Regulatory Changes Spark Crypto Market Surge

Recent regulatory developments in the cryptocurrency space have ignited a surge in market activity, primarily impacting Bitcoin and Ethereum (BTC and ETH). On August 13, 2025, both UK and US regulatory bodies introduced new guidelines that boosted crypto market access. Notably, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has eased restrictions on retail investors’ access to crypto exchange-traded notes (cETNs), while US regulators like the Congress have clarified stablecoin oversight through the CLARITY and GENIUS Acts.