The economic impact has increased fears of a slowdown. Goldman Sachs recently raised its forecast for a US recession to 45%, pointing to tighter financial conditions and rising trade uncertainty.
While DeFi was struggling, other parts of the blockchain world saw strong growth. Applications that use artificial intelligence (AI) or focus on social features gained more users in early 2025.
For the crypto market, the immediate aftermath of the tariffs has been marked by significant liquidations, with over $500 million in futures positions wiped out within 24 hours.
The firm has filed an S-3 registration statement with the US SEC to convert its Digital Large Cap Fund (DLC Fund) into an ETF, which would allow everyday investors to gain exposure to multiple cryptocurrencies through a traditional stock exchange.
The crypto market is shifting as tokens like $ETH, $IMX and $FLOKI gain traction from upgrades, regulations, and trends.
The collaboration between TMTG and Crypto.com is a bold move into the financial sector. The two companies have signed a non-binding agreement to develop a series of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by the end of 2025.
Investor confidence has also been affected by recent economic reports. The University of Michigan’s latest survey showed consumer sentiment dropping to its lowest level since November 2022.
With this approval, Ripple can now assist financial institutions in the UAE that want to use blockchain technology to make payments faster, cheaper, and more transparent.
Crypto Regulation, Cryptocurrency
New OCC guidelines make it easier for banks in the US to enter crypto space
National banks and federal savings associations no longer need to go through an approval process before offering crypto custody services.
Over the past few weeks, the regulatory agency has also dropped cases against Coinbase, Uniswap Labs, Robinhood Crypto, OpenSea, and others.
