Best Altcoins to Watch After Coinbase’s MiCA License Shakes Up the EU Crypto Market

Coinbase secured a MiCA license in Luxembourg, enabling EU-wide services. This regulatory milestone boosts crypto investor confidence, with altcoins like Solaxy ($SOLX) gaining attention as promising opportunities.
Lawyer Exposes French Prosecutors’ Missteps as Telegram Founder Faces 10-Year Threat – News Bytes Bitcoin News

Telegram founder Pavel Durov’s defense team exposes flaws in French prosecutors’ case, challenging shaky charges and procedural errors in a high-stakes legal battle.
Thailand Eyes Bold Crypto Overhaul: Exchanges May Soon List Their Own Tokens

Thailand’s SEC proposes updates to crypto regulations, allowing exchanges to list their own tokens and enhancing transparency through disclosure requirements and market surveillance.
Dollar-Free Future Accelerates as Putin and BRICS Bank Chief Discuss Digital Payment Platform – Economics Bitcoin News

BRICS nations, led by Putin and the BRICS Bank chief, are advancing digital payment platforms to challenge dollar dominance and promote national currency systems in global finance.
Ripple (XRP) News: Bloomberg Analysts See 90% Chance SEC Clears Most Crypto ETFs Filings

Bloomberg analysts predict a 90% chance the SEC approves most crypto ETFs, including XRP, SOL, and DOGE, citing positive engagement and regulatory progress.
Shares of Coinbase and Circle Explode in Value After US Senate Passes Landmark Stablecoin Bill – The Daily Hodl

Coinbase and Circle shares surged after the US Senate passed the GENIUS Act, a stablecoin regulation bill requiring asset backing and audits for issuers over $50B market cap.
Texas governor signs bill to protect state Bitcoin reserve if established

Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed HB4488, protecting a proposed state Bitcoin reserve from dissolution. The bill exempts the reserve and other funds from automatic abolition in 2025, pending SB21’s approval.
XRP joins Solana and Litecoin in top ETF approval tier

Bloomberg analysts increased approval odds for XRP, Solana, and Litecoin spot ETFs to 90% or higher, citing positive SEC engagement. Other altcoin ETFs like Dogecoin and Cardano also saw rising approval chances.
Paris Crypto Kidnapping Forces Victim to Surrender Ledger Keys

A 23-year-old man was kidnapped in Paris and forced to surrender his Ledger wallet keys and cash, marking another violent crypto-related crime in France.
South Korea Moves Toward Spot Crypto ETF Approval in 2025 – Crypto News Bitcoin News

South Korea’s FSC plans to approve spot crypto ETFs and a won-based stablecoin market by 2025, marking a significant shift in the country’s digital asset policies.