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Crypto adoption expanded across payments, regulation, and institutional investment this week, highlighting how digital assets are moving closer to the core of the global financial system.

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WEEKLY CRYPTO NEWS ROUNDUP: CRYPTO ADOPTION, REGULATION, AND INSTITUTIONAL MOMENTUM

Crypto adoption expanded across payments, regulation, and institutional investment this week, highlighting how digital assets are moving closer to the core of the global financial system.

Cryptocurrency is gaining mainstream acceptance in holiday spending, with strong interest from younger consumers and growing recognition of digital assets as practical financial tools rather than speculative products.

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VISA SURVEY REVEALS CRYPTO’S GROWING ROLE IN HOLIDAY SPENDING

Holiday shopping is increasingly influenced by digital payments, with cryptocurrency and blockchain-based assets gaining relevance as consumers explore new ways to gift, spend, and manage value during the festive season.

The confirmation of crypto-friendly leadership at the CFTC and FDIC signals a clear shift in US political strategy toward regulatory clarity, potentially strengthening the country’s influence over global digital asset standards.

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U.S. SENATE CONFIRMS CRYPTO-FRIENDLY LEADERS, SIGNALLING A MAJOR SHIFT IN DIGITAL ASSET REGULATION

The appointments suggest a more coordinated federal approach to digital assets, with regulators expected to balance innovation, market integrity, and financial stability under clearer supervisory rules.

Itaú Asset Management recommends a 1%–3% Bitcoin allocation as a long-term portfolio complement, citing diversification benefits and protection against currency volatility through regulated exposure such as the BITI11 ETF.

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BRAZIL’S LARGEST PRIVATE BANK SEES BITCOIN AS A STRATEGIC PORTFOLIO DIVERSIFIER

Bitcoin is increasingly being positioned as a must-have portfolio component, with traditional banks and wealth managers embracing modest allocations as part of long-term diversification strategies.

SEC Chair Paul Atkins cautioned that aggressive rules could turn blockchain networks into tools for monitoring lawful financial activity.

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CRYPTO OVERREGULATION COULD TURN BLOCKCHAINS INTO FINANCIAL SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS

As digital asset use expands, critics caution that aggressive regulation may undermine privacy by increasing government monitoring of blockchain transactions.

Senate Banking Committee Chair Tim Scott and top banking executives are advancing a bipartisan bill to clarify oversight, define market structure, and address gaps in stablecoin regulation, aiming to strengthen national standards for digital assets.

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U.S. BANKS AND LAWMAKERS PUSH FORWARD DIGITAL ASSET BILL

Lawmakers and banking executives are negotiating a major U.S. crypto bill to strengthen regulations, address stablecoin risks, and influence global digital asset policies.

Bitcoin’s price swings grow sharper, but experts say crypto’s long-term outlook remains strong as institutional flows shift and global markets tighten.

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TURBULENCE HITS MARKETS, BITCOIN STILL STANDS

Price swings are growing sharper, but experts say the crypto market’s long-term outlook remains strong as institutional flows shift and global conditions tighten.

A wave of regulatory moves, institutional adoption and global oversight debates defined one of the most pivotal weeks for the crypto industry this year.

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CRYPTO WEEKLY NEWS SIGNALS MAJOR REGULATORY SHIFTS ACROSS U.S., EU AND GLOBAL MARKETS

A wave of regulatory moves, institutional adoption and global oversight debates defined one of the most pivotal weeks for the crypto industry this year.

The UK now legally recognizes cryptocurrencies and stablecoins as personal property, strengthening ownership and recovery rights.

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UK RECOGNIZES CRYPTO AS PROPERTY

The new law gives Britain a clearer and more modern framework for handling digital assets, reinforcing its long-term strategy for a stronger crypto economy.

Bank of America’s new guidance reflects a broader shift as legacy financial institutions integrate digital assets to keep pace with rapid fintech innovation.

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BANK OF AMERICA RECOMMENDS CRYPTO ALLOCATION

Legacy financial institutions are increasingly embracing digital assets as they adapt to accelerating fintech innovation and evolving investment trends.