InstitutionalNew Hampshire Issues First $100M Bitcoin-Backed Bond - Moody's Rates Ba2
New Hampshire issues the first-ever $100M municipal bond backed by Bitcoin. Moody's assigns Ba2 rating - crypto enters the traditional bond market.
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MiningMined in America Act: US to codify Bitcoin strategic reserve
Senators Lummis and Cassidy introduce the Mined in America Act to boost domestic Bitcoin mining and codify the strategic Bitcoin reserve into federal law.
RegulationBitcoin in 401(k) - US Opens Retirement Market to Crypto
The US Department of Labor proposed a rule to allow crypto in 401(k) retirement plans. The $10.1 trillion market may open to Bitcoin and Ethereum.
MarketsBitcoin Fell 23% in Q1 2026 - Worst Quarter Since 2018
Bitcoin lost 23% in Q1 2026, its worst quarter since 2018. ETFs attracted $18.7B despite the drop. Ethereum fell 32%. Full Q1 recap.
AltcoinsOver 40% of altcoins near all-time lows
Over 40% of altcoins are trading near all-time lows. Market cap fell from $1.19T to $719B - the worst reading in the current cycle, exceeding even FTX.
DeFiAave V4 Goes Live on Ethereum - Real-World Credit Markets
Aave V4 is live on Ethereum with hub-and-spoke architecture. Three liquidity hubs, real-world asset support, and institutional lending capabilities.
InstitutionalStrategy Monopolizes Corporate Bitcoin - 98% of Purchases
Strategy bought 45,000 BTC in one month while all other companies combined purchased just 1,000. Rivals retreat as corporate treasury demand collapses.
EthereumEthereum Foundation Stakes Record $46.2M
Ethereum Foundation staked 22,000+ ETH worth $46.2M in its largest single batch. Part of a 70,000 ETH plan to generate yield instead of selling tokens.
InstitutionalBNP Paribas Opens Crypto ETN Access for Retail Clients
France's largest bank BNP Paribas opens access to 6 BTC and ETH ETNs for retail clients. Launch details and the bank's broader crypto strategy.