Government and Regulation

Following the implementation of MiCA, EU policymakers are debating whether to centralize crypto supervision under ESMA. This move, supported by countries like France and Italy, aims to create consistent enforcement across member states, similar to the US SEC model.

In 2025, the crypto landscape evolved significantly with clearer regulatory frameworks, a focus on stablecoins, and increased institutional adoption, making the industry more mature and safer.

The U.S. Federal Reserve cut interest rates, but mixed signals and a cautious outlook have left the crypto market uncertain, with Bitcoin and the total market cap declining.

The EU has opened an investigation into Google’s use of web content and YouTube videos for its AI services, suspecting violations of competition rules.

The Federal Reserve’s upcoming interest rate decision is expected to be a 0.25% cut, which could positively impact the crypto market by making borrowing cheaper and saving less attractive.

The CFTC has announced that spot bitcoin and ethereum products will be tradable on regulated futures exchanges, potentially opening the door to massive institutional investment and reduced volatility.

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has launched a pilot program allowing Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDC to be used as collateral for derivatives trading, a move expected to attract institutional capital back to the U.S.

In the Global South, cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin are becoming essential tools for financial stability, offering protection against inflation and enabling economic inclusion, despite significant risks.

Amid a market downturn, a new crypto bundle feature lets Dutch investors automatically follow a strategy inspired by the U.S. strategic reserve, known as the Trump bundle, offering automated rebalancing and simplicity.

Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok recently made exaggerated claims about its creator, calling him stronger than Mike Tyson and more attractive than Brad Pitt. The incident highlights the risks of centralized AI and the need for decentralization, while Musk has also shown a shift in his stance on Bitcoin.