This week will be remembered as decisive for the market thanks to the latest hottest crypto news. Among decisive regulations, capitalization records, and institutional movements, the market has shown that it has entered a new era of maturity. In this article, we analyze all the key news from July 21 to 27, 2025, their impacts, and what to expect in the coming months.
The principali crypto news della settimana
The Genius Act is law: breakthrough for USA stablecoin
The GENIUS Act, signed by President Trump on July 18, establishes the first federal regulatory framework for stablecoins in the United States:
Mandatory reserve 1:1 (USD or Treasury)
Monthly audits and maximum transparency on reserves
Dual supervision: federal plus state
Strengthened AML/anti-money laundering regulations
“A monumental leap towards the legitimization and mainstream adoption of stablecoins, now more reliable even for large companies and banks.”
— Cynthia Lummis, USA Senator, in a recent statement to Barron’s
Crypto market: surpassed the wall of 4 trillion dollars
The combined effect of the law and institutional enthusiasm has pushed the crypto market beyond the threshold of 4 trillion dollars for the first time in history.
Bitcoin has reached 123,000 dollars.
Ethereum has surpassed 3,780 dollars.
The thematic ETFs on Solana and the shares of Coinbase, Circle, BitMine have recorded increases between 2% and 16%.
Altcoin like XRP and DOGE have also benefited from the “bull run normativa.”
Insight: The data from Glassnode indicate a record increase in inflows from pension funds and wealth managers, a sign that the institutional market is increasingly taking center stage.
Clarity Act and Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act: towards a definitive regulation
In addition to the Genius Act, Congress has approved two crucial proposals now in the Senate:
Clarity Act: clarifies the division of responsibilities between SEC and CFTC on crypto-assets
Anti-CBDC Act: prohibits the development of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) by the Federal Reserve
If confirmed, these measures will make the USA framework a reference for the entire West.
Token unlock: volatility and new trading opportunities
Over 27 million dollars of tokens unlocked this week (Avail, Venom, AltLayer, Blast, Karrat):
TokenUnlock Value ($)Market ReactionAvail16.5M-3%Blast3M+22%Venom2.5MstableAltLayer2Mslight decline
Advice: use tools like TokenUnlocks and CoinGecko Alerts to monitor these events and act in advance on possible spikes in volatility.
International Regulation: UK, EU and Climate
United Kingdom: still lagging behind on stablecoin regulation; risk of losing centrality in financial innovation
European Union: the AMLA defines crypto as a “primary threat for money laundering,” single regulation by 2028
France: a green tax on AI and cryptocurrencies has been proposed to reduce their energy impact
Record Institutional Flows
The week has been marked by strong inflows into Bitcoin and Ether from institutional funds, companies, and family offices. BlackRock, Fidelity, and new European players are accumulating strategic reserves in BTC, ETH, and stablecoins.
What does the Genius Act mean for investors and companies?
Greater stability for markets linked to stablecoin
Opening to banking and institutional partnerships
Lower risk of bank run on minor stablecoins
Stricter AML control: onboarding of new users will be more similar to that of banks
Hot Take and Forecasts
“The Genius Act week marks the end of the crypto Far West in the USA. Now the challenge is to maintain innovation and attract global capital.”
— Marco Pagani, fintech analyst
For the next quarter, it is expected:
Consolidation above 4 trillion dollars
Strong interest in ETH and Solana
Growth of regulated insurance products and lending
Hot discussions on climate and crypto sustainability in Europe
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Activate alert on token unlock and short-term volatility
Follow the Clarity/Anti-CBDC Act process to understand the new “map” USA
Review KYC/AML policy to comply with new EU/USA standards
Monitor the entry of new ETFs on Solana and ETH
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This week marks a point of no return for crypto: more rules, more capital, more international attention. Whether you are a trader, holder, or institutional, it’s time to raise the bar of professionalism and take advantage of new opportunities, never forgetting that the future of finance is also played out on blockchains.
