In a significant shift for cryptocurrency regulation, SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce announced intentions for a new regulatory path aimed at addressing the challenges faced under former SEC chair Gary Gensler. This involves the white house's newly formed Crypto Task Force, which is considering retroactive relief for cryptocurrency projects impacted by past SEC actions. Peirce emphasized the crucial need to clarify the security status of crypto assets to resolve broader regulatory questions. Additionally, Bitwise reports that spot Bitcoin ETFs are expected to continue gaining traction in 2025, following a successful January with inflows totaling nearly $5 billion. Meanwhile, MicroStrategy has paused its Bitcoin purchases after a hefty acquisition of over 10,000 BTC, holding the largest quantity by any corporation. The real-world asset market is also flourishing, reaching a new high of $17.1 billion, showcasing the growing institutional interest in tokenization as a key narrative for the blockchain space.

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