Bitcoin and the wider crypto market continue to grapple with a mood of extreme caution as the Crypto Fear and Greed Index sits at a reading of 11. The measure, which blends volatility, trading volume, social momentum and market momentum, has kept investors in a state of “extreme fear” for 12 consecutive days, with only a brief, short-lived uptick around March 17–18. This persistent fear comes at a time when headline risk in traditional markets remains elevated, complicating the usual contrarian playbooks that historically accompanied such sentiment extremes. Analysts point to a disconnect between investor mood and price action. Rand Group, a crypto commentator who shares market observations on X, highlighted that fear remains elevated even as Bitcoin’s price has not mirrored the downbeat sentiment. The post notes that headlines around U.S. and Israel-Iran tensions, plus rising concerns about rate hikes, keep fear elevated; yet, Bitcoin selling pressure has not intensified, offering a n...

Chainalysis is expanding its toolkit for cryptocurrency investigations with a new class of tools dubbed blockchain intelligence agents. Unveiled at the Chainalysis Links conference in New York, these AI-enabled agents are pitched as a more specialized alternative to generic language-model AI, described by the firm as “an experienced analyst working at machine speed.” The company plans to roll out the first agents this summer, focusing on speeding up investigations and strengthening compliance workflows. In a blog post, co-founder and CEO Jonathan Levin emphasized that the initial emphasis reflects where bad actors are most likely to abuse AI and where institutions can gain the most impact: investigations and regulatory compliance. “As bad actors increasingly leverage AI to scale their operations, it’s critical that those working to stop them do the same,” he wrote. Chainalysis has already tested the agents in early development for similar investigative tasks and intelligence gathering,...

Overview US lawmakers introduced fresh legislation to strengthen domestic Bitcoin mining and secure supply chains. The proposal also aims to formalize a national Bitcoin reserve framework. It signals a broader push to position the US as a global crypto leader. Supporters say the framework would cut dependence on volatile foreign supply chains and spur domestic innovation. Cynthia Lummis and Bill Cassidy introduced the Mined in America Act in Washington. The bill focuses on expanding mining capacity while reducing reliance on foreign hardware suppliers. It also integrates existing federal programs to support infrastructure development. The sponsors describe it as a step toward securing critical infrastructure and national sovereignty in digital assets. The initiative builds on policies linked to Donald Trump, who has promoted US dominance in digital assets. Lawmakers aim to convert prior executive actions into formal law. The proposal highlights economic and security concerns tied to cr...