Bitcoin at $100,599!

Fear & Greed Index at 37 – Fear. Market sentiment turns cautious again as Bitcoin dips below the 100k threshold and global regulation takes center stage.

Europe leads the crypto race with MiCA

• The MiCA framework brings unified licensing and stricter stablecoin rules.
• As a result, EU crypto trading volume jumped 70% in Q1 2025.
• In contrast, U.S. progress is stalled by regulatory uncertainty – the GENIUS Act could be a game-changer.

Coinbase secures MiCA license, picks Luxembourg HQ

• Coinbase obtains MiCA approval from Luxembourg’s financial regulator.
• The license allows the exchange to offer crypto products across the EU.
• This move marks a new wave of competition in the European crypto market.

Deutsche Bank builds RWA platform on Ethereum

• DAMA 2, developed with Memento Blockchain and Interop Labs, targets tokenized assets.
• It enables banks and asset managers to issue and manage funds and stablecoins.
• Built on a second-layer Ethereum solution using ZK tech. Launch planned for 2025.

Trump pushes for fast-track Stablecoin law

• The former president wants the GENIUS Act passed quickly to defend USD dominance.
• The bill proposes 1:1 reserves, licensing, and AML controls for stablecoins.
• Critics warn that Trump and his family may financially benefit from the law.