Daily Crypto & Economic Pulse – May 4, 2025
The global economic landscape today is marked by shifting trade policies and institutional crypto adoption. President Trump’s proposed shift of crypto oversight from the SEC to the CFTC continues to fuel market optimism. Meanwhile, regulatory clarity in the EU’s revised MiCA framework is boosting institutional interest in decentralized technologies.
Near Protocol (NEAR) continues to gain traction with its sharding-powered blockchain, achieving faster transaction speeds and lower costs. Its recent partnership with a major cloud provider aims to enhance developer accessibility, positioning NEAR as a top contender for Web3 scalability.
Similarly, The Graph (GRT) is making strides in decentralized data indexing, with new subgraphs supporting AI-driven dApps. As demand for efficient on-chain data grows, GRT’s role in powering DeFi and Web3 infrastructure becomes increasingly critical.
On the macroeconomic front, the White House’s softened stance on tariffs—including a rollback of auto import duties—has buoyed risk assets, though crypto markets remain sensitive to Fed rate-cut speculation9. As institutional players like BlackRock deepen crypto exposure, projects with robust tech fundamentals.
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