The crypto sector's market value hit $4 trillion on Friday, according to CoinGecko, marking a milestone that reflects its shift from a nascent asset class to a central part of the global investment landscape.

Crypto week,” the legislative bonanza in DC, is being treated like a victory lap by some, and causing others to research subsistence farming in case the global economy collapses as a result (Not kidding.

"Crypto Week" kicks off in the U.S. as lawmakers debate key bills that could reshape digital asset regulation. Here’s what the legislation means for Bitcoin, investors, and the future of crypto in America.

Anita Ramaswamy, columnist at The Information, joins Marketplace’s Meghan McCarty Carino for “Tech Bytes: Week in Review.”

Bitcoin hit new all-time highs of $123,000 before pulling back during a big policy week in the US for cryptocurrency.

The crypto industry was headed for a landmark moment in the House with three bills that it helped push going to a vote. But a coalition of ultraconservative House Republicans staged a mutiny.

If passed, the Crypto Week legislation could lead to new ways to use the currencies, corporate adoption, and institutional investment.

The crypto industry will take a step closer to going mainstream this week as a series of industry-friendly bills progress through Congress, paving the way for digital assets to potentially be further integrated into traditional finance.

Crypto may have become part of many portfolios, but few of us use digital assets on a regular basis. Recent Motley Fool research shows that more than one in five Americans own crypto, but around a quarter of them have limited understanding of how it works. That needs to change.

Initially centered on online gaming and sports wagering, SharpLink has increasingly shifted its focus towards blockchain-based finance while also incorporating blockchain technology into its betting experience.

Bitcoin's surge to a record this week has reignited questions about the role institutional investors are playing in pushing it higher, with analysts suggesting their role is still in its infancy.