📰 Crypto Digest
US regulatory changes on mining and 401(k) eligibility, plus major DeFi infrastructure launches and corporate crypto activity shaping today’s market.
Press review for 31 mars 2026 – editorial selection
Last updated: 07:18
Daily News Summary: Major regulatory actions in the United States reshape Bitcoin mining policy and 401(k) asset decisions, while major product launches and firm-level moves outline the day's crypto landscape.
🏛 US Senators Unveil Mined-in-America Act to Reshore BTC Mining and Codify Bitcoin Strategic Reserve
- US Senators introduced the Mined in America Act to reshape BTC mining in the U.S. and codify a Bitcoin reserve.
- The act notes that the U.S. hosts 38% of Bitcoin’s hashrate and that 97% of mining machines are produced by two Chinese firms.
- The proposal calls for a government-backed Bitcoin reserve as part of the policy framework.
- The article is sourced from Bitcoin Magazine.
🏛 Labor Department Proposes 401(k) Inclusion for Bitcoin and Alternative Assets
- The Labor Department proposed a rule to expand access to digital assets in 401(k) retirement plans.
- The proposal uses “safe harbor” frameworks to protect fiduciaries who undertake due diligence.
- The guidance notes the rule does not explicitly endorse crypto but allows considering assets with prudent evaluation.
- The proposal references a Biden-era compliance release from 2022 cautioning fiduciaries about crypto in retirement plans.
- The guidance suggests diversified funds could include exposure to digital assets such as Bitcoin.
Sources
Labor Department Proposal Could Open 401(k)s to Bitcoin and Alternative Assets
bitcoinmagazine.com
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⚙️ Aave V4 Launches on Ethereum Mainnet
- Aave V4 launches on Ethereum mainnet.
- The upgrade enables institution-specific borrowing environments and structured credit products.
- Real-world asset (RWA) backed lending is integrated within a unified liquidity system.
- Aave Pro is referenced for advanced users, and the EthCC Cannes event is noted.
💳 Nium Launches Stablecoin Card Issuance Platform Across Visa and Mastercard
- Nium launches a stablecoin card issuance platform across Visa and Mastercard.
- The platform enables card issuance tied to stablecoin balances for merchants and users.
- It facilitates stablecoin-enabled payments at the point of sale using existing card networks.
- The article is sourced from Cointelegraph.
Sources
Nium launches stablecoin card issuance platform across Visa and Mastercard
cointelegraph.com
💰 Midas Raises $50 Million to Build Instant Liquidity Layer for Tokenized Asset Investors
- Midas raises $50 million to build an instant liquidity layer for tokenized yield.
- The funding round was led by RRE and Creandum.
- The round aims to accelerate the development of an instant liquidity layer for on-chain yield products.
- Tokenized asset investors are the targeted use case.
Review based on an editorial selection of reliable press sources.
