Author: John Smith

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Bitcoin price has fallen over 30% from its yearly high, largely impacted by geopolitical and economic concerns that deteriorated investor appetite for risk assets. Summary Bitcoin price has dropped over 30% from its yearly high amid geopolitical tensions and persistent macroeconomic pressure weighing on risk assets. Bernstein analysts expect market weakness to persist until Q1 earnings, with crypto-linked stocks down sharply but potentially nearing a bottom. Bearish technical indicators point to further downside risk toward $60,000, while a move above $69,000 could signal a shift in momentum. After rallying nearly 12% to a yearly high of $97,538 on Jan. 15,…

Solana price fell 13% over the past week after confirming a bearish pattern on the charts. Will it experience a steeper decline ahead as institutional investors seem to be backing away from the asset? Summary Solana price dropped over 13% in a week after confirming a bearish flag pattern, signaling potential continuation of the downtrend. Institutional outflows from Solana ETFs and derivatives-driven liquidations have added to selling pressure, weakening investor sentiment. Technical indicators point to further downside risk toward $67, with a break below $80 likely to accelerate losses. According to data from crypto.news, Solana (SOL) price fell 13.5% from…