The number of companies based in the “Crypto Valley” increased by another 14% last year, according to an industry report.
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Trump and single US states launch Bitcoin reserves – a milestone for crypto as a strategic asset in financial policy.
Ripple pays USD 50 million following SEC lawsuit. Settlement without admission of guilt – a key signal for crypto regulation in the US.
Invest in real estate, gold, or bonds on-chain. RWA tokenisation makes assets globally accessible and liquid.
EU aims to ban privacy coins like Monero by 2027 – strict rules for crypto exchanges and looming loss of financial privacy.
Bitget forecasts over 1 million blockchain jobs by 2030 – contingent on regulatory clarity and widespread enterprise adoption.
Bitcoin rises despite falling stocks – investors increasingly see the cryptocurrency as digital gold and a safe haven.
XRP surges with ETF filings, regulatory clarity, and Ripple’s 2025 roadmap-positioning it as a top institutional crypto asset.
UK aims to introduce clear crypto regulations by the end of 2025 – with a focus on consumer protection and international cooperation.
US Federal Reserve lifts crypto restrictions for banks – the definitive end to the “Operation Choke Point 2.0”.
Bitcoin reserves on exchanges fall to 5-year low. Self-custody increases, supply shortage could drive the Bitcoin price.
Bitcoin navigates macro shifts: USD weakness, state reserve talks, and post-halving dynamics drive bullish momentum into 2025 and beyond.
The US lifts Tornado Cash sanctions after court ruling, marking a turning point for crypto regulation and blockchain privacy innovation.
Michael Saylor’s company Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) is aggressively acquiring Bitcoin – when does the plan become a systemic risk?
The US Department of Justice disbands crypto task force NCET, shifting focus from platform regulation to fraud prevention.
The first ETFs based on the cryptocurrency Solana (SOL) could be approved as early as May, according to issuer 21Shares.