A month full of achievements in the cryptocurrency zone

Throughout June 2025, we experienced a significant moment in the world of cryptography. The prominent developments in June 2025 address advances in cryptography regulations, escalating geopolitical dynamics, and institutional milestones. Therefore, while Europe is the world’s leading market for crypto-deduction regulation (MICA) regulation, Asia is striving to embrace innovation amid the struggle against US internal regulation disruptions. In this respect, this stage is reportedly being prepared for a wider regulatory revolution to change the next era of the crypto sector.

1^st Week of June 2025: Milestones and Regulatory Signal Changes

In the first week of June, some notable developments took place regarding the crypto landscape, dealing with European regulations in particular. In this respect, the market for Crypto-Assets (MICA) frameworks has begun to take a functional form. Therefore, Robinhood Europe has become the number one entity to obtain a MICA license from the Lithuanian government. This means that the country is progressive in terms of its stance on fintech advancements and efforts to welcome compliant cryptocurrency businesses.

In addition to this, BYBIT has become the earliest major crypto exchange to obtain golden regulatory tickets under a MICA license. In addition to that, the French financial watchdog AMF has denounced Crypto entities for delaying MICA compliance. At the same time, in the US, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) declared that crypto staking for the first time does not include securities remittances except for Ethereum ($eth) verification devices. Meanwhile, the chief of the Italian Central Bank has proposed requirements to increase the position of the digital euro rather than using the MICA framework.

2^nd Week of June 2025: defi plans, bit stamp trading, and stub coin push

The second week of this month was led primarily by several regulatory proposals and business operations that demonstrate changes in power dynamics. Therefore, the European Union has expressed its strategy for regulation by 2026. Apart from that, Lee Jae-myeon (the new president of South Korea) has announced the adoption of crypto as a broad innovation strategy.

Meanwhile, the Singapore Monetary Authority (MAS) has implemented restrictions from crypto entities providing services to foreign users. Additionally, in a bold move, Robin Hood acquired a bitstamp for up to $200 million after obtaining a MICA license from the Lithuanian authorities. In another notable move, Circle, the well-known Stablecoin publisher behind $USDC, has submitted an IPO filing to promote the adoption of mainstream Stablecoin.

3^rd Week of June 2025: Amazon, Walmart Stablecoins, Global Legal Moves

As seen in the third week of June, the crypto industry witnessed a change in the narrative to stubcoin, not just its legal framework. Specifically, top retail platforms have revealed plans for Amazon and Walmart to announce separate stubcoins to eliminate credit card fees to save huge capital. Going forward, Vietnam has introduced a fully fully encrypted digital technology law. It focuses on legalizing encryption and promoting the development of semiconductor and AI products.

Similarly, Malta has disclosed a rapid cryptographic license that has caused tensions in the EU regulatory sector, while undermining MICA’s sense of unified regulations. However, in the US’s positive regulatory development, the Clarity Act is likely to enter Congress and end regulatory uncertainty. In addition to this, the well-known Crypto Entities Coinbase and Gemini have secured several EU licenses to strengthen competition among local players. This refers to the move towards becoming a big crypto hub.

4^th Week of June 2025: Major Regulatory Moves Shape the Global Crypto Landscape

Finally, in the fourth week of the month, major regulatory achievements were recorded in Europe and the US, so the US Federal Reserve unveiled the “reputation risk” rules and allowed US banks to enter the digital asset zone.

South Korean authorities then began an investigation into crypto exchange fees after receiving numerous complaints about a significantly increased fee increase. Furthermore, the Financial Conduct Task Force (FATF) has urged countries to close regulatory gaps when it comes to crypto assets. Additionally, the FATF advised crypto regulators to ensure compliance to eliminate interference.

At the same time, Coinbase acquired the early major MICA license in Luxembourg as a US exchange. This license allows services to all 27 EU states. Additionally, another well-known crypto exchange, named Kraken Digital Asset Exchange, has also won a MICA license from the Irish authorities. This has intensified the crypto race in European jurisdictions. This overall scenario could pave the way for a future marked by crypto innovation in a relatively clear regulatory environment.