Inflows into Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs have already surpassed 2024 totals, signaling renewed risk appetite. But with rates uncertain and volatility elevated, analysts question whether the rally’s ETF momentum can persist.
Six global policy shifts reshaped crypto markets this week: regulatory crackdowns, tax directives, CBDC pilots, stablecoin rules, AML enforcement, and cross-border settlements-prompting renewed market scrutiny and industry response.
Hyperliquid reportedly led $10B in liquidations as crypto markets whipsawed, intensifying scrutiny of exchange risk controls and fueling calls for regulators to examine trading venues’ practices.
Judge dismisses suit vs. Yuga Labs, finding plaintiffs did not satisfy the Howey test for securities. Ruling limits claims that NFTs issued by the firm constitute unregistered securities.
SEC’s concession to DoubleZero signals a pivotal shift, says Commissioner Peirce, underscoring regulatory acknowledgment that could bolster decentralized infrastructure and reshape crypto oversight frameworks.
Market maker GSR files for an ETF to track crypto treasury firms, seeking to offer investors regulated exposure to corporate crypto holdings and signal growing institutional adoption amid regulatory scrutiny.
Traditional finance queries whether late entry into crypto undermines upside. Wall Street analysts weigh valuation, regulatory risks, and timing, offering frameworks for prudent participation.
Incoming SEC Chair declares ‘crypto’s time has come,’ pledging a clear, robust regulatory framework to nurture on-chain markets and agentic finance – balancing innovation with oversight and strong investor protections.
Coinbase is seeking sanctions against the SEC, alleging key internal communications were destroyed amid the agency’s crypto crackdown. The exchange says the loss impedes discovery and seeks penalties and remedies.
XRP clings to $2.82 after a sharp sell-off, as technical indicators signal a potential breakout test toward $3.30; traders monitor momentum and liquidity zones amid ongoing regulatory developments.