I think the most exciting things are being discussed between politicians, federal & state regulatory bodies in the US. Look up Cynthia Lummis, Elizabeth Warren, Wyoming, and right to mine laws.
Ripple looks like they will lose their SEC case, bad for crypto but nothing to bitcoin. This would set a precedent for unregistered digital securities by making them adhere to standard securities. Doge coin, for example, would need to file documents with the SEC and release proper reports on its business dealings, ouch.
Grayscale seems to be making a good case for a bitcoin spot etf, which would give VCs and investors a place to gamble paper bitcoin instead. This would have the same impact as a gold spot etf, and potentially helps Mrs Longs bitcoin based bank pass the federal reserve board.
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