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Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.
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Bitcoin Regulations News
Bitcoin (BTC) was invented to challenge the hegemonic order of global finance, so naturally it has had a tense relationship with regulators since its early days. The technical and social roots of cryptocurrency largely stem from communities with a deep distrust of the state. From its design to its driving narratives, Bitcoin is a dissident technology.
However, due largely to founder anonymity, decentralized development and distributed architecture, Bitcoin has persisted despite early attempts by regulators to suppress the technology.
Nowadays, the legality of Bitcoin is not as ambiguous, and ongoing regulatory efforts are trying to situate it within finance rather than keep it out — from consumer protection and tax regulation to launching institutional investment vehicles such as exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
The challenge and concern around Bitcoin regulation is how patchwork legislation across jurisdictions may hinder the growth and maturation of the crypto economy that is intended to be a borderless, open financial system.
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Bitcoin is set to reach gold’s market capitalization by 2029, thanks to “structural” ETF inflows and growing governmental adoption, as tariff concerns ease.
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Europe will ban anonymous crypto accounts and privacy coins starting in 2027 under sweeping new AML regulations targeting service providers and token anonymity.
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No matter who wins Saturday's election in Australia, crypto legislation developed with the industry is set to finally happen this year.
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Bitcoin has emerged as the only 'true hedge' against geopolitical risk, Animoca Brands' co-founder said at Cointelegraph's LONGITUDE event in Dubai.
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Bitcoin’s “base case” for the end of 2025 is $200,000 without further government adoption, Bitwise’s head of research told Cointelegraph.
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Bitcoin volatility drops to a 563-day low, suggesting asset maturity as Arthur Hayes forecasts a $1 million BTC price by 2028 amid rising ETF flows and investor confidence.
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An estimated 65% of European citizens are seeking a single application to manage their banking, savings and cryptocurrency investment, according to Bunq’s research.
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Loopscale fell victim to a $5.7 million exploit after attackers manipulated its RateX PT token pricing, draining funds from its USDC and SOL vaults.
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Peter Chung said Bitcoin has dual faces, acting as both a risk-on asset and digital gold based on market conditions and investor sentiment.
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Coinbase will launch its Bitcoin Yield Fund on May 1 to offer 4%–8% returns for institutional investors seeking passive income on Bitcoin holdings.
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The Stacks Asia DLT Foundation's partnership with the Abu Dhabi Global Market aims to make it easier for institutions to participate in the Bitcoin economy.
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While relaxing some crypto guidelines, the Fed preserves a policy blocking banks from direct crypto engagement, says Caitlin Long.
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The profit-taking came as the Official Melania Meme token staged an over 21% weekly recovery, but remains 96% below its all-time high.
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Regulations are not the enemy of Web3 innovation. Clear, risk-based frameworks can unlock DeFi’s potential while protecting users.
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