by Benzinga | April 1, 2026 10:31 pm | Crypto News
A new U.S. Labor Department rule could allow 401(k) retirement plans to include alternative investments such as cryptocurrencies, real estate and private market assets, potentially opening the door for assets like Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH)...
by Benzinga | April 1, 2026 10:31 pm | Crypto News
Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr warned Tuesday that stablecoins present money laundering and financial stability risks, citing a “long and painful history of private money created with insufficient safeguards” as stablecoin issues stall progress on the Clarity...
by Benzinga | April 1, 2026 7:32 pm | Crypto News
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) and XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) are trading within narrow ranges as crypto markets remain uncertain, with no clear confirmation of a trend reversal. Short Term Bounce, Overall Weak Momentum In a March 31 podcast, trader...
by Benzinga | April 1, 2026 6:50 pm | Crypto News
Ripple Labs signed five major partnerships in February alone and grew RLUSD stablecoin to $1.56 billion market cap, yet XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) still crashed 40% from $2.40 to $1.35 as institutional deals failed to translate into token demand. The January Launch Ripple...
by Benzinga | April 1, 2026 6:49 pm | Crypto News
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) fell 23.8% in Q1 2026, the worst first-quarter performance since 2018, despite U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recording $1.32 billion in net inflows during March after four consecutive months of outflows. The Six-Month Slide Bitcoin closed Q1 at $66,619...
by Benzinga | April 1, 2026 6:46 pm | Crypto News
Bitcoin rose to $68,000 as market sentiment improved and institutional interest strengthened; liquidations stand at $327.67 million over the past 24 hours. Bitcoin ETFs saw $117.3 million in net inflows on Tuesday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $31.2 million in net...
by Benzinga | April 1, 2026 6:46 pm | Crypto News
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is trading within a range that mirrors past market structures, though the outcome may not follow the same path, according to trader Trader Mayne. Temporary Bullish, Overall Bearish Bias In a March 31 podcast, Mayne said Bitcoin could see a...
by Benzinga | April 1, 2026 3:55 pm | Crypto News
Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) strongly endorsed the Clarity Act on Tuesday, noting that decentralized finance developers will face far less regulatory uncertainty after the bill becomes law. DeFi Industry Will Have ‘Safe Harbor’ In an X post, Lummis dubbed the Clarity...
by Benzinga | April 1, 2026 3:55 pm | Crypto News
North Korean hackers allegedly hit U.S. firms in supply-chain attacks to steal cryptocurrency for the regime’s nuclear funding, according to a report published Tuesday. Are North Korean Hackers Chasing Crypto? The hackers reportedly targeted Axios, a software program...
by Benzinga | April 1, 2026 1:20 pm | Crypto News
Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) tried to prank unsuspecting folks on social media for April Fools’ Day. We’re telling you early, so you don’t get tricked and look dumb later. Dogecoin Without Shiba Inu? The official X handle of Dogecoin went full satire mode with a fake...
by Benzinga | April 1, 2026 1:19 pm | Crypto News
Venture capitalist Chamath Palihapitiya urged the cryptocurrency community on Tuesday to prepare for potential quantum threats to Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) after Google’s latest study signaled it may be closer to reality than previously thought. Google Study Raised...
by Benzinga | April 1, 2026 1:17 pm | Crypto News
Asset management firm CoinShares is preparing for its Nasdaq trading debut on Wednesday, following a successful joint merger. What You Need To Know CoinShares announced in a press release that it is merging with Vine Hill Capital Investment Corp. (NASDAQ:VCIC) and...
by Benzinga | April 1, 2026 10:25 am | Crypto News
Cryptocurrency bettors remain unconvinced that vessel traffic in the Strait of Hormuz will return to normal by the end of the month despite President Donald Trump hinting at winding down the Iran campaign. Will Normalcy Return To Global Oil Trade? Polygon (CRYPTO:...
by Benzinga | April 1, 2026 8:15 am | Crypto News
Leading cryptocurrencies climbed alongside stocks on Tuesday after President Donald Trump said the military campaign against Iran could end soon, even if the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed. Cryptocurrency 24-Hour Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 9:15 p.m. EDT)...
by Benzinga | April 1, 2026 4:07 am | Crypto News
The Department of Labor (DOL) has issued a proposed regulation that would allow retirement plans to include investments in alternative assets, specifically cryptocurrencies and private markets. “The overarching goal of the proposed regulation is to alleviate...
by Benzinga | April 1, 2026 2:16 am | Crypto News
Bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies regained some losses on Tuesday after Iran signaled a willingness to pursue peace talks. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $67,813.58 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,097.47 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $82.54 XRP (CRYPTO:...
by Benzinga | April 1, 2026 2:15 am | Crypto News
Google has warned that advances in quantum computing could eventually break the elliptic curve cryptography that secures cryptocurrencies. New research suggests these systems may be compromised with fewer resources than previously thought. Rising Quantum Concerns...
by Benzinga | April 1, 2026 1:11 am | Crypto News
Bitcoin’s (CRYPTO: BTC) movement within a tight trading range is raising questions about whether its traditional four-year cycle remains intact or is gradually fading amid rising institutional participation. Cycle Debate Intensifies In an X.com post on March 31,...
by Benzinga | March 31, 2026 11:20 pm | Crypto News
Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) saw its stock price slide before heading back up during Tuesday’s trading session. • What is MSTR stock doing now? Bitcoin Remains Relatively Flat Strategy shares seesawing comes as Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) shows minimal volatility. The...
by Benzinga | March 31, 2026 11:19 pm | Crypto News
Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) is trapped in a tightening wedge between $0.088-$0.095, while Shiba Inu’s (CRYPTO: SHIB) burn rate surged 945% in 24 hours with over 3.1 million tokens permanently removed. Dogecoin’s Wedge Compression Dogecoin is forming a converging...
