#CryptoRegulation As of May 15, 2025, Bitcoin (BTC) is trading at approximately $102,299 USD, reflecting a slight decrease of 1.35% over the past 24 hours.

Bitcoin (BTC) is a crypto in the CRYPTO market. The price is 102299.0 USD currently with a change of -1401.00000 (-0.01351%) from the previous close. The intraday high is 104168.0 USD and the intraday low is 102281.0 USD.

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🇺🇸 U.S. Regulatory Developments

Executive Order 14178

On January 23, 2025, President Donald Trump signed Executive Order 14178, titled “Strengthening American Leadership in Digital Financial Technology.” This order revoked previous directives and prohibited the establishment, issuance, or promotion of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). It also established a group tasked with proposing a federal regulatory framework for digital assets within 180 days.  

SEC Initiatives

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. 

Legislative Actions

Senate Democrats blocked a bill intended to establish a federal regulatory framework for stablecoins, citing concerns about insufficient protections and potential conflicts of interest related to President Trump’s crypto ventures. 

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🌍 Global Regulatory Landscape

United Kingdom

The UK launched GFO-X, its first regulated and centrally cleared digital asset derivatives trading platform in London. Authorized by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), GFO-X offers bitcoin index futures and options, aiming to legitimize institutional crypto derivatives trading. 

European Union