Weekly: The EU is preparing a digital euro, Arthur Hayes is investing in biotechnology, the tokenization market is breaking records, and fraudsters are stealing $91 million in BTC

The EU Prepares Digital Euro on Ethereum and Solana

Following the adoption of the GENIUS stablecoin law in the US, the EU has accelerated the development of its own digital currency. Regulators are considering Ethereum and Solana as potential networks for the future CBDC, demonstrating a growing openness to using public blockchains in financial infrastructure.

Arthur Hayes Bets on Biotechnology

BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes has unexpectedly stepped outside the crypto market — he invested in a stem cell therapy company and joined its board of directors. His decision highlights the trend of investment diversification among prominent crypto entrepreneurs.

New Cybercriminal Schemes

In the UK, a scammer posed as a police officer and stole $2.8 million in BTC.

In another case, a victim lost 783 BTC ($91 million) due to a social engineering attack — the funds began to be laundered through Wasabi Wallet.

Against this backdrop, Coinbase is changing its hiring policy due to attempts by North Korean hackers to infiltrate the company.

Experts warn: fraud methods are becoming increasingly sophisticated.

Tokenized Assets Market Hits Record

The tokenization sector has reached $270 billion under management, more than half of which is controlled by Ethereum. This indicates a rapid rise in demand for on-chain solutions among traditional financial institutions.

“Bull” Market Expected to Last Until 2027

Bernstein analysts predict a prolonged crypto market growth cycle, supported by political backing in the US and institutional interest.

Target prices have been raised for Coinbase, Robinhood, and Circle.

USDC’s market cap could reach $173 billion in the coming years.

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Highlights of the Week from Kursoff

Emotions in Trading: For or Against?

We explain how emotions affect trading decisions: when they help, when they harm, and how to maintain balance.

BoxExchanger is Changing the Global Crypto Exchange Market

The Ukrainian product for exchangers is already operating in 15+ countries. Transparency, security, and white-label solutions are setting a new standard in the market.

Exchange Rate ≠ Market Rate. Why and What to Do?

We break down why the rate in an exchange office differs from the market rate, how to spot profitable but suspicious offers, and what to check before exchanging.

Kursoff’s Take

This week confirmed two key trends:

— a regulatory race between the US and EU for the future of digital currencies;

— market strengthening thanks to institutions laying the groundwork for a prolonged “bull” cycle.

However, new fraud schemes are casting a shadow over the industry, growing in step with interest in crypto. Security and trust remain the key challenges for the community.