Crypto today: Key price shifts, DeFi trends, and regulatory headlines

Crypto today: Market movements and regulatory updates

The crypto today roundup shows Bitcoin closing at $29,450, a ↑ 3.2% jump, while Ethereum fell ↓ 1.5% to $1,845. DeFi total value locked edged higher to $28.7 billion, driven by renewed yield farming activity. Web3 platforms reported a 12% rise in daily active users, according to data from Reuters. Regulatory headlines featured the EU’s MiCA rollout, with the European Commission proposing stricter AML rules; Bloomberg noted that compliance costs could rise by 8% for midsize exchanges.

“The sector is entering a phase of consolidation after a year of speculative excess,” said a senior analyst at a leading crypto fund.

Liquidity on major exchanges remains robust, yet order‑book depth shows signs of thinning in altcoins, a trend reminiscent of post‑pandemic market corrections. Traders should monitor the upcoming US Treasury yield curve shift, as it historically correlates with crypto risk appetite.