Navigating the New Regulatory Landscape
The crypto sector in 2025 is no longer a lawless frontier. Regulatory frameworks like the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) and the U.S. GENIUS Act have rewritten the rules of the game, reshaping market dynamics and geopolitical power structures. These laws, while aiming to stabilize the sector, have introduced new layers of complexity—and volatility—that investors must navigate.
Regulatory Divergence and Market Fragmentation
MiCA, enacted in December 2024, and the GENIUS Act, signed in July 2025, represent two distinct approaches to crypto governance. MiCA’s broad scope mandates 100% reserve backing for stablecoins, public white papers, and stringent anti-money laundering (AML) protocols, effectively transforming…
