đ Weekend musings: Crypto at a Crossroads (Feb 15, 2026)
Honestly, it feels like we're in a bit of a weird spot right now. The usual weekend chaos is there, but underneath it, there's some really heavy stuff happening thatâs going to shape the next few months. Just my take on what Iâm seeing:
âïž United States: Itâs actually getting interesting. The Treasury is really pushing for that Clarity Act to move fastâlike, they sound eager. And for once, it feels like the CFTC and SEC aren't just throwing rocks at each other; there's actual chatter about coordination. But the stablecoin thing? That's getting tense. Banks are starting to sweat about people pulling deposits to chase yield on tokens, so that fight is just beginning.
đȘđș Europe: MiCA is finally here, and itâs not messing around. There's a hard deadline looming for electronic money tokens on March 2nd. Also, ESMA is now trying to decide if your crypto exchange employee knows what they're doing. It sounds boring, but it actually means the "vibe-based" compliance era is over there.
đ°đ· Asia: The Bithumb thing really shook people. Now every regulator in the region is basically asking exchanges, "Prove your internal controls aren't a joke." Itâs all about ops risk now, not just trading volume.
Anyway, the gist of it: The Wild West thing? Yeah, thatâs done. We can't just trade on memes anymore. You kind of have to care about which assets actually have a legal leg to stand on now. Feels like weâre building a real industry, even if itâs painful.