Latin America facing the crypto challenge: a broken staircase represents the regulatory barriers that hinder the adoption of cryptocurrencies in the region.
A historic milestone has been set in the regulation of cryptocurrencies. At the close of a strategic Crypto Week, the U.S. Congress adopted the GENIUS Act, which was promptly signed by Donald Trump. This federal legislation regulates stablecoins for the first time without categorizing them as financial securities. For a sector long hindered by legal uncertainty, this text marks a clear shift towards the institutionalization of digital assets.
Tether, once allergic to regulation, now bows to Washington. Opportunism? Late awakening? Crypto is opening a highway... but watch out for the toll!
When Trump regulates cryptos and legalizes his own stablecoins, it smells like a full-on electoral strategy. But who will oversee the genius of the GENIUS Act? Not the children, apparently.
After years of uncertainty and tug-of-war between innovation and crypto regulation, the United States finally seems ready to define its course on the burning issue of crypto. On July 17, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) heralded a historic legislative turning point: the passage of the GENIUS Act in the House of Representatives. This ambitious text, now on its way to Donald Trump's desk for enactment, aims to lay the groundwork for clear, proactive, and decidedly future-oriented regulation. Behind the acronyms and well-rehearsed speeches, a message is emerging: crypto is no longer a regulatory anomaly but a strategic lever for the American economy.
In Washington, crypto is taking shape: laws are being passed, Trump rejoices, and the Fed must put away its digital dreams. Regulation is turning into a soap opera with distinctly American twists.
Pakistan and El Salvador are joining forces when it comes to crypto. Bilal Bin Saqib, CEO of the Pakistan Crypto Council, met with El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele in San Salvador. The goal was to establish closer cooperation on digital assets, as both nations double down on Bitcoin adoption.
Europe is not backing down. After MiCA, crypto companies must face a new wave of regulation driven by the European Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA). Anonymous wallets banned, direct access to data, cross-border controls... Brussels clearly shows its intention to go further. Is the sector ready to absorb this new shock?
Tether is doing well with 160 billion USDT, but beneath the stablecoin surface, audits are glaringly absent... and American senators are sharpening their legislative blades.
Donald Trump has just avoided a major political setback by rallying dissenters from his own camp. Thanks to a direct intervention in the Oval Office, he is back on track for the adoption of the flagship laws of Crypto Week. However, internal tensions regarding central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) hint at a battle that is far from over.
Standard Chartered has taken a major step in crypto by launching a fully regulated spot trading service for Bitcoin and Ethereum, specifically targeting institutional clients. This move makes it the first globally systemically important bank to offer direct access to dollar-paired crypto spot trading, opening the door for corporates, investors, and asset managers to gain exposure to digital assets under the umbrella of a trusted banking institution.
On Tuesday, in a turn as unexpected as it is symbolic, the United States House of Representatives canceled crucial votes on two major cryptocurrency bills. This setback, occurring during the height of "Crypto Week," follows a procedural failure that exposes the deep political divisions surrounding the regulation of digital assets. While attention was focused on the imminent adoption of the "Clarity" and "GENIUS" texts, discussions are now stalled, casting uncertainty on the future of the U.S. crypto framework.
From geek to chosen one, Bitcoin is making its revolution. Wall Street sings its praises, Washington is stocking it up... What if gold had found something shinier than itself, but without the bars?
Tether is taking down its posters of abandoned blockchains to better align with crypto stars: while some lament Omni, others are already celebrating on Ethereum and Tron.
While Wall Street counts its points, Bitcoin takes the prize, ridicules the S&P 500, and shoots at full speed into the coffers of a stunned BlackRock. Who would have believed it?
Crypto is at a crossroads. Under the cold neon lights of the Capitol, the fate of a digital world is being decided with ink and calculations. Starting from July 14, Washington begins its "Crypto Week": a decisive parliamentary sequence where three major bills will be debated. Three texts, three possible directions for the future of digital assets in the United States.
When ETFs fill up like broken pockets and bitcoin breaks through the ceiling, traditional markets wonder: have cryptos become acceptable to the suit-and-tie crowd?
"While the dollar plays the tightrope and Trump brandishes his tariffs, Washington unveils a crypto-crutch: stablecoins, a techno remedy or a digital mirage of a wavering empire?"
Vienna, July 10, 2025 – Today’s press conference marks the formal introduction of Bybit EU to Austrian and European media. With its EU headquarters now operational in Vienna and a full MiCAR license issued by Austria’s Financial Market Authority (FMA), Bybit EU enters the European market…
When Dubai marries traditional finance with tokens, it is not a desert mirage, but a very real… and perfectly regulated fund, please!
Robinhood’s rollout of tokenized shares “linked” to OpenAI set off a large debate last week. A broader discussion in crypto markets about the future of tokenized private equity, and whether retail investors actually want it.
The SEC has delayed its decision on Fidelity’s proposed Solana ETF, requesting updated filings amid growing investor interest and regulatory scrutiny.
When a former minister attacks stablecoins, it is not for their logo. But can we still speak of public money when crypto infiltrates everywhere? Follow the Lagarde trail…
Under the pretext of stablecoins in Hong Kong, Beijing is moving its pieces. Crypto on the menu, control for dessert? JD and Ant are rolling out the digital carpet, but beware of the invisible strings.
As stablecoins gain legitimacy, a U.S. law is reigniting the fractures between monetary sovereignty and the supremacy of the dollar. With the GENIUS Act, passed by the Senate, Washington is regulating cryptocurrencies backed by the greenback. However, in Europe, a counteroffensive is being organized. Amundi fears global destabilization. Behind this legal framework, a monetary offensive with systemic effects is taking shape.
The International Monetary Fund has rejected Pakistan’s proposal to subsidize electricity for crypto mining operations, citing concerns over market distortions and energy infrastructure strain.
The crypto industry is in shock. Grayscale has just requested the SEC to suspend trading on its multi-asset ETF containing Solana and XRP, just days after its approval. What is behind this sudden turnaround?
Dans un écosystème européen encore marqué par l’incertitude réglementaire, rares sont les plateformes d’échange à posséder une véritable licence d’investissement. Kraken franchit un cap stratégique : l’obtention de la licence MiFID II ouvre aux investisseurs européens un accès inédit aux produits dérivés crypto dans un cadre…
The public affairs manager at Bitpanda warns about the persistent disparities in the application of the MiCA regulation across Europe. Despite its promises of harmonization, the European Union struggles to establish a true single market for cryptocurrencies. MiCA is on the way, indeed, but each member state interprets and applies the law in its own way.
Credit rating giant Moody's just took a big step in blending traditional finance with blockchain and crypto. It launched a pilot program that puts its scores on-chain, starting on the Solana blockchain.