UK FCA May Exempt Crypto Firms from Key TradFi Rules — What’s at Stake?

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The post North America Sees $2.3T in Crypto appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Key Notes North America received $2.3 trillion in crypto value between July 2024 and June 2025, representing 26% of global activity. Tokenized U.S. treasuries saw assets under management (AUM) grow from $2 billion to over $7 billion in the last twelve months. U.S.-listed Bitcoin ETFs now account for over $120 billion in AUM, signaling strong institutional demand for the asset. . North America has established itself as a major center for cryptocurrency activity, with significant transaction volumes recorded over the past year. The region’s growth highlights an increasing institutional and retail interest in digital assets, particularly within the United States. According to a new report from blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis published on September 17, North America received $2.3 trillion in cryptocurrency value between July 2024 and June 2025. This volume represents 26% of all global transaction activity during that period. The report suggests this activity was influenced by a more favorable regulatory outlook and institutional trading strategies. A peak in monthly value was recorded in December 2024, when an estimated $244 billion was transferred in a single month. ETFs and Tokenization Drive Adoption The rise of spot Bitcoin BTC $115 760 24h volatility: 0.5% Market cap: $2.30 T Vol. 24h: $43.60 B ETFs has been a significant factor in the market’s expansion. U.S.-listed Bitcoin ETFs now hold over $120 billion in assets under management (AUM), making up a large portion of the roughly $180 billion held globally. The strong demand is reflected in a recent resumption of inflows, although the products are not without their detractors, with author Robert Kiyosaki calling ETFs “for losers.” The market for tokenized real-world assets also saw notable growth. While funds holding tokenized U.S. treasuries expanded their AUM from approximately $2 billion to more than $7 billion, the trend is expanding into other asset classes.…

VeChain founder Sunny Lu has shared new details on the blockchain’s roadmap, focusing on institutional access, regulatory clarity, and user participation. In an exclusive interview with Foresight News, Lu discussed VeChain’s ongoing “Renaissance” upgrades and strategic partnerships. These initiatives are reshaping the project’s ecosystem for long-term growth. Lu observed that the cryptocurrency sector is moving from a retail-driven phase to one led by institutional participation. Exchange-traded funds (ETFs), clearer regulations, and compliance standards are shaping a more organized and sustainable market. He believes this transition will define the next stage of adoption, replacing brief speculative cycles with longer and steadier market phases. Regulatory Clarity and the Renaissance Upgrade Regulatory developments in Europe and the United States have accelerated this shift. The European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) directive became fully operational in December 2024. In the United States, the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Project Crypto initiative has also introduced clearer rules for compliant digital asset operations. According to the CEO, these frameworks have lowered the barriers for traditional finance institutions to join the crypto market. They are seen as key to linking long-term participation with industry maturity and stability. Building on this regulatory progress, VeChain has launched the “Renaissance” upgrade series to decentralize governance and modernize network incentives. The initiative aims to give both node operators and ordinary users a more active role in decision-making and reward distribution. Instead of the previous passive holding model, network participants now receive rewards based on their contributions to system security and activity. Lu explained that this change aligns VeChain’s technical and economic structures with its long-term decentralization goals. The upgrade will roll out in three stages, with Phase I completed in June 2025 and Phase II scheduled for December. The final phase is expected to conclude by late 2026, completing the transformation of VeChain’s governance model. Institutional Partnerships and Technical Expansion By March 2025, VeChain had already secured MiCA compliance in all 27 EU member states. This achievement positioned the network to support institutional-grade participation and future collaborations with regulated entities. To enhance accessibility, VeChain launched Stargate in July 2025, a platform that allows users to stake VET through smart contracts. Participants receive NFTs representing their staking rights, which can be used to select validators and automatically receive protocol-distributed block rewards. Lu described Stargate as a step toward broader decentralization by enabling anyone to participate in network consensus. This model, he noted, promotes transparency and fairness while maintaining technical efficiency. Following these developments, VeChain partnered with BitGo, Keyrock, and Franklin Templeton in August 2025 to strengthen its institutional presence. The collaboration introduced custody, liquidity management, and tokenized financial products under MiCA-compliant conditions. According to Lu, the partnerships aim to turn institutions into long-term ecosystem contributors rather than temporary participants. They also help VeChain build infrastructure that supports regulated financial activity within its ecosystem. Ecosystem Growth and Long-Term Vision Beyond its staking layer, VeChain is building an integrated ecosystem organized into three levels. The structure includes VeChain Kit for developers, Stargate for connections, and the upcoming V World wallet for users. The wallet aims to merge account systems, financial tools, and decentralized applications into a single platform. It blends Web3 functionality with Web2 simplicity to create a more user-friendly environment. These figures highlight early progress toward VeChain’s expansion goals. The 2025 targets include 30 billion VET staked, 20 million active users, and over 100 live applications. For the CEO, the focus remains on building sustainable systems rather than following speculative trends.  He summarized VeChain’s vision with his motto: “Pick right, choose long, iterate extremely fast.” Lu emphasized that the project’s strategy is steady and disciplined, aligning governance, regulation, and real-world utility. “In the long run, doing difficult but right things is the real ‘right thing to do’ in the industry. This path isn’t flashy, but it’s explanatory; it thrives not on aggressiveness but on stability.” The post Sunny Lu Details VeChain’s Roadmap for Institutional Adoption and Sustainable Growth appeared first on CoinTab News.