The crypto sector’s market value reached $4 trillion, solidifying its place in the global investment landscape due to optimism, regulation clarity, and institutional investment.

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill to regulate stablecoins, with President Trump expected to sign it into law, signaling a shift in attitude towards the crypto industry.

Lawmakers also passed bills for a regulatory framework for crypto and to ban a U.S. central bank digital currency, showcasing cautious but progressive steps in the sector.

Stablecoins, with a 1:1 dollar peg, are increasingly used for instant payments and fund transfers, shaping global finance conversations and mainstreaming crypto as an asset class.

Corporate treasury allocations to bitcoin are rising, reflecting a trend of public companies adding bitcoin to their balance sheets as a long-term store of value.

Bitcoin reached $120,000, setting a record, with forecasts of reaching $200,000 by end-2025, while Ether, the second-biggest crypto token, doubled in value over the past three months.

The crypto rally has led to gains in linked equities, with Coinbase and Robinhood reaching all-time highs on Friday.

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