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The U.S. Department of Labor has proposed new regulations that would make it easier for 401(k) retirement plans to include alternative assets such as cryptocurrencies, to reflect the modern investment environment. Supporters believe this move can increase portfolio diversification, while opponents worry it could hurt working-class people. The rules are still in the public comment phase and their final form has not yet been determined.

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure On-chain data shows the Bitcoin mining Hashrate has seen a notable jump since the mid-March lows, a sign that miners have been coming back. Bitcoin Hashrate Has Retraced Much Of The Earlier

The primary cryptocurrency has experienced significant volatility lately, mainly due to the geopolitical tension caused by the war in the Middle East. One popular analyst described the current price area as a “no-trade zone,” arguing that a clear move in either direction will depend on how BTC

Next week will see significant crypto token unlocks, led by Sui ($SUI) unlocking $47.19M in tokens. Other notable unlocks include Definitive ($EDGE) and Audiera ($BEAT), impacting market caps and token supplies across various projects.

Bitcoin rebounded to above $67,000 on March 31, mainly driven by signals from U.S.-Iran diplomacy and the Federal Reserve’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged. Market sentiment temporarily improved, but Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized that the lack of direct negotiations could limit the rebound. The potential impact of the Strait of Hormuz toll bill on supply chains could push up oil prices and put pressure on the market, so it is important to closely monitor future price movements.

_RedotPay secures ISO 27001 certification, strengthening crypto security, compliance, and stablecoin payment trust._ RedotPay has secured ISO/IEC 27001 certification, marking a major security milestone for the crypto payments firm.  The company shared the update through its official social media c

A key misunderstanding around XRP is being clarified in a way that reframes its upside, showing that higher prices can enhance payment efficiency, strengthen liquidity dynamics, and position the asset more competitively for large-scale global transactions. XRP Price Efficiency Liquidity

It could be more than a year before Bitcoin regains its all-time high of $126,100, recorded in October last year, according to veteran trader Peter Brandt. “I do not see a new price high in 2026,” Brandt told Cointelegraph. “Not until maybe the second quarter of 2027,” he said, though he also

Although bitcoin has already dumped by over 50% from its all-time high of over $126,000 marked in October to a multi-year low of $60,000, the asset’s troubles might not be over, warned Merlijn The Trader. The popular analyst indicated that the “most dangerous bitcoin pattern just completed phase

A recent look at activity in the AI crypto sector shows a big increase in user engagement. Several projects saw a lot of interaction over 24 hours. Data from Phoenix Group and LunarCrush shows community support is driving visibility and sentiment for AI tokens. TOP AI PROJECTS BY SOCIAL

_Bitcoin death cross signals late-stage capitulation, with $30K–$40K range emerging as potential macro bottom zone._ After another major sell-off, Bitcoin traders are watching a specific technical event on the 3-day chart for clues about the next macro bottom. Analyst Ali Martinez points to a

_Ethereum fell 32.8% in Q1 despite record network usage as liquidations, L2 shifts, and macro fears pressured ETH._ Ethereum ended the first quarter of 2026 with a sharp 32.8% loss, even as on-chain activity reached record highs.  Data shared by CryptoRank showed the contrast clearly. March

[PRESS RELEASE – George Town, British Virgin Islands, March 17th, 2026] Aster, a privacy-focused trading ecosystem backed by YZi Labs, today announced the official launch of Aster Chain Mainnet. This purpose-built Layer 1 blockchain is designed to dismantle the “transparency trap” of modern DeFi, o

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure As Bitcoin (BTC) trades below $70,000 following its latest decline, a crypto analyst is watching for a potential market bottom. His analysis suggests that a price floor could be near, as bearish

Grayscale called it the “dawn of the institutional era.” Bitwise predicted Bitcoin will break its four-year cycle and set new all-time highs. Bitcoin Suisse published a scenario where Bitcoin approaches $180,000 and Ethereum reaches $8,000 on the back of Fed rate cuts and accelerating institutiona

A new collaborative framework proposed by developers from Gnosis and Zisk, with support from the Ethereum Foundation, aims to knit Ethereum’s sprawling layer-2 ecosystem into a more cohesive execution fabric. The initiative, dubbed the Ethereum Economic Zone (EEZ), envisions cross-rollup

[PRESS RELEASE – Tel Aviv, Israel, March 18th, 2026] Today, Playnance has officially launched GCOIN trading, marking a significant milestone in the expansion of its Web3 entertainment ecosystem. The token is now live on MEXC, with GCOIN/USDT trading opening on March 18, 2026, at 13:00 UTC