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Advances on the CLARITY Act – A Historic Step Toward Clarity for Digital Assets in the United States
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Advances on the CLARITY Act – A Historic Step Toward Clarity for Digital Assets in the United States

The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025, commonly known as the CLARITY Act, represents one of the most ambitious legislative initiatives ever undertaken in the United States to regulate the cryptocurrency and digital asset market. Introduced in May 2025 (H.R. 3633), this bill aims to end years of regulatory uncertainty by clearly dividing responsibilities between the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).

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U.S. Department of Labor Proposes Allowing 401(k) Retirement Plans to Include Alternative Assets, Including Cryptocurrencies and Private Equity
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U.S. Department of Labor Proposes Allowing 401(k) Retirement Plans to Include Alternative Assets, Including Cryptocurrencies and Private Equity

Washington, March 31, 2026 – The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) released on Monday, March 30, 2026, a proposed rule that would significantly ease the inclusion of alternative assets in 401(k) retirement plans. These assets include cryptocurrencies, private equity, real estate, private credit, and other non-traditional investments. This measure, which could involve trillions of dollars in retirement savings, aligns directly with the Trump administration’s vision of “democratizing” access to these asset classes.

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Jack Dorsey’s Square (Block) Automatically Activates Bitcoin Payments for Millions of U.S. Businesses
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Jack Dorsey’s Square (Block) Automatically Activates Bitcoin Payments for Millions of U.S. Businesses

March 30, 2026 In a move that could mark a major turning point for Bitcoin’s everyday adoption, Square, the payments division of Block Inc. (formerly Square), began automatically activating Bitcoin payments for millions of small businesses across the United States on Monday, March 30, 2026. This decision, driven by the long-standing vision of Jack Dorsey (co-founder of Twitter/X and a passionate Bitcoin advocate), is transforming Bitcoin from a speculative asset into a practical, frictionless payment method for everyday commerce.

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Anchorage Digital Integrates the Tron Network: A New Door Opens for U.S. Institutional Investors
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Anchorage Digital Integrates the Tron Network: A New Door Opens for U.S. Institutional Investors

San Francisco, March 26, 2026 – Anchorage Digital, the first federally chartered crypto bank in the United States, has announced the addition of the Tron network (founded by Justin Sun) to its platform. This integration now allows U.S. institutions to securely and compliantly custody the native token TRX, with support for TRC-20 assets to follow in subsequent phases.

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Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), Owner of the NYSE, Makes Massive Investment in Polymarket: Strengthening the Integration Between Traditional Finance and Crypto
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Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), Owner of the NYSE, Makes Massive Investment in Polymarket: Strengthening the Integration Between Traditional Finance and Crypto

Atlanta/New York, March 29, 2026 – In a move that marks a major turning point for the financial industry, Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), has finalized a significant new investment in Polymarket, the world’s largest decentralized prediction market platform. With a fresh injection of $600 million announced on March 27, 2026, ICE has increased its total commitment to nearly $1.6 billion (potentially up to $2 billion under the original agreement), solidifying its role as a bridge between traditional finance (TradFi) and the crypto ecosystem.

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David Sacks Steps Down as White House “Crypto Czar” After 130 Days, But Continues to Shape Trump Administration’s Pro-Crypto Policy
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David Sacks Steps Down as White House “Crypto Czar” After 130 Days, But Continues to Shape Trump Administration’s Pro-Crypto Policy

Washington, March 29, 2026 – David Sacks, the venture capitalist and longtime Trump ally, has officially ended his tenure as the White House’s special advisor on artificial intelligence (AI) and cryptocurrencies. In line with U.S. federal regulations limiting “Special Government Employees” (SGEs) to 130 days of service within a 12-month period, Sacks confirmed that his time in the high-profile “crypto czar” role has concluded. Rather than fully exiting, he is transitioning to a broader advisory position that will allow him to keep influencing the Trump administration’s technology and crypto-friendly policies.

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Visa Joins the Canton Network as a “Super Validator” to Enhance Privacy on Blockchain
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Visa Joins the Canton Network as a “Super Validator” to Enhance Privacy on Blockchain

San Francisco, March 25, 2026 — Visa, the global leader in digital payments, has announced its entry into the Canton Network as a Super Validator. This marks a significant milestone as one of the first major payment companies to take on this role, highlighting growing institutional adoption of blockchain technology with a strong focus on privacy.

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Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse Warns Against “Weaponization” of Crypto Policy: “We Can’t Afford Another Gary Gensler”
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Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse Warns Against “Weaponization” of Crypto Policy: “We Can’t Afford Another Gary Gensler”

In an interview with Maria Bartiromo on Fox Business, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse issued a clear warning to U.S. policymakers: cryptocurrency regulation must not become a political weapon. He stressed the need to avoid returning to the aggressive approach seen during Gary Gensler’s tenure at the SEC.

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Bitcoin Miners Are Selling BTC and Taking on Debt to Pivot to AI (Artificial Intelligence)
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Bitcoin Miners Are Selling BTC and Taking on Debt to Pivot to AI (Artificial Intelligence)

March 2026 While Bitcoin’s price remains under pressure and mining profitability continues to erode following the 2024 halving, a major transformation is underway in the industry. Many publicly traded Bitcoin miners, once staunch “HODLers” of BTC, are now aggressively selling their Bitcoin reserves and taking on significant debt to fund a strategic shift toward artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC) infrastructure.

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Coinbase and Fannie Mae Revolutionize Homeownership: First Crypto-Backed Mortgages Launch in the United States
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Coinbase and Fannie Mae Revolutionize Homeownership: First Crypto-Backed Mortgages Launch in the United States

March 26, 2026 – In a historic announcement that marks a major turning point between traditional finance and digital assets, Coinbase, in partnership with fintech Better Home & Finance and backed by Fannie Mae, is launching the first compliant crypto-backed mortgage program. Americans can now use their Bitcoin (BTC) or USDC as collateral for a home down payment without having to sell their assets.

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