Crypto markets are after US Federal Reserve cut rates. But in other parts of the world, the picture is not too dirty.
Thai Bank customers are experiencing massive bank lockouts, and France said it could hinder companies that operate on crypto licenses obtained in other parts of the European Union.
Meanwhile, in Australia, security regulators have become easier for Stablecoin distributors by scraping a license requirement.
From the US Fed policy that releases crypto markets to Pakistan opening its doors to crypto, there is a huge development in the industry last week.
Here’s the first weekly edition of Global Express:
US has cut off interest rates
On Wednesday, the US Federal Reserve cut off interest rates by a -quarter of a point. This is the first rate of central bank since December 2024, which brought a short -term rate from 4.3% to about 4.1%. Bitcoin’s (Btc) Price pumped to the news.
In the long run, crypto analysts expect that the cut rate is a boon for markets, such as crypto prices Strongly linked to liquidity cycles. When rates were slipped after the Covid-19 crisis in 2020, crypto markets saw a boom of early 2021.
Some have noted that there may be a price correction in the short term. Coin Bureau founder and market analyst Nic Puckrin Says“
The Fed had previously intended to leave its rate unchanged and deal with inflation, which was even higher than the central bank wants. But official reports of melancholy work numbers, who have seen the US rent essentially stop in the midst of unpredictable economic policies by President Donald Trump, means that the bank needs to pivot.
Decreased interest rates mean lower borrowing costs for home, car and business loans, which the Fed expects to boost rent.
France can withdraw EU passports for crypto companies
On Monday, the French security regulator, the Financial Markets Authority (AMF), said it was Remembers about uneven implementation of Crypto-Assets (MICA) law market.
MICA is the law of the EU flagship, which provides requirements for Stablecoin, exchange and other virtual asset providers. The law has a travel provision, which allows companies to receive it in an EU member state to do business with all member states.
AMF remembers that crypto companies are looking for the most harmful constituents to apply, and then do business all over Europe. Marie-Anne Barbat-Layani, Chairman of AMF, Says Crypto companies “make their shopping regulation across Europe, trying to find a weak link that will give them a license with fewer requirements than others.”
Barbat-Layani confirmed that the move represents a serious violation of trust in European markets. “It’s very complicated legal and not a very good signal for the single market -it’s like ‘atomic weapons’ … but the possibility we hold in the reserve.”
AMF’s head statements follow a growing trend. France, along with Austria and Italy, is not the third EU member state to call for the European Securities and Markets Authority to oversee the administration of crypto companies.
Regulators from three countries Would like tighter controls after a review In the process of permission of the Malta Financial Services Authority it was found only “partially achieved expectations.”
Pakistan opened its doors to crypto
On the weekend, the Pakistan Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (PVARA) Question of major crypto companies To submit interest expressions to enter the country’s digital asset market.
Bilal Bin Saqib, chair of PVARA and state minister for crypto and blockchain, said they want the leading crypto companies worldwide “partner in developing a clear and inclusive digital financial future for Pakistan.”
Pvara has asked companies to submit a killing of information, including profiles, suggested services, security standards, revenue, property under management, existing licenses and ideas for a business model customized for Pakistan markets.
Related: Pakistan has launched the body of crypto regulation for the digital asset sector
Pvara is a new and independent regulator, specifically created for the digital asset industry As the country tries to attract the sector. According to the chainalysis’ 2025 Global Adoption Index, Pakistan’s scores are third in the world’s crypt.
Thailand scam crackdown has flies millions of bank accounts
Bitcoiners are unique Jubilant because millions of Bank customers in Thailand have frozen their accounts earlier this week.
Part of a broad, national scam crackdown of Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau also Saw accounts of innocent vendors and merchants closed. Some 3 million accounts in total are frozen, while all bank customers are subject to day -to -day shift limitations.
On Monday, the Digital Economy and Society Ministry Secretary Wisit Wisitsora-and urged the public “Don’t panic. The suspension is temporary and raised once the checks are confirmed that there is nothing wrong.”
However, some of the crypto space are already suggesting an alternative. Bitcoin proponent Daniel Batten Says“Thanks Bot (Bank of Thailand) for free Bitcoin Marketing.”
Jimmy Kostro of the Bitcoin Learning Center in Thailand has been posted:
While Bitcoin will offer a way around government blocks on payments, the use of crypto for payments is currently illegal in Thailand. The government only has Opened a crypto sandbox payment For tourists to survive the overall tourism industry.
Australia alleviates requirements for Stablecoin distributors
On Wednesday, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) added an exemption for Stablecoin distributors.
Entities distributing a stablecoin released by an Australian Financial Services (AFS) licensed Have to bring an AFS license itself.
ASIC said the move is part of its efforts to support “responsible change in the rapid emerging space of digital assets, while ensuring important consumer protection.”
Currently, the exemption only applies to a company.
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