Sam Bankman-Fried's parents are actively pursuing a presidential pardon from Donald Trump, engaging with his inner circle following Trump's recent clemency grants, including that of Ross Ulbricht.

Sam Bankman-Fried's parents are reportedly exploring the possibility of a presidential pardon for their son, who is serving a 25-year sentence for fraud-related charges.

Automated trading fueled 70% of stablecoin transaction volume last year, with Base surpassing Ethereum due to bot-driven activity, a survey reveals. A new survey by crypto exchange CEX.

Kraken has resumed cryptocurrency staking operations in 39 U.S. states with 17 supported assets, enhanced security features, and third-party insurance following a $30 million SEC settlement and two-year service suspension.

The stablecoin market has grown by almost $40 billion since President Trump won the U.S. election.

Arkansas Senate Committee rejects bill to ban crypto mining near military facilities. The bill was introduced to prohibit crypto mining businesses, assuming they pose a threat to national security.

The Solana-based meme coin platform allegedly operated an unauthorized securities exchange, court documents reveal.

Wall Street shrugged off the chaos. Traders who had been panicking just days ago—thanks to the tech meltdown triggered by DeepSeek's overhyped claims—woke up on Friday with some relief.

Pump.fun allegedly sold unregistered securities disguised as meme tokens and attracted nearly $500 million in fees. The post Pump.Fun Slapped With Second Lawsuit Accusing of Violating US Securities Laws appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bitfinex Securities plans to launch Blockstream Mining Note2 in El Salvador in 2025. Tokenized US Treasury Notes are already launched in El Salvador in 2024.

Malaysia will leverage Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence to tackle corruption and fraud in the digital age.

VIRTUAL is the native token of the AI launchpad Virtuals Protocol, a Base-native that recently expanded to Solana.

Here's what to expect amid accelerated approval for Crypto Index ETF under the new SEC.

The SEC has granted initial approval for Bitwise's Bitcoin-Ethereum ETF, which will offer weighted exposure to both cryptocurrencies in a single fund, though final S-1 registration approval is still required before trading can commence.

A UK gang that kidnapped, tortured and extorted a man for his cryptocurrency has been sentenced at Manchester Crown Court.

Joseph Bankman and Barbara Fried are actively exploring legal pathways to reduce their son's sentence, amid growing speculation about potential clemency from Donald Trump.

Compact Games NFT launches its collection of ‘virtual game CDs' for traders to mint and run on desktop and mobile devices starting from Jan. 31.

The two firms have partnered to launch the Apollo Diversified Credit Securitize Fund ($ACRED). This tokenized private credit will be available to institutional and accredited investors.

In the volatile world of cryptocurrency, where the market cap can drop by nearly 0.44% in a day like today, three crypto coins stand out for their notable performance in January 2025. Here's how each of these digital assets has managed to achieve gains of over 300% amidst market turbulence: Crypto Coins Earning Investors 300%

Solana-based meme coin platform Pump.fun is facing a class-action lawsuit in a New York federal court that alleges its tokens are unregistered securities.

Plaintiffs said in the filing that pump.fun's operations are inherently a new kind of Ponzi and pump-and-dump schemes.

After three years in development, Dr Disrespect's Midnight Society is shutting down, marking the end of its NFT-driven game project Deadrop. Video game YouTuber Dr Disrespect's vision for a community-driven NFT shooter has come to an end.

Senator Cynthia Lummis has stepped into Coinbase's legal battle with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), filing an amicus brief arguing that the agency is exceeding its authority and sidestepping Congressional oversight.

Sam Bankman-Fried's family is actively exploring avenues for a presidential pardon as the FTX founder serves a 25-year sentence for fraud. His parents, both legal scholars, have engaged with lawyers and individuals linked to Donald Trump's inner circle, aiming to secure leniency, as per a Bloomberg report.

A $71 billion hedge fund warns that Trump's support for crypto is fueling mania that could eventually end in market turmoil. Crypto is booming, but not everyone is cheering.

On January 30, a class action lawsuit was filed in the Southern District of New York, accusing the operators of Pump.fun of violating US securities laws.

Cryptocurrency platform Pump.Fun was slammed with a class action lawsuit on Thursday.

The Fed's decision to hold rates steady is fueling optimism in the crypto market. Could this be the catalyst for the next crypto rally?

The social media star is said to have promoted an animal-themed Solana memecoin that went bust soon after it was launched. Mario Nawfal Allegedly Promoted Questionable CHILLA Memecoin When the owner of a social media platform, who also happens to be the world's richest man, endorses someone, others pay attention.

Pump.fun, a leading memecoin launchpad, is at the centre of a new legal storm as a class-action lawsuit accuses it of violating US securities laws. The case, filed in the Southern District of New York, claims that all tokens created on Pump.

Sam Bankman-Fried's parents, Joseph Bankman and Barbara Fried are reportedly trying to secure a presidential pardon for their son. However, it's still unclear whether they have directly reached out to Trump or his administration.

Friday is here again, and it is the end of the month, which means a bumper Bitcoin options expiry event.

In an exclusive interview with crypto.news, Mohammed AlKaff AlHashmi, talks about Indonesia's potential as a crypto hub after receiving regulatory approval for the HAQQ's native token from the country's FSA.

Joseph Bankman and Barbara Fried have engaged with individuals connected to Trump's inner circle to discuss potential clemency for their 32-year-old son.

Wallets tied to recently freed Silk Road creator Ross Ulbricht listed tokens at the wrong price, which were then snapped up by a bot.

The Securities and Exchanges Commission approved the 19B-4 form filing for Bitwise combined Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF.

The Bitwise fund's asset allocation reflects market capitalization proportions, comprising 83% Bitcoin and 17% Ethereum.

Memecoin platform Pump.fun is once again in legal scoop as a proposed class action lawsuit accuses it of violating U.S. securities laws. The lawsuit claims that all tokens are created on Pump. fun's platform qualifies as securities, and the company has raked in nearly $500 million in fees by enabling users to launch memecoins.

President Trump signed orders promoting AI and crypto, and the SEC repealed SAB121, allowing banks to hold and manage crypto assets. Illinois, Arizona, and Texas are setting up Bitcoin reserves, showing increasing institutional interest in Bitcoin as a stable asset.

Six steps on how an AML oracle for DeFi can work as a part of an atomic transaction It's no secret that DeFi (decentralized finance) and AML (anti-money laundering) policies are difficult to align.

A proposed class-action suit alleged all crypto tokens on Pump.fun are “unregistered security memecoins” that earned the platform nearly $500 million.

An Arkansas Senate committee rejected a bill to ban crypto mining facilities near military facilities, citing security threats.

Elliott Management warns that Trump's pro-crypto policies are fueling a speculative bubble that could lead to market havoc. The post Hedge Fund Elliott Sees Trump's Crypto Push Inflating a Bubble Bound to Pop appeared first on Cryptonews.

The parents of Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of FTX who was sentenced to 25 years for fraud, are reportedly seeking a possible pardon from President Donald Trump. According to Bloomberg, they have met with lawyers and figures connected to Trump's circle to explore their options.

Legal trouble is catching up to Pump.fun. With two lawsuits in motion and fraud allegations flying, is this meme coin casino finally running out of luck?

The Nelk Boys are accused of being “snake-oil salesmen” in a lawsuit that claims their Metacard NFT project “failed to deliver” to buyers.

Everstake, a global leader in staking services, has achieved SOC 2 Type 1 certification, validating its commitment to top-tier security, privacy, and operational transparency. The independent cybersecurity firm Prescient Security conducted the compliance audit, ensuring Everstakes staking infrastructure meets rigorous security and privacy standards.