U.S. / E.U. CRYPTO WARS!

We're in, 2025 already. What should we expect in the first quarter of this year in the Cryptocurrency industry? The industry looks good and poised for greater developments influenced by regulatory changes, technological breakthroughs and market dynamics. Here's an in-depth analysis of what to expect in the first three Months of this year: President Donald Trump has introduced a pro Crypto approach in the U.S. Administration. Mr Trump, has promised to deploy a Strategic National Bitcoin Stockpile. He has appointed a Crypto Advocate, Mr Paul Artkins as Head of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This's a sign of a shift towards Crypto-friendly policies. This's a good signal to lure Institutional Investors. However, the European Union's Markets in Cryptocurrency Assets Regulations (MiCA), issued a notice that, with effect from 30th December, 2024 tougher measures will be put in place to regulate Digital Assets. The new measures could lead to Companies to set up shops in the U.S. as opposed to Europe. Bitcoin's value has been on the upswing, recently hitting over $100,000. Some people say that, Bitcoin is not slowing down and could get to between $180,000 and $200,000 by December, 2025. Altcoins, Ethereum, XRP and Solana have the possibility for an upward trajectory. Ethereum stands a chance to do better than Bitcoin due to the fact that, it features in Decentralised Finance (DeFi). Altcoins also could be an alternative should Bitcoin prices continue on the higher side. The legalisation of Bitcoin Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) is a good move that will attract huge Institutional Investment. $36 Billion in Spot Bitcoin ETFs was poured in by Investors in, 2024. This culture is likely to continue in, 2025. Artificial Intelligence (AI) coupled with Blockchain Technology is also likely to advance innovation in the Crypto Industry.