179 ETH last week, lifting its holdings to about 4.73 million ETH. The company now stakes 3,142,643 ETH, worth roughly $6.3 billion at a reference price of $2,005 per ETH. Bitmine also holds 197 BTC plus equity stakes of $102 million in Eightco Holdings and $200 million in Beast Industries. Ethereum treasury company Bitmine Immersion Technologies has quietly become one of the largest known ether holders in…
core’s price collapsed 48% in a day as $96m in trading volume briefly topped its market cap, raising doubts over capitulation versus structural failure. Summary Core’s CORE price has dropped 48% in 24 hours, with $96M in trading volume exceeding its entire market cap. The volume‑to‑market‑cap ratio of 1.257x points to heavy institutional selling or leveraged liquidations. CORE has slid to around rank #562 by market value, triggering community debate over capitulation versus structural failure. Core’s CORE price, a Bitcoin‑aligned Layer‑2 asset, has suffered a brutal 48% price drop in the past 24 hours, in a move so violent that…
The ECB now accepts tokenized securities as collateral, lifting DLT into its toolkit while X erupts over Axiology’s XRP Ledger roots and “no XRP” disclaimer. Summary The European Central Bank now accepts DLT‑issued tokenized securities as collateral for Eurosystem credit operations, effective March 30, 2026. Axiology, one of the first eligible platforms, is built on XRP Ledger open‑source code, but the ECB says this does not mean it uses public XRP. The distinction has split Crypto X, with XRP supporters trying to frame the move as de facto XRP adoption while critics push back. The European Central Bank has started…
Roughly $46.9M in ZORA, KMNO, OP and SUI unlocks are hitting thin markets this week, with SUI’s $37.2M tranche posing the biggest short‑term risk. Summary Around $46.9M worth of Zora, Kamino, Optimism and Sui tokens are unlocking into already fragile market conditions. Sui’s $37.2M unlock is the largest, while Zora, Kamino and Optimism releases range from 1.55% to 3.70% of supply. The batch underscores how token unlock schedules can drive short‑term volatility across DeFi and L1 ecosystems. A fresh wave of token unlocks hitting Zora, Kamino, Optimism and Sui this week is adding tens of millions of dollars in potential…