“Level The Playing Field”

In a FOX Business interview on Tuesday, BlackRock Global Head of Retirement Solutions Nick Nefouse said the change is designed to “level the playing field,” giving more Americans access to a wider range of investments typically available in defined benefit plans.

He noted that many public-sector workers, such as firefighters and police officers, already benefit from broader investment access, while private-sector workers often face more limitations. The rule aims to address that imbalance.

Because 401(k) plans are a primary vehicle for building retirement wealth, and are typically long-term investments, supporters argue they should not be overly restricted. The…

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Short Term Bounce, Overall Weak Momentum

In a March 31 podcast, trader Cryptoinsightuk said a short-term bounce is possible, but overall momentum remains weak as markets await a decisive move. He pointed to macroeconomic pressures, including equity weakness, inflation concerns and geopolitical tensions, as factors contributing to the lack of direction.

Despite this, many assets are sitting near historically attractive value zones, leading to a view that gradual accumulation in spot positions is reasonable.

Bitcoin shows signs of a potential bottoming structure, with its weekly relative strength index entering oversold territory, a level that has historically aligned with major lows….

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The January Launch

Ripple unveiled Ripple Treasury on January 30, an enterprise platform born from its $1 billion acquisition of Chicago-based GTreasury. 

The product lets corporate finance teams manage traditional cash and digital assets through a single system, moving money across borders in three to five seconds using RLUSD instead of three to five business days via bank wires.

The platform connects companies to overnight repo markets and tokenized money-market funds, including BlackRock’s (NYSE:BLK) BUIDL fund, so businesses can earn yield on idle cash around the clock.

February: Ripple’s Strongest Month Of Institutional Adoption
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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 short-term relief rally toward $80,000. Still, it maintains an overall bearish bias unless key resistance levels are reclaimed

He emphasized that market sentiment tends to flip incorrectly, bullish at highs and bearish at lows, creating opportunities for traps on both sides.

Despite some signals that could support a temporary bullish move, like being in the lower part of the range and liquidity sweeps, there are also conflicting…

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Australia has approved its first comprehensive digital asset framework, requiring crypto exchanges and custody providers to obtain financial services licenses, bringing the sector under the country’s core financial regulations.

The Corporations Amendment (Digital Assets Framework) Bill 2025 cleared both houses of Parliament on April 1, marking a major shift in how digital assets are regulated. 

The legislation integrates crypto platforms into the existing Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL) regime, placing them under the same standards that govern brokers and fund managers.

The law introduces two new regulated categories under the Corporations Act. Digital asset platforms…

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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 that connects applications and ‌web services, according to CNBC. The hackers controlled the software developer’s account for three hours on Tuesday morning, during which malicious updates were sent to organizations that downloaded the software.

Axios is also used by cryptocurrency firms, blockchain developers and tech firms active in the cryptocurrency industry.

Security experts told CNBC that this could be part of a…

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