Major developments shaped the crypto market this week, spanning adoption, regulation, and security. Stablecoins and real-world assets continued to pave the way for mainstream crypto adoption, while an Indian court officially recognized cryptocurrency as legal property, setting a global precedent. At the same time, AI technology fueled a new wave of crypto scams, raising concerns about investor safety. In Europe, France moved toward establishing a strategic Bitcoin reserve, reflecting growing interest in national-level crypto initiatives.
Europe considers centralized oversight for crypto and markets
The European Commission is moving to centralize supervision over key financial market infrastructure, including stock exchanges, crypto platforms, and clearinghouses. The plan aims to reduce fragmentation across dozens of national regulators, lower cross-border trading costs, and boost EU competitiveness versus the U.S.
ESMA, the European Securities and Markets Authority, could gain powers over major cross-border entities, from asset managers to trading venues. Some countries, like Germany, are cautiously open, while Luxembourg and Ireland remain skeptical, citing concerns over compliance costs and potential overreach.
The Commission is expected to present a “markets integration package” later this year, outlining possible models for EU-wide supervision.
U.S. lawmakers draft cryptocurrency regulation amid shutdown
Despite the ongoing federal government shutdown, U.S. Congress is advancing key cryptocurrency legislation. Republican senators aim to pass a unified digital asset bill by the end of 2025, working with Democrats on a bipartisan framework.
Currently, about 90% of the main provisions have been agreed upon, setting the stage for comprehensive regulation. Lawmakers are also drafting a proposal to ban politicians from owning crypto, highlighting ethics alongside market oversight. The legislation promises to provide clarity and stability for the U.S. crypto market, ensuring a more predictable environment for investors and businesses.
Retirement funds could propel Bitcoin toward $200K
President Trump’s executive order allowing cryptocurrencies in U.S. 401(k) retirement plans could trigger massive inflows into Bitcoin and other digital assets. Analysts suggest even a modest 1% allocation of the $12.2 trillion retirement market could channel $122 billion into crypto.
Many advisors recommend 2.5–3% Bitcoin allocations for retirement portfolios, signaling the potential for even higher inflows. Early inflows could arrive this fall, potentially coinciding with Federal Reserve rate cuts, further supporting bullish market sentiment.
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