“I think the regulatory body of El Salvador and the regulatory body of the United States will talk a lot,” Michele Crivelli said.

Coinbase expands its portfolio by acquiring Spindl, a blockchain advertising platform, integrating it into Base network. This move follows several strategic acquisitions aimed at strengthening market position.

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Kristin Smith, CEO of the Blockchain Association, outlines principles to guide legislation and regulation on issues like self-custody, staking, voting, and peer-to-peer transactions on permissionless networks.

The parents of former crypto golden boy Sam Bankman-Fried are reportedly taking steps to obtain US President Donald Trump's pardon for their son.

Binance is caught in regulatory crosshairs in France, while KuCoin reaches a $300 million settlement with the US Department of Justice.

Also in 2024, Kraken's platform grew to hold $42.8 billion in assets, amassed 2.5 million funded accounts and hit $665 billion in total trade volume.

Apollo offers its first tokenized fund to widen its appeal to a broader range of investors.

Stablecoins' supply saw explosive growth, rising by over 59% throughout the year and peaking at $200 billion in September.

Judge Kollar-Kotelly asked the US government to explain its position on forfeiture to the Bitfinex exchange by Feb. 4.

Plaintiff Diego Aguilar alleges financial losses from meme coins FWOG, FRED, and GRIFFAIN, promoted with promises of exponential returns.

The cryptocurrency market appears primed for an extended rally as stablecoin liquidity reaches unprecedented levels, fueled by the rapid expansion of tether (USDT) and Circle's USDC, according to an end-of-the-month analysis from blockchain analytics firm Cryptoquant.

A Turkish court overturned a previous verdict that Thodex CEO Faruk Fatih Özer and his two brothers were guilty of creating a criminal organization. The court overturned guilty verdicts for 16 defendants, but only 4 of them were completely acquitted and released.

ValuesCo co-founder and CEO Andrew Berkowitz joins Rainforest Foundation US Executive Director Suzanne Pelletier at CoinDesk to discuss the potential of blockchain technology for social good. This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice.

Its performance and small capex have caused a seismic shift in the global AI race, plummeting US tech stocks. In particular, NVIDIA ($NVDA) is down 15% since DeepSeek R1's launch.

Last year's cryptocurrency boom was very good news for the Kraken exchange. The company's revenue more than doubled in 2024 from $671 million to $1.5 billion, Bloomberg News reported Friday (Jan. 31).

According to Kraken's 2024 figures, the exchange averages more than $2,000 in revenue per customer and holds $42.8 billion in assets.

Coinbase has announced the acquisition of Spindl, an onchain ads and attribution platform, as part of its broader strategy to drive adoption of onchain applications.

The market capitalization of stablecoins has jumped by $37.6 billion since U.S. president Donald Trump's electoral victory in November.

Crypto taxation is a sector having several complications and lacking in concrete policies. In 2025, these complexities can be expected to be reformed with increased mainstream interest.

Spindl, founded in 2022 by Antonio Garcia-Martinez, will operate under the Ethereum Layer 2 incubated by Coinbase called Base.

New crypto coins are transforming the market with innovative technology and investment potential. Stay ahead with insights on the latest digital assets.

Are you hunting for the next crypto to buy now? We've got you covered!

Cointelegraph analyzed the main crypto forecasts for 2025 from leading firms and presented the key takeaways in its latest video.

MyTonWallet, a self-custodial wallet for The Open Network blockchain, has released version 3.3.

Stablecoin supply has expanded significantly, pushing total market capitalization beyond $200B. Tether's USDT and Circle's USDC lead the surge, increasing liquidity across exchanges. CryptoQuant analysts note that such trends have historically preceded bullish market movements. The post Stablecoin Expansion to Drive the Next Crypto Rally as Market Cap Hits $200B: CryptoQuant appeared first on Cryptonews.

The stablecoin market cap hit a record of over $200 billion, with USDC making outsized gains and USDT stalling in comparison. CoinDesk's Christine Lee reports on “Chart of the Day.

Cables Finance innovates by bridging RWAs with DeFi through liquid staking and perpetual futures, expanding access to diverse asset trading. The post Cables Finance bridges RWAs with DeFi through liquid staking and perpetual futures appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The plot thickens in the FTX crypto case: SBF's parents are seeking clemency from Trump! The details in this article.

Andre Cronje, a key figure in decentralized finance (DeFi), disclosed that his 2022 departure from the sector stemmed from legal pressures from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

The algorithmic trading firm's founder opines on AI's growing role, the differences between Asian and Western markets, and liquidity fragmentation.

Gavin Wood shares his insights on what makes a blockchain last. A deep dive into Ethereum, Solana, and Polkadot's strengths and flaws.

Kraken's staking relaunch currently supports 17 crypto assets and plans to expand access as regulations permit more states to participate.

An investor, Diego Aguilar, has filed a class-action lawsuit against Baton Corporation, the operator of the Solana platform for launching meme coins, Pump.fun.

While it's early to say anything for sure, 2025 could be a good year for cryptocurrency. In the United States, it looks like crypto will enjoy a more relaxed regulatory environment.

The debate over whether cryptocurrency markets are a “casino,” or whether digital assets can be a valuable financial innovation has yet to find a comprehensive, scalable answer as the industry continues to evolve.

Sam Bankman-Fried's parents are reportedly seeking clemency for their son from former President Donald Trump.

DeFi needs regulation to address security risks, protect users, ensure accountability, and promote sustainable growth for a secure financial ecosystem.

Grayscale Investments said on Friday it was launching an investment fund aimed at dogecoin, as the cryptocurrency asset manager looks to tap into the increasing momentum around alternatives to bitcoin.

A Manchester court issued a total of 76 years in prison to seven criminals who stole £100,000 in crypto from a single victim.

Elliott Management wrote that White House policy is fueling a speculative crypto bubble that will eventually "wreak havoc."

Ukrainian authorities have blocked access to Kuna, the country's first crypto exchange, operational since 2014. Kuna, Ukraine's oldest crypto exchange, shut down just days after authorities quietly blocked access to its platform without offering any explanation.

The suit was filed in the Southern District of New York (SDNY) on Thursday. It claims the platform earned nearly $500 million in fees.

FTX said on Friday it had reached a settlement with K5 Global, a venture capital firm co-founded by a former aide to Hillary Clinton, resolving a lawsuit the bankrupt crypto exchange had brought against the company in June last year.

In addition to Upbit, VIRTUAL has been listed on major platforms including Bithumb, Bybit, and KuCoin, bolstering its accessibility for both South Korean and global investors.

Pump.fun got a class action lawsuit for violating U.S. securities laws. The lawsuit claims all tokens of Pump.fun are unregistered Security Memecoins.

A major lawsuit has thrown Binance into the spotlight. Families of victims from the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel claim Binance helped fund the group's activities.