March 30, 2026 @ 5:41 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Mined in America Act is new legislation that aims to encourage digital asset mining in the United States. Sponsored by Republican Senators Bill Cassidy and Cynthia Lummis, the legislation would direct the US Department of Commerce to establish a voluntary certification program for crypto… Read More

March 30, 2026 @ 5:37 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The rollout of legal sports wagering in the United States has brought an unexpected side effect: a sharp increase in financial strain for many bettors. What began as a push for regulated gambling markets has coincided with growing signs of credit distress, particularly among younger… Read More

March 30, 2026 @ 4:30 pm By JD Alois  |  

The US Department of Labor has proposed new rules to enable savers to include alternative assets in 401K plans. In the US, 401(k)s are the main retirement vehicles for savers. While some pensions remain, the majority of professional use either a 401K, typically sponsored by… Read More

March 30, 2026 @ 4:14 pm By JD Alois  |  

A group of Democratic politicians has joined to demand that the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) stop federal employees from engaging in “insider trading” on prediction markets. Led by Senators Elizabeth Warren, Amy Klobuchar, Jeff Merkley, and Representatives Maxine Waters and Angie Craig, the group… Read More

March 30, 2026 @ 4:05 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Recent data indicates a sobering picture of the US labor market, suggesting it is far softer than headline figures have indicated. An unprecedented number of workers are now accepting roles that pay less than their previous positions, signaling widespread downward pressure on compensation even as… Read More

March 30, 2026 @ 4:02 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

A new study from MX Technologies, Inc. underscores a persistent reality for many U.S. households: financial security often begins with simply staying afloat rather than pursuing long-term riches. Released on March 26, 2026, the research introduces a “Hierarchy of Financial Health” model that maps how… Read More

March 30, 2026 @ 3:32 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Blockchain Leadership Fund (BLF) is a new Political  Action Committee (PAC) that aims to advance digital asset policy, just as legacy banks are holding up the CLARITY Act due to fears of new competition from blockchain firms. The CLARITY Act, or crypto market infrastructure legislation, is… Read More

March 30, 2026 @ 1:51 pm By JD Alois  |  

Plume, a tokenization platform supporting digital real-world assets (RWAs), recently shared an update on the platform’s performance. Plume was founded in 2023 as a layer 2 blockchain focused on RWAs. The company was founded by CEO Chris Yin, previously at Rainforest and Scale Ventures; CBO Teddy… Read More

March 30, 2026 @ 12:55 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Securities and Exchange Commission, Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee (SBCFAC), is scheduled to reconvene on April 28th. The meeting will be livestreamed and available to the public. At the last SBCFAC gathering, in February, the group discussed issues like Finders and secondary markets… Read More

March 30, 2026 @ 12:41 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Y Combinator has reportedly invested in more than 500 Fintech companies over the past twenty years, yet the overwhelming majority ultimately shut down, sold for modest sums, or lost momentum. A newly launched AI-powered database now dissects these insights/outcomes in unprecedented detail, revealing that poor timing—not… Read More

March 30, 2026 @ 9:49 am By Omar Faridi  |  

CB Insights has indicated in a new research report that artificial intelligence is no longer a peripheral experiment for large corporations—it is rapidly becoming embedded in core operations. The analysis of S&P 500 companies from 2023 to 2025 reveals a clear divide: AI professionals are… Read More

March 30, 2026 @ 9:45 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Alphabet (Google) (NASDAQ:GOOG) has taken a major step forward in accessible artificial intelligence by launching its Search Live feature globally this week. Originally introduced in limited markets last year, the tool was confined to users in India and the United States. Now, the company has… Read More

March 30, 2026 @ 8:36 am By JD Alois  |  

Apollo Global Management is planning to open a second headquarters in either Florida or Texas, adding its name to the growing list of firms seeking a more business-friendly jurisdiction to operate. Apollo is expected to keep its NYC HQ, at least for the time being…. Read More

March 30, 2026 @ 8:16 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a move to safeguard consumers’ access to financial services, Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson has dispatched formal warning letters to the chief executives of PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL), Stripe, Visa (NYSE: V), and Mastercard (NYSE: MA). Issued on March 26, 2026, the notices highlight growing worries over reports that these… Read More

March 30, 2026 @ 8:12 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a sign of institutional support for its own blockchain, the Ethereum Foundation has recently locked away approximately $46 million worth of Ether, achieving its largest single-day staking operation to date. This move underscores the organization’s deepening commitment to the network’s long-term security and growth… Read More

March 30, 2026 @ 8:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The New York Stock Exchange has formally approved the listing of Morgan Stanley’s (NYSE:MS) new spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund. The product, set to trade under the ticker MSBT on NYSE Arca, marks the latest milestone in the Wall Street giant’s push into digital assets. Analysts… Read More

March 30, 2026 @ 3:46 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Danish acquiring company Clearhaus is introducing a payment facilitator solution that allows licensed businesses across Europe to manage payments directly for merchants using their platforms.  As part of the European payment group Unzer, Clearhaus enables technology firms, online marketplaces, and other licensed businesses to onboard… Read More

March 30, 2026 @ 2:03 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Balancer Labs, the corporate entity behind of one of decentralized finance’s longest-running automated market makers, is winding down operations. Co-founder Fernando Martinelli announced the decision in a governance forum post on March 24, 2026, roughly five months after a devastating exploit in November 2025 drained… Read More

March 30, 2026 @ 1:02 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK’s digital bank Monzo has announced a significant achievement by surpassing the 15 million customer mark. This latest milestone underscores the rapid expansion of the challenger bank, which continues to attract users from diverse age groups and financial backgrounds while positioning itself as a comprehensive solution… Read More

March 29, 2026 @ 8:22 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Tokenization and crypto-backed mortgages? A revised CLARITY Act? Bitcoin price movement? Web3 Thoughts of the Week contains all that and more. Bitcoin “Bitcoin is currently showing signs of short-term improvement, but the broader technical picture remains unchanged, with the asset still trading within a well-defined… Read More