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Goldman Sachs, a top Wall Street investment bank, said that the continued improvement in the regulatory environment and the expanding applications of crypto assets beyond trading are creating a positive outlook for the entire industry.
According to a recent report by Dune Analytics, spending through Visa-supported cryptocurrency cards has surged in the past year, reflecting the growing acceptance of on-chain payment solutions.
On January 5, as the Trump administration embraced digital assets, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), one of the "Big Four" accounting firms, decided to increase its investment in the field after years of caution toward cryptocurrencies.
On January 4, according to The Block, the cumulative trading volume of US cryptocurrency spot ETFs surpassed $2 trillion.
Russian President Vladimir Putin told a businessman in a late-night meeting on December 24 that Russia might be open to exchanging controlled parts of Ukraine, but he demanded the entire Donbas region.
On December 24, CoinDesk reported that the Central Bank of Russia announced a proposed framework to allow retail and accredited investors to purchase cryptocurrencies by 2027, subject to specified tests and caps.
According to The Block, the Ghanaian parliament has passed the Virtual Asset Service Providers Act, officially legalizing cryptocurrency trading. Those involved in the industry must register with the central bank or securities regulator.
On December 22, Jakarta Globe reported that Indonesia's financial regulator, OJK, released a list of 29 licensed digital asset and crypto trading platforms and reminded consumers to verify their "legality and logic".
On December 22, Solid Intel reported that U.S. federal banking regulators stated that banks can legally conduct cryptocurrency trading and custody services.
Australian cryptocurrency exchange CoinJar has announced its expansion into the US market, meaning it will operate within the framework of US federal and state regulations.
According to Reuters, the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) held a broad consultation on Tuesday regarding a range of proposed rules for the cryptocurrency industry.
Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley stated on social media that cryptocurrencies will be deeply integrated into all aspects of financial services within the next 12 months. A wave of substantial innovation and new entrants is on the horizon.