United States: Regulatory Overhaul Underway
Stablecoin Legislation Advances: The U.S. Senate is poised to pass the GENIUS Act, marking the first major regulatory framework for stablecoins. The bill mandates that stablecoins hold reserves in safe, liquid assets and comply with anti-money-laundering and terrorism financing rules, while also providing bankruptcy protections for holders.
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SEC's New Direction: SEC Chair Paul Atkins announced plans to overhaul cryptocurrency regulations by creating clear guidelines for crypto tokens classified as securities. The SEC is also considering adjustments that would allow registered broker-dealers with an Alternative Trading System (ATS) to trade non-securities like Bitcoin and Ethereum.
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Executive Order on Digital Assets: President Trump's recent executive order reshapes the previous administration's approach to crypto assets by eliminating many of the prior restrictions, signaling an intention to support the growth of the U.S. crypto industry.
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🇪🇺 European Union: MiCA Implementation
MiCA Regulation in Effect: The Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation has commenced its licensing and authorization phase, requiring Crypto Asset Service Providers (CASPs) to apply for licenses to operate within the European Union. This regulation establishes uniform EU-wide rules for issuing and trading crypto-assets.
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🌍 Global Perspectives
Global Regulatory Landscape: A wave of regulation is sweeping the crypto world in 2025. From Washington to Brussels to Singapore, governments are setting new ground rules. The world's governments are trying to chart a course that balances innovation with risk mitigation.
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📸 Visual Highlights
U.S. Stablecoin Regulation: An image depicting major moves in crypto regulation, highlighting the Stablecoin Regulation Bill.
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EU Crypto Regulations: An illustration representing the EU's comprehensive framework for digital assets under the MiCA regulation.
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Binance's Global Compliance Efforts: A visual emphasizing Binance's collaboration with multiple governments to build crypto reserves.
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SEC's Custody Rules Reform: An image showcasing the push for modernizing crypto custody rules for invest