📈 Market Highlights
Bitcoin $BTC has surged past $104,000, driven by optimism over potential U.S. interest rate cuts and increased institutional investment. However, it faces resistance at the $105,000 level, with analysts predicting a possible correction .@EconomicTimes+5CoinDesk+5@EconomicTimes+5
Ethereum $ETH has experienced a 40% rally, bolstered by the successful Pectra upgrade, which enhanced staking and interoperability with layer-2 chains .Axios+1@EconomicTimes+1
Altcoins are showing mixed performance. While some have gained significantly, others like XRP have declined, with XRP falling over 4% amid market consolidation .WSJ+14CoinDesk+14ZebPay+14
🏦 Regulatory Developments
SEC's New Crypto Framework: SEC Chair Paul Atkins announced plans to establish clear guidelines for crypto tokens classified as securities, aiming to promote lawful issuance and trading while deterring misconduct .Reuters
Stablecoins Gaining Traction: Stablecoins are poised to become mainstream, with U.S. legislation like the STABLE Act and GENIUS Act aiming to establish a regulatory framework for dollar-backed stablecoins. The market capitalization of stablecoins has surged to $246 billion, facilitating $28 trillion in transactions last year .markets.businessinsider.com
🔐 Security Concerns
Coinbase Cyberattack: Coinbase disclosed a cyberattack where hackers bribed overseas customer support staff to access sensitive user data, affecting up to 97,000 users. The company estimates the incident could cost between $180 million and $400 million and is offering a $20 million reward for information leading to the attackers' arrest .investopedia.com+2WSJ+2The Guardian+2
💡 Emerging Trends
Mastercard's Crypto Integration: Mastercard is integrating stablecoin payment features through partnerships, allowing users to make real-world purchases by converting stablecoins like USDC into local currencies. This move aims to improve global payments and remittances .Axios
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