Crossing the crypto divide: The West’s race for digital dominance

Byte-Sized Insight by Cointelegraph

As the US races ahead with crypto legislation and capital inflows, Europe and the UK are betting on more even-paced regulatory clarity. But who’s actually leading the West’s crypto future?
In this episode of Byte-Sized Insight, we map the geopolitical landscape of digital assets across the US, UK and EU and uncover the trade-offs between speed, certainty, and innovation. With commentary from Mark Jennings, Head of Europe at Gemini, we break down the momentum behind MiCA, the policy pivots in Washington, and whether the UK is falling behind or playing the long game.

(01:16) Crypto policy divides across the US, UK and EU
(02:00) Inside the U.S. crypto surge: new bills and political momentum
(03:28) What the U.S. legislative wave signals for innovation and investment
(05:59) How MiCA is reshaping crypto business strategy in Europe
(07:12) The UK’s cautious regulatory stance and what’s at stake
(10:28) Adoption vs. innovation: Where the real activity is happening
(13:09) The U.S. edge: capital markets and crypto growth potential
(14:47) Assessing the frontrunners: who’s leading the crypto race in the West?
(15:45) Final reflections from Gemini: regulation, opportunity, and balance

This episode was hosted and produced by Savannah Fortis, @savannah_fortis.
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