Author: olivia

Olivia reports on regulation, compliance, and policy developments shaping the crypto industry. Her coverage examines how legal and regulatory decisions influence market structure, project development, and industry behavior.She also follows Web3 initiatives and altcoin markets when regulatory changes are a key factor.

Block CEO Jack Dorsey and Senator Cynthia Lummis have renewed their support for key bipartisan legislation. This proposal aims to exempt small cryptocurrency transactions from taxes. The regulatory measure could remove barriers to the mass adoption of the digital asset, as Block expands its payment services. The legislative initiative is formally known as the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act.

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The government of Japan has signaled a strong commitment to revitalizing its technology sector, with a special emphasis on reforming crypto regulations in Japan. The administration of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is preparing to introduce a more open stance toward innovation, aiming to turn the country into a global hub for the digital asset industry. This move is fundamental to the country’s digital transformation.

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Lighter, an innovative decentralized perpetuals exchange (PerpDEX), has made an impressive debut in the crypto ecosystem. This project, built as an app-chain on Ethereum, has surpassed one billion dollars in total value locked (TVL). Its launch marks a key milestone for decentralized finance. According to Ryan Adams, founder of Bankless, Lighter’s debut has been truly impressive for the sector.

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Digital asset exchange-traded products (ETPs) have reached a historic milestone in 2025, already surpassing the total capital inflows recorded in the entire previous year. According to data published by James Butterfill, Head of Research at CoinShares, crypto ETPs have attracted an impressive $48.67 billion year-to-date. This figure slightly exceeds the $48.557 billion that was invested during the twelve months of 2024.

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Bitcoin experienced a day of high volatility after reaching a new all-time high, briefly surpassing $126,000 before retracing. This movement has focused traders’ attention on Bitcoin price technical analysis, with key market figures like analyst Skew highlighting crucial support levels to sustain the bullish momentum. The price action now hinges on the buyers’ ability to consolidate these new zones.

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Bee Maps has raised $32 million in a round led by Pantera Capital, a move aimed at accelerating its decentralized mapping effort. The funds will ship more dashcams, sharpen AI models, and boost HONEY token rewards for contributors. Mobility fleets, data brokers, and DePIN backers are watching as the deal underwrites live traffic data sales and the spread of camera rigs, prompting fresh scrutiny of privacy rules.

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