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Crypto Regulation: Scrutiny Intensifies, Ripple Gains EU Approval

February 3, 2026, 06:00 AM157 words6 sourcesAI-Generated · Reviewed by editorial team
Crypto Regulation: Scrutiny Intensifies, Ripple Gains EU Approval

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The crypto regulatory landscape is facing increased scrutiny and experiencing mixed developments. New York prosecutors are challenging the GENIUS Act, arguing it protects stablecoin issuers like Tether and Circle from accountability for fraud involving billions in illicit funds. Simultaneously, the Clarity Act is stalled due to disagreements over stablecoin yields and ethical concerns surrounding Donald Trump’s crypto venture, potentially impacting its passage. Investor sentiment is waning, evidenced by $1 billion in net outflows from digital asset investment products year-to-date, driven by factors like a hawkish Federal Reserve and geopolitical instability. However, positive regulatory signals are emerging; the CFTC, under new leadership, is pursuing clearer regulation for crypto prediction markets, potentially benefiting platforms like Coinbase. Concerns regarding potential conflicts of interest have also surfaced with Trump’s Fed nominee and ties to Tether’s USAT stablecoin. In a significant win, Ripple secured full EMI approval in Luxembourg, enabling EU-wide operations and boosting XRP’s price and adoption of its RLUSD stablecoin.

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