The latest cryptocurrency landscape is buzzing with significant developments ranging from geopolitical influences on Bitcoin’s price to regulatory advancements across the globe. In a notable shift, former President Donald Trump’s suggestion of potential US-Iran talks has reignited optimism, putting the $80,000 Bitcoin target back on the table. Meanwhile, the Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT collection marks its fifth anniversary with subdued interest, highlighting the evolving sentiment in the NFT space.
On the stablecoin front, PUSD has launched on ADI Chain, aiming to tap into the $3 trillion Islamic finance market. In exchange news, Binance.US has slashed its spot trading fees to near zero in an aggressive bid to outpace competitors. The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reportedly close to issuing an exemption for tokenized securities onchain, as hinted by official Atkins.
Self-custody gains momentum with Blockchain.com introducing perpetual futures trading directly to user wallets. South Korea’s tax authority is seeking procurement for an AI-driven crypto tracing system, signaling stricter oversight. The Philippines SEC has issued warnings against dYdX and six other unregistered platforms. Revolut has postponed its IPO until 2028 after obtaining a UK banking license. John Oliver from Last Week Tonight has stated he will not cater to prediction market users, while Bybit leads an $8M funding round for Malaysia’s dual-licensed Hata platform.
Iran views Bitcoin as a strategic reserve, yet Tether (USDt) remains dominant for oil transactions. Russia is advancing a bill to criminalize unregistered crypto services. Tokenization does not automatically solve illiquidity issues, as discussed at PBW 2026. Ramp Network has launched a multichain wallet for easier self-custody. The prediction market legal battle may escalate to the US Supreme Court following Kalshi’s appeal. The CFTC vows to continue rulemaking despite lacking bipartisan leadership. Naver-Dunamu has set an IPO committee and timeline. Europe’s approach to Bitcoin treasuries will diverge from Strategy’s model, according to PBW 2026. Kalshi plans to introduce a parental portal for minors on its platform.