🏛️ US Regulation & Policy
GENIUS Act becomes law(July 18, 2025): The United States passed its first major federal stablecoin legislation—requiring 1:1 backing, audits, and dual oversight by federal and state regulators. It designates stablecoin issuers as financial institutions under the Bank Secrecy Act .
White House issues crypto "roadmap" (July 30, 2025): A 160-page policy report from the Trump administration lays out recommendations across taxation, custody, trading, and regulatory reform. It calls on agencies like SEC and CFTC for clear guidance and legislative action toward building what it terms a “Golden Age” of crypto.
U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve remains murky: Earlier this year, an executive order established a reserve using forfeited bitcoin, but policy reports have yet to clarify details or procurement plans.
🏦 Traditional Finance Meets Crypto
JPMorgan launches Coinbase tie-up**: Starting fall 2025, Chase cardholders can buy crypto directly via Coinbase using every major credit card. By 2026, cardholders can convert rewards points to USDC—marking the first major credit card rewards-to-crypto program.
🔐 Security & Scams
Crypto thefts surpass $2.17 billion in H1 2025: Chainalysis reports 2025’s crypto heists already exceed total losses for all of 2024. Major breaches include a billion-dollar hack at #BİNANCE and a critical breach at India’s CoinDCX.
AI scams skyrocket—up 456%: Scammers using deepfake tech and impersonation tactics stole billions in 2024–25, prompting calls for greater public vigilance.