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In the ever-evolving world of cryptocurrencies, several notable events have taken place over the past week. Here's a roundup of some key developments:
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In policy news, Trump's Cryptocurrency Advisor has advocated for the implementation of stablecoin laws, while Trump himself has established a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve for US Leadership. These moves aim to bolster the nation's position in the digital currency arena.
However, the crypto industry faces challenges as well. The restrictions imposed by financial giants like JPMorgan, which charge fintechs for data access essential for bitcoin price tracking, have caused concern. These data-access fees could potentially bankrupt fintechs that help link bank accounts to crypto companies, leading to a potential financial crisis for firms like Gemini, Coinbase, and Kraken. Tyler Winklevoss, co-founder of Gemini, has accused JPMorgan Chase of restricting customer onboarding for Gemini.
In a bid to clarify token regulations, the SEC has launched Project Crypto. Meanwhile, the Coincu research team has highlighted the potential for systemic shifts if JPMorgan's policies discourage fiat-crypto interfacing.
On the exchange front, Coinbase has enabled support for AWE on the Base Network, and Gemini has announced its IPO launch with 16.67 million shares at Nasdaq. Coinbase has also revealed plans to enable SPX6900 and Flock trading by September 9, 2025.
Interestingly, Defiance has filed with the SEC to launch Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, while Coinbase's XRP reserves have plummeted by 90%, leading some investors to flock to EARN Mining Cloud Mining to easily earn $5,877 daily.
The crypto market has shown resilience, with Bitcoin's current market cap standing at $2.35 trillion and a trading price of $118,075.82, according to CoinMarketCap. Despite a 30.55% drop in 24-hour trading volume, Bitcoin has shown a 1.39% price increase over the past 24 hours.
In other news, Sky Aims for USDH Stablecoin Issuance Under Hyperliquid, and MANTRA, the first MultiVM Blockchain for RWAs with native EVM and CosmWasm support, has entered the scene.
Lastly, BetFury is at SBC Summit Lisbon 2025, focusing on affiliate growth. Historical bank restrictions have caused temporary market upheavals in the crypto industry, underscoring the need for regulatory clarity and cooperation between traditional finance and the digital currency sector.
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