Rate Cut Expectations and Persistent Inflation Reinforce Bitcoin’s Appeal as a Hedge Ryan Lee, Chief Analyst at Bitget Research in a statement to Cryptonews also noted that macro factors are playing their part in reinforcing Bitcoin’s appeal as a hedge against inflation. He noted:

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The new accounting approach brings more transparency but also amplifies short-term volatility in financial results.

Saylor’s Strategy Doubles Capital Raise for Bitcoin Purchase to $84B Despite Record Loss

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SEC Lawsuit Against Ripple Labs Concludes After Four Years The legal dispute between Ripple Labs and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has concluded after more than four years, marking a significant development in cryptocurrency regulation.

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Comments on the proposal will be accepted until May 21. The request follows a broader trend under the Trump administration to ease oversight in commodity markets. This includes reduced scrutiny of digital assets. It also signals growing regulatory interest in modernizing financial infrastructure.

CFTC Seeks Public Input on Crypto-Style 24/7 Derivatives Market

SEC Postpones Rulings on Staking and In-Kind Crypto ETF Rules Last week, the SEC delayed its decisions on proposed rule changes related to staking features and in-kind creations and redemptions for several cryptocurrency ETFs.

Meanwhile, Slovenia continues to play a notable role in digital finance, having issued the EU’s first blockchain-based sovereign bond in 2023. According to Statista, Slovenia is expected to have around 98,000 crypto users by 2025, representing 4.6% of its population, with projected market revenue reaching $2.8 million.