Regulatory Developments: Several countries are enhancing their regulatory frameworks around cryptocurrencies, aiming to increase compliance and investor protection. Notably, the U.S. SEC continues to scrutinize crypto exchanges and tokens.
Institutional Adoption: Major institutions and corporations are increasingly adopting cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology, with some integrating Bitcoin into their treasury reserves or offering crypto services.
Ethereum 2.0 Upgrades: The Ethereum network has completed key phases of its transition to proof-of-stake, improving scalability and energy efficiency.
DeFi Growth: Decentralized Finance (DeFi) platforms continue to expand, offering new financial products, though they also face regulatory and security challenges.
NFT Market Dynamics: The NFT market remains active, with new platforms and use cases emerging, despite fluctuations in trading volumes.
