#Crypto news Here are some of the latest crypto news and updates:

Market Updates

- *Bitcoin Price*: Bitcoin is trading above $96,000, with some analysts predicting it could reach $100,000 in the coming weeks due to explosive momentum and soaring liquidity.

- *Ethereum Price*: Ethereum is consolidating near $1,800, with some investors betting on digital assets as a hedge amid macroeconomic uncertainty.

- *Litecoin Price Prediction*: Litecoin price predictions are becoming more bullish, with some traders targeting a near-term retest of $100 and potentially as high as $140 in the coming weeks ¹ ².

Regulatory News

- *EU's Anti-Money Laundering Regulation*: The European Union has finalized an Anti-Money Laundering Regulation that will ban anonymous crypto accounts and privacy-enhancing coins from 2027.

- *Arizona Governor Vetoes Bitcoin Bill*: Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs vetoed a bill that would have allowed the state to invest in Bitcoin, citing concerns over using public funds for "untested assets".

- *US Senator Promotes Bitcoin Act*: Senator Cynthia Lummis is promoting the BITCOIN Act, which aims to use Bitcoin to reduce the US's $36 trillion debt ¹ ².

Industry Developments

- *Crypto Venture Funding*: Crypto venture funding surged to $4.9 billion in Q1 2025, the highest since 2022.

- *Tokenization Surge*: The market for to

kenized real-world assets is estimated to reach $18.9 trillion by 2033, with industry experts believing this forecast may be conservative.

- *World Chain Integrates USDC*: World Chain has integrated USDC, allowing its 25 million users to transfer USDC from other blockchains and convert it into native stablecoins ³ ¹.$