Ensuring privacy and safeguarding transparency in blockchain technology is a delicate balancing act for firms in the industry.

FTX is set to begin repayments to creditors with claims under $50,000 on February 18, 2025, based on November 2022 deposit values, in partnership with BitGo for secure fund distribution.

The volatile market led to significant drawdowns for many altcoins this week, as Bitcoin and Ethereum also faced corrections. While a few assets managed to stay in the green, most cryptocurrencies hit multi-week or multi-month lows.

Cryptocurrencies were indeed under pressure Saturday, days after U.S. tariff threats triggered market turbulence. The market chaos follows President Donald Trump's executive order on Jan. 31, imposing tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China.

Bloomberg Intelligence senior commodity strategist Mike McGlone has warned that the cryptocurrency market could be approaching a tipping point similar to the 2000 Dot-com bubble.

A new survey from JPMorgan has unveiled a significant shift in the institutional trading landscape, with nearly one in three institutional traders indicating plans to engage with cryptocurrency in 2025. This marks a substantial increase from last year, highlighting growing institutional interest in digital assets as part of broader financial strategies.

A newly identified Satoshi-linked address reportedly received Bitcoin from Cavirtex, which marked the first documented interaction with a centralized exchange.

Crypto traders witness a roller coaster ride daily as the market is filled with unexpected twists and turns. Volatility and risk increase even higher if they trade in meme-themed cryptocurrencies.

AI will drive Web3 adoption, offering personalized coaching, fan support and community engagement.

Pump.fun legal dispute took an ugly turn as Max Burwick alleges platform for harassment. Burwick files a police case against Pump.fun.

For each cryptocurrency, listing on an exchange is a key process, after which the coin becomes truly accessible to a wide range of investors. This article explains exactly how listing works and what the procedure actually means for crypto project teams.

US President Trump is set to impose ‘reciprocal tariffs' next week on certain countries. This is significant considering the impact such a move could have on the crypto market, with a potential crash a possibility.

Story Protocol's new framework lets AI agents autonomously buy and sell IP, in what could be the first working example of an AI-to-AI economy.

Memecoins and rug pulls have deterred retail investors from entering crypto, and now “founders” are pushing major brands away from crypto.

Total venture capital investments in the crypto space exceeded $105 million this week. Infrastructure and AI solutions secured decent capital across different funding stages.

The perpetual swap market lost billions of dollars in open interest, but altcoins saw a more negative trend than Bitcoin.

Crypto Fear and Greed Index fell to a score of 35 indicating pessimism. Matt Hougan stated that retail investors feel negative about the crypto market.

Brazil's central bank chief Gabriel Galipolo recently highlighted a significant rise in cryptocurrency adoption across the country. Speaking at a Bank for International Settlements event in Mexico City, Galipolo noted that over the past two to three years, the volume of crypto transactions has surged dramatically.

American rapper Kanye West has revealed that scammers offered him $2 million to promote a fraudulent meme coin bearing his name.

Nigeria's crypto scene took a big hit last year. The government banned unlicensed crypto platforms, causing panic among investors. Things got even messier when two Binance executives were detained, with one of them, Tigran Gambaryan, jailed until the U.S. government intervened to secure his release in October.

FTX Trading Ltd. and the FTX Recovery Trust have revealed that the distribution to creditors will begin on February 18, 2025

Dave Portnoy, an entrepreneur and owner of Barstool Sports, has made $70,000 off meme coins before dumping them, he said.

According to reports, the Indiana native was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison, with supervision to follow for three years after his release.

A closely followed crypto analyst is warning that the digital assets market may be heading lower if the correlation between crypto and stocks holds. In a new thread, crypto trader Justin Bennett tells his 115,900 followers on the social media platform X that the crypto market may correct deeper as stocks tumble.

Rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, has urged Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong to avoid intermediaries, following his revelation that he rejected a $2 million offer to promote a fraudulent cryptocurrency scheme.

According to a tweet Kanye West shared on X (formerly Twitter) late Friday, he claimed he was approached by an entity that offered to pay $2 million if he launched a scam token.

Rapper and entrepreneur Kanye West, now known as Ye, has revealed that he turned down a $2 million offer to participate in an alleged crypto scam targeting his fan base. The post Kanye West Says He Rejected $2 Million Offer to Promote Alleged Crypto Scam appeared first on Cryptonews.

Cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin tanked sharply last week after US President Donald Trump announced raised tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico. While tariffs do not necessarily have anything to do with digital assets, the decline was primarily the global economic uncertainty that may be triggered once and if the new tariffs take effect in March.

A U.S. federal judge has ruled against Coinbase's argument that it does not qualify as a "statutory seller" under federal law. The post Judge Rejects Coinbase's Defense, Allowing Investor Lawsuit to Proceed in New York appeared first on Cryptonews.

After the recent crypto market corrections, some investor's and market watchers' bullish sentiment appears to have decreased, with many claiming the top is in. However, other analysts point out that several indicators don't signal a cycle peak yet, suggesting that the bull still has some gas in its tank.

Rapper Kanye West disclosed that he was offered $2 million to promote a fake crypto. Kanye posted a screenshot where he said he will ask for Coinbase CEO phone number.

Billionour rapper Kanye West now known as Ye, has set social media on fire with a series of tweets about cryptocurrency. Over the past 12 hours, he has posted more than 20 tweets, sharing his thoughts on everything from crypto scams to buying crypto directly without a middleman.

FTX Creditor Payouts have begun for claims under $50,000.

The director general of the Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has praised blockchain technology for its potential to improve efficiency and aid in capital market regulation.

Dismissing ‘s attempt to quash an investor lawsuit in New York, a US federal court declined to accept the exchange's argument that it is not a ‘statutory seller' of securities.

In a recent development, Sunil, the representative of FTX creditors, in a latest X post shared that FTX has sent emails to creditors with less than $50,000 to inform them of the initial allocation of funds.

Crypto derivatives exchange Deribit has officially pulled out of the Russian market due to new sanctions imposed by the European Union. The company, based in the Netherlands, announced that it can no longer provide services to Russian citizens and residents unless they meet specific conditions.

TL;DR The SEC discovered that TrueUSD, a well-known stablecoin in the market, had almost all of its reserves in a high-risk fund. Tether has also been questioned for its lack of transparency regarding its reserves, which led to sanctions against the company.

TL;DR Artificial intelligence and DeFi can converge (DeFAI) to enhance automation, security, and accessibility in the blockchain ecosystem. AI optimizes investment strategies with models that analyze markets and adjust assets in real time. Its implementation presents challenges in privacy and decentralization, requiring a balance between automation and user control.

Kanye West, aka Ye, says he rejected a $2 million offer to promote a cryptocurrency scam, which involved posting a fraudulent promotion and later claiming his account was hacked.

U.S. District Judge Paul Engelmayer in the Southern District of New York ruled that cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase must face a class action suit that he had dismissed earlier. The case was partially reopened on appeal and accuses the cryptocurrency exchange of selling securities.

Gemini, the popular cryptocurrency exchange run by the Winklevoss twins, is exploring a possible initial public offering. According to multiple sources, including Bloomberg, the leading crypto custodian and exchange has been meeting advisers on the potential public listing.

The AI Agents sector has lost $14 billion in just three weeks, crashing from a peak of $20.37 billion (Jan 15) to $6.2 billion.

The cryptocurrency market is once again in the spotlight as we witness a new bull run unfold. However, the cycle is evolving this time with unique characteristics that distinguish it from previous market upswings.

Deribit's decision to leave Russia comes amidst mounting international sanctions.

The FBI warns that scammers are exploiting Valentine's Day to lure victims into fraudulent cryptocurrency investments, using fake identities and deceptive websites to steal funds.

The MetaMask creator lost access to its bank account due to U.S. restrictions on crypto businesses but stayed operational using backup accounts. Under Operation Chokepoint 2.0, banks were pressured to close crypto accounts.