Cryptocurrency exchange ByBit is set to resume its services in India after registering with the country's Financial Intelligence Unit. In a press release shared with crypto.
House Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill said they would work with the Trump administration to deliver dollar-backed stablecoins for Americans.
Stablecoin Regulations received focus over the last 24 hours with US officials publishing a discussion draft. The overall market is experiencing a regulatory reformation over the new administration's leadership.
Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit said on Feb. 6 that it has successfully registered with the Indian Financial Intelligence Unit, underscoring its commitment to regulatory compliance in India. The exchange said it has resolved prior regulatory matters and paid a monetary fine, demonstrating its dedication to transparency and high standards.
A new bill in Brazil's parliament proposes allowing investment funds to purchase cryptocurrencies through licensed domestic firms, potentially opening the institutional market to digital assets.
Japan's FSA asked Apple and Google to block five unregistered crypto exchange apps.
Deribit said that starting Feb. 17, Russian accounts will switch to “reduce-only” mode, and all positions will be forcibly closed by March 29, although withdrawals will remain open. Withdrawals to Remain Open Deribit, a cryptocurrency derivatives platform, announced Feb. 5 that European Union (EU) sanctions on Russia have forced it to exit the country.
Phishing scammers are actively targeting Phantom wallet users with deceptive pop-ups mimicking legitimate updates.
The SEC acknowledged multiple crypto ETF applications including Solana, Litecoin, and XRP in February 2025, setting formal review deadlines
The crypto-focused task force set up by the U.S. SEC is set to address key regulatory lapses in the US crypto industry. Commissioner Hester Peirce, who has long supported the industry, recently shared the task force's priorities.
Sony's Soneium blockchain has launched its first music NFT collection, marking a significant step in the intersection of blockchain and the music industry. The post Sony's Soneium Blockchain Debuts First Music NFT Collection with Coop Records appeared first on Cryptonews.
The Utah House of Representatives has passed HB 230, also known as the Blockchain and Digital Innovation Amendments. This marks a significant step in the state's approach to digital asset investment.
The cryptocurrency exchange Gemini, founded by the twins Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, is once again considering the possibility of an IPO.
Central bank chief Gabriel Galipolo noted that Brazil's crypto usage has surged, with stablecoins accounting for nearly 90% of the digital asset flow. The post Brazil Crypto Surge Driven by Stablecoins Capturing 90% of Flow appeared first on Cryptonews.
Cryptocurrency scammers are targeting Phantom Wallet users via malicious pop-ups that look like genuine update requests.
The NFT music collection contains unreleased music from Tokyo-based producer NUU$HI, and is now live on Soneium's NFT marketplace Sonova.
A wave of closures has hit South Korean crypto exchanges, with smaller firms exiting the market as regulatory compliance and banking access remain hurdles.
It seems like every day, a new cryptocurrency is making headlines, surging in value, and shaking up the market. The pace of innovation in the crypto space has never been faster, with institutional adoption growing exponentially and retail investors on the lookout for the next big opportunity.
French Hill, the U.S. House Financial Services Committee Chair, and Bryan Steil, the Digital Assets Subcommittee Chair, released a discussion draft of a bill to regulate stablecoins.
Canada's crypto firms are stuck between two banking realities—ATB Financial, which welcomes Bitcoin and Ethereum businesses, and the country's biggest banks, which want nothing to do with them. On Feb.
Texas Representative Al Green criticized President Donald Trump's pro-crypto stance and recent meme coin launch during a House Financial Services Committee hearing.
The altcoins market continues to face strong selling pressure as top assets like Ethereum (ETH), XRP, Solana (SOL), Dogecoin (DOGE), Cardano (ADA) have all corrected 3-4% today. Market analysts believe that there could be some more pain ahead, expecting the Bitcoin dominance to peak at 71% before the actual altseason begins.
The discussion draft furnishes details on implementing clear regulatory structure for dollar-backed stablecoin payments to bolster USD's position as world's reserve currency. The post House Republicans Release Discussion Draft for US Stablecoin Regulation appeared first on Cryptonews.
Gemini, founded by the Winklevoss twins, is once again considering going public after first exploring an IPO in 2021. The post Winklevoss Twins' Crypto Exchange Gemini Mulls Stock Market Debut appeared first on Cryptonews.
Fed Board Governor Christopher Waller supports regulated stablecoins, as he believes they will help keep the US dollar as a global reserve currency.
If we had to select the single most important crypto-related event of the last year, a majority might point to Donald Trump's successful reelection bid, which triggered a surge in Bitcoin and most other major tokens.
Sentient has made history with one of the largest NFT minting campaigns in crypto, attracting 650,000 participants. The campaign grants users partial ownership of Dobby, the first-ever Loyal AI model, through NFTs.
TST, a memecoin on the BNB Chain, saw a massive surge, hitting a $52 million market cap before stabilizing above $15 million. The sudden spike followed a post by Binance founder Changpeng CZ Zhao on X (formerly Twitter).
Franklin Templeton is seeking regulatory approval for a new Crypto Index ETF, submitting its second amendment to the S-1 registration statement. The post Franklin Templeton Pursues SEC Nod for New Crypto Index ETF appeared first on Cryptonews.
Sony's blockchain platform is debuting its first music release with Coop Records, but questions remain over mainstream viability.
Gemini crypto exchange is exploring an IPO this year, though no final decision has been made.
During a surprise appearance at the Ondo Summit in New York City on Thursday, Donald Trump Jr. shared his strong belief in the future of cryptocurrency, stating that it could play a pivotal role in securing America's economic dominance.
Scammers have been connecting to Phantom wallets in an attempt to lure users with a fake update extension signature request.
Coinbase is demanding federal regulators tear down banking barriers to crypto, arguing that clear, enforceable rules will unlock financial innovation, stability, and mass adoption. Coinbase Battles Banking Barriers—Will the Feds Finally Open the Floodgates? Crypto exchange Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN) is pressing federal banking regulators to create standardized regulations for cryptocurrency-related services within the banking industry.
Cryptocurrency firm Gemini is reportedly considering an initial public offering (IPO) as soon as this year. The company is in talks with potential advisers, but no final decision has been made on an IPO, Bloomberg reported Thursday (Feb. 6), citing unnamed sources.
Lawmakers are pushing for a clear regulatory framework on blockchain and digital assets, warning that without action, the U.S. risks losing innovation to global competitors. US Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Supporting Blockchain and Digital Assets A bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced a resolution in the U.S.
The Franklin Crypto Index ETF seeks to provide exposure to the spot prices of Bitcoin and Ether, following a similar filing by Bitwise just weeks earlier.
The FDIC's release of 175 documents marks a major shift toward transparency, signaling new opportunities for banks to engage in crypto as regulators reassess outdated policies. Regulators vs. Crypto: FDIC Signals New Approach With Massive Document Dump The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) released 175 documents on Feb.
Crypto AI Agents have seen a sharp decline, with their total market cap dropping 13% in the last 24 hours to $6.42 billion. The sector's biggest coins are struggling, with VIRTUAL, AI16Z, and FARTCOIN all posting significant losses over the past week.
Backed by the popular Winklevoss brothers Cameron and Tyler, crypto exchange Gemini is allegedly mulling conducting an Initial Public Offering (IPO) in the United States. As reported by Bloomberg, citing anonymous, the trading platform has a timeline for later this year.
Gemini is exploring a potential initial public offering (IPO) as soon as this year, Bloomberg News reported, citing people familiar with the matter. Sources told the newswire that the exchange is discussing a public listing with potential advisers, but no final decision has been made.
Deribit has ceased operations in Russia in response to EU sanctions, restricting access for most Russian users. Only those with dual citizenship in an EEA country or permanent EEA residency can continue using the platform. The move aligns with broader financial sanctions affecting Russian clients. The post Deribit Exits Russian Market Due to EU Sanctions: Report appeared first on Cryptonews.
Binance released its latest monthly market insights report, detailing growth in meme coins and ETF filings. The total number of tokens in circulation has reached over 37 million, the majority launching on Solana.
As institutional investors allocate more capital to crypto investments, custody solutions are becoming more important.
Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini, founded by billionaire twin brothers Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, may file for an initial public offering (IPO) this year according to reporting by Bloomberg.
Crypto exchange Bybit has registered with the Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND). That agency, part of the Indian Finance Ministry, had ordered Bybit's website to be blocked in the country and imposed a fine after finding in January that the exchange violated anti-money laundering rules.
U.S. lawmakers were divided during a congressional hearing focused on crypto debanking, revealing scars from FTX and concerns over why the industry was cut off from the bank sector.