Former Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chair Jay Clayton has taken office as the US Attorney for the Southern District of New York (SDNY). Clayton confirmed his assumption of the role in a statement published on the US Attorney's website.

Lu Yeung and Breanne Dougherty, strategists at Bloomberg Intelligence, believe that Bitcoin could emerge as an attractive option for public companies due to its resilience.

The National Hockey League has named Ndax, one of Canada's largest crypto exchanges, as the Official Crypto Exchange Partner for the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

The maturation of DeFi technology has created a paradox: while battle-tested codebases and rising technical proficiency have lowered the barrier to entry for launching new protocols, securing sustainable liquidity has never been harder. As thousands of projects built on increasingly standardized infrastructure compete for a finite pool of capital, the ecosystem faces a systemic challenge that threatens genuine innovation and growth.

Bitcoin nears $94K and the crypto market hits $2.94T as Paul Atkins takes over SEC leadership.

DeFi token PumpBTC crashed without apparent reason, in line with major volatility since launch.

Opinion by: Sasha Shilina, PhD, founder of Episteme and researcher at Paradigm Research Institute Decentralized prediction markets are gaining ground in the scientific world, offering an intriguing answer to the field's ongoing reproducibility crisis. While a notable share of research findings fail to replicate in independent tests, supporters believe market-driven forecasting can speed up identifying robust studies.

Binance requires sender and receiver details for all South African crypto transactions from April 30.

With pro-crypto veteran Paul Atkins now in charge, the regulatory tides may finally turn in crypto's favor.

Russian regions where crypto mining is partially or fully prohibited are likely to grow in number with another three asking for Moscow's permission to adopt a ban.

The Dutch bank ING is reportedly working on the creation of its own euro-pegged stablecoin, in collaboration with other European banks and companies active in the cryptocurrency sector. Although the project has not yet been formally approved by the bank's top management, the initiative appears concrete and fits fully into the new European regulatory context.

Gate IO users noticed their futures trading balances missing due to a glitch. The exchange stated the bug was due to trading overload in one of the busiest days for crypto futures markets.

The crypto exchange Binance is introducing new compliance procedures for people in South Africa who send or receive cryptocurrency using the platform.

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged Ramil Ventura Palafox with cryptocurrency fraud that resulted in a loss of $198 million for investors. In an official announcement, the agency claimed Palafox misappropriated $57 million of the funds.

Binance has introduced stricter compliance rules for South African users, requiring detailed sender and receiver info for crypto transfers.

Coinbase is launching a hiring push in Charlotte, North Carolina, marking a significant expansion into the longtime banking city.

SoftBank-backed crypto venture Twenty One Capital said on Wednesday it has agreed for a business combination with blank-check vehicle Cantor Equity Partners in a $3.6 billion deal.

Pro-XRP lawyer John Deaton has launched a scathing attack on Oregon's Attorney General Dan Rayfield for his illogical claims in the controversial Coinbase lawsuit. This bold rebuke has further raised questions about the motivations behind the Oregon AG's actions.

Crypto hackers are making it easier than ever to launch digital theft operations, as malicious "drainers" evolve into a service-based business. The post Crypto Hackers Adopt ‘Drainer-as-a-Service' Model, Renting Malware for Just $100 appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bitcoin (BTC) miner Riot Platforms (RIOT) has struck a $100 million credit agreement with Coinbase's credit arm, using bitcoin as collateral to secure short-term funding for its ongoing expansion.

The U.S. OCC has opened the door for banks to offer key crypto services, both to businesses and individuals.

Trump Media & Technology Group has signed a deal with Crypto.com and asset manager Yorkville America Digital to create exchange-traded funds (ETFs) focused on American-made assets.

Symbiotic announced that the funding would launch the Universal Staking framework, extending blockchain security into broader economic coordination. The post Web3 Protocol Symbiotic Raises $29M in Series A, Plans to Launch Universal Staking Framework appeared first on Cryptonews.

Fundraising for sophisticated crypto investment vehicles has yet to fully experience the anticipated positive headwind of the Donald Trump presidency, according to a new report by the Crypto Insight Group.

Almost all cryptocurrency firms should be compliant with anti-money laundering (AML) transparency rules this year, a set of requirements around the sharing of certain information about the originator and beneficiary of transactions known as “the Travel Rule,” according to an annual survey carried out by crypto AML specialist Notabene.

iExec, a trust layer for decentralized physical infrastructure networks (DePIN) and artificial intelligence (AI), has launched a $1 million RLC Ecosystem Fund to help accelerate Web3 project development, as per the reports shared with Finbold on Wednesday, April 23.

Scroll, the Ethereum layer-2 network, shared Wednesday that it has launched its Euclid upgrade, which the team called its most significant protocol transformation to date.

Bybit CEO revealed how the exchange uses AI, both for external use and to help its users.

TL;DR Accessible Crypto Crime: Crypto drainers have evolved into a Drainer-as-a-Service model, enabling even low-skilled criminals to launch sophisticated crypto thefts for as little as $100. Mainstreaming the Underground: In a surprising twist, these malware tools are now showcased at IT industry fairs and cybersecurity expos, signaling a shift from shadowy operations to public displays.

Gate.io's futures services were temporarily suspended during the upgrade, though spot trading, deposits and withdrawals were unaffected.

Coinbase (COIN) has established the industry's most scaled crypto trading platform with a domestic market share of around 66%, broker Benchmark said in a report Wednesday, while also initiating coverage of the stock.

Crypto exchange giant Coinbase is set to expand its footprint by hiring over 130 employees in Charlotte, North Carolina, as part of a broader push to tap into emerging fintech talent pools across the US, a company spokesperson confirmed to Cointelegraph.“Coinbase is making a new investment in Charlotte with a new physical office and an immediate commitment to hire for 130+ local rolls across both Compliance and Customer Support over the next six months,” the spokesperson said.

Loaded Lions: Mane City is starting a new chapter. With the Crypto.com Land: Fractured Fate NFT sale, players will get more access to more assets, gameplay, and unlock new strategies.

MicroStrategy 2.0:- Bitcoin's significance as a strategic asset has grown significantly. Today only it surpassed Google's market cap to become the fifth-largest asset with $1.862 trillion in market value.

XYRO secures strategic integration with SOFTSWISS and TrueLab to bridge Web2 and Web3 gaming, expanding its game library while enhancing $XYRO token utility.

This is the SEC's first crypto related case under new Chair Paul Atkins.

Binance, the largest crypto exchange by trading volume metrics, has strengthened its compliance regulations for users in South Africa, aligning with the country's regulatory demands.

Mercuryo, a global platform for payment infrastructure, announced today the official launch of Spend, a new crypto debit card powered exclusively by the Mastercard network. Available through Ledger Live, the official application for the secure management of cryptocurrencies and NFTs, the card allows users to make purchases in fiat currency using their digital tokens directly. With over 7 million users, Ledger represents one of the main players in the self-custody sector of cryptocurrencies. The introduction of the Spend card marks a significant step towards the integration between the Web3 world and the real economy, offering users the possibility to spend their digital assets in a simple, secure, and immediate way.

The agency's complaint charges Ramil Palafox with violating anti-fraud and registration provisions of federal securities laws.

The CEO of Bybit, Ben Zhou, presented the new AI applications of the crypto-exchange, such as CryptoLens and TradeGPT. Artificial Intelligence is offered on Bybit both for customers and for internal use of the platform. The CEO of Bybit, Ben Zhou, has presented the new AI applications of the crypto-exchange. Specifically, in his post on X, Zhou divides the applications based on Artificial Intelligence for customers from those that are for internal use of the platform.

Binance plans to change how South African users make crypto deposits and withdrawals to ensure greater regulatory compliance.

As centralized stablecoins repeatedly break their pegs during market stress, a new wave of crypto-collateralized alternatives has emerged

The Kuwait Ministry of Interior (MoI) has issued a statement saying that crypto mining in the country is illegal and unlicensed. Officials from Kuwait's Ministry of Electricity, Water, and Renewable Energy have noted that there are over 1,000 crypto mining sites in the country.

Global payment infrastructure platform Mercuryo has announced the launch of a new cryptocurrency debit card on the Mastercard network. The new card, Spend, is available via companion app Ledger Live, and allows Ledger users to seamlessly make purchases using their digital holdings, which are converted to fiat currency.

Prediction market Polymarket has lowered the odds of Jerome Powell being removed as Federal Reserve Chair as Trump signals support.

Trump Media has partnered with Crypto.com and Yorkville America Digital to launch a series of “Made in America” crypto-focused ETFs under its Truth.Fi brand, marking its formal entry into the digital asset investment market.

Crypto drainers — malware designed to steal cryptocurrency — have become easier to access as the ecosystem evolves into a software-as-a-service (SaaS) business model.In an April 22 report, crypto forensics and compliance firm AMLBot revealed that many drainer operations have transitioned to a SaaS model known as drainer-as-a-service (DaaS). The report revealed that malware spreaders can rent a drainer for as little as 100 to 300 USDt (USDT).