Coinbase has received a Virtual Asset Service Provider license, which will allow it to offer many services to UK customers.

The US commodities regulator is reportedly investigating Super Bowl markets offered by Crypto.com and Kalshi, asking them how they comply with derivatives rules.

According to a recent analysis by Benjamin Cowen, CEO and Founder of ITC Crypto, the crypto market has entered “Step 2” of his guide for 2025. The analyst pinpointed Ethereum (ETH) in his price chart, emphasizing that the second-largest cryptocurrency is set to decline further, in line with his earlier predictions.

Both Canada and Mexico have agreed to implement policies to stop the flow of illegal drugs and immigration into the US after a phone call with US President Donald Trump.

Crypto narratives are undergoing major shifts this week, with AI tokens, Real-World Assets (RWA), and meme coins all seeing significant corrections. The AI sector, once a top-performing category, has seen its market cap drop 42% in the past month, with major tokens like FET and RENDER extending their losses.

The trend of tokenizing Real World Assets (RWA) has been steadily gaining momentum, while the crypto market, which laid the foundation for on-chain tokenization, goes through a record price volatility that wiped out more than $2 billion in leveraged positions.

Thailand's Securities and Exchange Commission is planning to launch a blockchain-based debt instrument trading system that encourages securities firms to trade digital asset tokens. SEC Considers Token Fundraising Thailand's securities regulator has said it plans to launch a blockchain- or distributed ledger technology (DLT)-based debt instrument trading system.

The South Korean city of Gwacheon has announced it will use an IT solution to help it seize, freeze, and liquidate more crypto from tax-dodging residents. The post South Korean City Unveils Solution to Seize More Tax Dodgers' Crypto appeared first on Cryptonews.

In the wake of a substantial market downturn, Bybit CEO Ben Zhou has disclosed that crypto liquidations could be as high as $8 to $10 billion, surpassing earlier estimates. This revelation underscores the challenges in accurately reporting liquidation figures across platforms. The post Bybit CEO Estimates Crypto Liquidations Far Exceed Reported Figures appeared first on Cryptonews.

The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is conducting a probe into digital assets trading platform CryptoCom and predictions marketplace Kalshi Inc over their launch of Super Bowl event contracts. As reported by Bloomberg, the probe seeks to clarify whether the offerings comply with existing derivatives regulations.

In the latest Crypto Asset Fund Flows Weekly Report, CoinShares detailed how digital asset investment products experienced a turbulent week, with an initial $530 million outflow last Monday caused by concerns related to the DeepSeek news. This sell-off quickly reversed, with the market later recovering more than $1 billion in inflows by week's end.

One of the biggest concerns is Coinbase's failure to block known theft addresses using compliance tools. Many stolen funds are sent to addresses that could be flagged, yet these transactions continue unnoticed.

ZachXBT reports that Coinbase users lost $65M in a two-month scam spree, with attackers using phishing emails, spoofed calls, and fraudulent websites to steal funds. The total estimated losses from similar scams exceed $150M, highlighting ongoing security risks in the crypto space. The post Coinbase Users Lose $65M in Two-Month Scam Spree as Security Lapses – ZachXBT appeared first on Cryptonews.

The CFTC is questioning Crypto.com and Kalshi over whether their derivatives-based Super Bowl LIX sports events contracts are compliant.

With derivatives accounting for over 75% of global crypto trading volume, options have become a critical tool in modern trading.

"Do we have the kind of market penetration that you would expect in a $3 trillion asset," one expert asked on a panel. "The answer is decidedly no.

Banks will limit their crypto exposure as long as anti-money laundering risks are at play, according to investment bank TD Cowen.

Mass liquidations, a crypto crash, and panic everywhere — but a top analyst says this could be crypto's biggest opportunity yet. Could U.S.

Miles Jennings, general counsel for a16z, argued that traditional regulatory approaches, such as antitrust measures, often fail to address the real issues of centralization.

The Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations of the Committee on Financial Services will hold a hearing on Feb. 6 titled “Operation Choke Point 2.0: The Biden Administration's Efforts to Put Crypto in the Crosshairs.” According to a memorandum shared by the Subcommittee, the hearing will examine the impact of regulatory actions on the crypto industry.

A widely followed analyst is flipping bullish on altcoins after the crypto market's sudden correction over the weekend. Pseudonymous crypto trader Kaleo tells his 682,500 followers on the social media platform X that the digital assets market may soon be entering an “up only” phase based on the Bitcoin dominance (BTC.

Ondo Finance's native token, MANTRA's OM and Chintai's CHEX posted double-digit gains during the crypto rebound, while many altcoins still nursed losses.

Advocates argue blockchain would ensure transparency, tracking every dollar spent and eliminating backroom deals and misallocated funds.

Paul Grewal, Coinbase Chief Legal Officer (CLO) is one of the testifiers at the forthcoming Operation Chokepoint 2.0 hearing with the Senate Banking Committee. Billed to take place later this week, Grewal will join other experts includes MARA Holdings CEO Fred Thiel in testifying against the crackdown on the crypto industry.

Inflows into digital asset investment products crossed $500 million, despite the larger macroeconomic events that moved the market. Green Week for Digital Assets Despite Trade Tariffs and Deepseek Volatility Digital asset investment products recorded $527 million in inflows last week, despite investor uncertainty driven by macroeconomic factors such as U.S.

The crypto market plunged, wiping out billions as Bitcoin and Ethereum tumbled. What caused the crash, and what's next?

The Singapore-based exchange has made a plethora of announcements regarding its plans for the E.U., the U.S. and Asia.

Ever since Bitcoin spawned a new technological and financial revolution in 2008, the cryptocurrency space has not stopped growing, nor has its complexity.

Top US-based crypto exchange Coinbase is purchasing on-chain advertisement platform Spindl in line with its mission to onboard one billion users. According to a new blog post, Coinbase says it has acquired Spindl to blow up the popularity of crypto developers.

The largest US-based crypto exchange just became the largest Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) in the UK following recent regulatory approval. According to a new Coinbase announcement, the exchange has received approval from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to act as a VASP in the United Kingdom.

The Federal government of Russia, through the Ministry of Energy, is planning to create a single registry for crypto mining equipment.

Kraken has secured a Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID) license in the EU, enabling the crypto exchange to expand its regulated derivatives offerings across key EU markets. According to the announcement on Feb.

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order directing the Treasury and Commerce Departments to establish the first U.S. sovereign wealth fund. Trump signed the order stating it would help “monetize the asset side of the U.S. balance sheet.

Coinbase secures FCA approval, securing its UK Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) registration. The approval allows Coinbase to offer crypto and fiat services to UK users.

Binance is stepping up its efforts to ensure compliance with US laws and regulations. In a recent interview, Binance co-founder He Yi outlined the exchange's strategy to adhere to legal standards and its ongoing commitment to transparency and accountability.

Talks of tariffs on US trade partners triggered a sharp downturn in digital assets and significant volatility in financial markets over the weekend and into Monday morning. On Saturday, President Trump announced via Truth Social that he had imposed a 25% tariff on imports from Mexico and Canada, and an additional 10% tariff on China.

Bitcoin dropped to $91K as Trump's tariffs triggered a massive sell-off, causing $2 billion in liquidations and record market volatility.

Uphold resumes staking in the UK post-regulatory changes, India signals a potential crypto policy shift and Kraken prepares to delist USDT in Europe.

President Donald Trump's White House AI and Crypto Czar will hold a press conference with key Republican policymakers to share Washington's digital asset regulatory plans. Scheduled for Tuesday, Feb.

In the rapidly evolving world of blockchain, maintaining economic stability while encouraging network growth is no easy task. Many projects struggle with balancing token supply and demand, leading to inflationary pressures that erode value over time.

The following article is adapted from The Block's newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.

Trump's Crypto Czar David Sacks will discuss the U.S. digital asset strategy on February 4 at 2:30 p.m. ET.

As the crypto markets struggle under the shock of Trump's tariffs, a new player enters the scene: David Sacks, the man who whispers to AI and digital assets. On February 4th, this shadow strategist will unveil Washington's battle plan to regain control of a space in complete chaos.

On-chain investigator ZachXBT recently shared data revealing that Coinbase users lose more than $300 million annually due to social engineering scams. Over the past few months, numerous users have taken to social media to report sudden account restrictions, which ZachXBT attributed to the exchange's aggressive risk models and a failure to mitigate ongoing scams.

The online gambling industry has witnessed a significant shift towards cryptocurrency usage, particularly altcoins.

Currently, India only regulates crypto under anti-money laundering and electronic funds transfer laws, but wider regulations are under review.

In recent months, a growing number of users on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) have voiced their frustrations regarding unexpected account restrictions and blocks imposed by the US-based cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase.