Republicans Jimmy Patronis and Randy Fine have a good chance of winning their respective races for Florida House districts on April 1.

The emergence of China's artificial intelligence (AI) model, DeepSeek, and its free AI offering has sent shockwaves through American markets, with significant spillover effects rippling across both traditional financial markets and the cryptocurrency sector.

The US Federal Reserve has finally announced its first policy decision for 2025 following two-day Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting. According to the recent press release, the Federal Open Market Committee decided to maintain interest rates at their current range of 4.25% to 4.5%.

Political favor, institutional acceptance and regulatory scrutiny are increasingly colliding to redefine the digital asset landscape. At the heart of this transformation is the ongoing embrace of digital assets by U.S. President Donald Trump, whose administration has moved swiftly to position, or re-position, America as a global leader in the financial technology.

Crypto's traditional four-year cycle could come to an end because of President Trump's executive order, according to Bitwise's chief investment officer Matt Hougan. In a new note to investors, Hougan says that the four-year cycle appeared to be intact – until Trump came out with the “Strengthening American Leadership in Digital Financial Technology” executive order.

Under pressure this week, the price of bitcoin dipped to $101,800 in the moments following the decision.

Today, the US Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) has finally announced its first monetary policy decision of 2025. In a press release, the Federal Reserve announced that it will keep interest rates steady at the 4.25% to 4.5% range. This decision is in line with expectations.

A user created nearly 18,000 tokens via memecoin launchpad Pump.fun, raking in almost $3.8 million in profits from trades, according to Conor Grogan, head of product business operations at Coinbase. Grogan highlighted that this user creates an average of 12 tokens per hour until he goes to bed and repeats the process the following day.

Howard Lutnick, President Trump's pick for U.S. Commerce Secretary, was grilled by lawmakers over his ties with Tether and alleged criminal use of its dollar stablecoin.

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) has announced the addition of Chris LaCivita, President Donald Trump's co-campaign manager in 2024, to its Global Advisory Council. What Happened: This move is intended to strengthen the company's position as it seeks to navigate the changing political landscape and influence future regulations.

Vlad Tenev joined BlackRock CEO Larry Fink in calling for clear regulations for tokenized securities in the U.S.

Trump Media introduces Truth.Fi, a new fintech platform designed for investments in traditional markets and digital assets. The company has allocated $250M in funding, with plans to launch later this year pending regulatory approvals. The post Trump Media Announces Launch of Fintech Platform Truth.Fi appeared first on Cryptonews.

Howard Lutnick, Donald Trump's pick for Commerce Department Chief, advocated for stablecoin regulations in the United States. During his confirmation hearing today, Lutnick suggested that US stablecoins should undergo regular audits and be backed by US Treasuries.

CME Group has started rolling out futures contracts on Robinhood, giving US retail traders access to cryptocurrency and other asset classes. CME Group Expansion of Futures Trading on Robinhood CME Group and Robinhood Derivatives, LLC announced that US retail traders will now have access to some of the most popular futures contracts.

Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken now lets users make payments with their accounts. Kraken Pay allows users to choose the crypto or fiat currency in their accounts that they want to send and transmit that payment instantly, according to a Wednesday (Jan. 29) company blog post.

TL;DR Robinhood has added Bitcoin, oil, and gold futures to its platform, expanding its product offering for both traditional and crypto investors. The platform introduces a “trading ladder” that makes accessing these products easier, allowing both novice and experienced traders to operate intuitively.

Coinbase gains regulatory approval to launch in Argentina, tapping into one of Latin America's most active crypto markets.

ABSTRACT This report explores the emerging intersection of blockchain gaming and blockchain-based artificial intelligence (AI), examining how these technologies are reshaping the crypto ecosystem. Blockchain gaming, along with its heavy use of non-fungible tokens (NFTs), offers players true ownership of in-game assets, secure transactions, and novel play-to-earn models.

Kaiko strengthens its position in institutional crypto data with an investment from the Uggla Family Office, led by Lance Uggla. The move follows Kaiko's expansion strategy, including its recent acquisition of Vinter, positioning it as a key player in digital asset market intelligence. The post Crypto Data Firm Kaiko Receives Investment From Uggla Family Office appeared first on Cryptonews.

On Jan. 21, Riot Platforms said it is looking to the artificial intelligence and high-performance computing boom.

Coinbase is taking on power players in politics and finance to advance the exchange's interests under the Trump presidency.

Despite spinning off Fortitude Mining, Foundry retains the largest Bitcoin mining pool with over 30% of the network's hashrate.

Tools and better user experience are key if we want Web3 to see the fast growth we saw at the inception of the internet, says K3 Labs's William Herkelrath.

D3 plans to launch the decentralized network called Doma Protocol using its Series A financing.

Despite the unbelievable hype around artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential synergy with cryptocurrency, AI cryptos are heavily hit by ongoing market recession. The most trending community meme coins are also in deep red, Messari's Nick Garcia says.

Digital Currency Group (DCG) has launched Fortitude Mining, a subsidiary focused on mining bitcoin and emerging digital assets, on Jan. 29, 2025, appointing former Foundry executive Andrea Childs as CEO. Fortitude Mining, New DCG Subsidiary, Targets Bitcoin and Emerging Crypto Assets According to the announcement shared with Bitcoin.

Musk is said to be exploring public blockchains to curb wasteful government spending and stem fraud and abuse. Will it work?

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TL;DR Trump Media launches the fintech platform Truth.Fi, focused on cryptocurrencies and customized ETFs, to expand its presence in the financial sector. The company will invest up to $250 million with Charles Schwab to manage personalized accounts and funds, diversifying its assets. Truth.

The ecosystem of cryptocurrencies and digital finance is enriched by a new player: Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG), which has recently announced the launch of Truth.Fi, a DeFi platform designed to combine cryptocurrencies, ETFs, and traditional financial instruments.

The Bitwise CIO suspects it won't be fully overcome just yet but anticipates shorter and shallower pullbacks than in years past.

The crypto exchange KuCoin will pay a $297 million penalty to the US government stemming from compliance violations. Peken Global Limited, the Seychelles-based company that operates KuCoin, has pled guilty to operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business, according to a new press release from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York. U.S.

Cryptocurrencies are increasingly becoming everyday payment tools, and Kraken has decided to push this transformation even further with Kraken Pay. The new service allows you to send money to anyone, anywhere, and at any time, using hundreds of digital assets and fiat currencies, all without long waits or hidden fees.

The most recent State of Crypto report by Gemini shows that Gen Z leads all age groups in cryptocurrency involvement and optimism. The research showed that young adults between 18 and 29 years old were more involved in digital assets than other generations.

Tapswap, the popular tap-to-earn platform on Telegram, is gearing up for its long-delayed token generation event. In a statement on X, Tapswap's developers said they were preparing to launch a staking platform ahead of the airdrop.

President Donald Trump's media firm has launched Truth.Fi to expand into financial services and cryptocurrency investments like Bitcoin.

The newly revealed Truth.Fi marks another foray into cryptocurrencies by the US president and his associates.

The synergy between AI and decentralized protocols will be central to the transformation of commerce, argues the founder of infrastructure firm Boson Protocol.

The wall between TradFi and crypto is crumbling fast. What started as a cypherpunk dream has exploded into a full-blown financial revolution.

The Russian Government and Bank of Russia tested digital ruble in budget settlements. The Central Bank aims to launch a digital ruble in July this year.

It's time to prioritize governance, transparency and accountability — or we may face another catastrophic FTX-like collapse.

Trump Media and Technology Group is launching a fintech brand called Truth.Fi, which will invest up to $250 million in crypto, ETFs, and other financial products. Trump Media Group currently operates the social media platform Truth Social, which was launched in 2021 after Donald Trump was banned from Twitter and other popular platforms.

Truth.Fi is the latest endeavor of Donald Trump-affiliated companies into the digital asset space after World Liberty Financial and launching an "official" memecoin.

Coinbase has expanded its Latin American footprint by securing regulatory approval in Argentina, aiming to tap into the country's growing crypto adoption with a focus on security, education, and financial inclusion.

Gary Gensler, the man who spent nearly four years at the US SEC blocking crypto at every turn, has packed his bags and returned to MIT Sloan School of Management.

According to the latest report by Coinbase, 2024 represented a significant moment for the development and evolution of the crypto market.

U.S. President Donald Trump's media company took a significant step into the crypto space on Wednesday with the launch of Truth.Fi, a fintech brand that may invest in bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, as well as crypto-related securities.

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