The crypto market closed the week with mixed signals, as Bitcoin dipped 2.54% while altcoins moved in different directions. AAVE stood out as one of the top performers, surging 19.11% thanks to growing interest in DeFi, while POL slipped 14.04%, showing the volatility that continues to shape the sector. Beyond price action, Washington is heating up with a lobbying showdown between Wall Street banks and crypto advocates over upcoming reforms, while the CFTC launched a new ‘Crypto Sprint’ under Trump’s agenda to fast-track regulatory clarity. Together, these developments highlight a market balancing between short-term volatility and long-term structural shifts.