In February 2025, the SEC formed a new Crypto Task Force aimed at enhancing digital asset regulations, while the CFTC initiated roundtables and Congress outlined a bipartisan legislative roadmap. These moves signal increased focus on clarifying laws around crypto securities, lending, staking, and custody solutions.
Sherrod Brown is gearing up for a 2026 comeback in Ohio despite previous crypto opposition and PAC challenges. Meanwhile, regulatory shifts and crypto developments continue to shape the market.
Bitcoin soared to a new all-time high of $123,153.22, fueled by promising U.S. crypto legislation and strong institutional investment. Other major cryptocurrencies and crypto stocks also saw substantial gains.