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27 Mar 2026, 06:08
Bitcoin macro risks spike as Ukraine throws a spanner in Trump's plan to stabilize oil markets
Ukraine’s disruption of Russian oil flows has added fresh uncertainty to already strained energy markets, complicating inflation outlooks and keeping pressure on risk assets including bitcoin.
27 Mar 2026, 06:02
XRP Army Stunned As Ripple Wins Special Mention In Congress Hearing
Subjective Views (@subjectiveviews), a crypto sleuth on X, has shared a video from a House hearing that placed Ripple into a live discussion about the future of U.S. payments. The clip showed lawmakers questioning Federal Reserve officials about whether the current payment infrastructure is moving fast enough to support modern financial technology. In that exchange, Ripple was mentioned alongside major financial technology firms in a conversation about improving how money moves through the U.S. banking system. In the video, Rep. Sam Liccardo raised concerns about payment speed, cost, and access to Federal Reserve infrastructure . He referenced industry proposals designed to reduce risk while allowing faster payment innovation. Ripple was one of the companies he named during that discussion, placing it directly into the policy conversation. Ripple, Rlusd… no xrp mention — You Suck (@megatroll101) March 26, 2026 The Focus on Faster Payments Liccardo questioned Randall Guynn, Director at the Federal Reserve Division of Supervision and Regulation, about ACH system limitations, especially the risk of daylight overdrafts. He explained that several financial technology companies had already submitted solutions. These included pre-funding transactions, setting transaction limits, adding collateral requirements, and implementing early warning systems. During the hearing, Liccardo said the industry had offered “very promising alternatives” to address risk while still expanding access to payment. He specifically mentioned the issue of “requiring pre-funding of ACH transactions,” which he said came from both Intuit and Ripple. Guynn responded that the board is open to considering the submitted ideas. Ripple’s Proposal and RLUSD Subjective Views noted that earlier this year, Ripple submitted a recommendation that stablecoin issuers should be allowed to access Fed accounts using pre-funded ACH. This structure would allow stablecoins such as RLUSD to connect directly to the U.S. domestic payment system. Payments could move through ACH using pre-funded balances to improve efficiency. This model also reduces trapped capital because institutions would not need to hold excess funds across multiple intermediaries. Pre-funded access means funds sit ready for settlement, which increases payment speed while maintaining Federal Reserve risk controls. We are on X, follow us to connect with us :- @TimesTabloid1 — TimesTabloid (@TimesTabloid1) June 15, 2025 How XRP Fits Into This System This is where Subjective Views’ main point comes into focus. If RLUSD connects to the U.S. payment system through pre-funded ACH, XRP can operate as a liquidity bridge. RLUSD could be used for domestic settlement and payments, while XRP provides liquidity for cross-border transactions and currency conversion, with both operating on the XRP Ledger, where transactions settle. Ripple already positions XRP as a bridge asset on the ledger for cross-border payments. A system that connects RLUSD to Fed payment rails creates a pathway in which domestic payments settle in stablecoin form while international transfers use XRP as liquidity between currencies. Disclaimer : This content is meant to inform and should not be considered financial advice. The views expressed in this article may include the author’s personal opinions and do not represent Times Tabloid’s opinion. Readers are advised to conduct thorough research before making any investment decisions. Any action taken by the reader is strictly at their own risk. Times Tabloid is not responsible for any financial losses. Follow us on X , Facebook , Telegram , and Google News The post XRP Army Stunned As Ripple Wins Special Mention In Congress Hearing appeared first on Times Tabloid .
27 Mar 2026, 06:00
White House Clears Review Of Rule To Allow Crypto In $10 Trillion 401(k) Market
The Department of Labor’s (DOL) proposed rule to allow crypto investment options for 401(k) retirement plans has cleared the White House’s regulatory review, bringing digital assets closer to the US’s $10 trillion market. White House Clears DOL’s Proposed 401(k) Rule The White House’s Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) has concluded its review of a proposed rule submitted by the Department of Labor that could pave the way for crypto exposure in 401(k) retirement plans. Notably, the Labor Department rescinded a 2022 guidance that discouraged fiduciaries from including crypto investments in 401(k) plans. The guidance followed a Biden-era executive order (EO) that required the government to assess the risks and benefits of digital assets. As reported by Bitcoinist, it directed plan fiduciaries under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) to exercise extreme caution before incorporating crypto assets into their investment menus, asserting that the digital asset industry’s early stage could pose significant risks. The DOL’s proposal, named “Fiduciary Duties in Selecting Designated Investment Alternatives,” could amend the fiduciary guidance for plans governed by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). This could potentially allow plan sponsors to include cryptocurrencies and private equity as designated investment alternatives. The federal agency marked the action as “consistent with change” and designed the proposal as an “economically significant” rule in its review, which concluded on March 24. According to the OIRA website, the proposed rule carries no legal deadline for finalization. However, the DOL is expected to formally release the proposal in the coming weeks, allowing for a standard 60-day public comment period. Following this, revisions will be made, and a final rule will be issued. US Push To Allow Crypto In Retirement Plants The proposal follows an executive order signed by President Donald Trump last August seeking to allow more private equity, real estate, cryptocurrency, and other alternative assets in 401(k) retirement accounts. The order directed the DOL, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Treasury Secretary, and other federal agencies to reduce regulatory barriers that prohibited investments in alternative assets in their defined contribution retirement plans and explore ways to facilitate access to these assets. In January, Bitwise’s CIO, Matt Hougan, discussed the possibility of 2026 being the year investors can own Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in 401(k) retirement plans, citing that the inclusion of digital assets is becoming more common in individual retirement accounts (IRAs). The executive argued that providers are slow to adapt, but acknowledged that the Trump administration’s pro-crypto stance, which effectively removed the ban on crypto from 401(k)s, has opened the door to the multi-trillion-dollar market. Recently, some US states have pushed to embed crypto into their public financial systems. In February, Indiana lawmakers advanced House Bill 1042 (HB 1042), also known as the Bitcoin Rights Bill, which requires several state-administered programs, including retirement plans for teachers, public employees, and legislators, to offer self-directed brokerage accounts with at least one digital asset investment option. Multiple US lawmakers have backed the Trump Administration’s initiatives. In September, nine House members requested that the SEC Chairman, Paul Atkins, provide prompt assistance in implementing the president’s executive order and collaborate with the DOL to safeguard workers. In addition, House of Representatives member Troy Downing introduced a bill to codify Trump’s directive and grant it the “force and effect of law.” This move aimed to facilitate investors’ access to Bitcoin and other alternative assets within their 401(k) retirement plans.
27 Mar 2026, 06:00
Bitcoin Realized Price Sits At $54,000—Will BTC Revisit It This Cycle?
On-chain analytics firm CryptoQuant has pointed out how Bitcoin has tended to revisit or stay below the Realized Price in past bear markets. Currently, this level is located at $54,000. Bitcoin Hasn’t Gone Below Realized Price This Cycle In a new post on X, CryptoQuant has talked about what the Realized Price is telling us about Bitcoin right now. The “Realized Price” here refers to an on-chain indicator that keeps track of the cost basis or acquisition level of the average investor on the BTC network. When the spot price of the asset is trading above this metric, it means the addresses as a whole are in a state of net unrealized profit. On the other hand, BTC’s value being below the indicator suggests an underwater status for the overall network. Related Reading: Bittensor (TAO) Rallies 35%, But Social Sentiment Stays Mixed Now, here is the chart shared by CryptoQuant that shows the trend in the Bitcoin Realized Price over the history of the cryptocurrency: As displayed in the above graph, Bitcoin broke through the Realized Price at the end of the 2022 bear market and since then, the asset has maintained above this line. This suggests that investors have enjoyed net profits in this period. Recently, the cryptocurrency has faced some notable bearish momentum, but so far, it has managed to stay some distance above the Realized Price. Currently, the metric is situated at $54,000. From the chart, it’s visible that past bear markets generally saw Bitcoin spend time at or below this level. When the majority of the investors are in loss, selling pressure with the motive of profit-taking starts running out, so it may be why the asset historically found bottoms below the metric. While the holders as a whole are still in the green, a significant segment of the userbase is already underwater at the current price levels. As the below chart shows, the Realized Price of the short-term holders has been floating some distance above the spot price recently. The short-term holders refer to BTC investors who purchased their coins within the past 155 days, so their Realized Price tracks the average buying price of coins that moved over the last five months. With the spot price currently being under this level, it would appear that this group is in a state of loss. “Recent buyers are underwater, creating sell pressure on every bounce,” noted the analytics firm. Related Reading: Bitcoin Whales Go Silent: Large Transactions Plummet Strategy, the largest Bitcoin treasury company in the world, has also seen the asset drop under its cost basis with the recent bearish action. At present, the firm’s Realized Price is sitting around $75,600. “Right where the recent rally got rejected, the market is reacting to this level,” said CryptoQuant. BTC Price Bitcoin has continued to consolidate sideways recently as its price is trading around $68,400 right now. Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView.com
27 Mar 2026, 06:00
All about Bitcoin’s cheapest ETF day of 2026 and whether a sell-off is coming next
U.S investors are signaling a possible Bitcoin direction bias.
27 Mar 2026, 05:58
Meme & AI Sectors Rally! HTX Hot Listings Weekly Recap (Mar 15-22): LAOZI Soars 260%, ROBO Surges 34% as Market Focus Shifts to Quality Assets
LAOZI Leads the Rally! HTX Hot Listings Weekly Recap (Mar 15-22): LAOZI +260%, ROBO +34%, as Meme & AI Sectors Gain Momentum Late March has seen the crypto market cool down as geopolitical conflicts drive a “risk-off” sentiment, causing many mainstream assets to pull back. Despite the dip, HTX market data (March 15–22) highlights a concentrated flow of liquidity into high-growth sectors, sparking buck-the-trend rallies in Meme, AI, and GameFi sectors. HTX continues to lead the way in identifying high-potential assets; its recent listings have shown incredible strength, highlighted by the exclusive debut of the Chinese Meme project “老子(LAOZI)”, which soared 260% against the market trend. Meme and AI Sectors Heat Up: LAOZI Skyrockets 260%, ROBO Enters the Spotlight Meme coins continue to drive market excitement this week, but there’s a new trend: projects with cultural resonance and community backing are outperforming simple generic meme coins. •老子 (LAOZI): The BSC-based Chinese Meme project “老子” dominated the rankings with a 260% weekly gain, becoming the week’s standout performer. Its success stems from a globally recognized Eastern philosophical IP and its ability to capture global liquidity following its HTX listing. AI remains the defining theme for 2026. As one of the sectors with the most long-term narratives, the integration of AI and blockchain is deepening. With sustained capital inflows, the AI sector is expected to remain highly active in the mid-to-long term. •ROBO (Fabric Protocol): ROBO surged 34% this week in a strong catch-up rally. Following its primary listing on HTX, ROBO gained rapid market validation and successfully launched on Binance Spot last week, significantly expanding its liquidity and global user base. As a leader in AI infrastructure and application, ROBO is proving that the market is hungry for projects with real-world use scenarios. DeFi Sector: A Return to Value as STO and ROCK Maintain Steady Growth The DeFi sector delivered a resilient performance this week. As market sentiment recovers, DeFi assets with tangible cash flow and governance value are attracting interest from risk-averse capital. As a cornerstone of crypto infrastructure, the sector is poised for rational, long-term growth following recent market corrections. •STO (StakeStone): Up 49% this week. StakeStone is an omni-chain liquidity infrastructure protocol designed to revolutionize how liquidity is sourced, distributed, and utilized across blockchain ecosystems. •ROCK (Rock DAO): Gained 16%. Initiated by Gala Games, ROCK is a Web3 gaming ecosystem token developed in strategic partnership with HTX and TRON. •BTW (Bitway): Recorded a 10% weekly gain. Bitway is a Layer 1 blockchain purpose-built for Bitcoin-based businesses. GameFi Sector: The Gaming Comeback is Here, Led by GUN and XTER GameFi is back in the spotlight this week, with several high-quality projects reaching key technical milestones and launching major community initiatives. The sector is currently transitioning from an early “high-yield driven” model to a more sustainable balance of gameplay and tokenomics. As the gaming ecosystem recovers, both user engagement and capital inflows continue to rise. •GUN (GUNZ): Surged 33% this week. GUNZ is a Layer 1 blockchain built specifically for AAA Web3 games. As an emerging leader in the space, GUNZ successfully captured significant investor and player interest through its unique economic model and the launch of its community incentive programs. •XTER (Xterio): Gained 23% this week. Xterio is a global game developer and publisher with a cross-platform portfolio focused on multiplayer experiences. By leveraging player ownership, Xterio enhances depth and richness across multiple gaming genres. HTX Broadens Global Vision and Spots the Next Big Growth Drivers This week, HTX listings showcased the power of “sector rotation”. While Memes ignited market excitement, AI took over the long-term narrative, and GameFi and DeFi provided essential support. These sectors worked in tandem to keep market momentum high across the board. The crypto market is evolving beyond single-cycle drivers toward a more diversified and structural phase of development. Platforms that can accurately identify trending sectors and rapidly list high-quality assets will maintain a decisive competitive advantage. The strong performance of ROBO following its primary listing on HTX further demonstrates the potential for outsized returns for early participants in new asset launches. Looking ahead, HTX will continue to prioritize its “User First” philosophy, refining the listing process and expanding its presence in the AI, DeFi, and GameFi sectors to identify high-potential assets with strong narrative value. In 2026, a year of both challenges and opportunities, HTX stands ready to help investors uncover new wealth-generating assets. To learn more about HTX, please visit https://www.htx.com/ or HTX Square , and follow HTX on X , Telegram , and Discord . The post Meme & AI Sectors Rally! HTX Hot Listings Weekly Recap (Mar 15-22): LAOZI Soars 260%, ROBO Surges 34% as Market Focus Shifts to Quality Assets first appeared on HTX Square .
