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Eric Adams, the self-proclaimed "Bitcoin Mayor" of New York, has just created the very first American municipal office dedicated to digital assets and blockchain. A bold move marking his exit before the scheduled January change of guard.

MiCA was meant to secure the crypto market in Europe, but some actors still bypass the rules. Forum shopping, abusive reverse solicitation, compliance gaps: discover how these practices threaten your money and European financial integrity. #MiCA #Crypto

The governor of the Bank of France speaks out. François Villeroy de Galhau demands transferring the supervision of cryptocurrencies to ESMA, based in Paris. Dollar-backed stablecoins particularly worry French authorities. Will Europe be able to impose its own vision against the American giants in the sector?

The SEC is preparing to introduce an “innovation exemption” that would give companies more flexibility to develop digital assets and emerging technologies. SEC Chair Paul Atkins said the proposal could be formalized as soon as the end of this quarter, despite challenges caused by the ongoing government shutdown.

While currencies wobble and the economy coughs, gold climbs, bitcoin soars... and investors applaud hoping not to jump with the monetary parachute.

Less than two years after the entry into force of MiCA, the ambition of a unified European framework for cryptos is faltering. Amid national divergences, institutional criticisms and tensions over passporting, the European Union struggles to deliver the promised coherence. And now, ESMA is advocating to take back control, at the risk of reigniting tensions between Brussels and national regulators.

The SEC’s new guidance on crypto custody has split commissioners, with Hester Peirce praising clarity and investor protection while Caroline Crenshaw warns it weakens safeguards.

The Treasury and IRS issued interim guidance on CAMT, revising rules to ease compliance and clarify treatment of digital assets.

While Ethereum staggers, Wall Street joins the crypto party: ETFs galore, billions lurking, and a network that makes less noise, but more waves.

Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives have launched an investigation into the disappearance of text messages from Gary Gensler, former head of the agency. These texts, deleted while he led the SEC, could contain sensitive exchanges related to prosecutions against the crypto industry.

When Christine Lagarde brings down the regulatory hammer, even the crypto giants tremble. The digital euro advances masked but clearly targets stablecoins too comfortable in Europe...

Massachusetts lawmakers will soon consider whether the state should create a Bitcoin reserve. A bill introduced earlier this year calls for using state funds and seized crypto assets to build a strategic stockpile. The proposal comes as several U.S. states weigh similar measures, with mixed results across the country.

While some governments are struggling, Singapore and Dubai are fueling crypto. What if the finance of tomorrow came from... paradise islands obsessed with wallets?

The U.S. exchange-traded product (ETP) market for digital assets is taking another step forward. With regulators broadening the framework for crypto funds, XRP has now been included in a Nasdaq-listed multi-asset spot crypto ETF, giving investors easier access to a wider set of cryptocurrencies.

When Trump roars "I am the boss", the Winklevoss texts remind him that the kings of Bitcoin crypto sometimes pull more strings than a president on stage.

Exit Gensler, here comes Atkins: the SEC shifts from the brake to the accelerator. "Innovation exemption", multi-crypto ETP, stablecoins… Washington finally discovers that blocking costs more than moving forward.

Economy: JPMorgan anticipates tensions on the Fed and integrates stablecoins without fearing for its deposits. We tell you more here!

For the first time, Washington speaks with one voice on crypto. After years of partisan deadlocks and ideological battles, Democrats and Republicans are finally breaking their divides to build a common regulatory framework. Twelve Democratic senators have just announced their support for negotiations, accelerating the implementation of a law that could redefine the future of a market worth more than 4 trillion dollars.

On Monday, the U.S. and U.K. launched a new joint task force to improve cross-border capital flows into the crypto sector. The special alliance, aimed at strengthening ties between the two nations’ digital asset industries, will include regulators from both countries.

Chat Control wants to scan your messages "to protect." Result? Berlin hesitates, Brussels is confused, and Web3 grabs the popcorn: when Big Brother inspires decentralization.

Paul Atkins, the current chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and Gary Gensler, the agency’s former chief, both appeared before the media this week to discuss the regulatory atmosphere under the current administration, particularly policies proposed by President Donald Trump.

Michigan has accelerated its push to establish a state-owned crypto reserve, with a key bill advancing to its second reading after months of legislative standstill. If passed, the measure will allow the peninsular state to hold 10% of its investment in digital assets.

Trump, future Patron Saint of crypto? After Ulbricht and BitMEX, CZ hopes for his blessing. Between edited X profile and angry senators, Washington becomes a blockchain theater stage.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says he has never been more confident that the Clarity Act will pass, bringing clear rules and growth to the US crypto market.

The SEC has introduced new rules to speed up approvals for spot cryptocurrency ETFs, allowing faster market access while maintaining oversight.

Ethereum network stakers are facing record-long exit times, with about 2.5 million ETH ($11.25 billion) pending withdrawal from the validator set, according to dashboard reports. Given this backlog of unsettled transactions, the waiting time for withdrawal has stretched to more than 46 days—the longest in the network's history. For comparison, the last big peak in wait time, which occurred in August, only had an 18-day wait.

House Republicans want to make a big move: combine the ban on a digital dollar with a crypto law already supported by some Democrats. A risky strategy that reveals both the urgency to define a regulatory framework and the ideological divides in the U.S. Congress.

Washington dreams of a digital safe: one million bitcoins in the national reserve. But between orange ties, Republican promises, and empty coffers, the crypto political saga unfolds with suspense.