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Bitcoin’s hashrate has declined around 4% year-to-date, marking its first first-quarter drop in six years as mining economics weaken.

Digital asset infrastructure firm BitGo has expanded its Canton Coin services to include trading and onchain settlement, adding to its existing custody offering.

Global payments firm Nium has launched a platform enabling businesses to issue stablecoin-funded cards across Visa and Mastercard networks, allowing digital dollar balances to be spent at merchants.

US Senators Bill Cassidy and Cynthia Lummis introduced legislation to support domestic Bitcoin mining and reduce reliance on foreign-linked infrastructure.

The US Department of Labor has proposed a rule that could allow cryptocurrencies and other alternative assets into 401(k) retirement plans, potentially opening trillions of dollars in capital to digital assets.

Veteran trader Peter Brandt said Bitcoin is unlikely to reach a new all-time high in 2026, suggesting the next peak may not arrive until the second quarter of 2027.

Dozens of Democrats urged US regulators to warn federal employees against insider trading on prediction markets following reports of suspicious bets tied to government actions.

Bitcoin held the $65,200 level and rebounded to $67,402 after falling to $65,112 on Monday, marking its weakest point since the February selloff linked to the Iran war escalation.

Bitcoin continues to trade within a defined range between $65,000 and $70,000 after facing rejection near the $76,000 level.

The Ethereum Foundation has staked approximately $46.2 million worth of ETH in its largest single deposit to date, according to on-chain data.

Ripple researchers have proposed a new protocol to enable privacy-preserving transfers on the XRP Ledger, targeting institutional adoption and regulated use cases.

Goldman Sachs said crypto-linked equities appear selectively attractive after falling 46% from their October 2025 peak, suggesting valuations may be nearing cycle lows.