... Investors perceive successful hard forks as positive signals: the Ethereum team continues to develop the network according to plan (with the next steps focusing on further scaling and improving the underlying infrastructure). Thus, technological advancements ... ... implement the MiCA regulatory package, which establishes clear rules for crypto-assets by 2025—this positively influences businesses associated with Ethereum and encourages European banks and companies to engage with ETH. Some countries in Asia and ...

... gray market utilize USDT as a means of transferring value and bypassing currency restrictions. In 2024, Hong Kong announced plans to license stablecoins by 2024–2025, requiring issuers to undergo audits and local registration. This could present an ... ... for cross-border payments and settlements, especially in regions with limited access to convertible currency. For instance, businesses in Asia and Africa may utilize USDT for quick transfer of dollars, bypassing slow banking systems. The increasing popularity ...